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BMW Recalls 575,000 Cars Worldwide Over a Potential Starter Fire Risk

Article Summary BMW is launching a global, VIN-specific recall affecting roughly 575,000 vehicles, tied to starter relays produced July 2020–July 2022 and potentially installed later. High start-cycle wear in the starter’s magnetic switch can cause hard/no-start conditions and, in rare cases, a short circuit and localized overheating that could lead to a fire while driving.

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The BMW M135i (F20) Is the Underrated RWD BMW We Still Miss

Article Summary The RWD M135i feels closest to BMW’s classic formula: compact size, straight-six power, and throttle-adjustable balance. The N55 delivers smooth, eager performance with a broad powerband and a redline that encourages you to use it. Factory setup uses an open diff with brake-based e-diff behavior; a mechanical M Performance LSD sharpens exits, but

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BMW E28 5 Series Turns 45: The Classic Sedan That Changed BMW Forever

Article Summary The E28 turns 45 this year, debuting in 1981 as the second-generation 5 Series with meaningful upgrades in cabin design, electronics, ABS, and suspension. It’s more than just the M5: the range spans everything from M10 four-cylinders to the 524td, BMW’s first diesel and the world’s fastest series-produced turbodiesel at its 1983 launch.

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BMW Opened the Bespoke Door With Skytop and Speedtop. Now It’s Time for an ALPINA Coupe.

Article Summary BMW’s Skytop (50 units) and Speedtop (70 units) proved the market will pay €500,000 for bespoke cars with a roundel — opening a door Adrian Van Hooydonk spent decades trying to unlock. A bespoke ALPINA grand touring coupe would slot naturally against the Bentley Continental GT, Aston Martin DB12, and Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe,

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