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BMW XM Bites The Dust During Failed Record Attempt For Fastest SUV

The BMW with its XM Label Red luxury SUV didn’t fare well in the 101st Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The 738 horsepower BMW XM crashed as it was trying to break the Pikes Peak record for the quickest production SUV. Fortunately, Matt Mullins, the driver, was unharmed.

However, because there was very little coverage of the on-track antics, we have no idea what happened. However, we do know that the XM returned on the back of a truck looking like a wreck a few minutes after it had left.

A BMW spokesperson said “unfortunately, our hopes for a record run with the BMW XM today ended with a race incident. Driver Matt Mullins is disappointed but unhurt. The focus now is on re-preparing the vehicle and planning for another record attempt later this year.”

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Volkswagen Beetle: End Of An Era With No Future Model Planned

Growing up in the olden days was the best thing that happened to us car enthusiasts. Why? Because we actually got to enjoy the good old days when cars were made with engines and as little electronics as possible.

This writer remembers the days when he used to sit with his grandpa and watch him work on his 1960s Volkswagen Beetle. What a beauty it was. Then we got to witness the bug on-screen known as ‘Herbie’. So, it’s safe to say that the rear-engine bug had its golden days.

Later on, Volkswagen introduced the ‘New Beetle’ which was a more modernised model but still kept the original Beetle design language. Unlike the previous models, this one had its engine in the front. Overall, it felt like a failed attempt in recreating what was already perfect.

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New BMW M5 Touring In Development

After the E34 M5 Touring from the late 1980s/early 1990s and the E60 M5 Touring from the 2000s, BMW has revealed that a third M5 Touring is being developed.

Currently, test drives for the brand-new high-performance sedan from BMW M GmbH are being completed on public roads, BMW Group proving grounds, and racetracks all over the world.

The Touring model will include a completely new, largely electrified drive system, just like the upcoming BMW M5 Sedan. It will also feature a M-typical performance characteristics and finely tuned chassis technology enhanced by cutting-edge systems.

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Ranger Raptor 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel On Nationwide Tour

The new Ford Ranger Raptor 2.0L Bi-Turbo Diesel will embark on a national tour with the Ford Experience Hub at the end of this month thanks to Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), the sole distributor for Ford in Malaysia.

Ipoh Parade Mall’s Ground Floor Atrium will host the Ford Experience Hub’s first stop from June 27 to July 2, 2023.

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All-New Toyota C-HR Makes Its Global Debut

Toyota has been making the C-HR, a subcompact crossover SUV, since 2016. Hiroyuki Koba, Toyota’s head engineer, started the project’s initial stages of development in 2013 as a model that will slot between the Corolla Cross and the Yaris Cross.

With cutting-edge design, technologies, and a variety of electrified hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains with increased power, and extended all-electric driving capabilities, the all-new, next-generation Toyota C-HR raises the bar for the exceptional quality and status of its predecessor.

Exterior

The eye-catching design of the new Toyota C-HR is consistent with the aesthetic shown by the prologue model unveiled in late 2022. It has the appearance of “a concept car on the road” thanks to its unusual bodywork.

With its coupe-like lines, the original Toyota C-HR broke the norm for SUV design. The new model’s “super-coupe” profile gives these a sharper rendering. The all-electric bZ4X is also seen with the same frontal treatment, which shows the new face of Toyota SUVs.

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2024 Nissan Z Nismo Will Not Have A Manual Option

The first official glimpse at the brand-new 2024 Nissan Z Nismo has been eagerly anticipated by fans of the famous Nissan Z sports car. A 45-second teaser video of the jacked-up Z burning some serious rubber was revealed by the Japanese automaker.

Its updated bodywork and interior were clearly visible. The teaser video’s lack of a clutch pedal and shifter would have alerted observant viewers. This is due to the fact that the Nismo looks like it will be automatic only.

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