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MINI USA is marking two decades of its signature road rally with a reimagined format for 2026 — three separate long-weekend events spanning California, New York, and Florida, each tracing some of the most celebrated driving roads in the country. The 2026 edition of MINI Takes the States (MTTS) departs from the traditional cross-country format […]

Article Summary This BMW i8 will receive many drivetrain components from an F30-generation M340i. The custom build will forgo the hybrid for a pure inline-six engine setup with a front-mounted B58. The final build is projected to have around 700 horsepower at the wheels. Over the years, we’ve talked about the i8 versions that never

Article Summary The second-generation BMW iX3 made an appearance at the SHIFT 2026 conference in Hungary. The first modern Neue Klasse model is locally built at the Debrecen plant. BMW brought the iX3 50 xDrive, the only version available at launch. You wouldn’t necessarily expect to see a car at a conference on marketing and

For years it was little more than a rumor whispered among BMW enthusiasts: that at some point in the company’s history, someone inside the hallowed halls of M GmbH had built a drop-top M5. Now, BMW has officially confirmed it — and revealed why the world never got to see it. The car in question

In This Article Before turbocharging took over, before variable valve timing became standard, and before BMW’s M division had anything close to a volume playbook, there was the S38. A naturally aspirated inline-six of near-surgical precision, the S38 powered the original M5 and M635CSi through some of the most celebrated years in performance car history.

Article Summary The M760 xDrive is returning for the facelifted G70 7 Series with a V8 engine and a rumored start of production date of March 27, joining the M760e PHEV in a two-model M Performance lineup. The updated S68TÜ1 V8 is expected to produce at least 523 hp, with the same engine also debuting

Article Summary BMW is likely to extend 4 Series Coupe and Convertible production until June 2029. Engine updates would keep the G22 and G23 relatively fresh, though without Neue Klasse upgrades. 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) production reportedly ends in February 2027. The rumor mill never stops churning. It’s only been a few months since

Article Summary The BMW iX3 “NA6” is back in fresh teaser images ahead of its release later this year. Although developed and built in China, the long-wheelbase iX3 is also coming to India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia. BMW is extending the wheelbase by 108 millimeters or 4.2 inches compared to the global iX3. Not long

Article Summary We’ve already seen spy shots of an electric BMW X4, and an M version is likely not far behind. The standard BMW iX4 is expected to break cover later this year, followed by the hot M in 2027. The electric BMW X4 M could enter production in November 2027 alongside an electric X3

Article Summary BMW doesn’t rule out doing more ultra-limited cars, but a fourth model isn’t currently planned. The 2022 3.0 CSL, 2024 Skytop, and 2025 Speedtop will remain the most exclusive BMWs for a while. The team in charge of small-series cars will do an M car one day. If you’ve been hoping to see