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[embedded content] ADVERTISEMENT Several prototypes of the hotly anticipated M3 Touring have been caught working out at the ‘Ring gym. Even though we all pretty much know how it’s going to look, BMW made the effort to camouflage the work-in-progress cars. Either we’re getting used to seeing the oversized grille or maybe it looks better […]

Race tracks are usually filled with lightweight and small sports cars, but the BMW XM is neither. An electrified mastodont, the plug-in hybrid SUV has to be one of the heaviest prototypes to ever lap the Nürburgring. Despite being shown as a near-production concept last year, the first dedicated M car in decades is still

With 936,172 cars delivered in 2021 and 310,048 units only in the first quarter of 2022, it’s safe to say Tesla is doing better than ever. However, BMW Group sales chief Pieter Nota believes Elon Musk’s company has lost its USP: “Tesla had a unique selling point for quite some time. That’s over.” That may

BMW hasn’t signaled its intentions towards bringing back an old icon for the upcoming electric era. Ok, the Neue Klasse is returning for EVs, but it won’t be a car per se. Instead, it’s the name used by a newly developed platform arriving in 2025 for a family of zero-emissions cars. Meanwhile, German-based Bavarian Econs

[embedded content] ADVERTISEMENT The original M3 is a car that needs no introduction since it’s universally appraised, not just by BMW fans. Some have withstood the test of time better than others, and this 1990 example must be one of the cleanest out there. It’s been with its owner from day one, and judging by

ADVERTISEMENT For decades, special paints have been reserved for the higher-end models. However, that all changed last year when BMW introduced Individual colors for front-wheel-drive cars. Specifically, the 1 Series hatchback and the 2 Series Gran Coupe. The former is now getting a special edition in South Korea where the M135i is dressed to impress

Wait, a diesel engine that sounds great? Yes, they exist. Pump up the volume and hear the soundtrack of a 3.0-liter inline-six running on Devil’s fuel on the Autobahn. It started out in life as a BMW 535d (F10) before ALPINA turned the luxury sedan into the D5 BiTurbo. The talented folks from Buchloe unlocked

With cars becoming rolling computers, our privacy is in danger. Much like smartphones, a modern infotainment system is always connected to the Internet. This makes us vulnerable to hacks as wrongdoers are exploiting software glitches to obtain personal data. BMW has admitted it’s collecting information from owners, but not without their consent. Speaking with Australian

BMW is currently busy putting the finishing touches on the M4 CSL ahead of next month’s big debut. A partially camouflaged prototype was spotted the other day performing testing rounds at the Nürburgring. You can tell it’s the Coupe Sport Lightweight by the ducktail spoiler and extra air intakes in the front bumper. It still

While most automakers are in a rush to announce plans about going all-in on EVs, BMW sees things differently. On numerous occasions, Chief Executive Officer Oliver Zipse has said abandoning the internal combustion engine would be too premature. During a roundtable at the 2022 New York Auto Show, the CEO reiterated an electric-only strategy is