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Present meets future at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed where MINI is showcasing the two sides of its John Cooper Works formula. The final iteration of its gasoline-powered hot hatch is shown alongside the first-ever EV. As to why the cars are still camouflaged, that’s because the world premiere is scheduled to take place this fall.

MINI Gas And EV John Cooper Works Hot Hatches Pose Together

MINI has launched the new Cooper 3-Door and 5-Door hatchbacks but we have yet to see the convertible. Codenamed F67, the chic cabrio premieres this fall, according to a statement made by former company boss Stefanie Wurst in an interview with BMWBLOG. In the meantime, a new spy video shot at the Nürburgring shows the John Cooper Works variant undergoing testing.

New MINI JCW Cabrio Spied Testing At The Nurburgring

An iconic 1989 BMW M3 Cecotto Edition is heading to Pebble Beach for the annual auction at RM Sotheby’s. The original BMW M3 remains a favorite among enthusiasts for its raw driving experience and motorsport pedigree. Debuting at the 1985 Frankfurt Motor Show, the E30 M3 was built to meet homologation requirements for FIA Group A touring-car racing. With its racing roots firmly planted, the M3 quickly established itself as a formidable competitor, amassing numerous victories in events such as the Nürburgring and Spa 24 Hours races.

1989 E30 BMW M3 Cecotto Edition Heading to Auction

Codenamed I20, the controversially styled BMW iX came out in 2021 as a production version of the 2018 Vision iNext. We’ve learned to live with its bold design, and it looks as though the Life Cycle Impulse won’t bring radical changes. A new spy video shot at the Nürburgring shows the iX LCI cloaked in camouflage while undergoing intense testing.

2025 BMW iX Facelift Spied In Action At The Nurburgring

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

BMW brought not one but two new M5s at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. The Speed Yellow M5 highlights the vast offerings of the BMW Individual program while the Frozen Deep Grey model showcases the possibilities of the standard color palette. To elevate the exclusivity of their new super sedan, BMW has announced that up to 150 special colors will be available for the 2025 BMW M5 G90 generation.

New Photos of the 2025 BMW M5 in Frozen Deep Grey

The BMW Welt in Munich has welcomed the fourth-generation 1 Series in its M Performance guise. Losing the “i” at the end of its name, the new M135 is being showcased with optional M Performance Parts. Oddly enough, these haven’t been officially announced yet. The extra bits were a no-show when the “F70” premiered about a month ago.

2025 BMW M135 Arrives At The Welt With M Performance Goodies

When BMW unveiled the M760i The Final V12 in early 2022, it didn’t share any images of the super sedan. The special edition was never officially shown in press shots, but you can now see it here. One of the 12 cars that were built strictly for the US market has come up for sale. This all-black epilogue to the V12 engine is up for grabs at a dealer in Morristown, New Jersey.

Rare BMW M760i The Final V12 For Sale

BMWBLOG had the opportunity to ride shotgun in the new M5 this weekend at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. We were in great company as behind the wheel was G90 product manager Daniela Schmid, a Nürburgring 24 Hour class winner. As for the car, it’s a Carbon Black example with the standard sunroof and optional Kyalami Orange seats.

Hop Inside The 2025 BMW M5 For A Goodwood Hill Climb

Even though BMW sales are up 2.3% this year, the BMW Group as a whole is down by 0.1% through June. MINI and Rolls-Royce both suffered double-digit losses in deliveries compared to the January-June 2023 period. The company from Oxford saw demand drop by 18.7% to 114,054 units while the folks from Goodwood were down by 11.4% to 2,819 cars.

MINI And Rolls-Royce Sales Are Way Down This Year

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The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

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The scenes between General Hospital cast members Eden McCoy (Joss Jacks) and Evan Hofer ( Dex Heller) are filled with so much chemistry that some fans believed the couple was dating offscreen.

General Hospital's Eden McCoy is dating actor Jonathan Heit and not her onscreen love Evan Hofer

BMW has one of the largest catalogs of accessories in the automotive industry. You can get everything from M-branded door pins to a leather key case. If you live and breathe BMWs and want everything that boasts the famous roundel, here’s a rather unusual official accessory. The UV-C Disinfection Light stars in a new video providing a step-by-step tutorial on how to use it.

BMW Shows You How To Use Its UV-C Disinfection Light

Just as promised, BMW is hosting the public debut of its hotly anticipated new M5 in the UK at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. As if the G90 wasn’t already an eye-catching car, the M division is showing off the super sedan in a striking Speed Yellow color. If that’s a bit too much, there’s another car in Frozen Deep Grey with a matte finish, echoing the press images.

2025 BMW M5 Makes A Splash At Goodwood Festival Of Speed

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

What movement essentially owns that Gloria Gaynor original, remade by Diana Ross, as its unofficial anthem? The LGBT movement. But couldn’t it just as easily apply to people experiencing homelessness?

Opinion: Music could amplify Denver's homeless movement

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

Now that we have all had our fill of grilled burgers and fireworks, let's look at some unsung Americans--cats. Did you know that there are nearly 100 million cats living in the United States? I'm not sure who counted all of them, but that's a lot of cats. Enough to sway an election were they given the right to vote (which, of course, they should be). Unfortunately, many of those cats don't have a place to call home. Here are six cats, all in the greater Kanas City area, who would love it if you might consider giving them a bed, a litter box, and a bowl full of kibble.

One of these six spectacular cats may be your next pet

The small case 168 differential on the four-cylinder petrol BMW 1 Series and E90 3 Series ranges is a bit troublesome. There is no obvious reason for this to be so – it is a very well-made unit, machined to incredibly fine tolerances, and uses bearings from well-respected manufacturers. However, many begin to whine by 70,000 miles and can get really noisy. While it is rare for a diff to fail, I recently replaced a diff in a 2008 BMW 320i Coupe (E92) that was close to a big failure and a loss of drive.

BMW Type 168 Differential: Troubleshooting, Rebuilding, and Replacement Guide

BMW first experimented with a hydrogen car in the late 1970s by modifying an E12 5 Series Sedan. The better-known prototypes you might remember didn’t arrive until much later. If the E38 from 2000 doesn’t ring a bell, surely you have memories of seeing the E65 Hydrogen 7 from 2005. This pair of 7 Series sedans featured V12 engines that were able to run on gasoline and hydrogen.

BMW Abandoned Hydrogen Combustion Engines A Long Time Ago

BMW Motorrad introduces today the all-new 2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure, engineered to meet the diverse needs of adventure riders and long-distance touring enthusiasts. BMW says that this latest addition to the GS family is designed to conquer extreme terrains and provide unparalleled riding experiences. A New Era of...

BMW Motorrad Unveils the All-New 2025 R 1300 GS Adventure

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MINI John Cooper Works PRO Heading to the 24 Hrs of Nurburgring

The 52nd edition of the 24 Hours Nürburgring, one of the most grueling endurance races in the world, is coming back this week. This iconic racetrack,...

MINI John Cooper Works PRO Heading to the 24 Hrs of Nurburgring

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