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Article Summary The E46’s S54 engine is one of the great naturally aspirated inline-sixes ever made — the American E36 M3 never got anything close. The E36 still has the best steering feel of any 3 Series, but that advantage doesn’t outweigh 35 years of age and a dated interior. Every E46 from 1999 to […]

Article Summary BMW goes behind the scenes to detail the challenges it’s facing in developing the first electric M car. The M3 ZA0 will all-new front and rear axles developed specifically to handle the sheer power of the quad-motor setup. The electric M3 will use a new tire compound designed to handle with the individual

Article Summary BMW’s hidden vault has everything from the first production car built in Spartanburg to the gorgeous ALPINA Roadster. The oldest car is a Bertone-designed 1959 503 coupe with a V8 engine. One of the rarest is a low-mileage M3 E36 Lightweight. With BMW having such a long and prolific history, there’s bound to

Article Summary The B58-powered xDrive40i and sDrive40i are the most reliable X5 variants ever built, with a massive parts base and no major inherited failure modes. The N63 V8 in the pre-LCI M50i is the best version of that engine, but it still demands strict service intervals — skip one and costs add up fast.

Article Summary The F10 BMW M5 has reached bargain territory, with early examples trading under $20,000 despite once offering six-figure performance. F90 M5 values remain much stronger, especially post-LCI and Competition models, helped by modern performance and xDrive usability. The new G90 M5 is still too fresh to judge, but early data suggests the M5

Article Summary ALPINA versions of the BMW 7 Series facelift and second-generation X7 are in the works. The ultra-luxe sedan has already been confirmed for a 2027 debut. The posh SUV is likely to follow a year later. BMW dealers from the United States had the opportunity to see the two cars behind closed doors

Article Summary The fifth episode from BMW’s teaser campaign for the electric M3 drops on June 6. A teaser clip featuring the M3 ZA0 whets our appetite for what’s to come. The first electric BMW M car will be launched in 2027 but only after covering 8,000 kilometers (4,971 miles) at the Nordschleife. Never in

Article Summary BMW Group Bulgaria is putting nearly 120 new and used cars and motorcycles under the same roof. The BMW & MINI EXPO is open until Sunday, June 7 and has free admission. A limited-run M3 CS Touring in Sapphire Black takes center stage. BMW is making it easier for prospective customers in Bulgaria

Article Summary The Skytop is an M8 turned into a two-door convertible featuring a manually removable targa top. BMW reportedly charged €500,000, which would make the Skytop the company’s second-most expensive new car ever. The BMW Welt’s Exclusive Privacy Room costs €249 on top of the €1,320 Exclusive Package. People have mixed feelings about BMW’s

Article Summary The last hurrah for the 8 Series is available in Bright Red, Daytona Violet, Mauritius Blue, Oxford Green, and Cosmos Black. It goes on sale on BMW South Korea’s online shop on June 9 at 3 PM local time. The Korean-market BMW M850i Heritage Edition costs 156.6 million won, or nearly $102,000 at