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Article Summary Founded in 1987 in Aachen and rooted in Schnitzer Motorsport’s racing lineage, AC Schnitzer built its reputation on engineering discipline rather than spectacle — refining BMWs with precision rather than altering them for attention. The 1990s golden era of German tuning depended on a rare convergence: BMW platforms transparent enough to be reshaped, […]

Article Summary The one-off handover event took place this week right at the Debrecen plant in Hungary where the BMW iX3 is exclusively made. This Sapphire Black iX3 50 xDrive with the M Sport Package is one of the first customers cars delivered by BMW. Due to high demand, a second shift has been added

Article Summary Oliver Heilmer answers some of the most burning questions about the 2027 BMW i3 Sedan’s design. BMW’s Head of Design for compact and midsize models explains why the windshield projection doesn’t block the driver’s view of the road ahead. Like in the good old days of interior design, the central touchscreen is slightly

Article Summary The 102EX was a 2011 Phantom converted to full electric power — 389 hp, 71 kWh battery, 125-mile range — then taken on a world tour so Rolls-Royce customers could drive it and give direct feedback The 103EX concept in 2016 doubled down on the electric direction, previewing an autonomous, AI-driven future for

Wiesmann was a tiny family operation out of Dülmen, Germany — founded by brothers Martin and Friedhelm Wiesmann in 1985, started as a hardtop manufacturer, and only gradually worked their way into building complete cars. By the time they got to the MF5 in 2008, they’d spent years perfecting a simple, almost philosophical idea: take

Article Summary All i5s built from March 2026 onward come standard with a native NACS port, plus bundled J1772-to-NACS and CCS1-to-NACS adapters so owners can use both charging networks. Existing 2026 i5 xDrive40 and eDrive40 owners (and iX owners) will receive a Remote Software Update in early spring that unlocks compatibility with NACS Partner Superchargers.

When 3D Design first turned their attention to the new BMW X3 G45, the result was a thoughtfully crafted aero package that enhanced the car’s presence without overstepping it. Now, the Japanese tuner is back with additional hardware for X3 M50 owners, rounding out the kit with a wet carbon rear diffuser, stainless steel exhaust

Article Summary The Phenom T/A replaces the g-Force Sport COMP-2 and sits between BFG’s all-season and track-day tire lines, targeting BMW and performance car owners who want a capable daily driver. An asymmetric tread with a dedicated dry zone and wet zone, paired with a silica-infused compound, delivers progressive handling and strong wet braking —

Article Summary MANHART’s turbo upgrade and MHtronik powerbox push the S68 V8 hybrid system from 727 hp to 910 hp and torque from 1,000 Nm to 1,200 Nm. Suspension can be upgraded via H&R lowering springs or KW Variant 4 coilovers; exhaust is replaced with a stainless MANHART unit with four matt black 115 mm

Article Summary The 2026 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este takes place May 15–17. For the first time, the ALPINA brand will be publicly displayed as a wholly owned BMW Group subsidiary. The BMW Group will have two world premieres at the show, including a concept from BMW Motorrad. BMW certainly enjoys making us wait for ALPINA’s