News
BMW’s newest dual-motor setup, which relies on asynchronous motors (ASMs) and externally excited synchronous motors (EESMs), has some people worried. Particularly, those in Norway, who frequently rely on all-wheel drive capabilities to traverse snow-covered parking…
Steven Paul / March 6, 2025
News
On March 1st, 2005, BMW USA announced that the “icon of sport sedans” would enter its fifth generation. The E90 3 Series sedan—at the time, the only body style offered—arrived on US shores as a…
Steven Paul / March 5, 2025
BMW M3
BMW introduced the current generation of BMW M3 cars as 2021 model year vehicles. But thanks to slight changes for the model’s mid-lifecycle refresh and an already sort of confusing lineup, it’s not always easy…
Steven Paul / March 3, 2025
Car Tips
2025 sees the introduction of a new Countryman model, which debuts alongside new Cooper models and even an all-electric model dubbed the Countryman SE ALL4 – which we cover elsewhere. Gas-powered models are currently available…
Steven Paul / February 28, 2025
Car Tips
2025 MINI Cooper Pricing, Specs and Features
by Steven Paul / Date: February 27, 2025
3 Series
Throughout BMW’s history, they’ve brought a few different 3 Series models to market wearing the “is” badge. Generally, it’s a sport package of some sort, and limited to two-door coupe models. Usually, an “is” car…
Steven Paul / February 26, 2025
MINI
MINI’s vehicles have always been a bit of an ideal pairing for electric motors. The brand has finally paired its little SUV with an all-electric powertrain, one of the extensive changes the 2025 MINI Countryman…
Steven Paul / February 25, 2025
BMW Engines
BMW’s four-cylinder B48 engine doesn’t always share the spotlight its big brother, the B58 inline-six, enjoys. Despite noteworthy reliability and efficiency – largely shared with the bigger engine – the B48 often goes overlooked. That’s…
Steven Paul / February 24, 2025
Tech
If you’re ingrained in the latest BMW developments, you may recall hearing about the “Heart of Joy,” BMW’s latest step forward in vehicle computing power. We’ve talked about what BMW’s Heart of Joy sets out…
Steven Paul / February 16, 2025
3 Series
The E30 M3 is – undeniably – an international icon. It routinely commands the highest prices at auctions, in the US and abroad, even over beloved legends like the E46 M3 and V8-powered E9X M3s….
Steven Paul / February 15, 2025
5 Series
The 5 Series just entered its eighth generation in 2024, so aside from adding a range-topping plug-in model there are few changes. Notably, heated front seats are now standard equipment across the board – maybe…
Steven Paul / February 14, 2025