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The Lexus IS pounced on the luxury car segment in 1999. It was introduced as a BMW 3 Series fighter, and did a commendable job — most remarkably, at a significant discount. Like the 3 Series, though, the Lexus IS has evolved many times since then. Gone are the suede seats, or an optional manual […]

Italian coachbuilding works best when you refuse to play it safe. Commit to the idea, get the proportions right, and let the design do the talking. That tradition sits at the heart of the new Bertone Runabout, which will make its world debut next month at Rétromobile 2026, in Paris, as the first model in

From the outside, the BMW 750iL High Security looks like the most respectable kind of late-’80s power move: a long-wheelbase E38 7 Series, squared-off and formal, the sort of car that blends into a line of black sedans outside a hotel without anyone giving it a second glance. That’s the first clue. The real genius

Every brand has a design moment that splits the fanbase, and for BMW it wasn’t a grille (at least not 25 years ago), a screen, or even the original iDrive controller that set off the loudest arguments. It was a trunk. More specifically, it was the early-2000s BMW 7 Series—E65—whose raised, stepped decklid triggered a

Before the twin-turbo N74 ushered BMW’s V12 into the boost era, the N73 represented something arguably more ambitious: a naturally aspirated flagship engine that mixed old-school V12 smoothness with then-cutting-edge tech. It debuted in the E65/E66 7 Series as the 760i/760Li, and it’s widely credited as the world’s first production V12 with gasoline direct injection—a

Climbing into the groundbreaking Czinger 21C hypercar requires a quick lesson in contortionism. After opening the long dihedral door, spin around and sit on the sill logo, then spin again and slide your legs into the pedal box, scooch your tailbone down into the carbon-backed seat, and bring your head in last. Oh, and don’t

As we close out 2025, it’s hard to ignore how Gordon Murray Automotive has spent the year reinforcing ideas that have shaped the ultra-low-volume performance car world for more than six decades, often without chasing attention, and always with a clear sense of purpose. That clarity was front and center at the Goodwood Festival of

BMW’s mightiest M cars have achieved peak ponderousness: the G90 M5 has gained over a thousand pounds due to electrification, and the monumental XM Red Label tips the scales at over 3 tons. On the skinnier end of the weight spectrum is the new M2 CS, the smallest and lightest M car purists can buy

BMW showed the Vision Future Luxury in 2014, and the first reaction most people had was simple: why doesn’t BMW build this? The proportions were right, the surfaces were clean, and it looked like a flagship without trying to shout. But the real reason the car is worth revisiting now isn’t just the styling. It’s

Depreciation curves have always made BMWs a solid buy on the secondhand market. But with 2026 arriving, there are better choices than ever. In recent years, BMW’s catalog has quietly created a perfect storm for enthusiasts: modern performance, genuine daily usability, and even general durability and reliability are hallmarks of the brand. As we look