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The X3 M50 is currently the hottest version of BMW’s compact luxury SUV. But zesting up practical family-haulers is more in vogue today than ever before — meaning the competition is better than ever. Rivals…
The McLaren F1 was one of the most important cars of the 20th century. And thanks to a BMW-supplied V12 engine underneath the rear clamshell, it’s likely more than one BMW enthusiast’s dream supercar. Gordon…
Despite the new BMW M5’s ability to silently cruise in all-electric drive modes, it’s still a bit of an extrovert. That personality comes through best when paired with a bright and eye-catching color. Here’s we’re…
There’s a lot of hubbub surrounding the G99 M5 Touring. It’s the first M wagon to come to the United States. But it’s far from the first longroof to ever wear the M badge on…
By now — half a decade after the car has ended production — you would think the Internet would’ve collectively made its mind up about the car. We’re talking, of course, about the achingly pretty,…
While the M2 CS at Legends of the Autobahn is special in its own right, BMW also did wagon fans a favor by bringing out an M5 Touring. But they didn’t bring any old M5…
Legends of the Autobahn is a yearly event during Car Week in Monterey. It’s a time where even the rarest BMW cars become common spots. BMW routinely brings out a smattering of different high-profile models…
At the 2025 Monterey Jet Center auction, one of BMW’s rarest competition cars — and perhaps one of its most perfectly preserved — crossed the block and made headlines. On August 14, Broad Arrow Auctions…
The M4 CSL debuted in 2022 as the third-ever BMW to wear the vaunted “CSL” badge. Preceded by the E46 M3 CSL and legendary 3.0 CSL (“Batmobile”), it was designed to succeed in similar fashion:…
BMW of North America used Monterey Car Week to give the 8 Series Gran Coupe a proper farewell. At Pebble Beach, the company revealed the 2026 BMW M850i M Heritage Edition in Bright Red, parked…
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About 15 years ago, BMW started catching flak from loyal enthusiasts about the brand slapping its “M” badges on cars that weren’t proper M cars. “‘M’ stands for ‘marketing’ now, not motorsport,” they’d cry. While…
You know that feeling when you stumble upon something amazing, only to be reminded you can’t have it? That was me, standing in the BMW Romania garage, staring at a Twilight Purple 2025 BMW M3…
Do car journalists ever put their money where their mouth is? All the time, we see car journalists say, “You should buy this car!” or “I’d buy this car myself!” But sometimes that’s just a…
As a longtime BMW enthusiast and automotive journalist, I’ve always had a particular soft spot for the M5. Over the years, I’ve driven and lived with nearly every generation, from the analog precision of the…
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As the first car developed by BMW Technik, the Z1’s modular design, radical styling, and influence on the Z3 and Z4 cement its legacy in BMW history. Forty years ago this year, BMW began getting…
Justifying the full M over the (sometimes) only slightly less high-performing M Performance model, or even a base model, isn’t easy. But one reason some will spring for the M3 over the 3 Series, for…
BMW’s Neue Klasse interior design marks a bold shift from tradition — and at the heart of it lies the so-called “Magic Triangle.” Here’s how BMW is reshaping cockpit interaction with futuristic tech and focused…
BMW M is known for its legendary performance cars, but some models never quite got their moment in the spotlight. From the forgotten M540i to the misunderstood X3 M, these are the most underrated M…
The BMW iX has been one of the most talked-about electric SUVs since its debut, and for 2026, it gets a series of updates across the lineup. But while the design changes might seem subtle…