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Increasingly strict emissions regulations have forced automakers to drop diesel engines from the small car segment. While the Countryman may seem like an exception, it belongs to a different category, as it’s far from small. At 4.4 meters (174.5 inches) long, the biggest MINI ever is a full-fledged compact vehicle by modern standards. Even so, […]

Article Summary The RWD M135i feels closest to BMW’s classic formula: compact size, straight-six power, and throttle-adjustable balance. The N55 delivers smooth, eager performance with a broad powerband and a redline that encourages you to use it. Factory setup uses an open diff with brake-based e-diff behavior; a mechanical M Performance LSD sharpens exits, but

Article Summary The E28 turns 45 this year, debuting in 1981 as the second-generation 5 Series with meaningful upgrades in cabin design, electronics, ABS, and suspension. It’s more than just the M5: the range spans everything from M10 four-cylinders to the 524td, BMW’s first diesel and the world’s fastest series-produced turbodiesel at its 1983 launch.

A car as striking as the Speedtop certainly deserves a place at an art fair. BMW marked the shooting brake’s Indian debut at the NSIC Exhibition Grounds in New Delhi during the 17th edition of the India Art Fair. The two-door wagon remains a concept for now, but a limited production run is already planned.

Article Summary BMW’s Skytop (50 units) and Speedtop (70 units) proved the market will pay €500,000 for bespoke cars with a roundel — opening a door Adrian Van Hooydonk spent decades trying to unlock. A bespoke ALPINA grand touring coupe would slot naturally against the Bentley Continental GT, Aston Martin DB12, and Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe,

Not long to go until the new BMW i3 breaks cover. With series production starting in the second half of the year, we can realistically expect to see the NA0 either late this spring or early summer. Pre-series production at the Munich plant kicked off last week, so the wait is nearly over. Until then,

18%. That was the share electric vehicles had in BMW Group sales last year. Although an all-time high, it still leaves 82% of cars powered by combustion engines. Pure ICE models continue to make up the vast majority of demand. Consequently, engine factories remain a core activity for the automotive conglomerate. In 2026, Plant Hams

Alcohol and driving certainly don’t mix, but BMW had a good reason to bring the M2 CS to Mexico’s Nation of Wines. The hardcore sports coupe is locally produced, so the marketing team couldn’t pass up the opportunity to showcase the G87 in Competition Sport form. While the M2 CS wasn’t used to shuttle people

Article Summary BMW is recalling 87,394 U.S. vehicles across multiple model lines (including 2021–2023 Toyota Supra, plus 3 Series, X3, X4, 4 Series, 5 Series, Z4, and 2 Series Coupé). What’s wrong: The engine starter can wear internally, which may cause it to overheat—and in an extreme case, spark a thermal event/fire. What happens next:

BMW’s new U.S.-spec iX3 made an early public appearance at the 2026 Chicago Auto Show, and the display car answered a few market-specific questions before BMW has even published U.S. ordering guides. Finished in Ocean Wave Blue, the iX3 stood out under McCormick Place lighting with a color that shows the modern and clean lines