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by: Lawrence Allan

14 Jan 2015

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BMW is busy winter testing with two new models - and both of them will likely be front-wheel drive. The next-generation X1 crossover has been spied previously, and is due in 2015, but we see it tackling the snow alongside a new niche car called the 'FAST' (Family Active Sports Tourer).

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