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The BMW Group took nearly everyone by surprise in early 2022 when it acquired ALPINA. Munich didn’t buy the family-owned company itself, but rather the brand name. The intent? To use the fabled moniker on future high-end models. The focus will likely be on the largest vehicles. Think 7 Series and X7, positioned to bridge […]

The 2026 BMW M5 marks the second model year of the newest iteration of the decades-old M5 nameplate. The G90 (sedan) and G99 (Touring/wagon) chassis flip the model on its head, debuting a hybrid powertrain with sizable increases in both horsepower and curb weight. However, that hasn’t diminished the M5’s abilities in the areas that

BMW hasn’t shown the U11 chassis X1 a ton of love since its introduction in 2023, but the 2026 model year sees another incremental improvement over last year’s model. If you’ve forgotten, the most substantial change for last year was the addition of standard heated seats. The 2026 BMW X1 adds wireless phone charging, auto-dimming

Europe’s small hot hatch segment is dying. In recent years, we’ve had to say goodbye to the Hyundai i20 N and Ford Fiesta ST. Cars like the Renault Clio RS, Peugeot 208 GTi, and Skoda Fabia RS are already distant memories. But there are still options, albeit limited. Volkswagen still sells the Polo GTI, while

Used car prices have been on the move a lot in 2025, but BMW seems to be a bit of a special case. According to data from iSeeCars, the German automaker’s lineup has managed to outpace almost every other brand and a broader trend of rising values. While the average used car (one to five

Aston Martin’s lineup is full of stunning cars, combining timeless British luxury and design with raucous performance and robust dynamics. However, one name that stands out within Aston Martin’s lineup is Vanquish, known for representing the pinnacle of Aston Martin performance with flagship grand tourers. Having retired the Vanquish name in the late 2010s, Aston

We reported in December 2024 that BMW isn’t planning an internal combustion successor to the X4. Instead, the coupe-SUV is widely expected to return in 2027 as the all-electric BMW iX4 (codename NA7), built on the Neue Klasse platform. While BMW hasn’t officially confirmed that part yet, it has now confirmed that production of the

BMW is rolling out its own set of incentives just as the federal government recently pulled the plug on electric vehicle tax credits. For customers, it means the window to still secure significant savings on a new BMW EV hasn’t closed entirely. At the heart of the offer is a $7,500 rebate on BMW’s entire lineup

Walk into any Concours event today, and sometimes even your local Cars & Coffee, chances are, that you’re never too far away from a restomodded 911. While several makes and models continue to make waves in the thriving restomod scene, Porsche’s iconic sports car, across several generations, has become one of the most popular platforms

Ever since BMW inked a deal with Real Madrid, the football team’s players have mostly been driving electric cars. While a few have chosen to pick up the keys to an XM, the vast majority prefer vehicles without combustion engines. With the arrival of the new iX3, it makes perfect sense for the Spanish squad