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Apple’s new CarPlay Ultra system is finally here, bringing a more immersive version of its in-car interface to production vehicles. But if you’re a BMW driver hoping to get it anytime soon, don’t hold your breath. A BMW AG spokesperson confirmed this week: “BMW currently has no plans to integrate Apple CarPlay Ultra.” That echoes […]

BMW is quietly working on something new for the G87 M2. A camouflaged prototype was recently spotted at the Nürburgring, clearly fitted with components that aren’t part of the standard car. This isn’t a CS or CSL—at least not yet. What we’re looking at is the upcoming Track Package, set to launch in 2026 as

The next-generation BMW X5 (codename G65) is starting to take shape—both inside and out. New spy photos give us a detailed look at the SUV’s interior for the first time, and as expected, it’s borrowing heavily from the Neue Klasse design language, including the screens inside. A Neue Klasse-Inspired Cabin Inside the prototype, the dashboard

At a time when many performance brands are reconfiguring their powertrains to meet stricter emissions regulations, BMW M is taking a different path. According to a recent Autocar interview with M division boss Frank van Meel, the company’s inline-six and V8 engines will not only survive the incoming Euro 7 rules—they’ll do so without any

What if you could bottle joy? Not the vague kind found in inspirational quotes—but real, palpable joy. The kind that erupts in your chest when the rear tires scream under throttle, or when an engine sings past 7,000 rpm with nothing artificial in the mix. What if you could store that feeling in your garage—not

As BMW prepares the mid-cycle refresh of its G70 7 Series flagship, prototypes of the updated model have started surfacing on the streets of Germany. Naturally, we couldn’t resist the challenge of creating a speculative render based on the available spy shots — even if the camouflage on this one is unusually good. BMW’s disguise

The 2025 IAA MOBILITY show in Munich is shaping up to be a landmark moment for BMW. This year’s event, taking place from September 9–14, will host one of the brand’s most important reveals in decades: the world premiere of the BMW iX3, the first production model built on the long-awaited Neue Klasse platform. The

Over the last few years, there has been a substantial increase in SUV popularity across all major car markets, including the United States. Case in point: last year, SUVs represented approximately 58 percent of new car sales in America—despite their price premium (ownership and maintenance) and potentially worse environmental record. BMW has nonetheless capitalized on

BMW’s best-selling SUV is preparing for its most transformative generation yet. Caught testing on the German Autobahn nearly a year ahead of its planned debut, the next-generation X5—known internally as the G65—is already generating buzz. And for good reason. The fifth-generation BMW X5 will not only take on the design styling of Neue Klasse cars,

The BMW M3’s relative accessibility, thrilling powertrains, and razor-sharp dynamics make it a hit with drivers. But there’s another component to the formula that helps make each generation of the M3 just as desirable as the one preceding it. The nameplate’s illustrious legacy spans four decades and is part of what makes the car so