Being an executive sedan designed for comfortable commuting, the decision by BMW to electrify the 5 Series was a natural choice. Announced two years ago, I recently had the chance to try the plug-in hybrid variant of the car and here are some thoughts. The 530e really doesn’t look that much different than the pure …
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Top three automaker builds from 2019 SEMA Show
Another year, another SEMA — the 53rd Speciality Equipment Market Association show took place in Las Vegas at the beginning of the month, this year hosting more than 161,000 guests. Among all the tuners and accessory manufacturers were select automakers showing off unique products not seen in dealer showrooms. We’ve rounded up the top three …
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Apple TV app now available on Roku platform
Since the media player launched over a decade ago, the only way to watch Apple TV was on one of the brand's devices. As of this month, however, the Apple TV app is downloadable from the Roku Channel Store and accessible via devices like the line of streaming players including the Express, Premiere and others. …
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Yokohama Canada launches new motorsports documentary Shaving Seconds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPWHehzBujI&feature=youtu.be The Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada is something Yokohama is close to, being a sponsor since 2010 and outfitting the participating machines with high performance rubber. The brand is seeking to connect enthusiasts to racing culture in new ways, particularly via various online channels, and has just released a new mini-documentary to that end. …
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Free David Yarrow Photography Exhibition at Chali-Rosso Art Gallery
Weather forecasts call for uninterrupted rain in the Lower Mainland for the next seven consecutive days. The good news? Fans of fine-art photography can duck out of the wet stuff into Chali-Rosso Art Gallery set to host a free exhibition titled It's Five O'Clock Somewhere featuring works by Scottish fine-art photographer David Yarrow. Running from …
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