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Monterey Car Week stands as one of the most iconic gatherings on the annual automotive calendar, welcoming collectors, manufacturers, and enthusiasts from all over the world. Set against the backdrop of California’s Central Coast, it’s a week where everything from coachbuilt pre-war rarities to the latest all-electric hypercars rolls into town. There’s a rhythm to […]

When a car weighs more than 4.4 tons and stretches nearly 5.4 meters, you need space to explore its limits. That’s exactly what BMW offered a small group of customers at its Future Mobility Development Center (FMDC) in Sokolov, Czech Republic. The facility’s mix of urban streets, rural roads, and high-speed sections allowed the armored

AC Milan and BMW have renewed their agreement, extending a relationship that began in 2021. BMW will continue as the club’s premium and official automotive partner in Italy, keeping the German brand’s presence visible both on and off the pitch. Partnership History Over the past three years, the two have worked together on more than

300. That’s how many special colors BMW offers through its vast Individual catalog. The German luxury brand has also ventured into two-tone cars, with examples like the 3.0 CSL and M4 CS Edition VR46. And there’s more on the way. A new €30-million investment in Dingolfing will fund a southern extension of the paint shop

Your BMW has more than one personality hiding behind a single button — or in newer models, an iDrive menu. Comfort, Sport, and Eco Pro are the classics, but recent BMWs also add Personal and Efficient, expanding how you can tailor your car’s behavior. Whether you’re cruising on the highway, carving up a back road,

BMW’s takeover of MINI in the late 1990s was a gamble few thought would pay off. At the time, the small-car market was dominated by bare-bones economy models — the Toyota Tercel, Geo Metro, Chevy Prizm, and other forgettable “A-to-B” machines. MINI, then still part of Rover, was struggling with outdated factories, shaky build quality,

With over 20 million units sold since its debut five decades ago, the 3 Series is BMW’s most successful model, consistently setting the benchmark for sports sedans with its flawless combination of performance, comfort, luxury, and technology. However, not everyone can afford the $50,000 price tag of a new 3er, and many buyers tend to

If you’re a BMW buff, and you probably are, given the website you’re visiting, you know the story of the Isetta. Times were tough in the mid-1950s when the company was on the verge of bankruptcy. Motorcycle sales were falling, while cars like the 503 and 507 were costly to produce. The solution? Sell a

If you’re on the “less is more” team, 3D Design has just the thing. The Japanese tuner, specializing in all things BMW, has unveiled a new G87 demo car finished in Sao Paulo Yellow. While the color is anything but subtle, the aftermarket mods are discreet. It’s hard for a custom second-generation M2 to fly

One of only 54 BMW M1 Procars ever built will go under the hammer during Broad Arrow’s Monterey Jet Center auction on August 14, 2025. Broad Arrow estimates the car will bring between $1.45 million and $1.85 million. Chassis number 94301057 is a rare survivor. It has never been raced, has remained in original, as-delivered