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We love the McLaren F1 here at BMWBLOG, for a few reasons. For one, we’re enthusiasts, and the F1 is perhaps the Holy Grail of the enthusiast car world. But arguably more importantly, the F1 is powered by a BMW-devised V12 power plant dubbed the S70 V12 engine. This magical piece of machinery sings a […]

When BMW revealed the new iX3, most press images showed an interior featuring an option that wasn’t available at launch. Six months later, the white steering wheel can finally be ordered. The German configurator was updated this week to reflect the newly added extra, which costs an additional €250. As previously reported, the white steering

Article Summary Proved German sport sedans could beat established rivals and directly inspired “The Ultimate Driving Machine” slogan. Without it, there’s no 3 Series. The first M car proved BMW could build supercar-level performance with comfort and reliability. Launched the entire M brand and the E30 M3. BMW’s first sporty SUV became a sales juggernaut.

After pitting the M5 Touring against the RS6 Avant a couple of weeks ago, Edmunds is at it again. This time, instead of racing wagons, they lined up a pair of coupes for a head-to-head showdown. In one corner sits a standard BMW M4 Competition with rear-wheel drive. In the other, a Ford Mustang Dark

It’s safe to say the MINI Countryman had an excellent year. Sales in 2025 jumped by 15.2% to 93,305 units, accounting for 32.4% of the brand’s total volume. In other words, every third vehicle sold by the BMW-owned marque last year was a compact crossover. Oxford is kicking off 2026 on a high note by

There’s a solid chance that the first thing that jumps to mind when you say “Mercedes-Benz S-Class” is the BMW 7 Series, and vice versa. Since it’s arguably the two brands’ most iconic rivalry, it makes perfect sense. The newest installment in the rivalry comes by way of the 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. It receives a

Traditional auto shows may be past their prime, but a handful remain relevant even in 2026. The Paris Motor Show is among the oldest in the industry, having held its first edition back in 1898. The BMW Group is among the first automakers to confirm its attendance at the 91st edition, which will take place

It must’ve been a tough day at the office for those tasked with picking the colors for six brand-new M5s. Two sedans and four wagons have joined the press fleet, and it’s nearly impossible to choose a favorite. We’re told the goal was to select paint finishes that blend retro flair with modern appeal. For

Two decades after BMW introduced the 1 Series into the compact premium segment, the Munich automaker launched the fourth generation in summer 2024. The F70 M135 xDrive—the range-topping variant with 300 horsepower—has now caught the attention of Swiss tuning specialist dAHLer Competition Line, which has developed a comprehensive upgrade package targeting both performance and aesthetics.

A BMW Z1 has arrived at Spokane BMW, an unusual occurrence that speaks to broader questions about how modern dealerships engage with automotive history. The Z1 represents a moment in BMW’s past worth examining. Conceived in the mid-1980s by BMW Technik GmbH as an engineering experiment rather than a traditional production vehicle, the Z1 debuted