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The Sun
4 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Iconic BMW model is being discontinued after 35 YEARS with ‘retro-inspired' send-off
DEAD END It's getting one-last hurrah - with a selection of very cool colours and other added extras THE BMW 8-Series is set to be discontinued - a model that traces its roots back to the iconic 1990s E31 generation. And to send it off, the German giants are giving the stylish motor a retro-inspired send-off, courtesy of a very cool special edition called the Edition M Heritage. 4 According to the BMW Group in America, the limited-edition release will pay homage to the original 8 Series and, to that end, will mark the end of its production run with a host of nostalgic design cues. The car, based on the M850i xDrive Gran Coupe, will be limited to just 500 units, with buyers able to choose from some excellent colour finishes including Bright Red, Mauritius Blue, Cosmos Black, Oxford Green and Daytona Violet. It also comes with a carbon fibre roof adorned with M tri-colour stripes, special 20-inch alloy wheels and the M Sport Professional package - all as standard. This also includes upgraded brakes, black calipers and additional black exterior trim. Inside, buyers can expect plenty of luxury with Alcantara and black Merino leather seats featuring diamond stitching. Alcantara also lines the headliner, dashboard and parts of the door panels. Matte carbon fibre accents and M tri-colour stitching are also used throughout. As you'd expect with the 8 Series, it packs plenty of oomph - retaining the same power as the standard M850i, with a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 producing 523 horsepower. That's good for a 0-60 mph time of 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 155 mph. The 8 Series' discontinuation was announced at the beginning of the year and various sources close to BMW have told us it will cease globally sometime in the middle of 2026. BMW M135 is a power-packed hot-hatch that's precise, solid & slick… everything about it is 'sheer driving pleasure' Sadly, no direct successor has been planned. The Edition M Heritage has been quoted at a price of $131,575, which is roughly £97,000 ,and a fair chunk pricier than the standard M850i Gran Coupe. Production of this exclusive model will begin in late 2025, with deliveries expected in early 2026. The model will be distributed to "a few select markets around the world". This comes as, back in May, . The carmaker announced that it was axing 180 jobs from its Oxford factory amid uncertainty surrounding recently hiked US tariffs. In March, US President Donald Trump declared that a 25% levy would be put in place on all vehicles imported to America from the UK - which has put a significant strain on the British automobile industry.
Auto Express
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Express
Used BMW 8 Series (Mk1, 2018-date) buyer's guide: a GT with a hint of sports car
The BMW 8 Series is unusual in that it's part grand tourer and part sports car, although it's more of the former than the latter. Some of the rivals we've suggested are more sporty, while others have more of an emphasis on luxury. But the BMW offers a good balance of both worlds because it's an excellent long-distance cruiser at the same time as being fun and engaging. Practicality is also very good if you view the 8 Series as a two-seater (Gran Coupé aside), so if you're in a position to buy one we can't think of a good reason not to. Apart from maybe a six-cylinder 4 Series… Advertisement - Article continues below There was a time when every mainstream car make had a coupé or two in its range, but in recent years coupés have fallen out of favour, and there are far fewer convertibles than there used to be. But BMW has persisted with these cars that put style ahead of outright practicality, and one of its best is the 8 Series, which is as rare as it is desirable. The two-door 8 Series coupé arrived in December 2018 in 840d (315bhp 3.0-litre six-cylinder diesel), or M850i (522bhp twin-turbo petrol 4.4 V8) forms. In May 2019, a convertible appeared with the same powertrains; a month later came the four-door 8 Series Gran Coupé in 840d and M850i forms, or there was a 335bhp 3.0 six-cylinder 840i. The M8 Competition arrived in December 2019 with a 616bhp twin-turbo V8. Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below View 8 Series View 8 Series View 8 Series View 8 Series A facelift in January 2022 brought a tweaked exterior design including an illuminated grille plus an improved infotainment set-up. The 840d model was also dropped from the range. In truth, the six-cylinder models offer all the performance and refinement you could need. The V8s give extra bragging rights, but you'll pay more to buy and run one, without getting any extra usable performance. Advertisement - Article continues below The standard kit includes 20-inch alloy wheels, dynamic ambient cabin lighting, Merino leather trim, satellite navigation, Apple CarPlay, a head-up display, adaptive cruise control, heated front seats, adaptive LED headlights, front and rear parking sensors, a rear camera and electric adjustment on the front seat. The 8 Series is a big car (every version is around five metres long), but it's fast and surprisingly agile, albeit best suited to long, high-speed motorway drives. The eight-speed automatic transmission that's standard across the range works brilliantly, while the steering offers decent feedback; a choice of driving modes adjusts the throttle response, suspension stiffness and steering weight, so it's easy to find a setting that suits, whatever the occasion. Even the four-wheel-drive models feel like they're rear-wheel drive, while the M850i comes with standard four-wheel steering for even greater agility. The closest rival is the Mercedes S-Class, which also came in coupé and convertible forms, with V8 or V12 engines. Fast, composed, fabulously built, hi-tech and with a glorious interior, the Mercedes is a tough adversary. Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below The Porsche 911 is superb to drive and the Jaguar F-Type is also highly desirable, just like the Aston Martin V8 Vantage. If you want something really special, the Bentley Continental GT and GTC might suit, while the Lexus LC coupé and cabriolet look fabulous, but they're very rare. Drive on Advertisement - Article continues below All variants of the 8 Series, apart from the 840i, come with xDrive four-wheel drive as standard. The 840i has rear-wheel drive. Tyring stuff Six-cylinder models came with run-flat tyres as standard, but the V8s were fitted with conventional rubber and a can of sealant, with the option of run-flats. Peace of mind There's a three-year warranty with no mileage limit. All connected services (map updates, concierge, traffic, music) are supported only for the first three years. Common problems The 8 Series is too unusual for any significant fault patterns to be established from a trawl of owner forums. The key thing is to keep the software up to date so that the infotainment and associated functions all work as they should. Naturally, the BMW's cabin is filled with high-quality materials, and as you'd only expect, the overall design is superb. The controls, 12.3-inch digital instrument display and 10.25-inch touchscreen are all easy to understand, while there's plenty of adjustment for the seating position, although you sit low, so visibility is compromised. Rear-seat head and legroom in the two-door models are poor, but much better in the Gran Coupé, while all models have a decent amount of oddments space. The coupé's boot capacity is also nice and big, with 420 litres available; the Gran Coupé has 440 litres, but the convertible's load area is pegged at just 350 litres. The market isn't awash with 8 Series, but there are enough to go round. Convertibles account for one in six two-door cars and diesels for one in five. Advertisement - Article continues below Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below Check the price of a BMW 8 Series with our free car valuation tool... BMW'S Condition-Based Servicing allows up to two years or 16,000 miles between services, and because only the parts that need to be replaced are renewed, service prices aren't fixed. An oil and filter change costs £410; replace the air filter and spark plugs too and the bill is £735. Fresh brake fluid every two years costs £147, but there are no cambelts to replace. Insurance will be costly, with 41 being the lowest group (for some 840ds), but most models are at least group 45; all V8s are group 50. Road tax costs £195 per year, plus the £425 expensive car supplement for the first five years, while the most economical model, the 840d, is claimed to average 44mpg. The 840i is pegged at 33mpg and the M850i at 26mpg, but expect less in the real world. BMW has issued five recalls for the 8 Series in total. The first was in July 2019 because of fuel pumps leaking on cars made in March and April 2019. Faulty seatbelt buckles led to recall two, in April 2020; it affected cars made in February and March 2020. Braking system glitches were behind the third recall, in February 2021 and involved cars made between February and November 2020. Faulty brake discs led to recall four, in March 2021; the latest campaign came in August 2022, due to engine bay fires in cars made up to September 2020. The 8 Series has never appeared in our Driver Power surveys, but there are always a few BMW models in there. Our latest poll included the 3 Series Mk7 (18th), 5 Series Mk7 (22nd), 1 Series Mk3 (25th), and X3 Mk3 (36th), which is par for the course; BMW rarely does spectacularly well, but a solid performance is typical. In our Brands survey, BMW came 14th out of 32, ahead of Mercedes (25th) and Audi (27th). Did you know you can sell your car with Auto Express? Get the highest bid from our network of over 5,500 dealers and we'll do the rest. Click here to try Auto Express Sell My Car now... View 8 Series View 8 Series View 8 Series View 8 Series View 8 Series View 8 Series EV affordability alarm! Running costs are £6k higher than for petrol cars, say car clubs EV affordability alarm! Running costs are £6k higher than for petrol cars, say car clubs Running costs for car share club EVs are £6k higher than ICE equivalents according to new data Not bothered by MoT advisories? That may be about to change Not bothered by MoT advisories? 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Khaleej Times
30-01-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Dubai: Save up to 90% on top brands, win luxury cars, cash prizes at DSF Final Sale
The popular Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) may have wrapped up its 30th edition earlier this month but residents and visitors can still get some great bargains in the DSF Final Sale from Friday, January 31 to Sunday, February 2. Shoppers can save up to 90 per cent off on 500 top brands across 2,000 stores in the city over the three days. Apart from the last-minute deals, shoppers also have the chance to win prizes in raffle draws including brand-new cars like Nissan Patrol SE Titanium, BMW 8 Series and Jetour 2025 X90 Plus. Shoppers also have the chance to win cash prizes, luxury watches, gift cards. Shoppers at Mercato and Town Centre Jumeirah have the opportunity to win a brand-new Jetour 2025 X90 Plus when spending through the PrivilegePLUS app. Dubai Hills Mall offers the chance to win cash prizes and a BMW 8 Series with a minimum spend of Dh250, while Ibn Battuta Mall presents the opportunity to win a Nissan Patrol SE Titanium upon spending Dh150. At Wafi City, spending Dh300 or more unlocks daily prizes, including luxury watches from Rivoli. Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif, and City Centre Deira is rewarding shoppers who spend Dh300 with the chance to win 300,000 SHARE points, equivalent to Dh30,000. Meanwhile, at Dubai Festival City Mall, spending Dh300 and uploading receipts to the BLUE app gives shoppers the chance to win Dh3,000 in gift cards. DSF began on December 6, 2024, and ran until January 12, 2025.
Zawya
30-01-2025
- Business
- Zawya
DSF announces the season's biggest savings with final sale of up to 90 per cent
While DSF's epic 30th anniversary celebrations concluded earlier this month, the DSF Final Sale brings one last chance for shoppers to enjoy massive savings of up 90 per cent off on 500 big-name brands at 2,000 stores from 31 January to 2 February 2025 Plus, final opportunity to win mega prizes including brand-new cars like Nissan Patrol SE Titanium, BMW 8 Series, and Jetour 2025 X90 Plus; as well as incredible cash prizes, luxury watches, gift cards, and much more Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The iconic annual Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) wrapped up its monumental 30th anniversary earlier this month with the city's greatest, most memorable, and out-of-this-world celebration ever. For shoppers however, the excitement continues with the arrival of the DSF Final Sale from 31 January to 2 February. Those looking to enjoy the season's biggest bargains can save up to 90 per cent off on 500 big-name brands at 2,000 stores across the city. Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), the not-to-be-missed shopping weekend saves the best for last with incredible deals and exclusive promotions. Savvy shoppers should mark their calendars as there's no better time to refresh wardrobes, upgrade to the latest tech gadgets, and discover exclusive offers from much-loved brands, huge department stores, and luxury labels. BIG DISCOUNTS ON FASHION Fashion enthusiasts can explore unmissable deals on coveted brands and refresh their wardrobes with timeless and contemporary styles. Shoppers can indulge in remarkable discounts at renowned department stores including Harvey Nichols, Bloomingdale's, Galeries Lafayette, Lifestyle, Tchibo, X Pressions Style, THAT, and Al Safeer Center. Plus, big-name brands across the city's biggest shopping malls brings additional deals and discounts, such as All Saints, GANT, Beverly Hills Polo Club, Calvin Klein, Jacquemus, Karl Lagerfeld, Lacoste, Guess, Tommy Hilfiger, Tory Burch, Zimmermann, Michael Kors, Moschino, Tom Ford, OVS, and many more. TOP DEALS ON DESIGNER JEWELLERY Golden opportunities await for those seeking exceptional deals on gold and jewellery, with dazzling selections available from Pure Gold, Daniel Wellington, Fairuz Jewellery, EDIT by Ahmed Seddiqi, Al Masroor Jewelleries, and Jawhara Jewellery. UNBEATABLE DEALS ON HOME FURNISHINGS Those looking to refresh their home interiors and furniture can find incredible savings at Crate & Barrel, DWELL, Pottery Barn, Royal Palace, The Mattress Store, The One, The Red Carpet, United Furniture, West Elm, Art of Living, and many more. SAVINGS ON BEAUTY, SKINCARE, PERFUMES AND WELLNESS Beauty, skincare, and perfume lovers can stock up on essentials and discover new favorites with unbeatable offers from Flormar, L'Occitane, Abdul Samad Al Qurashi, Ajmal, Al Hajis Perfumes, Bath & Body Works, Coral Perfumes, MAC, The Face Shop, FACES, Clinique, Odora, and more. Those looking to save on wellness products can head to Aster Pharmacy, Wellness, Holland & Barrett, and Chemist Warehouse. BIG DEALS FOR LITTLE ONES Parents can refresh their little ones' wardrobes and delight them with exciting toys with incredible promotions at Zippy, Little Angels, Kids Puzzle, B&G Store, Emporio Armani Kids, Baby Shop, Claire's, Cotton On Kids, Bonpoint, Skechers Kids, Smart Baby, Tommy Hilfiger Kids, R&B Kids and Lucky Kids, as well as toy stores such as Toys R Us, LEGO, and Toys For Less. TRENDING ACCESSORIES, FOOTWEAR, AND EYEWEAR This season is also ideal for elevating footwear and accessory collections with standout pieces from Coach, Cole Haan, Stella McCartney, Kurt Geiger, Bizou, Birkenstock, Level Shoe District, Lovisa, Nine West, Skechers, amongst several others. Plus, shoppers can elevate their style with upgrades on sunglasses and eyeglasses with fantastic deals at Al Falah Optics, Al Jaber Optical, Dubai Optical, and Aster Optics OUTDOOR AND SPORTS DEALS With the perfect outdoor season in full bloom, shoppers can elevate their fitness with incredible discounts on sports and outdoor accessories at Adventure HQ, Athlete's Co, Nike, Skechers, Sun & Sand Sports, Under Armour, Cosmo Sports, Puma and Puregym. LATEST TECH GADGETS Tech enthusiasts can seize this chance to upgrade to the latest gadgets with unbeatable discounts at Harman House, Samsonite, E City, Emax, and Jumbo. UNMISSABLE PACKAGES ON AUTO Shoppers eyeing their next big automotive upgrade can enjoy irresistible deals at Lexus, Toyota, The Zone by Al Futtaim, Volvo, and Hertz - each one offering exclusive packages that are too good to pass up. HUGE PRIZES TO BE WON Beyond the incredible sales, shoppers have one last chance to take home mega prizes with a series of grand raffles. At Mercato and Town Centre Jumeirah, shoppers have the opportunity to win a brand-new Jetour 2025 X90 Plus when spending through the PrivilegePLUS app. Dubai Hills Mall offers the chance to win cash prizes and a BMW 8 Series with a minimum spend of AED 250, while Ibn Battuta Mall presents the opportunity to win a Nissan Patrol SE Titanium upon spending AED 150. At Wafi City, spending AED 300 or more unlocks daily prizes, including luxury watches from Rivoli. Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif, and City Centre Deira is rewarding shoppers who spend AED 300 with the chance to win 300,000 SHARE points, equivalent to AED 30,000. Meanwhile, at Dubai Festival City Mall, spending AED 300 and uploading receipts to the BLUE app gives shoppers the chance to win AED 3,000 in gift cards. With all these offers and more, the DSF Final Sale ensures everyone from luxury style seekers to bargain hunters can indulge in some spectacular shopping sprees. Dubai Shopping Festival was supported by Key Partner VISA Dubai Islamic Bank and Strategic Partners which include: Al Futtaim Malls (Dubai Festival City Mall & Festival Plaza), Al Zarooni Group (Mercato Shopping Mall), AW Rostamani Group, DHAM (Al Seef, Bluewaters, Ibn Battuta Mall, Nakheel Mall and The Outlet Village), Emirates Airline, ENOC, e&, Majid Al Futtaim (Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Deira), Merex Investment (City Walk and The Beach, JBR), and talabat. To catch the highlights of this year's edition, visit the Dubai Shopping Festival website and follow @DubaiFestivals on Instagram and TikTok. -Ends- About Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), is responsible for developing Dubai's retail and festival sectors and supporting the positioning of Dubai as a world-class tourism destination with year-round family entertainment, shopping and events. For further information, please contact: Dubai Economy and Tourism mediarelations@
