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Article Summary BMW ALPINA has released a teaser video to ease the wait until the new BMW Group brand actually reveals a car. Upcoming models will slot above the most expensive BMWs without encroaching on Rolls-Royce territory. BMW ALPINA will make its first public appearance as a brand next month at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa […]

Article Summary The iX3 charges at up to 400 kW and can add 217 miles in a 10-minute stop, matching the best Chinese EVs on sale in Europe. Built on BMW’s new Neue Klasse dedicated EV platform, it’s roomier than the combustion X3 inside and drives better around corners. At €70,000 base (€82,738 as tested),

The BMW M3 turns 40 this year. Four decades of the car that redefined what a sports sedan could be — and in that time, six generations, a handful of body styles, engines ranging from inline-fours to V8s to turbocharged straight-sixes, and enough debate to fill every BMW enthusiast forum on the internet several times

People — er, Americans — simply aren’t buying the BMW iX like they used to. In Q1 2026, sales slumped to a mere 1,788 units, around a 50% drop year over year. Either seeing the writing on the wall — or aware that the next-gen iX3 will be a sufficient holdover for EV shoppers —

Article Summary The limited-run M2 CS poses for the camera in Slovakia. All the cars BMW is making feature forged M wheels with a gold bronze finish. Customers can pick from other colors: M Brooklyn Grey, M Portimao Blue, and Sapphire Black. Before BMW decides whether to build an M2 CSL, the CS remains the

Article Summary Bovensiepen, the family behind ALPINA for decades, is restructuring its business after BMW took over the ALPINA brand. The new setup includes five pillars, from handcrafted Bovensiepen cars to BMW service, engineering, used cars, and spare parts. Buchloe remains the heart of the business, with the Bovensiepen Zagato leading the company’s next chapter.

Article Summary The pillar-to-pillar screen sets the electric C-Class apart from the regular versions powered by combustion engines. Mercedes calls it the most spacious and sportiest C-Class ever. The car is built on a dedicated EV platform rather than sharing the architecture with the gas-fueled C-Class. When BMW introduced the new iX3, Mercedes tried to

Article Summary BMW Czech dealer hosts an M event by gathering a multitude of high-performance cars under the same roof. The new M2 with a Track Kit is stealing the show but there are other desirable M models. Many cars have optional M Performance Parts, including an intruder: a 5 Series diesel. BMW has built

Way back before the BMW M3 and M4 presented an all-wheel drive alternative, the Nissan GT-R proved four-wheel drive had real performance payoffs. In particular, the R35 GT-R’s debut in 2007 marked the first time Americans had any meaningful interaction with Japan’s iconic all-wheel drive sports car. With a Nürburgring lap time quicker than even

Ask BMW fans what car the brand should add next and you’ll get all kinds of answers. Some will say BMW needs a real Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon or Range Rover rival. Something bigger, boxier, more upright, more imposing — a proper flagship SUV that feels tougher and more luxurious than the current X lineup. Others will