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Article Summary The S68 twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 could power the X5 M60, making at least 523 hp. Perforated brake pads and quad pipes in spy shots confirm genuine performance development, not just cosmetics. The fifth-gen X5 hits Spartanburg assembly in August 2026, with the M Performance variant rumored in March 2027. Interior gets full Neue […]

BMW and ZF Friedrichshafen signed a multi-billion-euro supply agreement extending through the late 2030s for ZF’s 8-speed automatic transmission (8HP). The deal commits both companies to continuously develop the transmission with emphasis on electrified powertrain compatibility. The agreement essentially locks in BMW’s transmission sourcing for the next decade while giving ZF certainty to invest in

For automakers and businesses in general, social media channels are an effective way to promote products. However, marketing efforts aren’t entirely focused on what you can buy today. When you’re BMW and have a long heritage worth honoring, it pays to look into the rearview mirror every now and then. That brings us to an

Even before 2025 was over, BMW was eager to announce a new production record at its Regensburg plant. The final numbers are now in, confirming that last year was the most prolific in the site’s four-decade history. A total of 356,901 vehicles rolled off the assembly line, more than at any other BMW factory in

Article Summary Hit 2.7 mi/kWh in normal winter conditions, dropping to 2.4 mi/kWh in extreme cold. That’s 25-35% range loss, exactly what BMW predicts. DC fast charging stretched past an hour in brutal cold. With preconditioning via the My BMW app it improves. Chicago’s charging network (Tesla Supercharger + BMW) makes it workable, though home

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