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Buyers of new 2025 model-year vehicles are reporting record-high satisfaction, according to the 30th annual J.D. Power U.S. APEAL Study. For the first time since the study was redesigned in 2020, scores improved across all ten measured categories—including design, driving experience, and ease of use. This year also marks the first time in nearly a […]

Hard to believe it, but the G80 M3 is now in now well past its half-life. Last year BMW brought a slew of changes to the car, and thus, little changes for the 2026 model year. With a rise in MSRP comes additional standard running gear, though. The 2026 BMW M3 gains a heated steering

The BMW Group Classic’s podcast is back with episode 75 and a special guest. For the latest installment of the “Classic Heart” series, hosted by JP Rathgen, none other than Christian von Koenigsegg was invited. The interview was recorded in late June at the Aurora Scandinavian Concours in southern Sweden. The full episode is attached

It’s the dawn of a new era at BMW. Neue Klasse is making a comeback, but instead of representing a line of sedans and coupes as it did decades ago, it’ll spread across the entire lineup. From hatchbacks to SUVs and everything in between, NK will introduce a new design language and next-generation technology, with

It was in 2002 when ALPINA revised its iconic badge for the fourth time since the famous emblem was created back in the 1960s. A fifth revision now appears to be planned for the new era starting next year under the BMW corporate umbrella. According to a new trademark filing with the German Patent Office

Today, the BMW X5 represents a solid percentage of all cars BMW sells. Indeed, it beats even the ubiquitous X3 in volume sales for the brand. But it wasn’t always that way. In fact, BMW was arguably late to the game, with the first generation X5 appearing in 1999. That’s long after vehicles like the

It isn’t news that luxury vehicles depreciate faster than more economy-minded offerings. It further comes as little surprise that the highest MSRP cars often face the worst depreciation, sometimes being offered for fractions of their original cost just a half-decade after leaving the lot. BMW vehicles are not immune to these phenomena. But, if resale

Remember Elsa? No, not the fictional character from Frozen. It’s the nickname given to a purpose-built electric race car based on the BMW i4 M50. Born in Romania, the track-ready EV machine developed by independent racing team Engage Racing recently competed in the inaugural event of the local 2025 Super Rally season. The first round

BMW is always eager to talk shop about the M2, but what about the lesser M240i? The not-quite-M car is finally getting some attention, albeit only in Mexico. Built exclusively at the San Luis Potosi factory, the 2 Series “G42” spawns a limited-run Carbon Edition based on the M240i xDrive. Much like in Europe, the

The 2026 BMW M3 configurator has just gone live, giving enthusiasts a new playground to explore iconic Individual colors. Whether you’re nostalgic for Laguna Seca Blue or curious about never-before-seen shades like Goodwood Green Pearl, this update delivers. BMW just launched a new configurator for the 2026 BMW M3. While we didn’t expect many changes