BMW M3
Despite BMW remaining tight-lipped about the future of the BMW M3 with a combustion engine, sources indicate that the next-generation model is officially in the works. After some uncertainty, the project recently received approval, marking…
Horatiu Boeriu / September 18, 2024
News
In 2024, while most of its rivals have long abandoned manual gearboxes in favor of advanced automatic transmissions, BMW insists on keeping the manual transmission alive. The German automaker continues to offer several models equipped…
Horatiu Boeriu / August 4, 2024
Car Tips
In Europe, automatic transmission in a car was something of an expensive indulgence. The ease of town driving was the only saving grace because autos were thirstier than manuals and less reliable. This was when…
Andrew Everett / June 9, 2024
2 Series
Up until a few weeks ago, manual transmission enthusiasts were limited to serious M models if they wanted a row-your-own adventure. That changed with the introduction of the manual Z4 M40i “Handschalter” (German for “hand…
Steven Paul / February 19, 2024
BMW Z4
A First Look At The Euro BMW Z4 M40i With Manual Gearbox
by Adrian Padeanu / Date: December 13, 2023
BMW Z4
BMW is pulling the iconic Apple’s “One More Thing” next year with the introduction of an exciting “old”, yet new product. Welcome the 2024 BMW Z4 M40i with a six-speed manual. This ultimate roadster has…
Horatiu Boeriu / December 11, 2023