iX3
BMW has been keeping busy this week at the Nürburgring. Not only has it been testing the next-gen 3 Series and electric i3 sedans, but also the iX3. Leading the way for the Neue Klasse’s rebirth, the…
Adrian Padeanu / March 29, 2025
ALPINA
Hell must be freezing because ALPINA is working on an electric car. That’s despite CEO Andreas Bovensiepen saying a few years ago there was “no demand yet for battery-electric models.” It’s unclear whether that has…
Adrian Padeanu / March 29, 2025
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We still tend to underestimate the importance of the Chinese market for legacy luxury brands. Our analysis of the final 2024 sales figures highlights why BMW must get back in shape in the world’s largest…
Adrian Padeanu / March 24, 2025
BMW M8
BMW closed the order books for the M8 Coupe in January, signaling the beginning of the end. While the M8 Convertible and M8 Gran Coupe are sticking around, it won’t be long before the other…
Adrian Padeanu / March 23, 2025
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BMW Past Meets Future: Art Cars And Neue Klasse Concepts
by Adrian Padeanu / Date: March 23, 2025
BMW M2
Given the bad news we got this week about BMW increasing the prices of the M2, we thought we’d share something more positive. Sooner or later, there might be more ways to customize the G87…
Adrian Padeanu / March 22, 2025
BMW M4
The future doesn’t look good for BMW convertibles. It’s already been four years since the droptop 2 Series was discontinued. The F23’s demise will be followed in about a year by the discontinuation of the…
Adrian Padeanu / March 22, 2025
BMW M5
With 150 colors to choose from, configuring a new BMW M5 is like a kid walking into a candy store. If you’re tired of the usual black and white shades and everything in between, here’s…
Adrian Padeanu / March 21, 2025
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The odds are stacked against manual gearboxes. The rise of plug-in hybrids and EVs is gradually spelling the end for the third pedal. Advanced semi-autonomous driving systems and sophisticated safety features are primarily engineered to…
Adrian Padeanu / March 21, 2025
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Like a veritable rock star, the BMW Art Car Collection has embarked upon a world tour. Celebrating half a century since Alexander Calder’s 3.0 CSL, the “rolling sculptures” will travel across five continents. The tour…
Adrian Padeanu / March 20, 2025
BMW M4
The M4 is a special car, even in its most basic form. If your bank account is big enough, BMW has multiple versions to spice things up. With the CSL long gone, the CS currently…
Adrian Padeanu / March 20, 2025