Top 10 EVs Worth Waiting For
It seems that everyone wants to get their hands on a brand-new Electric Vehicle (EV) these days. Which EVs are worth waiting for? We’ve compiled a list right here, so mark your calendars!
Coming Together: The BMW Store Donates All-Electric BMW iX To The 25th Annual for Children We Care Gala
On May 29, 2022, OpenRoad Auto Group (OpenRoad) joined 615 fellow community, business, and philanthropic leaders to support BC Children’s Foundation’s 25th Annual For Children We Care Gala. The evening was a huge success – more than $6 million was raised for the hospital’s orthopedic department, with $220,000 from an exclusive live auction featuring OpenRoad and The BMW Store’s 2023 BMW iX xDrive40.
Vehicle Spotlight: The 2022 BMW X3
Featuring new styling, refreshed interior, and revised powertrain options, BMW’s best-selling crossover gets meaningful updates that cement its position as the segment’s ultimate driving machine.
Top 10 Summer Accessories You Need for Your Car
Long drives can get boring and if you’re spending hours on the road, unexpected events can happen along the way. Why not make your summer trips much safer and more enjoyable with these 10 accessories you can get for your car!
5 Brand New Manual Transmission Cars You Can Still Buy in Canada
It’s clear whether you’re looking for a new SUV, truck, sedan, or 2-door coupes and convertibles, there’s still a solid selection of new manual transmission vehicles for sale today. Here’s a list of Raymond’s 5 picks for brand new vehicles with manual transmissions available at an OpenRoad dealership near you.
The Remarkable 2020 M850i xDrive Gran Coupe
Available now at BMW Langley, the remarkable 2020 M850i XDrive Gran Coupe. A true pinnacle of BMW engineering combining the legendary driving performance and signature flair of luxury synonymous with BMW.
New Z4 and 8 series shine at BMW Drive Experience
The 2020 BMW Z4 and 2019 8 Series were two of the handful of newly redesigned BMW vehicles at the recent two-day BMW Driving Experience event at the Vancouver Island Motorsports Circuit.
Best Hardtop Convertibles in 2019
What’s better in the spring and summer months than cruising along one of the Lower Mainland’s great roads, sans top? The only caveat is the amount of rainfall we get — that’s where hardtop convertibles come in. Roof down for wind in your hair; up and it’s like you’re riding in any other vehicle. Here are three of OpenRoad’s favourite examples.
2019 Mercedes-Benz SLC
This SLK-successor has already been around for a little bit but the luxury roadster is still as good as ever. The electrohydraulic vario-roof can be closed in approximately 20 seconds, even while the car is moving at speeds of up to 40 km/h hour. There’s also a panoramic glass option with MAGIC SKY CONTROL allowing the unit to be lightened or darkened via a simple button press.
There are two flavours of the SLC: the 300, which has a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine under the hood, and the AMG 43 boasting a 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged V6 producing 362 horsepower and 384 lb-ft of torque. Both are mated to 9G-TRONIC nine-speed automatic transmission.
2019 Mazda MX-5 RF
The fourth generation Mazda MX-5 debuted in 2016 to great fanfare, enthusiasts hungry for another rear-wheel drive, open-air product from the Japanese manufacturer. One year later, the RF arrived, providing the same fun only with the addition of a power retractable hardtop. When closed, the PHRT lends the vehicle a stunning fastback look. In the stowed position, cargo capacity remains the same as the standard variant.
Powertrain specs are unchanged as well, consisting of a 155-horsepower 2.0-litre SKYACTIV-G four cylinder mated to either a SKYACTIV-MT six-speed manual transmission or six-speed automatic.
2019 BMW 4 Series Convertible
Featuring a three-piece hardtop with full noise-absorbing headliner and integrated LED lighting, BMW has ensured the convertible version of the 4 Series is no less luxurious than any other model. The absence of a B pillar creates a clean silhouette, and a standard load/unload assistance function pivots the folded roof in the trunk upwards if extra storage is required.
Buyers have the choice of BMW TwinPower Turbo motors, one a 2.0-litre four cylinder, the other a 3.0-litre straight six. Protip: bundle in the M Performance Power & Sound Kit that includes a high-flow valve controlled exhaust generating aural bliss at full throttle in Sport and Sport+ dynamic driving modes.
2020 BMW 7 Series receives first plug-in hybrid engine
The significant refresh also includes big changes to both the exterior and interior.