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At this past weekend’s 2025 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, Zagato was once again in the spotlight for showcasing its latest coachbuilt cars. Besides the BMW M4 convertible-based Bovensiepen Zagato, the Milanese atelier also unveiled the Alfa Romeo DoppiaCoda: a one-off concept that reimagines the iconic 8C Competizione. A model in production between 2008 and 2010, […]

Each year, the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este gives us a glimpse into BMW’s most exclusive design thinking. But in 2025, we brought something else to the table: a conversation on the intersection of engineering, design and racing. BMWBLOG hosted its annual design talk on the shores of Lake Como, this year titled “Born on the

With the golden era of coachbuilding long behind us, shooting brakes are now sadly few and far between. Rare modern examples include the Ferrari FF, its GTC4Lusso successor, and BMW’s own Z3 M Coupe. We also recall Zagato’s gorgeous long-roof Aston Martin Vanquish, but the heyday of shooting brakes is now a distant memory. However,

The Alfa Romeo P3 grabbed the “Best of Show” award at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este over the weekend. However, it was another car that won the public’s hearts: a 1957 BMW 507 Roadster. One of the early examples of the grand tourer took home the “Coppa d’Oro Villa d’Este” title after receiving the most

Among all the new BMWs that debuted this year at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, it’s easy to get carried away and overlook the other gems. But there was so much more beyond the cars bearing the famous roundel. The event, organized once again by BMW Group Classic, brought together some of the most historically

In a thrilling moment for motorsport fans, Michael Schumacher’s iconic 2001 Ferrari F2001 chassis #211 has shattered all previous records, selling for a staggering €15.98 million ($18.19 million) at RM Sotheby’s auction that took place over the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix weekend. This sale not only marks the highest price ever paid for a Schumacher-driven

When you think about Porsche’s performance models, the iconic 911 and the Boxster/Cayman pair dominate. But every decade or so, the engineers at Weissach decide to abandon restraint to create something truly wild. These are Porsche’s halo cars: extremely rare and limited-run models that are a showcase of innovation, passion, engineering, and motorsport-derived technology coming

The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este is primarily a celebration of the past. However, the annual event that BMW Group Classic has organized for the last 20 years is also an opportunity to host world premieres. For 2025, there are not one but two new cars carrying the iconic roundel: the Speedtop and the M2 CS.

If you can’t get enough of the Speedtop, you’re in the right place. This weekend, BMW is parading its new shooting brake at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. Although officially billed as a concept, the production version will look virtually identical. A new set of exclusive images taken on the shores of Lake Como shows

When asked to name the most beautiful car in the world, the answer always revolves around the same contenders. Some prefer the Jaguar E-Type, while others consider the Mercedes 300SL Gullwing. Other cars that vie for the beauty crown include the Aston Martin DB5, Ferrari 250 GTO, and the Lamborghini Miura. BMW is represented by