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The 2025 US luxury sales battle ended with a clear winner, and it wasn’t close. BMW wrapped its third straight record-breaking year with 388,897 vehicles delivered—a 4.7% increase that extended their dominance over a struggling Mercedes-Benz lineup. The 85,697-unit gap between the two German rivals tells the real story: while BMW found momentum across sedans, […]

While Mercedes-AMG and Audi Sport have long abandoned manuals, BMW M has vowed to hang on to the clutch pedal. Still, keeping manuals alive is becoming increasingly difficult as ever more sophisticated driver-assistance systems tend to work best with automatics. Declining interest in performance cars with a manual gearbox only adds to the challenge. A

These are some of the most exciting times for BMW fans. Between now and the end of next year, nearly the entire lineup will be updated. Some models are switching to a new generation, while others are receiving a mid-cycle facelift. The 5 Series and M5 fall into the latter category, with their LCI models

Traditional auto shows may be past their prime, but they still hold enough relevance for automakers. BMW kicked off the new year by hosting the Asia-Pacific premiere of the Skytop at the Singapore Motorshow 2026. Although we’re used to seeing the concept rather than the production-ready version, this was a pleasant exception. The easiest way

When you think of BMW engines, “six cylinders” is probably one of the first identifying characteristics called to mind. And even if you’re not a dyed-in-the-wool Bimmer head, you might know enough to assume that those six cylinders would be aligned in a straight line, rather than in a “V” arrangement found under the hood

It’s safe to say MINI had a terrific 2025 after selling 288,290 cars. Although far from the record of 372,194 units set in 2017, it still represents a 17.7% jump over the previous year. We’re now learning that demand was fueled by the company’s largest vehicle, showing the SUV craze is far from over. The

The ALPINA brand we grew up with effectively died on December 31, 2025. As of January 1, it goes by the BMW ALPINA name and will operate differently than the company founded by the late Burkard Bovensiepen in 1965. That said, tradition won’t be ignored, as the new owner intends to build on decades of

Let’s just start with the design. Just look at it. The ALPINA B8 Gran Coupe is bite-the-back-of-your-fist beautiful. The shape, the subtle body lines, the ALPINA-specific bumpers, and — of course — the always-gorgeous iconic ALPINA wheels create a visual masterpiece that reminds us what BMW design can achieve when it’s firing on all cylinders.

Earlier this week, BMW confirmed the next-generation 3 Series will break cover later in 2026. Before the “G20” bows out to make room for the Dingolfing-built G50, there’s still time for another special edition. The South Korean branch is rolling out five special editions, three of which are based on the outgoing sports sedan. It

BMW has a bit of a problem in China. The rise of domestic automakers continues to erode the luxury brand’s market share. Substantially cheaper, tech-laden cars are making life increasingly tougher for legacy manufacturers. The downward trend underscores how the prestige of a badge is no longer enough, as buyers continue to flock to local