Four Impressive Features of the 2023 BMW M4
Since 1916, BMW has been a leader in the car manufacturing industry. They continue to innovate with each passing year, and the BMW M4 is no exception. Keep reading as we discuss four impressive features you will find in this year’s M4.
Four Need-to-Know Features in the 2023 BMW M4
1. BMW Adds the Power-User M4 CSL Version
BMW hates to make its users settle with one baseline version like other car manufacturers. With the M4, you get three choices: the standard consumer model, the competition model, and the CSL. It’s in the CSL that we find one of the most surprising changes to the M4 lineup.
This year’s M4 includes a version suited best for those who plan to take it onto the track. The CSL version scraps its back seats, reducing weight by 240 pounds. Another component to this drastic weight reduction is the titanium exhaust system, carbon ceramic brakes, and carbon fiber components such as the seats and hood. The result? An extra 40 horses of performance.
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The 2023 edition of the BMW 530e is a luxury executive sedan driven by leading-edge plug-in hybrid technology. You can get behind the wheel today at your local BMW dealership to learn more.
Get to Know the 2023 BMW 530e
Natural Language Voice Commands
The Natural Language Understanding feature in the 530e’s voice command system can learn your unique voice tonality and speech patterns, making it extremely easy to use.
You can even give it partial sentences, and it will use context and previous usage to understand you. Use your voice alone to control your car’s functions, navigation, entertainment, calls, messages, social media, and other apps in your car and phone.
Read the rest of this entry »Meet the 2023 BMW 5 Series
The 2023 version of the BMW 5 Series is a sublimely stylish executive sedan that provides cutting-edge entertainment and safety tech, luxurious comfort, a sporty exterior, and finely tuned engine power with up to 617 horsepower to play with. Let’s take a closer look at this innovative, powerful, market-leading sedan.
Meet the 2023 BMW 5 Series
Impressive Engine Power
The classy exterior of this exceedingly elegant sedan belies the sheer engine power concealed beneath its hood. The muscular 4.4L BMW M TwinPower Turbo V8 engine with 8-speed automatic transmission packs 617 horsepower and can take you from 0 to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds, should you ever feel the need for such speed.
And the 5 Series engine provides more than power alone. It also has a sophisticated cooling system to prevent overheating and an innovative pan design that prevents pressure drops while cornering.
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Jacksonville, FL, has no shortage of picture-perfect photo spots; from beautiful natural areas to unique beaches, you are spoiled for choice. Gather your camera gear or your iPhone, hop behind the wheel of a sporty BMW 4 Series 430i Convertible,and explore some of the best places around the city to snap some fantastic photos.
Drive on Over: 4 Great Photo Spots Near Jacksonville, FL
1. Big Talbot Island State Park
It’s impossible not to capture countless epic photos of the shimmering Atlantic Ocean, glorious golden beaches, and maritime forests in the magnificent Big Talbot Island State Park at State Road A1A North in Jacksonville. This beautiful sea island’s pristine scenery offers perfect photo opportunities on Boneyard Beach, scattered with the skeletons of cedar trees and live oaks, and on Black Rock Beach, covered in rocks.
Take pictures in the dappled light of the shady forests and in the maritime hammocks, where you can snap a few fantastic shots of the wildlife if you’re lucky.
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Day trips and weekend getaways are excellent opportunities to discover new destinations with your favorite people. Surrounded by sprawling state parks, charming cities, and some of the world’s most famous amusement parks, the city of Jacksonville, FL, is the perfect base to go on fantastic adventures. These are three popular destinations you can drive to in your new 2023 BMW i7 for an unforgettable weekend escape.
3 Great Weekend Getaways in Driving Distance of Jacksonville, FL
1. Orlando
Whether you are traveling with your family or a group of friends, visiting Orlando and checking out its world-famous tourist attractions is always a fantastic way to have a weekend full of fun and exciting activities. Located approximately 140 miles south of Jacksonville, Orlando can be reached in less than two hours by car via routes I-4 and I-95.
Although Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom is the city’s most iconic attraction and a place that draws visitors from all around the world, Orlando is a place where you will always find exciting activities. Other popular landmarks include Universal Studios Florida, SeaWorld, Epcot, and Legoland. Located about 50 miles east of the city center in Cape Canaveral, the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is another place worth checking out.
Read the rest of this entry »At a Glance: The 2023 BMW X3
If you are looking for a luxurious crossover SUV with a refined design, you need to check out the 2023 BMW X3. The ’23 X3 shares the same robust powertrain as the 3-series sedan, so you know this SUV has excellent acceleration and power. This agile SUV is spacious and makes for the perfect driving companion for your family. Read on to learn more about the incredible features of the X3.
Introducing the 2023 BMW X3
The ’23 BMW X3 is powered by a turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine that delivers 248 horsepower. This powertrain is fast, with aggressive acceleration and impressive speed. Jump up to the M TwinPower turbocharged 3.0L incline-six engine, and you have 382 horsepower that turns this SUV into an athletic crossover.
These exceptional powertrains are paired with an eight-speed automatic sport transmission. This means that every model of the X3 comes standard with smooth-shifting precision.
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Jacksonville is a great city to live in if you’re a sports fan, and even if you’re just visiting, a trip to Jacksonville wouldn’t be complete without checking out one of our city’s stadiums. Most of the country knows us for our NFL team, the Jacksonville Jaguars, but today let’s dive into some of the other excellent but lesser-known places to see professional sport in Jacksonville for a fraction of the price of a Jaguars ticket.
3 Favorite Stadiums and Sports Venues in Driving Distance of Jacksonville, FL
1. 121 Financial Park
If you drive right down the street from the much larger football field where the Jaguars play, you can find this cute baseball park, home to Jacksonville’s minor league baseball team, the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, who play their home games at 301 A Phillip Randolph Boulevard.
The small ballpark, seating 11,000, is an attraction in itself, with a retro-feeling 1920s style design that will take baseball fans on a trip to baseball’s early days. And the games are entertaining too. Even if you’re not a baseball fan, you’ll certainly appreciate the fun promotions and game day entertainment that they run, including a weekly fireworks display on Fridays!
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Trailblazing, environmentally friendly, and exciting, the BMW i4 is a luxury electric car with all the amenities you could want. This car is quickly becoming a fan favorite with BMV enthusiasts, and at Tom Bush BMW, you can test-drive one today.
7 Favorite Features of the 2023 BMW i4
1. It’s Electric
If you’re concerned about your environmental footprint but still want one of the classiest rides around, this BMV model is for you. It’s kind to the planet but still has all the power and fine engineering that you’ve come to expect from BMW.
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Thai food has been increasing in popularity in recent years as diners continue to fall in love with its signature blend of spicy, sweet, and sour flavors. Fortunately for everybody in the River City, there are plenty of incredible Thai restaurants nearby. Jacksonville, FL, is a big city, but you can count on your 2023 BMW X5 to get you to every one of these restaurants in comfort and style.
The Top 5 Thai Restaurants Near Jacksonville, FL
1. Noom Thai Bistro
Located at 8642 Baymeadows Road, this restaurant is open for lunch and dinner from Monday through Friday and for dinner on Saturdays. Be aware that they do close between 2:30 pm and 5:00 pm on weekdays. The menu features a classic assortment of Thai curries, fried rice, and noodle dishes. If you like spicy food, Noom is a must-stop as they offer a spice level hotter than Thai Hot called The Real Deal.
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The 2023 BMW X7 is a large full-size SUV that the whole family will love. There are three rows of seats inside this SUV with plenty of cargo space. It drives well with excellent handling and has fantastic powertrain options. Keep reading to learn more about the ’23 X7 and what this luxury SUV can offer your family.
Check Out the 2023 BMW X7
BMW has changed several components of the ’23 X7 lineup. The first change is a redesigned front end that looks striking. The interior of this SUV sports a new dashboard that boasts a huge digital display with the latest infotainment software from BMW. Additionally, the X7 has received more safety and driver assistance features than its previous models.
The ’23 X7 is available with massive 23-inch rims that look incredible on this SUV. Lastly, BMW has overhauled and modernized its powertrains available in the X7 to provide you with more horsepower, greater throttle responses, and more fuel efficiency.
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