Get ready to have your mind blown by the extraordinary BMW GINA, a sports car concept that pushes the boundaries of automotive design. The concept was introduced in 2008, but Supercar Blondie did a whole new review to show us this beautiful, futuristic piece of art. To start, the BMW GINA boasts a revolutionary feature that sets it apart from any other car on the planet - its exterior is covered in a fabric skin. But this is no ordinary fabric. BMW has engineered a highly advanced, polyurethane-coated Spandex material that is not only elastic and water-resistant but also incredibly durable and resilient to extreme temperatures. The fabric retains its shape regardless of the conditions, ensuring a flawless appearance. Now, let's talk about the real showstopper - the shape-shifting ability of the BMW GINA. The car's body is designed to adapt to the environment and driving conditions, offering a level of versatility that is simply mind-blowing. Thanks to a unique aluminum wire structure beneath the fabric skin, the BMW GINA can alter its shape effortlessly. Electric and hydraulic actuators control the frame, allowing it to morph and transform according to the driver's preferences and external factors. Imagine the headlights revealing themselves in a mesmerizing fashion, as small motors gracefully open the fabric from slits in an eyelid-like manner. Even accessing the engine becomes an extraordinary experience, with a central slit that elegantly parts down the middle of the hood. And since the fabric is translucent, the tail lights illuminate beautifully, creating an ethereal glow. Remarkably, the BMW GINA has only four distinct "panels" - the hood, two side panels, and the trunk. The car's sleek exterior appears seamless, showcasing its flawless design. But don't let the streamlined appearance fool you - when it reaches high speeds, the GINA can extend its rear spoiler for enhanced stability. Prepare to be awestruck as the butterfly-style doors open, revealing fabric pieces that stretch from the car's nose to the trailing edge, creating a seamless surface when closed. The transition from the exterior to the interior is seamless as well, with the steering wheel and instruments positioned in an "idle" state when the car is parked, facilitating easy entry. Once the driver hits the start button, the steering wheel and instruments swiftly assume their correct positions, and the headrest gracefully rises to provide maximum comfort. Describing the BMW GINA as wild would be an understatement. It's a mesmerizing spectacle that must be witnessed to be fully appreciated. The level of innovation and craftsmanship that went into creating this automotive marvel is truly remarkable, and it represents the pinnacle of futuristic design. The BMW GINA is a testament to the boundless possibilities of automotive engineering and a glimpse into the future of transportation. Here's the full video:

Shifting from conventional petrol engines to electric machines is a reality but BMW came with a surprising update – said goodbye to manual gearbox, shifts to automatics. Suffice to say, manual transmission in BMW vehicles would be a history soon Details In a recent development, Dirk Hacker, the head of development for BMW revealed that the M2 is likely to be the last BMW model to feature a manual gearbox. He informed that BMW and its suppliers are still deliberating on whether to discontinue manual transmissions altogether, noting that the number of vendors for such gearboxes is diminishing in the global automotive industry. Hacker expressed uncertainty about the future availability of manual transmissions, estimating that it could take around six to seven years for a final decision to be made. Furthermore, Hacker also discussed how some automakers are utilizing synthetic gear shifts and engine sounds to replicate the manual driving experience in electric cars. Toyota recently announced a performance electric vehicle with a manual transmission. When asked if BMW would consider implementing a similar approach, Hacker responded by saying that while it is technically feasible, BMW has no plans to pursue that direction. Contrary to the previous statement made by BMW's M Division Head, Frank van Meel, in 2022, it appears that there has been a shift in plans regarding the continuation of manual gearboxes in BMW vehicles. Dirk Hacker, the current Head of Development for BMW's M Division, has indicated that the manual gearbox may not be available in future BMW models beyond the M2. In relation to the transmission choices for BMW M cars, Hacker mentioned that dual-clutch transmissions are no longer utilized. According to him, BMW M cars now prefer the use of ZF's eight-speed torque converter automatic gearboxes. Hacker believes that these automatic gearboxes offer better performance and greater reliability compared to dual-clutch transmissions.

Today we’re back with the owner’s review of a 2022 BMW 3 series. This is the 7th generation 3 series which debuted in 2018 and got a facelift in 2022. This particular car is the 330e variant with a 2.0-liter Twin Power turbo 4-cylinder engine producing 181 hp. This engine is mated with an electric motor that pumps out 107hp, producing a combined output of 288hp and 420 nm of torque. It comes with an 8-speed automatic transmission delivering power to the rear wheels. Purchase Decision This 330e was not the owner’s initial consideration, as he booked an i4 from Dewan in 2021, which was meant to be delivered in May 2023. In April 2023, Dewan told him that due to import issues, it would take another year for the i4 to arrive; thus, he could either wait, take his booking amount back or choose another readily available car. He decided to opt for an available car with three choices; a 530e, a 3 series M package, and this 330e. The owner opted for this 330e as the 5 series was out of his budget, and the M package was too flashy. He bought this car for 23 million rupees. Charging And Range Being a plug-in hybrid, this 330e can be driven totally on its battery, and as per the owner, he has put in only two full tanks in the one year he has had this car. It takes around 4 to 5 hours to charge the battery, which gives an electric range of 51 kilometers. As per the owner, this range increases up to 60-65 kilometers when driving in traffic as the car regenerates energy from braking. Salient Features The BMW 330e comes equipped with a host of features. Some of these include a digital instrument cluster and iDrive 7 for the infotainment system featuring Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a virtual assistant using voice recognition, and much more. Additionally, it has a sunroof, electric leather seats with driver memory function, dual-zone climate control, wooden trims, cruise control, parking sensors, auto parking, etc. Although inaccessible in Pakistan, this car has an interesting feature that automatically switches the car from normal to EV mode in low and ultra-low emission zones, which are present in Europe. Fuel Average The main advantage of the 330e is its fuel average and efficiency. Due to its smart powertrain configuration, the car is able to provide around 25 km/l within the city. This average deteriorates when driving at constant speeds as energy regeneration does not occur. Servicing And Warranty As per the owner, he has been buying cars through Dewan for almost 20 years and maintains them from Dewan too. Periodic maintenance is standard, with oil and filter replacement due every 10,000 kilometers. Besides that, BMW gives a 3-year or 50,000-kilometer car warranty plus an 8-year warranty for the battery. Watch Video 

Today we're back with the owner's review of a 2003 BMW 735i. In this review, the owner shares his experience of driving a 7 series with an aftermarket air suspension. This E65 735i comes with a 3.6 liter naturally aspirated V8 producing around 272 hp and 360 nm of torque. This engine is configured with a 6-speed automatic transmission, delivering power to the rear wheels. Let's get to know more details about it. Purchase Decision The owner was previously driving a 5 series, and that, too, was heavily modified. He then wanted to shift towards a 7 series as he wanted to do something different. In his opinion, old German cars are a true value to money if compared to local Civics or Corollas. He bought the car 6 months ago for 3.2 million rupees. Air Suspension The main upgrade which is done to his car is an aftermarket air suspension. As per the owner, its original airmatic suspension only reduced the wheel gap by an inch while he wanted the car to be dead dropped. Installing this air suspension was a task as it was very hard to source its shocks. Moreover, the compressor's size is also bigger; it took three weeks to install fully. After this installation, the car can be lowered and raised through a remote, which doesn't compromise practicality at all. Other Modifications Other than air suspension, the car has been fitted with 19-inch deep dish alloys, which are 12jj in width. As per the owner, even with 12jj rims, the wheel tucks in the fender, so he plans further to install a wider rim for a perfect fitment. This car has also been facelifted to the 2007 model with different headlights, tail lights, bumpers, fenders, and trunk. Fuel Average As per the owner, the car gives around 6 to 6.5 km/l within the city and close to 10 km/l on the highway. The fuel average is decent, considering the car runs on air suspension and 12jj rims. Reliability When comparing this 735i with his previous 5 series, the owner thinks that the 7 series has been a challenge for him. In his opinion, he does not trust its reliability as it is way more complicated than the 5 series. Due to excessive electronics, there are errors and warnings on the screen occasionally, which takes a lot of time and money to fix. Moreover, installing air suspension required the removal of several parts, which might have been a cause for these errors. Maintenance And Spare Parts According to the owner, he does its periodic maintenance every 10,000 kilometers, which includes Liqui Moly oil and filters. Maintenance cost averages around 35,000, which is a bit costly. As for the spare parts, they're very hard to source as those who're selling them ask for their own price. For instance, he got just the interior monograms for 14,000 rupees. Watch Video