who assured that every future BMW, regardless of powertrain, will embrace the Neue Klasse design language. Sure, there might be “some proportional differences on the exterior and a little on the interior” between EVs and ICE models, but the overall “look and feel” will be ...
Early models have a C.DIFF AUTO button that, when depressed, prevents the center differential from locking. When no button is present (A540H transmission), the multiplate clutch always operates in AUTO mode.[1] Manual transmission:Full-time all wheel drivewith 50/50 torque split. Manually lock...
Some vehicles (Land Rover Discovery II, pre-xDrive BMW X5) do not have a locking centerdifferential, but are equipped with an electronic traction control system (known asElectronic Differential Lock- EDL) on all four wheels. This electronic system detects slipping wheels by reading ABS sensors, ...
The DDC (Dynamic Damping Control) shock will be more than 10 years old on early models and, according to BMW, is not easily rebuild. Replacement can rush an owner £1000-plus, so check the unit’s damping quality (you’ll need a test ride) and that it’s not leaking and/or seized...
© BMW Group Archiv What the future holds From aircraft engines to electric propulsion, it’s clear that the history of the BMW engine is rich in outstanding models. But that does not mean that this list is set in stone. The automotive world is changing: hybrid vehicles are on the rise...
The interior also looks more upmarket than before, and it adopts an even more minimalist approach. There is just one 9.4-inch screen located in the center of the dashboard, which has a circular shape to harken back to Minis of old, including classic models from the pre-BMW takeover era....
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In a surprise to nobody, Renault arguably had the most impressive stand at the 2024 Paris Motor Show, displaying a raft of concepts and upcoming production models on home turf. Guy Bird reports on the French brand’s presence this year, which was a real mixed bag – not in the figurative...
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