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The XB7 will go down in history as the first ALPINA model built outside of Buchloe. After six years of production, BMW is calling time on its most luxurious SUV, outside of the Rolls-Royce Cullinan. It’s going out with a proper bang, as the Manufaktur special edition comes fully loaded. Better yet, it gets two […]

SUVs are taking another toll on sedans as the Audi A8 bites the dust in Germany. The BMW 7 Series competitor is no longer available to order, meaning you can’t configure the luxobarge exactly the way you want. There’s still some inventory left across the country. However, with no new orders being taken since February

Article Summary BMW is preparing to transition Europe’s M240i xDrive to the B58B30M3 engine revision. The turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six could gain 25 horsepower. The switch is scheduled to come into effect with the cars manufactured from April 2027. When combustion engines are mentioned in a context about emissions regulations, it’s usually bad news for BMW

Article Summary MINI shows off the Aceman JCW in Midnight Black with contrasting Chili Red accents. The crossover’s small footprint makes it ideal for a crowded city such as Japan. The electric drivetrain with plenty of punch is a good fit for an urban landscape with stop & go traffic. The Aceman holds a special

Since the BMW M2’s debut, enthusiasts have lauded the car as a return to form. Some even claim the car slots right into the gap left by a swelling — in dimensions, curb weight, and features — BMW M3. And indeed, while once the gold standard for compact premium sports coupes, today the M3 and

Article Summary The XB7 Manufaktur is a limited farewell edition capped at 120 units for the U.S. and Canada, priced at $181,550 — a $24,000 premium over the standard XB7. Two exclusive Frozen matte colors (ALPINA Green and Blue), 23-inch Classic forged wheels, and a 1980s-inspired decal give the SUV a distinctly retro character. A

When it comes to BMW engines, the inline six mills tend to grab headlines. But the four-cylinder has a long-running and important role in the brand’s history. After all, the legendary 02 Series was largely the sporting success it was due to its lower curb weight and perky four-pot engines. That was clearest, of course,

To say the new iX3 (NA5) is off to a strong start would be an understatement. Since the order books opened last September, the electric SUV has accounted for a third of all BMW EV orders in Europe. Demand is so strong that a second shift will be added to the Debrecen plant much sooner

Article Summary The F31 BMW 330i Sports Wagon is the last 3 Series wagon ever sold in the United States — BMW won’t be sending the new G21 Touring to America, making every F31 on the road a genuine piece of automotive history These cars sold in tiny numbers when new, which means clean used

BMW is a German company — not a statement that will ruffle any feathers. But in today’s increasingly global economy, the lines have never been less clear. Case in point: BMW was the largest automotive exporter by value in the United States in 2025. It shouldn’t really come as a surprise. After all, the brand