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There’s no doubt the writing is on the wall for the manual gearbox. With the Z4 M40i just months away from retirement, that will leave only three cars in the three-pedal club. And with the next-generation 3 Series looming, the M3 G80 is also on its way out. Its replacement, the G84, could go automatic-only, […]

Article Summary The new Audi RS5 goes the plug-in hybrid route with far more power but also a considerable amount of extra weight. The RS5 Avant isn’t any quicker to 62 mph (100 km/h) than the M3 Touring. The hot wagon is joined by an RS5 Sedan, which is technically a five-door liftback. BMW and

BMW’s M-badged offerings provide drivers with the best possible driving engagement, road feel, and performance. But it comes at a price — literally. BMW M models, be it “M-lites” like the M340i and M240i or full-fat Ms like the M3 and M5, often cost tens of thousands more than the standard offering. There are also

Article Summary 30 new M Performance and M cars are coming in the next two and a half years. There will be pure gas cars, plug-in hybrids, and EVs. The new M3 is coming in two flavors: inline-six and electric. With 213,457 cars delivered in 2025, BMW M extended its record sales streak to 14

Article Summary BMW engines already power several all-terrain vehicles sold by other brands. The 2022 Dune Taxi concept was a “what if” exercise. BMW M CEO Frank van Meel isn’t dismissing the idea of an off-roader, as it would still stem from racing, such as Paris-Dakar. BMW has never ventured into off-roaders, leaving money on

Article Summary BMW Dingolfing Plant shows the M5 Touring in three Porsche-inspired colors. These G99s were painted in Speed Yellow, Ruby Star Neo, and Daytona Beach Blue. BMW offers 150 regular and Individual colors for the M5, with more on the way for next year’s facelift. BMW M5 buyers are spoiled for choice when it

Article Summary BMW M boss Frank van Meel shots down the possibility of Competition Sport SUVs. The CS badge will only adorn low-riding models. The current-generation M2, M3, and M4 have all received the CS treatment, but a new M5 CS hasn’t been confirmed yet. BMW purists worried about brand dilution can rest easy. The

Article Summary BMW unearths 49-year-old images showing an original 5 Series towing the Group 5-spec 3 Series race car. The track-only E21 was too wide to fit on the trailer. BMW used the base 518 with a carbureted engine to do the hauling. BMW Classic’s Instagram account is a treasure trove of automotive history. In

Article Summary During the same event, BMW will mark 90 years of the 328 two-seater sports car. Other milestones will include 60 years of the 02 Series and 50 years since the original 6 Series came out. BMW Group Classic is celebrating all these anniversaries at Lake Como between May 15-17. The current-generation M3 may

Article Summary The BMW M5 Touring has been caught on camera by car paparazzi in snowy Sweden. Although the G99 is fully camouflaged, most of the changes will take place at the front. The facelifted version is due in mid-2027, together with the G90 M5 Sedan. BMW wants to align most of its lineup with