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BMW builds several models in India at its Chennai plant, but most of its vehicles are imported from other countries. The company has long supported open markets and global free trade, lobbying for lower tariffs. It therefore comes as no surprise that CEO Oliver Zipse welcomed the historic deal reached today between the European Union […]

Ever since BMW confirmed it would build the Skytop, it raised an interesting question: What happens when it rains? It’s a legitimate concern, considering the concept had its roof wrapped in leather. That won’t be the case for the 50 cars heading to customers, though. A company spokesperson has told us the production-ready Skytop has

BMW Welt hosted a special event over the weekend, handing over the keys to the new iX3 to its first customers. It was another chance for company officials to highlight the electric crossover’s strong early momentum. BMW Board Member for Customer, Brands, and Sales Jochen Goller didn’t share specific figures but said that “customer interest

Days after teasing an electric M3, BMW is eager to remind us that engines still have a future at M. New spy shots of the gasoline-fueled M3 reveal a test mule of the “G84,” wrapped in camouflage from front to rear. You can easily tell it’s not the lesser M Performance version by the bulging

Swoopy SUVs started out as a fad but grew into something far more substantial. BMW was among the early adopters, with the original X6 launched nearly 20 years ago. The E71 from 2007 was followed by the second-generation model (F16) in 2014. That same year, the so-called Sport Activity Coupe portfolio expanded to include the

Article Summary The 2017 X3 M40i with B58 engine is your safest bet. It combines proven powertrain reliability with modern features and solid JD Power ratings across the board. Model year matters more than you think. The 2016 2 Series and 2016 3 Series fixed critical timing chain issues from earlier years—timing is everything when

Article Summary Paul Miller Racing’s No. 1 BMW M4 GT3 EVO won GTD Pro at the 2025 Rolex 24 at Daytona, giving BMW its first-ever class victory there and its first Daytona class win since 2020. A six-hour fog caution set up a tense finish, but a 13-second quicker pit stop and Dan Harper’s calm

The M2 is BMW’s most powerful rear-wheel-drive car ever, but it certainly isn’t cheap. If your bank account can’t stretch to the Competition Sport, there’s a cheaper way to get behind the wheel. Well, at least virtually. The hardcore “G87” is now available in The Crew Motorfest, where it’s making its video game debut. The

2026 marks the 25th anniversary of the original Xbox, and owners of Microsoft’s console are in for a real treat. Granted, you’ll obviously need a Series X or Series S to play Forza Horizon 6. If you haven’t picked one up yet, now might be the time. BMW fans should look forward to at least

Article Summary BMW Germany diesel share fell below 30% in 2025, down from 70%+ about ten years ago. Diesel volume concentrated in fleets: only the 3 Series and 5 Series hit five-figure diesel registrations in 2025. BMW still beats the overall market on diesel: Germany-wide diesel share projected at 20.3% in 2025. Europe—and Germany in