8 Series

When BMW reports global sales, it annoyingly bundles the 7 Series and 8 Series together. That makes it tricky to figure out how each model performs, although we can safely assume that the bulk of…

The BMW 8 Series received a mild refresh in 2022, extending the grand tourer’s lifecycle. But if we follow BMW’s usual seven-year production cycle—and take the growing rumors into account—the 8 Series as we know…

On a recent episode of Jay Leno’s Garage, the renowned car enthusiast and former TV host turned his attention to one of BMW’s most elusive and impressive models: the 1994 BMW 850CSi. With only 1,519…

BMW’s Dingolfing site in Germany is one of its busiest assembly plants in the global production network. It made precisely 291,907 cars in 2023, up 3.3% compared to the year before. It ended in fourth…

The 8 Series lineup comprises the 8 Series Gran Coupe, Coupe, and Convertible models and is one of very few options available to shoppers without an unlimited budget looking for a traditional touring car. Nothing…

You’ve probably heard of the moose test that involves making evasive maneuvers to assess a car’s handling. Well, this is a different type of moose test, a more literal one. A specimen of the largest…

BMW customers in South Korea have an appetite for special editions even though the cars are not all that special. New limited-run versions are launched on a monthly basis and they’re usually available to order…

Initially a one-off, the BMW Skytop made its public debut in late May at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Italy. A month later, it made the trip to the UK for the Goodwood Festival…

I still think the 507 hardtop is the prettiest BMW ever made but the original 8 Series is a close second. The E31’s design has aged like fine wine, and if there’s a trait that…

Yesterday, we talked about BMW’s decision to retire the M8 from the Japanese market with a Final Edition. As it turns out, the regular 8 Series family is also dead in the Land of the…