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[embedded content] ADVERTISEMENT The words “M3” and/or “Sport Evolution” spring to mind when talking about the second-generation BMW 3 Series. However, the car featured in the adjacent video is neither. Instead, we’re dealing with a lesser 318is from the glorious E30 era that lasted for 12 years. Exclusively sold with two doors, this model had […]

ADVERTISEMENT This isn’t a car. That’s because, in Rolls-Royce’s world, the Carbon Veil represents a “truly remarkable example of Bespoke artwork”. Marketing fluff aside, it’s another one-off Phantom commissioned by the company’s branch in Dubai. The immensely elegant luxobarge wears a predominantly gunmetal finish with a contrasting coachline. It has a striking mandarin orange look

ADVERTISEMENT At a little over three meters or 10 feet long, the MINI Rocketman was a true mini. The pint-sized hatchback pictured here was unveiled as a concept back in February 2011. Fast forward some 11 years later, you still won’t find it at a dealer near you. In fact, there are zero chances it

Whenever a new car debuts, be it an EV or running on fossil fuels, it’s usually bigger and heavier. We are pleasantly surprised to hear that won’t be the case for the new electric MINI. The next-generation model in electric guise will switch to a dedicated platform to bring all the benefits associated with bespoke

Well, that didn’t take too long. Shortly after fully revealing patent images of the M3 Touring escaped online, BMW’s super wagon has now been rendered. Being based on an officially trademarked design, the digital styling exercise is a faithful replica of the real thing. Decades in the making, the long-roof M3 will pick up where

[embedded content] ADVERTISEMENT The Nurburgring is hands down the best place on earth to catch automakers as they test future models. Most European car manufacturers as well as Hyundai/Kia have facilities in the near vicinity of the famous race track. BMW is frequently spied there evaluating a great variety of cars, from the lowly 1er

[embedded content] ADVERTISEMENT The more powerful car always wins the drag race? Not quite. Yes, this BMW M3 F80 has been tuned to deliver 490 hp, but it’s still down by 217 hp compared to the Hellcat. In addition, the performance sedan’s 460 lb-ft of torque are eclipsed by the 650 lb-ft of the mighty

ADVERTISEMENT September 2019 – that is when the first rumor emerged about BMW working on a new engine. Widely regarded as the final V8 from Bavaria, S68 is said to continue the twin-turbo, “hot V” layout. It’ll likely make its debut in the production version of the XM, but other M models are getting it.

Few things are more enjoyable in life for an enthusiast than driving a naturally aspirated sports car. Add into the mix a big ol’ V10, rear-wheel drive, and an Autobahn section with no limits, and it is basically heaven on earth. YouTuber AutoTopNL had the privilege of enjoying all of that by getting behind the

The 3.0 CSi is that type of car that needs no introduction, but this particular E9 has a vastly different history. Following a thorough restoration that took two years, the gorgeous BMW is now back on the roads. It’s been modified to mimic the iconic CSL, but the body changes are only part of the