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There are no ridiculous Track or Off-Road driving modes that owners will statistically never use—there is, however, an Alpina-only Comfort Plus configuration that lightens up the steering and softens the ride even more.
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Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 4 Feb. 2026
Nothing too dramatic, just a little dose of laughter to lighten up your day.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
The breeze will begin to lighten up today, and conditions will improve for beachgoers and boaters.
—Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
This is a renter-friendly way to lighten up the look of your TV station without the complication of hanging the TV on the wall.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 20 Jan. 2026
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Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 4 Feb. 2026
Nothing too dramatic, just a little dose of laughter to lighten up your day.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
The breeze will begin to lighten up today, and conditions will improve for beachgoers and boaters.
—Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
This is a renter-friendly way to lighten up the look of your TV station without the complication of hanging the TV on the wall.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Lighten up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lighten%20up. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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