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BRINGING LUXURY TO THE 7 SERIES:

THE BMW 2022 7 SERIES

THE FASTEST SPEEDING OFFENCES EVER

WITH RIVERVALE LEASING

Bringing luxury to the 7 Series: The

BMW 2022 7 Series

BMW has long set Motoring the standard high

News with its high-end, luxury motors. As its most famous model enters its seventh generation, BMW is reimagining the luxury car landscape with the BMW 2022 7 Series. The new 7 Series incorporates defining technology from earlier models and new luxury elements under the current 7 Series. This vehicle is the newest contender in the luxury car market. Available in diesel and petrol equivalents, the BMW 2022 7 Series will focus on combining power and cutting-edge design to create a generation-defining car. And if growing concerns about the environment are high on your agenda, BMW is actively addressing this by releasing the updated all-electric BMW i7. Want to know more about the 2022 7 Series? We’re here to take a closer look at this model and help you decide if it’s the right car for you.

Meet the BMW Luxury 7 Series 2022

As a brand, BMW has continuously distinguished itself from the rest of the market, boasting luxury and high performance across every model it has produced. BMW has released its cars in every corner of the globe, and in 2020, it enjoyed its highest-ever annual sales figure, with 144,218 BMWs sold in the UK.

This car is certainly no exception. Designed with the distinctive features consumers have come to expect from one of the biggest car manufacturers in the world, it combines the modular Cluster Architecture (CLAR - found under the current 7 Series), as well as the staple rear-wheel drive.

Moving away from its older five series design, BMW introduces a bespoke headlight design to distinguish this vehicle from its older saloons. This car also features slimmer, sleeker taillights and the ability to adapt to any climate or environment. In short, the BMW 2022 7 Series combines the beloved aspects of the earlier ranges while actively moving towards innovation - making it the ideal vehicle for any BMW lover.

Performance

Anticipated to be a worthy contender against the Mercedes EQS and Tesla Model S, the 2022 7 Series will prioritise efficiency above all else. It’s set to be the first BMW with various alternative drive technologies offered alongside it. BMW chairman, Oliver Zipse, has indicated that hybrid, petrol, and diesel models will be released. An all-electric version of the 7 Series will be available as a separate model - the BMW i7.

BMW is yet to release official details on the specification of the 2022 7 Series. However, various industry experts expect BMW to continue offering different ranges featuring four and six-cylinder engines. These engines will likely utilise 48v mildhybrid technology to promote efficiency and maximise performance.

As emissions laws have impacted previous BMW engines, such as the flagship V12 across Europe, experts predict that a V8 engine will likely return for the 2022 7 Series models. However, for the plug-in hybrid variations of this car, a significant increase in electric range and efficiency is expected.

Aesthetics

Perhaps more distinguishable from earlier models, the 2022 7 Series will feature large kidney grilles alongside the newly designed headlights. And if you’re looking for luxury, the 7 Series’ striking

design innovation is sure to deliver. Ditching the former daytime running lights and main headlights, BMW introduces split units, the latter being located at the car’s rear bumper.

With a streamlined nose referencing the iX SUV, the 2022 7 Series will be available in standard and longwheelbase layouts. Check out the Rivervale review of the iX SUV. The length of the layout will depend on the trim level of the model.

Although innovation is an important component in the majority of the 7 Series, the 2022 7 Series leans more on traditional BMW conventions towards the rear. This is demonstrated by the taller reshaped boot lid and slimmer tail-lights. In addition, higher trim models will feature a twin-exit exhaust system set into the diffuser to increase power. Check out who is eligible to lease a car guide to find out more about the finance application process.

Sustainability and Driving

The 2022 7 Series range is expected to start with a selection of 3.0-litre diesel and 3.0-litre turbo petrol models, as well as a 4.4-litre twinturbo V8. A hybrid equivalent model is anticipated with an expected 40-mile electric range. Each variation of the engine type will help to improve the overall power of the model while ensuring fuel consumption is not overly excessive.

Alongside the diverse range of engines, the 2022 7 Series is expected to feature plush and supreme technology, comparable to that of the iX SUV, as well as a spacious cabin to ensure that every drive is comfortable.

BMW 7 Series

Specification • Top Speed: 155MPH • 0-62 MPH: 4 Seconds • CO2: 247 g/km • Luggage Capacity: 515 Litres

BMW 7 Series leasing prices start from £877.69 inc. VAT per month

Conclusion

Although little is yet known about the BMW 2022 7 Series, the vehicle is expected to rival the likes of Tesla and Mercedes, so it’s set to be one of the most anticipated releases in 2022. Drawing upon the distinctive and well-loved aspects of former models, while still striving for innovation, the 2022 7 Series will bring diversity and options to the luxury car landscape. If you love BMW then why learn more about BMW History and some fun Fun Facts.

Interested? Here at Rivervale, we can help you decide if the BMW 7 Series 2022 is the model you need for the future, give us a call on 01273 433480. Additionally, you can request a callback at a time that works for you.

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The fastest speeding offences ever

Speeding. Something we all know we shouldn’t do, but so many of us fall into the trap of anyway! For most of us, it might be driving at 76 on a 70 mph motorway, or 32 in a 30mph residential street - sometimes unwittingly, not having grasped a change of speed limit in time. But for some, a few miles per hour is just not enough. Some drivers really want to see what their cars can do, and actually strive to max out those top speeds - but speeds like these were not made to be experimented with on the public roads of the UK! The ten highest speeding offences recorded in 2019 were all above 150 miles per hour - that’s almost a jawdropping twice the legal motorway limit.

Moving too fast

Insurance comparison site Confused found out some fascinating information through a recent freedom of information request. They discovered that in 2019, 2.5 million drivers were caught speeding. As well as notching up a massive £250 million in fines, they revealed that some drivers were not only edging the speedometer one or two miles per hour over the legal limit on that stretch of road but driving at speeds wildly over the limits. The highest speed the freedom of information request discovered was for a South Yorkshire driver, who managed to clock up 162mph. Perhaps the more shocking reveal, though, was the driver who was caught when driving at 120mph - through a 20mph zone! Below we’ve listed five of the most shocking speeding offences ever

witnessed in the UK, covering the most Motoring terrifyingly quick, the most idiotic, the

News most shocking, and the most headscratchingly stupid…

Maxing out the machine

Okay, so some sports vehicles roar and purr, and almost will a driver to long for those highest speeds. It’s still massively illegal - but we sort of get it. The top speeds are even part of the sales spiel. But some cars just weren’t built for speed! One man in Suffolk is a living example of going against the grain in this regard. His speeding offence wasn’t committed in some high-end luxury sports car. No. He managed to reach an awe-inspiring 154 miles per hour - in his Seat Leon Cupra! It’s worth remembering that this model maxes out, according to the manufacturer, at a top speed of 155mph, so this driver really has pushed

the model to its absolute limit. We’re surprised it didn’t fall to bits around him on the road!

And precisely what did this hare-brained driver receive for their troubles? Well, this illegal driving stunt resulted in a 56day driving ban, as well as a £365 fine. They should consider themselves lucky after the 2017 Speeding Fine Increases - here is all you need to know!

Visit Scotland

This next driving ‘genius’ managed a real hole in one when they reached the highest speed that the Scottish police had ever recorded, back in 2003, whilst also - the icing on the cake - being already disqualified from driving. How stupid can you be?

Hitting 156.7mph on a stretch of the A90 between Aberdeen and Dundee, the driver of this BMW M3 was hit with five months in jail and a four-year driving ban, considering their disqualified status.

Photo finish

Back in 2015, the driver of a Nissan GT-R doing a terrifying 192mph somehow didn’t get caught on the Northamptonshire road that saw them hit these super-illegal speeds. Instead, they incriminated themselves! How you ask? Well, they ill-advisedly decided to film their foolhardy actions - presumably to show off to their mates later on. Unfortunately enough for them, they were later arrested (for offences unrelated to speeding). When the police looked through the driver’s phone, they found these incriminating videos stored, and the charge was made!

A decade-long ban from driving ensued, on top of 28 months of jail time. Worth it? We think, somehow, not!

No wonder UK drivers are caught speeding every 5 minutes, 3 out of 4 motoring offences are speeding crimes.

Putting your money where your mouth is

The biggest ever speeding fine given out was reportedly by the Swiss police, in Switzerland, back in January 2010. How much was the fine? Take a deep breath, because this is going to hurt. This penalty came in at the jaw-dropping sum of… £180,000! This Swiss motorist was hit with such a hefty sum whilst doing 85mph in a 50mph zone (the British equivalent of Switzerland’s 137km/h in an 80km/h zone).

Why was the Ferrari Testarossa driver handed such a very large fine? For two reasons. This was both because he was a repeat offender and because the fine was calculated based on his personal wealth - which was assessed to be a massive £14.1 million.

Escaping Scot Free?

Back in May 2020, the Metro newspaper revealed that footage had been found online of an Audi driver filming themselves driving on a UK motorway at a staggering, sickness-inducing 201mph. To make matters worse, as they were capturing this illegal feat on camera, they had only one hand on the steering wheel.

The police of course are keen to track down the driver of the car seen in the video, which was posted anonymously online. Believed to be driving an Audi RS6, the driver captured their speedometer on video as it quickly rocketed up from beneath the 70mph motorway maximum speed limit to reach a shocking highest speed of 201 mph. Viewers of the video online have suggested that the stretch of motorway captured in the video is the M23, which runs near Pease Pottage in West Sussex.

These are just five of the most astounding speeding offences we have discovered. We must stress that such inconsiderate, idiotic driving is nothing to be marvelled at - there’s nothing impressive about willfully endangering yourself, and countless others, on the roads.

Speeding is, arguably, the most obvious driving law to be broken. However, there are other driving laws you didn’t

know existed!

We’re in love with all things motor here at Rivervale. Whether it’s a comfy and economical car to get you from A to B or a high-end sports model you’ve been hanging your nose over, we pride ourselves on helping you find the best car to suit your needs. With no admin fees and fixed monthly repayments, why not get in touch with Rivervale today on 01273 433480 to discuss your leasing options. Alternatively, request a callback at a time that suits you.