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Hankook Tires Faced BMW’s Toughest Tests
Wet emergency stops, drifting M4s and an X5 tackling sand and deep water made for an unusual tire evaluation at South Korea’s BMW Driving Center. During Hankook’s Ventus Experience Day, the Ventus evo impressed on a soaked braking course, where M340i sedans repeatedly stopped from speeds up to 75 kph. Its wet-grip design had a convincing real-world
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BMW’s Manual Gearbox Faces an Uncertain Future
BMW M may be struggling to keep the manual alive, but American buyers are making their preference clear. Around 50% of BMW M2 (G87) customers in the US reportedly choose the six-speed gearbox, even though the manual version delivers less torque than the automatic. So why is the future of the stick shift uncertain? More power, shrinking supplier num
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BMW’s Luxury Sedan Gets an Armor Upgrade
What if your luxury sedan could stop a .44 Magnum round without looking like an armored vehicle? The BMW Concept 7 Protection explores that idea, combining the familiar 7 Series silhouette with ballistic steel, reinforced composites and bullet-resistant glass. Based on the plug-in hybrid hardware of the M760e, it aims to deliver executive comfort a
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Can This Electric BMW Deliver M Thrills?
Forget waiting for a gap in traffic. The new BMW iX3 M60 xDrive delivers 603 hp and 645 lb-ft (875 Nm), enough to launch this Neue Klasse electric SUV to 62 mph (100 km/h) in just 3.9 seconds. Keep accelerating, and it can reach 149 mph (240 km/h). BMW hasn’t focused on straight-line speed alone. Adaptive M suspension, variable sport steering and a
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BMW iX4: More Style, Less Range?
BMW’s electric SUV lineup is getting a style-focused addition, but a sleeker silhouette doesn’t necessarily deliver better efficiency. The 2027 BMW iX4 brings a coupe-like roofline to the Neue Klasse platform, giving it a sportier profile than the more upright iX3. Yet BMW’s preliminary U.S. range estimate for the iX4 50 is 428 miles (689 km), slig
- BMW M5
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The BMW M5 With a Volkswagen Engine
A BMW E39 M5 with a Volkswagen engine sounds like an enthusiast’s worst nightmare — until you discover why this unusual machine exists. Commissioned by Ferdinand Piëch, the experimental sedan reportedly served as a development car for a high-performance engine project and even as his personal transport. Instead of BMW’s familiar V8, it uses a natur
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Can an Electric M3 Still Be an M3?
BMW has reached a huge milestone: the company has now built its one-millionth M car. And naturally, it chose a colour that makes hiding impossible — Fire Orange III. The milestone car is a BMW M3 Competition, making the occasion even more significant as BMW marks 40 years since the original M3 arrived. But the more important car standing nearby may
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BMW Is Cutting Its Management
What if BMW’s next big acceleration has nothing to do with horsepower? The company is preparing for a major internal reset. By mid-2027, BMW plans to cut divisions and related management positions by 20%, while expanding its use of artificial intelligence. The goal is straightforward: make decisions faster and operate more efficiently as pressure f
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BMW 3 Series Says Goodbye to Diesel
For European BMW fans, the next 3 Series will mark the end of a relationship that has lasted for more than 40 years. The incoming G50 will drop diesel power entirely, bringing familiar versions such as the 320d and M340d to an end. But why is this change significant for the 3 Series? Diesel first appeared with the E30 generation, and every 3 Series
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BMW Could Build an SUV Bigger Than X7
BMW is preparing to rethink the size and shape of its future lineup, and the X7 could eventually lose its position as the brand’s largest SUV. The company is considering a new flagship model above the X7, designed specifically with U.S. buyers in mind. Why would BMW go even bigger while cutting other models? The answer is profitability. BMW wants t
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BMW 3 Series Gets a Major Reset
The eighth-generation BMW 3 Series arrives with one of the model’s most dramatic design changes yet. The new gasoline-powered 330 and M350 xDrive now adopt BMW’s Neue Klasse styling alongside the electric i3, featuring slimmer kidney grilles, horizontal lighting, a shark-nose front and cleaner body surfaces. But are they really built on the same fo
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Are Chinese Cars Too Cheap?
Chinese automakers are gaining ground in Europe, and BMW CEO Milan Nedeljković says some of their pricing is becoming difficult to explain from a normal business perspective. However, BMW’s response is not a call for higher tariffs. Nedeljković says BMW supports free trade and competition, but wants Europe and China to negotiate rules that would es
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BMW’s M2 Goes Full Batmobile
The BMW M2 is about to get a very different kind of makeover. Italian coachbuilder Riverti Automobili is teasing a re-bodied M2 inspired by the legendary 1970s BMW 3.0 CSL, blending modern performance with one of BMW’s most recognizable racing designs. The original 3.0 CSL was a homologation special created for touring-car racing and became famous
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What Does “Lifetime Fluid” Mean?
The phrase “lifetime fluid” has long made some BMW owners and mechanics cautious, and a new lawsuit is bringing the issue back into focus. The proposed class action involves front differentials on certain xDrive-equipped BMW X5, X6 and X7 models. The plaintiff, who owns a 2020 BMW X5 M50i, says his SUV developed front-axle noise at around 47,000 mi
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BMW Z4 Gets a Rare Alpina Twist
The Bovensiepen Spider brings the spirit of classic Alpina back to the BMW Z4, combining extra performance with more sophisticated styling and luxury. Created by the family behind the original Alpina brand, the Spider is limited to just 99 examples. Its turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six now produces 429 hp and 427 lb-ft of torque—47 hp and 59 lb-ft
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BMW X5 Gets a V10 Transformation
While today's SUVs chase futuristic styling and ever-more-complex technology, Ronnie Fieg and Kith chose a very different path. Working with BMW, the fashion label transformed a 2000 E53-generation X5 into a mechanical masterpiece by replacing its original engine with a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter S85 V10. The SUV measures 183.7 inches / 4.67 met
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Why BMW Is Leaving the 8 Series Behind
BMW has confirmed that a direct successor to the second-generation BMW 8 Series will not be developed, with the company concluding that adapting the low-volume grand tourer to its Neue Klasse architecture would not make financial sense. Moving the 8 Series onto the new software-focused, high-voltage platform would effectively require BMW to develop
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BMW’s Spider-Man Campaign Sparks In-Car Ad Debate
BMW has found itself at the center of a new controversy after launching a Spider-Man: Brand New Day promotional campaign directly through the infotainment systems of eligible vehicles. While the automaker describes it as a limited-time interactive experience, many owners believe dashboards should remain free from marketing content once a car has be
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BMW Reportedly Cancels G-Class Rival Before Production
For years, enthusiasts imagined BMW creating a rugged SUV capable of challenging the Mercedes-Benz G-Class and Land Rover Range Rover. According to reports, the project—internally known as "G74"—was expected to be based on the BMW X5, combining serious off-road capability with premium luxury. A three-row cabin, externally mounted spare wheel, and i
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TRACK-READY GRMN COROLLA NEARS BMW M2 MONEY 💰
If you’ve ever imagined spending real BMW M2 cash on a hatchback with an ordinary commuter badge, Toyota has built exactly that kind of machine. The 2026 Toyota GRMN Corolla arrives with a shocking starting price of $64,360, almost three times the cost of a basic rental-spec sedan and a full $24,000 above the regular GR Corolla. So what does nearly
