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The frozen lake in Ostersund, Sweden stretches wide and flat under grey winter skies—an ideal canvas for testing how BMW’s new electric performance actually behaves when traction disappears. We attended the BMW Winter Driving Experience with a lineup of vehicles spanning the new and older BMWs, and among them was something unexpected: the 2026 iX3. […]

BMW M is restructuring its customer experience offerings with the launch of AREA M on February 3, 2026, adding Memmingen as a second facility alongside its existing Maisach location. This new driving program will offer a gamified and diversified customer experience aimed at broadening appeal beyond traditional high-performance driver training. The new Memmingen facility houses

It might be surprising to some, but the MINI Countryman represents nearly a third of MINI’s total sales. The EV version specifically saw sales rise almost 82% globally last year. Less surprising, then, is news that MINI has opted for a “more of a good thing” approach. The Countryman EV sees a significant range increase

We’ve featured Ronnie Fieg’s cars at great length, but it’s a real treat to see so many under the same roof. In a new video, the Kith founder opens the doors to his impressive collection, which extends well beyond regular production models. The E30 M3 sits at the core of his M garage, though each

While we’re waiting for the 7 Series LCI to break cover, BMW has found the time to sneak in yet another special edition based on the outgoing model. The Nero Lusso Edition is more interesting than it may seem at first glance. It has a coachline, yet the entire body is painted the same color.

Article Summary The S68 twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 could power the X5 M60, making at least 523 hp. Perforated brake pads and quad pipes in spy shots confirm genuine performance development, not just cosmetics. The fifth-gen X5 hits Spartanburg assembly in August 2026, with the M Performance variant rumored in March 2027. Interior gets full Neue

BMW and ZF Friedrichshafen signed a multi-billion-euro supply agreement extending through the late 2030s for ZF’s 8-speed automatic transmission (8HP). The deal commits both companies to continuously develop the transmission with emphasis on electrified powertrain compatibility. The agreement essentially locks in BMW’s transmission sourcing for the next decade while giving ZF certainty to invest in

For automakers and businesses in general, social media channels are an effective way to promote products. However, marketing efforts aren’t entirely focused on what you can buy today. When you’re BMW and have a long heritage worth honoring, it pays to look into the rearview mirror every now and then. That brings us to an

Even before 2025 was over, BMW was eager to announce a new production record at its Regensburg plant. The final numbers are now in, confirming that last year was the most prolific in the site’s four-decade history. A total of 356,901 vehicles rolled off the assembly line, more than at any other BMW factory in

Article Summary Hit 2.7 mi/kWh in normal winter conditions, dropping to 2.4 mi/kWh in extreme cold. That’s 25-35% range loss, exactly what BMW predicts. DC fast charging stretched past an hour in brutal cold. With preconditioning via the My BMW app it improves. Chicago’s charging network (Tesla Supercharger + BMW) makes it workable, though home