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For decades, “quattro” was almost synonymous with all-wheel drive in Germany. Audi’s branding was so strong that many drivers assumed it led the premium market in AWD share. But by 2025, that title belongs to BMW. According to the latest data from the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA), cited by BimmerToday, BMW has not only […]

Spy shots have revealed that BMW is hard at work preparing updates for the 7 Series and X7. The former is set for a mid-cycle update next year, while the latter switches to the next generation in 2027. Still, Munich isn’t letting the current models fade away. For the Middle East, a new special edition

BMW’s unveiling of the new iX3 has opened the floodgates for renderings of other models adopting Neue Klasse styling. We’ve already seen a stunning yet hypothetical Z4, but what about something in the volume segment? With a small electric car officially confirmed recently, it’s no surprise that someone has taken a crack at imagining Bavaria’s

Testing future M cars for a living would be a dream job for many of us. However, it’s not without risks. Since prototypes are works in progress, things can go wrong in the blink of an eye. It’s unclear whether this incident was caused by a technical issue or an overenthusiastic driver, but it could’ve

There is an unwritten rule that people shouldn’t buy a car in its first year of production because it may still have undiscovered problems. There’s truth to this, as in many cases automakers need extra time to iron out bugs, even after assembly begins. This is especially relevant in 2025, when software has completely taken

Traditional two-door coupe models are hard to come by in 2025, irrespective of segment or brand. BMW is one of only a handful of brands still in the segment in any meaningful way, but it’s getting harder to shop for a two-door from Bavaria. Of the three coupe models BMW offers — 2 Series, 4

Given the route automakers must follow to comply with Europe’s 2035 ban on new gas engines, traditional hot hatches are a dying breed. As a result, these are likely the last pocket rockets from MINI with ICE power. Although the Oxford-based marque has abandoned its ambition to go fully electric by the end of the

The X4, as we know it, is likely just months, if not weeks, away from retirement. BMW has already confirmed that a direct replacement isn’t planned. Why? It believes the enlarged second-generation X2 can indirectly fill its role in the lineup, despite its front-wheel-drive platform. Still, Munich never sleeps, and the return of the X4

Munich’s police presence was hard to miss at this year’s IAA Mobility. Alongside the thousands of officers deployed across the city for the event, a sharp-looking BMW i5 in full Polizei livery was sighted working the streets—another sign that Bavaria’s capital is steadily electrifying parts of its fleet while sticking with a long-standing BMW partnership.

BMW has extended its partnership with Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz, strengthening a relationship that began in 2022. The brand has been involved in tennis for nearly four decades, from sponsoring the BMW Open in Munich to supporting top-level tournaments in Indian Wells, Rome, and Vienna. The continuation with Alcaraz shows BMW’s intent to stay