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New Model Offensive It's no secret that BMW has a barrage of new models coming in for the 2027 model year. After all, it's keen to keep its lead in the U.S luxury car sales rally amid challenging market conditions. Next year will be buzzing with activity, and that's good news, indeed. A few months ago, a list of new models was accidentally leaked, revealing at least seven that we can expect to appear in showrooms soon. Of course, there's the ix3 and the facelifted 7 Series, along with some surpr

Japan's Love for Special Editions Japan loves its special editions. From toys, clothing, and even food and beverages, the moment something is marketed as limited and potentially collectible, you can pretty much guarantee there will be very interested customers. Cars, of course, are no exception. BMW Japan is very well aware of this. We've covered several of these in the past, the most recent being the Edition Shadow models. Less than 500 of these were made, so it'll be a rare sight to see those

The BMW iX Flow took the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show by storm. This was BMW's interestingly styled electric SUV (that has somehow not been a roaring sales success—go figure), wrapped in E Ink, with a film containing millions of color capsules that would respond to electrical signals to create either negatively charged white or positively charged black pigments. The shifting hues could create various patterns or shapes, but the tech looked fairly rudimentary in its execution, wild as it was at

Impressive Tech with a Catch BMW has always treated lighting as more than just a safety feature. Their laser headlights prove the point. First seen on the BMW i8 and now available on top-tier models, these units use laser diodes aimed at a phosphor lens to create an incredibly bright white beam. The big advantage? Laser headlights can light up the road for about 600 meters ahead – roughly double what you get from regular LEDs. They’re also smaller and more efficient, which lets designers shape t

Not the First, but Still Definitive BMW is far from the first automaker to create the sporty compact executive segment. But if you ask anyone to name a car from that class, chances are, you'll get the 3 Series as a common answer. The first-generation model was introduced to the world in July 1975, succeeding the hugely popular and highly acclaimed 02 Series. Replacing the 02 models was a tough ask, but the 3 Series pulled it off nonetheless. Over 50 years and seven generations later, it remains

The slow death of the manual transmission in the premium space is not due to drivers having no interest in three pedals, nor is it because the know-how to develop them isn't there. Simply put, a confluence of several factors has led to its decline, and according to BMW M boss Frank van Meel, "the manual doesn't really make sense." Speaking with Australia's CarSales, van Meel explained that "it limits you in torque and in fuel consumption." At least, that's the case with BMW's current manual tran

The lightest, most focused versions of BMW's current M car range wear the CS badge, and although its application may be somewhat disingenuous with the 4,000-lb M3 CS Touring, or station wagon, common sense has prevailed in that BMW M *won't be adding those two letters to its crossovers and SUVs.* [@adamlynton please add link] But that doesn't mean that the M division won't venture further into the SUV realm. Speaking with Australia's CarExpert, BMW M CEO Frank van Meel revealed that an M-branded

BMW has already reported record sales in the United States for 2025, with 388,897 vehicles sold. Those sales were driven by the X3 and X5, which each sold over 76,000 units. But BMW’s strong 2025 wasn’t limited to the United States or its core luxury models. The high-performance M division has shared its global sales figures for last year, and it achieved its 14th consecutive record year. The automaker sold 213,457 M models globally last year, surpassing competitors in the process and demonstrat

30 New Models It's amazing to think that BMW M started with, quite literally, just a handful of models. Back then, it was as simple as M1, M3, M5, and M6. Today, nearly every model has been given the M treatment, from styling packages, junior M Performance models, and the full-on M versions. But if that's still not enough, the company is set to roll out a whole barrage of new and redesigned models by 2029. According to BMW M boss Frank van Meel, they're planning to offer "up to 30" models by the

M All the Things When the BMW M division started, it was primarily focused on, well, motorsports. It didn't start building road cars until the M1 from 1978, and that range expanded several years later with the M5, M6, and M3. Today, the reality is much different. Of course, BMW M is still hugely successful on the world's race tracks. However, nearly everything Bavaria offers these days has an M or M Performance version. Save for the 2 Series mini-MPV in select markets, you're bound to encounter

BMW's Timeline Ripping Teaser We're just fresh off another cryptic teaser from a different automaker, and now, BMW M has rolled out another one for us to try and decipher. Admittedly, this is a bit of a tough one, and certainly a surprise move from the brand. BMW says it "will wreck timelines," whatever that means, and with no context given, it's anyone's guess as to what it could be. BMW M even commented on its own post, saying, "BMW, what am I even looking at right now?" Cheeky. Race Car or Ro

In the mid-2000s, before turbocharged BMW engines became commonplace, BMW crafted the S85 engine, a 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V10 that found a home in the E60 M5 sedan and the E63 and E64 M6 coupe and cabriolet, respectively. Its 8,250-rpm redline produced a sonorous wail, the likes of which have never been repeated in any M car — but that's about to change. The first-ever all-electric BMW M car is fast approaching, and while this, as a concept, is bound to infuriate some purists, the magici

With a 4.4-liter V8 hybrid powertrain delivering a combined total of 717 horsepower to all four wheels, there aren't many station wagons in the world that can keep up with the BMW M5 Touring. That is, until you look elsewhere in the BMW stable, and specifically the M3 CS Touring. YouTube channel Carwow recently pitted BMW's most extreme fast wagons against each other in a drag race, and the results were rather surprising, with the less powerful longroof beating the bigger brute to the quarter-mi

The Tables Have Turned If we told you that BMW M would draw parallels with Hyundai N five years ago, you'd probably laugh at the idea. But here we are now with the upcoming electric M3 that will apparently come with simulated gearshifts...like the Ioniq 5 N. Not to worry, a gas-fed M3 will also be made, but a feature first seen on a Hyundai making its way to a BMW shows how far the Koreans have come in a relatively short time. Of course, it's no secret that Hyundai poached Albert Biermann from B

The Dauertest Our German readers are most probably familiar with the dauertest performed by Auto Bild. The brief? The publication purchases a car, flogs it for 100,000 kilometers, and dismantles it after the testing period. Granted, 62,000 miles doesn't sound like a lot, but do note that we're talking loads of instrumented testing miles, and even more on the autobahn. Auto Bild has been doing that for decades, and it's not just with regular cars, either. A few years ago, it purchased a G80 BMW M

Happy 40th, M3 The BMW M3 was built in response to the Mercedes-Benz 190 2.3-16, along with other cars that were taking wins in the world's touring car races. It made its world premiere in 1986, with production kicking off in March. 40 years later, the M3 had evolved significantly. The two-door model had been spun off into the M4, and we now have a Touring model. Power levels are insane next to the original model, too. The E30 M3 had 197 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque (192 hp and 170 lb-ft i

The BMW S55 Usually Has a Pretty Good Reputation The BMW S55 engine has earned its fans, and it’s easy to see why. This twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-six, found in the F80 M3 and F82 M4, is often called one of BMW M’s more reliable modern engines – if you keep up with maintenance. Out of the box, it puts down 425 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque. Even better, it can take a fair bit of tuning abuse before your wallet starts sweating. That said, the S55 is a tuner’s dream. Bolt-ons, bigger turbos,

BMW has introduced the 2027 M4 Coupe M Legacy Edition, a limited run of models to celebrate 40 years since the M3 Coupe first debuted. Of course, the M3 name was eventually dropped for the M4 on the brand’s compact coupes; all M3s are now sedans. Offered in both Coupe and Competition Coupe forms, the new M4 M Legacy Edition features exclusive exterior and interior design flourishes—including a few features previously reserved for the CS and CSL. There are just two problems, though: the striking

More is more—that’s generally the policy when an automaker updates one of its high-performance models. More power, more speed, and unfortunately, more weight in many instances. But BMW’s newly announced spring 2026 updates for the iconic M5 sedan go in the opposite direction. The company announced a surprise 41-horsepower reduction in output for the mighty M5’s 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8, as part of revised drive technology for the brand’s top plug-in hybrids. New emission standards are to b

Theater Screen Coming To More Models? BMW currently makes one of the most luxurious back seats in the business, found in the latest 7 Series. This executive sedan features an available reclining position with an ottoman on the passenger side, if you equip the Executive Lounge specification. There is also the 31.3-inch BMW Theater Screen, which folds down from the Skylounge LED roof and offers video streaming, Zoom calling, and more.

BMW rethinks long-range power BMW may be ready to revive an idea most people assumed the industry had left behind: the range extender. The German automaker is reportedly exploring whether to add small gas engines to some of its largest electric vehicles, turning them into extended-range EVs (EREVs) that rely primarily on battery power but carry an onboard generator for long-distance confidence. According to reports from Bloomberg and additional industry chatter, BMW is studying EREV versions of

BMW’s Shark Fin Problem Finally Reaches a Settlement A few years ago, BMW faced a class-action lawsuit over a problem that seemed minor at first but ended up costing some owners a lot. The lawsuit alleged that the shark-fin antenna on select BMW SUVs wasn’t sealed properly, allowing water to seep in and damage the electronics inside. The suit covered 2019 and 2020 model years of the X3, X4, X5, X6, and X7 built from late 2018 to early 2020. Once water got into the shark fin housing, it could mes

Class Action Lawsuit Over Transfer Case Issues BMW is the target of a new class action lawsuit alleging that several of its popular models suffer from drivetrain defects that cause the vehicles to jerk or shudder, particularly during slow turns or light acceleration. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, the complaint accuses BMW of North America and its German parent company of selling cars equipped with faulty xDrive transfer cases that fail to distribute torque betw

A Price Hike, But Not Across the Board Automakers typically raise vehicle prices over time, and BMW is no exception. According to a report fromCarsDirect, shoppers considering a BMW in 2026 can expect a price increase of about 1%, translating to roughly $400 to $1,500. However, the Bavarian automaker’s all-electric lineup – as well as a handful of select models – will not be affected by the upcoming price adjustment. The report, which cites a bulletin sent to BMW dealers, notes that the entry-le

The first of BMW's Neue Klasse vehicles, the iX3 crossover, has been launched, and now the Bavarian automaker has quietly teased another new arrival. In an Instagram video showing an Advent calendar, first noted by BMW Blog, an animation shows renderings of the i5 sedan, the remarkably strong-selling i4 sedan, the iX2 crossover, its iX1 baby brother, and the i7 limo (we know the i5 and i7 are those models and not their combustion-powered counterparts because the caption tells us so), before movi