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Article Summary The M240i, M340i, M440i, M340d, and i4 M60 are genuine M Performance Automobiles built by M GmbH — not Sport Package variants with a badge upgrade. The M340d Touring (Europe only) pairs 516 lb-ft of diesel torque with M Performance hardware and 46 mpg — and may be the last diesel M Division […]

BMW Group used its Americas retailer meeting in Nashville last week to lay out MINI’s near-term product plan, and the message was less about new models than about reminding buyers what the brand is supposed to feel like. The report came out earlier today on Automotive News citing dealers attending the event but asked not

Article Summary U.S.-spec G80 BMW M3 production has been extended from February 2027 to late summer 2027 The 2027 model year is the last for the M3 in the American market, with the G84 not arriving until 2028 The G80 may be the last BMW M3 offered with a six-speed manual gearbox If you were

Article Summary BMW M Ignite brings pre-chamber ignition, revised engine hardware, and improved high-load efficiency to the S58 inline-six. The updated S58 is expected to reach the BMW M3 and M4 in July 2026, with the M2 following in August. The rumored BMW M2 xDrive could launch around the same time, pairing all-wheel drive with

Article Summary Chris Harris drives McLaren F1 GTR Longtail chassis #028R, the final F1 GTR ever built. The race-ready Longtail features BMW Motorsport’s legendary S70/2 V12, extreme aero, and a stripped-out analog cockpit. The video captures the full sensory appeal of the F1 GTR, from flame-spitting shifts to its V12 howl and raw gear whine.

Article Summary The BMW M3 CS Handschalter has an estimated 800-900 units for the U.S. market, with most dealers already carrying a wait list. Some dealers are charging up to $25,000 over MSRP, consistent with how Porsche and Ferrari handle limited, high-demand cars. America now buys more manual M cars than any other market, and

Article Summary A Stage 1 tune moves the N54 into the mid-300-hp range at the crank with no hardware changes; the N52 tops out around 250-260 hp with significant work. The N52’s failure list is short and predictable; the N54 rewards owners who budget $1,500-$2,000 upfront for known deferred items. If you have incomplete service

Article Summary Audi is second with 230,595 units, followed by Mercedes with 222,744 cars. Although BMW’s sales are up, its market share is down from 5.9% to 5.7%. MINI is also having a good year in Europe, with registrations rising by 12.8% to 60,077 units. The latest registration numbers from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association

Article Summary The China-market BMW iX3 Long Wheelbase is undergoing final validation across high-altitude roads, cities, highways, heavy rain, and rapid temperature changes. The stretched Neue Klasse SUV rides on a 3,005-mm wheelbase, 108 mm longer than the global iX3, with added focus on rear-seat comfort. The prototype still shows older retractable door handles, but

Article Summary The BMW iX xDrive45 brings a lower entry point to the U.S. iX lineup with 402 horsepower and up to 312 miles of EPA-estimated range. The upcoming BMW iX3 will offer newer Neue Klasse tech, longer range, and much faster charging. The iX still wins on luxury, cabin space, air suspension comfort, and