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The Sun
9 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Huge chunk of metal fired through my windscreen as I drove at 70mph on the motorway… it missed my head by INCHES
A STUDENT narrowly avoided being impaled after a huge strip of metal fell off a car and lodged in her windscreen. Alannah was driving on the M3 from Bournemouth to her parents' home in Addlestone, Surrey, on Tuesday, June 24. 8 8 The terrifying incident occurred at 2.25pm, around a mile before junction four, which Alannah compared to film series Final Destination. The 22 year-old, a graphic design student at Arts University Bournemouth, had no time to react as the huge metallic pole smashed into her windscreen - leaving her inches from death. She told The Sun: "It looks like a step from the side of a car. It hit me when I was going about 70 miles per hour. "I tried to swerve a bit but I was in the fast lane and there were cars to my side, so I couldn't move lanes. "When I saw the item blow off the car, I put my hand on the horn and I didn't let go, because my first instinct was to make everyone aware something's happened. "Then it hit. In that initial shock, I burst out crying because it was the biggest bang, everything sounded like it smashed. "I thought the whole thing came through the windscreen, it was really confusing, I was just in shock that there was this massive thing in my car." Alannah initially pulled over to the hard shoulder to ring her dad, but was terrified that her tiny Fiat 500 would be flattened by a passing lorry. She said: "I called my dad, and he knew that I was terrified of being on the side of the motorway. When a lorry goes past, it really shakes, it was petrifying." After less than a minute she pulled back on to the motorway with the intention of reaching the next service station. Alannah's plan was to stay behind a lorry to avoid any stones flying up and shattering what remained of her windscreen. However, she was flagged by a fellow driver, who forced her to pull over and then called the emergency services. Alannah said: "He came straight up and helped me get out of the car and over the barrier to make sure I was okay. "It's so annoying that I don't remember his name, but I'm so grateful for him because he helped calm me down, he helped get everything sorted. He was the one who called everyone to help me. "He stayed with me until the emergency services arrived before leaving." Fire services and police attended the scene while Alannah spoke to an ambulance team over the phone, but miraculously she sustained no physical injuries. Firemen told Alannah that a 'guardian angel' must have been watching over her because the metal object split when it hit the windscreen, stopping it from passing all the way through and potentially killing her. Alannah said: "The firemen actually did say the windshield actually helped the metal split. 8 8 8 8 8 "They said if it didn't split, it would have come all the way through and hit me. "It could have ended up being really, really serious, I'm incredibly lucky that I kept control of the car after it hit and carried on driving until I could pull over. "The firemen, my friends and family all said that it was a guardian angel watching over me, which was lovely to hear." And shockingly, despite the huge gaping hole in the windscreen, Alannah's car - her first ever vehicle, that she acquired in January 2020 - sustained no damage to the bodywork whatsoever. She said: "The policeman laughed, actually, when I had finally calmed down, because he said, 'I can't believe there is not one single scratch on your car'." Police removed the metal chunk and put duct tape over the hole, then closed off part of a lane of the motorway in order to escort Alannah to the next services. They conducted a short investigation at the scene but determined that the incident was entirely accidental, Alannah said. The emergency services also commended the young student's driving and said without keeping a cool head and remaining in control of her car, things could have been much worse. Alannah's friends joked that her ordeal was like the famous scene from the action film Final Destination 2 in which logs fall off the back of a truck. She said: "A lot of people keep saying it reminds them of that scene. That's been kind of the laughing joke today about it." She added: "I just feel very lucky with how it turned out. I feel very unlucky it happened, but very lucky I survived. "Luckily, it's only the windshield which is damaged, but it could have gone so seriously wrong. "All my friends that I've told, they were like, you honestly could have died, you could have been seriously injured. "I've walked out of it intact though, I haven't even got a scratch on me. "My parents were very grateful that I was okay. My mum said it was my granddad who was watching over me, and looking after me." Alannah is soon heading back to university but shared her advice for other drivers in similar situations. She said: "I know it sounds stupid, but try and keep control of the car, and just try not to suddenly slam your brakes on. "Just try and stay in contact and get yourself somewhere safe."
The Drive
10 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Drive
2028 BMW M3 EV Caught Looking as Generic as Possible in New Spy Shots
The latest car news, reviews, and features. BMW intends to keep its gasoline-powered M3 sport sedan around for at least one more generation, but that doesn't mean the company is putting off development of an all-electric version in the meantime. Earlier this month, an M3 EV (iM3?) was spotted in public wearing production sheet metal, and while it's still pretty heavily disguised, the basic shape and those wide hips are clearly visible. The body may suggest a traditional 3 Series, but the Neue Klassse wheels betray its underlying electrical architecture. BMW is no stranger to building sporty electric four-doors, mind you, but expectations will be significantly higher for the M3 than they have been for the i4 M50. The latter has been successful and is indeed a fun car to drive, but it is not (nor was it intended to be) a world-class performance sedan. To that end, BMW is expected to bring to market a quad-motor powertrain to underpin its all-electric M lineup. BMW showed off a prototype based on the i4 years ago, likely before it had firmly committed to a Neue Klasse M3. The new platform will be designed from the ground up to take advantage of its next-generation electric architecture. BMWBlog says we can expect a configuration putting out 700 horsepower. That's a healthy increase over the gasoline-powered M3's current 500-ish horsepower output (depending on which variant you choose, of course), but based on what our spies are telling us about this prototype, the electric M3 may well weigh more than 6,000 pounds. At least, that's what the numbers on that placard suggest. Let's hope those are gross weights, because otherwise, well, they're some pretty gross weights. The Tesla Model S Plaid, which is nearly eight inches longer and four inches wider than the current M3, checks in at about 4,800 pounds. Its three-motor setup produces more than 1,000 horsepower. We're also getting out first glimpse at the electric M3's interior, albeit still heavily disguised. We can see the outline of some aggressively sculpted seats, as well as the chunky sort of steering wheel we expect to see on an M car. The rest is pretty well covered up. Swipe or click to the end of the gallery for those detail shots, if you're curious. Know where some prototypes are being tested in the wild? Let us know at tips@
Engadget
5 days ago
- Business
- Engadget
Apple's 15-inch M3 MacBook Air is $450 off ahead of Prime Day
Picking up a new MacBook can be pricey, so we always like sharing when a great model is having a steep sale. If you're in the market for a lightweight yet powerful laptop, then Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air with the M3 processor might fit the bill, and it's $450 off right now. In particular, the silver model with 24GB of RAM and 512GB of storage is on sale for $1,249 from its regular price of $1,699. The M3 MacBook Air was our top budget pick for MacBooks, and we were impressed with its fast performance thanks to the M3 chip, as well as its sturdy and sleek design. We also enjoyed the six-speaker array on the 15-inch model, as well as the 3K Liquid Retina display. Thanks to these features and more, it earned a score of 90 in our hands-on review. Our only real gripe was that the charging and USB-C ports are all on one side of the MacBook Air, which can make arranging peripherals a touch cluttered. It can also make charging just a little more complicated if you have to drape a charging cable around the laptop to reach the port on the other side. This sale comes ahead of this year's Prime Day, which will be Amazon's longest one yet. Great deals are all over Amazon's site right now with even more to come during the July 8 to 11 event.
What's On
7 days ago
- Automotive
- What's On
Summer deal: Get 20 per cent off the BMW experience at Dubai Autodrome
Sponsored: Ready… set… save at Dubai Autodrome This summer, things are heating up at Dubai Autodrome in Motorcity and not just because of the weather. From June 1 to August 31, 2025 every Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday Dubai Autodrome is turning up the heat with 20% off selected BMW and Formula driving experiences. That's your cue to hit the gas, feel the adrenaline, and live out your motorsport fantasies with this summer deal without burning a hole in your wallet. Whether you're all about the fast lane or simply curious to experience serious speed, this deal is hard to ignore as this limited-time offer opens the door to one of Dubai's most exhilarating experiences. This is your chance to jump behind the wheel of BMW's most iconic M models OR Formula DXB. Think M240i , M2, M3, M4, plus the zippy MINI JCW or the Formula DXB Max, because why not add a little fun to the mix? And it's all done on a world-class track. Each model is engineered for performance and power, offering you the chance to push limits, really feel the corners, and channel your inner race driver. And it's all at a discounted rate, giving you more reason to take the wheel in style. All experiences are instructor-led, beginning with a full safety briefing and kitting you out with professional gear. The action takes place on the FIA-sanctioned international circuit, giving you a world-class track environment to truly unleash these powerful machines. It's safe and perfect for whether you're marking a special occasion, organizing an unforgettable group day out, or simply ticking something off your bucket list, and create memories that will last a lifetime. So what are you waiting for? The track is calling, and the summer deal won't last forever. Fuel your adrenaline at Let the engines roar. Let your summer adventure begin! Dubai Autodrome, Dubai Motor City, Dubai, open daily, Tel: (800) 288-637663 (AUTODROME). > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
Auto Blog
20-06-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
2026 BMW M3 Pricing Revealed
2026 M3 Gets Away With Relatively Small Increase The current tensions surrounding the ongoing tariff deliberations and revisions are causing German automakers to sweat. Although BMW has been doing its best to keep consequent price adjustments from impacting its customers' wallets, there's only so much that can be done while still keeping shareholders happy. After all, BMW is a business and needs to turn a profit. And when shoppers are already forking out over $100k with all the options for the current M3, a $2,380 increase across the range (compared to the launch price) isn't anything to loosen one's collar over. If you're one of those individuals, the configurator for the 2026 model year will soon go live, and it's always plenty of fun to play with. If not, read on, and we'll break the new pricing down. The 2026 BMW M3 Still Sneaks In Below $80k That's right. For the new model year, that $2,380 price bump means a base MSRP of $78,400, according to a pricing guide obtained by Bimmer Post. If you want the added bragging rights that come with the M3 Competition, however, you'll pay at least $82,600. And if you want the extra power that is now offered by the M xDrive-fitted M3 Competition, you'll be forking over a minimum of $87,700. Before you even think about options, you need to add the automaker's destination and handling fee of $1,175 to the equation. That's actually come down from the 2025 model, which was set at $1,195. Here's the overall difference with respective destination charges applied: Model 2024 Price 2025 Price Difference M3 $77,195 $79,575 +$2,380 M3 Competition $81,395 $83,775 +$2,380 M3 Competition w/ M xDrive $86,495 $88,875 +$2,380 Optional Packages Can Push Final Price Near $120K To complete the aggressive look, you may want to take a look at the Carbon Package, adding another $15,300 for the regular M3 and $14,300 for Competition variants. That does not include the carbon bucket seats you get as standard in a CS-badged Bimmer, so set aside another $4,500. If you really want to impress BMW fanatics, consider the gold brake calipers, because those indicate $8,500 carbon-ceramics. To unlock the full capabilities of your new M3, tick the box marked 'M Driver's Package' for $2,500, moving the speed limiter's needle from 155 mph to 180. Tick all those boxes (and choose a plain color inside and out), and you'll just sneak in below $120,000. 2026 BMW M3 Production Begins Very Soon So why isn't the configurator live just yet if pricing guides are becoming available? Well, BMW is only expected to begin production of U.S.-bound 2026 M3 sedans in July, and the pricing guide gives its dealers a heads-up, allowing them to plan their pricing strategies for the coming month. In the meantime, Bimmer Post has full pdf documents of both the new pricing guide and the ordering guide, so if you intend on reserving a special optional extra that will add to your build time, head over to your nearest BMW dealer soon and put your name down. Alternatively, wait until the 2026 models hit the lots and take advantage of deals and incentives on low-mileage and unsold 2025 models. Those should come in considerably cheaper, and any opportunity to get over 500 horsepower and an iconic badge is worth considering. Oops! We're unable to load this content right now. View directly on Instagram About the Author Sebastian Cenizo View Profile
