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Article Summary BMW’s January 2026 total in Germany came in about 1,000 units higher than January 2024 and January 2025, with most of the growth concentrated in a few model lines. X1 (U11) and X3 (G45) led BMW’s internal ranking at around 2,800 registrations each, while the 5 Series (G60/G61) landed just under 2,400 and […]

BMW isn’t committing to an M2 CSL for now, but it’s not completely shutting the door either. While a factory-built hardcore version remains a definite maybe, the tuning scene is relentless in its pursuit of wild G87 builds. The latest comes from G-Power, and it makes the M2 CS look tame by comparison. The Competition

It’s been almost a year since BMW secretly trademarked a new ALPINA logo, and now it’s finally official. Chronologically, this marks the fifth update to the iconic badge, building on the 2002 version with a more modern twist. Yes, the shield is gone, but the two key elements remain: the throttle body and crankshaft. Bear

Team WRT heads back to Mount Panorama this weekend with new business on the agenda: defend the spectacular 1–2 finish it scored at the 2025 Bathurst 12 Hour. For the 2026 running of the race, BMW M Motorsport is pairing that on-track ambition with one of its most recognizable cultural calling cards—the BMW Art Car

Article Summary BMW is launching a global, VIN-specific recall affecting roughly 575,000 vehicles, tied to starter relays produced July 2020–July 2022 and potentially installed later. High start-cycle wear in the starter’s magnetic switch can cause hard/no-start conditions and, in rare cases, a short circuit and localized overheating that could lead to a fire while driving.

Increasingly strict emissions regulations have forced automakers to drop diesel engines from the small car segment. While the Countryman may seem like an exception, it belongs to a different category, as it’s far from small. At 4.4 meters (174.5 inches) long, the biggest MINI ever is a full-fledged compact vehicle by modern standards. Even so,

Article Summary The RWD M135i feels closest to BMW’s classic formula: compact size, straight-six power, and throttle-adjustable balance. The N55 delivers smooth, eager performance with a broad powerband and a redline that encourages you to use it. Factory setup uses an open diff with brake-based e-diff behavior; a mechanical M Performance LSD sharpens exits, but

Article Summary The E28 turns 45 this year, debuting in 1981 as the second-generation 5 Series with meaningful upgrades in cabin design, electronics, ABS, and suspension. It’s more than just the M5: the range spans everything from M10 four-cylinders to the 524td, BMW’s first diesel and the world’s fastest series-produced turbodiesel at its 1983 launch.

A car as striking as the Speedtop certainly deserves a place at an art fair. BMW marked the shooting brake’s Indian debut at the NSIC Exhibition Grounds in New Delhi during the 17th edition of the India Art Fair. The two-door wagon remains a concept for now, but a limited production run is already planned.

Article Summary BMW’s Skytop (50 units) and Speedtop (70 units) proved the market will pay €500,000 for bespoke cars with a roundel — opening a door Adrian Van Hooydonk spent decades trying to unlock. A bespoke ALPINA grand touring coupe would slot naturally against the Bentley Continental GT, Aston Martin DB12, and Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe,