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Study: This BMW Is The Most Satisfying New Car
View post: Toyota and Kia Will Love What Honda Just Did to the Odyssey's Price BMW owners are still a passionate bunch J.D. Power just released the results of its 2025 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study, which is a measure of how satisfied consumers are with their new vehicles. The study takes into account 37 attributes, including performance, technology, comfort, and personalization. This year, owners of 2025 model year cars were surveyed on how they felt about their vehicles after 90 days of ownership. Not only are brands ranked, but the different vehicle segments demonstrate some interesting winners. The highest-rated vehicle in the entire study comes from BMW, and while it's a vehicle many people love to hate, its owners are clearly smitten with it. BMW X6 Is The Most Satisfying Individual Model Yes, the coupe-style X6 that was a trailblazer for the sporty body style back in the 2000s is still massively appealing today. It was the X6 that launched the brand's sports activity coupe (SAC) moniker, a term that mostly goes right over the head of the average motorist. The X6's top ranking is based on the 2025 model, which received tech updates like a new hands-free driving assistant and improved navigation. That came after the more substantial 2024 update, when the X6 received fresh styling and a more powerful base six-cylinder engine. Despite not being as practical as the X5, the X6 benefits from similarly sharp handling and superb powertrains, topped by the 523-horsepower V8 in the M60i. There's still the mighty X6 M for those in need of more power, at the expense of some comfort. Impressively, the X6 is the top-rated individual model in the study for 2025 despite this generation of the SUV arriving back in 2019. BMW Is Most Awarded Automaker, But Porsche Tops Overall Brand Rankings It's not only the X6 that impressed in this year's APEAL study. The 4 Series, X1, and X4 also topped their segments, while the three-row X7 was a runner-up in the large premium SUV category. Looking at the BMW Group as a whole, the Countryman added another win for the company in the small SUV segment. In the premium brand rankings, BMW came third with a score of 881 out of a maximum 1,000 points. Only Land Rover (886) and Porsche (890) accumulated more points. In the premium sporty car and upper midsize premium car categories, Porsche emerged victorious with the 911 and Taycan, respectively. 2025 Porsche Taycan — Source: Porsche J.D. Power said that overall vehicle satisfaction increased by 4 index points compared to a year ago, and is also at the highest level since the study was redesigned in 2020. 'For three decades, the APEAL Study has tracked which new vehicles excite and delight owners the most,' said Frank Hanley, senior director of auto benchmarking at J.D. Power. 'Manufacturers have made significant advancements that continue to redefine the vehicle ownership experience and have become more adept at translating innovation into meaningful customer engagement.' Although overall levels of satisfaction increased, the results do show that owners of new cars are less enthused with new vehicle technologies, especially infotainment menu complexity and setting up a new vehicle. BMW will be thrilled with the latest results, though, and this is also reflected on the sales charts, where the brand is handsomely outselling key rivals. About the Author Karl Furlong View Profile
Metro
29-06-2025
- Metro
Mystery after woman and young girl found dead metres apart on remote forest path
The bodies of a woman and young girl have been found just metres apart in a German forest. A jogger stumbled across the young woman's body, said to be between 25 and 35 years old, on a remote forest path in Dorsten, north west Germany early on Sunday morning. Local police soon arrived to find the woman had seemingly been beaten to death, Bild newspaper reports. Not long after they found the dead body of a young girl, reportedly between two and three years old, lying in a bush. A spokeswoman for the Recklinghausen police force said 'there were indications of violence' in relation to the bodies and so have begun a murder investigation. Officers have closed off the path, named Tüshausweg, which leads to a local cemetery. The police say they are not providing further details for investigative reasons. The mysterious deaths follow a violent attempted robbery on the same path three days earlier. A 40-year-old mother and her one-year-old child were walking along Tüshausweg when a couple attacked them after getting out of a black BMW X6. The two perpetrators pushed the mother to the ground and attempted to grab her handbag. More Trending After that failed they then snatched the 40-year-old of her earrings before the pair drove away in their BMW. The two suspects in this attack, according to the police, are a man and a woman around 50 years old. The male perpetrator was wearing black jeans and a white T-shirt, while the woman was wearing a blue dress and a red, white, and yellow hijab. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Van drives wrong way down Nottingham dual carriageway in shocking police chase footage MORE: Man, 28, arrested after pregnant mother-of-two found dead in home MORE: Zara Aleena's family warn women 'still not safe' three years on from her murder
The Citizen
25-06-2025
- The Citizen
‘He seems to be walking fine': Video contradicts Longwe Twala injury claim in Senzo Meyiwa murder trial
The state led new evidence in court on Wednesday. Longwe Twala is seen leaving the Randburg Magistrate's Court after his appearance on 25 September 2024. Picture: Gallo Images/Luba Lesolle The lead investigator in the Senzo Meyiwa murder case has refuted claims implicating Longwe Twala, son of prominent music producer Sello 'Chicco' Twala, in the killing of the former Bafana Bafana captain. Brigadier Bongani Gininda returned to the witness stand at the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on Wednesday to testify on new evidence. New evidence in Senzo Meyiwa murder trial During the proceedings, state prosecutor George Baloyi introduced a two-minute video clip sourced from broadcaster eNCA. The footage was brought in response to an earlier claim made by the late defence lawyer Thulani Mngomezulu during his cross-examination of Gininda. Mngomezulu had alleged that Longwe killed Meyiwa using a .38 Special revolver and accidentally shot himself in the foot in the process. According to Mngomezulu, Longwe later sought medical treatment for a septic wound, with the bullet purportedly removed at Rand Hospital. Longwe was among the individuals present at singer Kelly Khumalo's family home in Vosloorus, Ekurhuleni, on 26 October 2014, when the former Orlando Pirates goalkeeper was fatally shot. ALSO READ: Tensions rise again in Senzo Meyiwa murder trial over 'hired gun' remark, evidence tampering claims Describing the video footage, Gininda testified that it showed Longwe walking towards Meyiwa's BMW X6, which was parked at the Khumalo residence. 'Are you able to comment regarding the movement or the gait of the person that you've identified as Mr Longwe Twala?' Baloyi asked. 'Well, yes, he seems to be walking fine, contrary to what was put to me that… he was limping and there was a shooting on the ankle.' 'So that's what I see on the footage; it's not an indication of someone who sustained an injury, particularly a bullet wound injury on the ankle,' Gininda responded. Watch the trial below: The police officer further testified that the footage was believed to have been taken the day after Meyiwa's murder, according to state records. 'Although there's no date there, if one follows the sequence of the events, and my understanding of the request that was put to eNCA from the state's side was that it was a request for the video or activities of the 27th of October 2014. 'That is the following day subsequent to the incident took place, the murder of the deceased.' 'Based on that, I will put then the date of the 27th of October 2014 during the day because one can see that was during the day and the incident would have taken place at night, according to the docket.' Five men charged Five men – Muzikawukhulelwa Sibiya, Bongani Ntanzi, Mthobisi Mncube, Mthokoziseni Maphisa and Fisokuhle Ntuli – are on trial for Meyiwa's murder. The accused have been charged with murder, attempted murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, possession of an unlicensed firearm, and possession of ammunition. All five men have pleaded not guilty. According to Sibiya and Ntanzi's confession statements, Khumalo ordered the hit on Meyiwa. NOW READ: Gold tooth mystery: Disputed photos take centre stage in Senzo Meyiwa murder trial
The Citizen
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Brilliant BMW X6 xDrive30d M Sport ticks all the right boxes
Peach of a 3.0-litre turbodiesel engine makes coupe-styled SUV fast and frugal. It seems like just the other day that BMW started to offer X models, but it has literally been decades. By now X models represent the top sellers throughout the brand's vehicle offerings. This is for good reason, because they offer the best of both worlds. It provides road comfort and manners but with the ability to go off-road (mostly). One of these is the coupe-styled BMW X6 xDrive30d M Sport SUV that we recently spent a week cruising around in. You can see the new styling changes to the BMW X6. The slim headlight units with arrow-shaped daytime driving light elements, plus the BMW kidney Iconic Glow that is offered as an option for the six-cylinder models. M Sport package standard on BMW X6 And now for the first time on the BMW X6, you get the M Sport package as standard. Playing a key role here is the octagonal front-end signature below the BMW kidney grille, the generous use of black surfaces, M-specific side skirts, M High-gloss Shadowline trim, while the rear apron has an insert in Dark Shadow. The new exhaust tailpipe trims are trapezoidal in shape. ALSO READ: More powerful plug-in hybrid BMW X5 a true diesel alternative But what has changed under the skin? You have new systems for automated driving and parking and a fully digital iDrive control system with BMW Curved Display based on BMW Operating System 8. Perhaps even more important in the new electrification era, you now have 48V mild hybrid technology on the powertrains. The integration of BMW Operating System 8 and the latest generation of the iDrive control system herald the arrival of the BMW Curved Display in the BMW X6. It is made up of a 12.3-inch information display behind the steering wheel and a control display with a screen diagonal of 14.9 inches – both located behind a single glass surface. The coupe-styled slanting rear roof is a standout feature of the BMW X. Picture: Mark Jones Less physical switchgear The touch control functionality of the control display has brought about a significant reduction in the number of buttons and switches in favour of digital control for numerous functions. It takes a bit more time navigating your way around the cockpit. But an owner who will drive their BMW X6 everyday will adapt. And it will all become second nature to them. Comfort and safety in the BMW X6 are on another level with a significantly expanded selection of automated driving and parking systems. Updates include enhanced capabilities for the standard front-collision warning system, which can now also reduce the risk of a collision with cyclists, pedestrians or oncoming traffic when turning off a road. Among the options now available are automatic Speed Limit Assist, exit warning, route speed control, Emergency Stop Assistant, and Lane Change Assistant. As well as the Reversing Assist Camera and Reversing Assistant, the standard Parking Assistant now comprises the drive-off monitoring and Trailer Assistant functions. And the new, optional Parking Assistant Professional enables automated parking into and out of spaces and complete manoeuvres over up to 200 metres to be controlled from outside the BMW X6 using the My BMW App on an Apple iPhone. ALSO READ: Mild hybrid tech gives BMW X5 M60i sting in the tail Brilliant powertrain Getting out on the road is where the BMW X6 really shines though, especially in xDrive30d form. BMW's 3.0-litre turbodiesel has been the feather in their cap for as long as I can remember. They just keep refining this brilliant powertrain and it works. Eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission complete with gearshift paddles on the steering wheel sends the power and torque to the road via BMW's xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system. The Curved Display makes its debut in the BMW X6. Picture: Mark Jones All the drive units now feature 48V mild hybrid technology. An electric motor integrated into the transmission generates an output boost of up to 9kW of power and 200Nm of torque. And this in turn means that when combined with the combustion engine, the hybrid system can produce a maximum output of 219kW and a peak torque of 670Nm. ALSO READ: Finally priced: BMW puts stickers on all-new generation X3 BMW X6 ticks all the boxes The claim is a 0 to 100 km/h sprint time of 6.1 seconds and a top speed of 233km/h. That is more than enough urge for everyday use. Although I doubt this will trouble you too much if you are hauling out close on R2-million for a SUV, but the claimed fuel consumption number of 7.8 litres per 100km should make a difference to your monthly expenses. And The Citizen Motoring achieved the same number during our week of mixed urban and highway driving for what it is worth to you or your accountant. The BMW X6 xDrive30d M Sport did everything right. At R1 905 000 it is substantially cheaper than most of its other premium competitors. And it could almost represent great value for money if you move in these types of circles.
Toronto Star
13-05-2025
- Toronto Star
Man arrested in TTC bus crash that injured 9 last year now facing charges in string of GTA home invasions, police say
The man accused of crashing a stolen vehicle into a TTC bus last autumn is now facing charges related to a string of 'violent' home invasions that occurred days before the collision. Toronto police responded to a collision between a white, stolen BMW X6 and the transit bus near Bathurst Street and Wilson Avenue shortly before 2 a.m. on Nov. 18. A total of nine people were sent to hospital, with two suffering life-threatening injuries. WATCH EXCLUSIVE VIDEO Video captures moment of impact as stolen BMW hits TTC bus, injuring five people Estella Ren, Andy Takagi Several days before, on Nov. 13, five people with their faces covered went to a home in Mississauga near Dundas Street West and Mississauga Road around 2:40 a.m., police said. They allegedly broke into the home through the front door, stole the victim's vehicle keys and drove off in their vehicle. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Later that morning around 3:45 a.m., the thieves allegedly broke into another home near Countryside Drive and Goreway Drive in Brampton. With their faces still covered, they allegedly stole several items from the home while the victims were asleep. Man in stolen BMW involved in TTC bus crash has history of car theft Approximately two hours later around 6 a.m., the home invaders broke into a home near Major William Sharpe Drive and Flowertown Avenue in Brampton through the front door, police continued. They confronted the victims on the home's second floor and allegedly demanded their vehicle keys at gunpoint before fleeing in the victim's vehicle, Peel police wrote in a media release. A 32-year-old man from Pickering has been charged with nine criminal offences related to the break-and-enters while he was already in custody in connection to the TTC bus collision. He was one of four people charged following the crash, including two 19-year-olds and a 33-year-old. In a post on X following the crash, the Toronto Police Association said that two of the four people in the stolen BMW were on bail at the time of the crash, including one for a violent robbery. News Fourth suspect arrested in connection to carjacking and stolen BMW that crashed into TTC bus Anastasia Blosser Security footage released by Qunubu Cannabis, a business in the area, showed the dramatic moment of impact in the early hours of Nov. 18 that caused the TTC bus to careen 180 degrees after it was hit while passing through the intersection, slamming its rear end into a guardrail. Heavy smoke could be seen rising from the rear of the car after the collision. Photos taken at the scene show the BMW destroyed from the impact — including a totalled hood, damaged rear and all four doors torn off — while the bus appeared severely damaged before it was towed away. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW The BMW was allegedly stolen at gunpoint on Nov. 1 near Sandalwood Parkway East and Conestoga Drive. A stolen BMW was totalled and two people were sent to hospital with life-threatening injuries following a crash with a TTC bus early Monday morning. The crash occurred near Bathurst Street and Wilson Avenue around 1:50 a.m. Read the full story: Investigators said a victim was travelling in their white BMW X6 when a black sedan cut them off. Two people, including one with a handgun, got out of the sedan and approached the victim demanding they hand over the vehicle, police said. The two then drove off in the BMW X6 with the black sedan travelling in tandem. On the same day as the three break-and-enters, the stolen BMW was driven to a home near Bathurst Street and Brooke Avenue where five people got out of the car and used a rock to smash the front glass door. Police said they were unable to enter the home because the door was reinforced with security film. The stolen BMW sustained substantial damage as a result of the collision. Michelle Mengsu Chang/ Toronto Star About half an hour later, police responded to another break-in at a residence near Bayview Avenue and York Mills. The five suspects allegedly forced open the front door, entered the home and took some personal items before fleeing the area in the same BMW X6. The man from Pickering was subject to a judicial release order related to similar criminal offences. He was held for a bail hearing and appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton, where he was remanded into custody pending a future bail hearing. Peel police said the investigation is ongoing and they anticipate more charges will be laid. With files from Andy Takagi and Estella Ren
