The wait is finally over for the latest version of BMW’s hybrid sports car. BMW unveiled the i8 Roadster on Wednesday, ahead of its official debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The German automaker tweeted a video debuting the new model, roughly three months after confirming the Roadster’s existence. In addition to the open-top i8, BMW also revealed details of the updated i8 Coupe, which will have an increased electric range of 34 miles. Convertibles require more chassis strengthening than coupes, so the Roadster understandably is heavier — though we don’t know by how much. BMW has yet to reveal the two cars’ curb weights, but they c... NESN.com
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Hyundai Expands Genesis Lineup, Takes Aim At BMW 3 Series With G70
Hyundai’s luxury brand has only been around since 2015, but Genesis isn’t wasting any time taking on model that serves as a benchmark for all premium sports sedans. Genesis recently unveiled the G70 sedan, its answer to the BMW 3 Series, and on paper, the Korean luxury compact is going into battle with the upper hand. The G70 will have three available powertrains, a 2-liter turbocharged in-line four-cylinder gasoline engine, 2.2-liter in-line four diesel and a 3.3-liter V-6 turbo GDI unit. That all sounds very familiar, as BMW similarly offers an entry level 2-liter turbo four and a top of the range turbo V-6 with the 3 Series — though they’re n... NESN.com