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Car CultureCar CultureBMW Boss Says Manual Transmissions Will Be Available in M Models Until 2030Head of the M division Frank van Meel assures car enthusiasts that as long as there's demand, a stick-shift will be…ByAndy KalmowitzPublishedOctober 17, 2022Comments (5)Save
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Car BuyingAdviceWhat Car Should You BuyCar BuyingAdviceWhat Car Should You BuyI Need Exotic Looks And Road Trip Comfort! What Car Should I Buy?A $120,000 budget for a high-end ride that can handle long drives.ByTom McParlandPublishedAugust 4, 2022Comments (163)Save
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Car CultureAnnouncementsCar CultureAnnouncements2023 BMW M3 Gets Techno Violet and Four Other Amazing Paint Colors From M's PastBMW is celebrating 50 years of the M division by painting the new M3 in some classic M colors. We love them all.ByJosé Rodríguez Jr.PublishedMay 24, 2022Comments (33)Save