BMW iX Discontinued For U.S. As Brand Preps Neue Klasse Models
BMW has officially confirmed that it will be discontinuing the all-electric iX SUV for the United States. However, this apparently doesn’t represent the brand pulling away from EVs. The BMW iX instead looks to have paved the way for new models that will be part of the brand’s aspirations to further normalize electrified models.
Connie Peters Drives The Improved 2026 BMW iX xDrive60
Friend of the site Connie Peters has driven the 2026 BMW iX xDrive60, and she has a video review for your perusal.
Sounds Of Spring Start-up -- 1969 BMW 2002
After a long Michigan winter in storage, this BMW 2002 gets its first wake-up of the season.
Used Car Of The Day: 2012 BMW X5 35d
An oil-burning Bimmer? Why not? Today we give you a 2012 BMW X5 35d as our Used Car of the Day.
A BMW You May Actually Want to Own -- Two-Year Daily Driver Long Term Update: 2018 BMW 330XI Touring
Does a reliable BMW exist? Could this be the one!? Our 2018 BMW 330xi Touring Long-Term Update.
BMW Preps Alpina Premium Subbrand For Takeoff
BMW Group has formally rebooted Alpina, after purchasing the tuning company in 2022, and it appears as though not a lot will be changing. Alpina will continue to offer performance-tuned BMWs with an emphasis on luxury — with the automaker claiming that it wants to position the brand between performance-focused BMW M models and ultra-luxe products from Rolls-Royce.
2027 BMW 3 Series Previewed Via All-Electric i3 50 xDrive
The 2027 BMW 3 Series has been revealed and it’s basically the production version of its Neue Klasse EV concept that debuted in 2023.
Where Your Author Owns a Used BMW Convertible for a Third Year
Yet another year has passed with the Z4, now at 16 years old. Last we caught up, there were some water issues in the trunk that required immediate correction, subsequent to some new tires, a recall, and maintenance items. Let’s catch up and see how things have fared over the past 10 months.
BMW Expands Implementation Of Humanoid Robots
BMW has announced that it will be expanding its usage of humanoid robots after having successfully tested units from Figure AI in Spartanburg, South Carolina, last year. The next batch of bipedal robots will be sent to Leipzig, Germany, to see how they handle its European facilities.
Recall Alert: A Whole Slew Of BMWs
A bunch of BMW models are being recalled because of a potential electrical problem.
Rebuilding A Dream -- 1973 BMW Bavaria
In this episode of Spanners, we meet Dan Cole and his rebuilt 1973 BMW Bavaria, a car born from the wreckage of his first Bavaria after a devastating crash.
Jim Hall Explains Why BMW is Looking in the Rearview To Move Forward
BMW has been no stranger to controversy over the last 20 years.
Recall Alert: 2021-2024 BMW Models, Plus One Toyota
Today's recall alert concerns several BMW models -- and one Toyota that shares a lot of its bones with a BMW.
BMW Still Loves Vehicle Subscriptions
Despite taking a surplus of criticism for attempting to normalize subscription-based heated seats, BMW says it remains committed to vehicle subscriptions.
Recall Alert: 2014-2015 BMW 2-Series, 3-Series, 4-Series
A small number of 2014-2015 BMW 2-, 3-, and 4-Series vehicles are being recalled.
Recall Alert: BMW X5, X6, X7
Today we have one of those small recalls -- fewer than 100 units -- for you.
I Spent $15,000 Upgrading My E90 M3 … Was It Worth It?
Speed Academy is building an E90 BMW M3 with the S65 V8 with a DCT transmission to be the best street car ever.
Used Car Of The Day: 2016 BMW M5
We try not to judge the asking price on these used cars of the day -- we let you do it. Mostly because we don't want to copy a long-running feature at another, similar outlet.
But this 2016 BMW M5 made me wonder if, uh, the price is correct.
Abandoned History: When BMW and Volkswagen Threw Hands for Rolls-Royce and Bentley
More than 25 years ago now there was a brutal business battle between two of Germany’s Big Three. At the conclusion of the 20th century, both BMW and Volkswagen were very eager to purchase Rolls-Royce and Bentley. The two British luxury stalwarts had been intertwined via the same owner for many decades, but that was about to change. The fight took five years to play out, saw neither company get exactly what it wanted, and changed the fortunes of both Rolls-Royce and Bentley for the better.
2025 BMW Z4 M40i Review -- Add Manual For Max Fun
Friend of the site Connie Peters has a video review of the 2025 BMW Z4 M40i for us -- the one with the manual.
BMW Recall Wraps In Some Toyota Supra Models
Toyota revived the Supra several years back with help from BMW. That partnership yielded an impressive vehicle, but it also means that the Supra is wrapped into recalls that impact BMW powertrains. The Supra was recently recalled in an action that also affects the BMW 3-Series and X3.
Internal Study Showed BMW Drivers Prefer Its Built-In Navigation Over Apple CarPlay
Numerous studies and surveys have shown that car buyers really care about Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but BMW says its internal data disagrees. The automaker recently told BMW Blog that its drivers rely more on its baked-in navigation and other features than the technologies offered with smartphone-mirroring systems.
BMW To Reveal 40 Unique Neue Klasse Models In the Next Two Years
We just got a look at the new BMW iX3, which is the automaker’s first to use its Neue Klasse design philosophy. As expected, BMW has a range of new models based on the platform in the works, and it recently said it would deliver more than 40 new models with the design language in the next two years.
Will You Miss The BMW iDrive Knob?
As part of the debut of the 2026 BMW iX3, we’re getting a glimpse of the updated operating system going into the brand’s “Neue Klasse” vehicles. However, the reveal didn’t just show us an upcoming model. It also serves as the death knell of the much-praised iDrive knob, which future BMW models will not receive.
BMW Reveals Neue Klasse-Based 2026 iX3 EV
We’ve been seeing BMW’s “Neue Klasse” concept cars for a while now, but they’re finally starting to translate into production cars. The new iX3 debuted at the Munich Auto Show yesterday, showing a new electric SUV with sci-fi levels of tech and, um, interesting styling.
Mercedes May Start Using Engines Sourced From BMW
Mercedes-Benz is reportedly in negotiations about potentially using BMW-sourced motors on future models. The engine in question is said to be a four-cylinder unit that would go into a wide range of products.
BMW M Plans to Keep Iconic Gas Engines Without Major Performance Loss As Emissions Rules Tighten
Tightening global emissions standards have led automakers toward electrification to boost their fleets’ fuel economy, which has caused the demise of larger-displacement engines and some performance models.
BMW, Mini Report Sales For The First Half Of 2025
BMW has reported its sales for the second quarter and first half of 2025.
DREAM SPEC BMW M3 Redemption Build
What happens when an engine lets go on a racetrack? You do a redemption build.
BMW Prices Set to Climb in July
BMW will soon share some of its tariff costs with buyers. Cars Direct recently reported that the automaker would bump pricing on many models by as much as 1.9 percent starting July 1, which could increase buyers’ costs by $2,500 on some vehicles.
2026 BMW M3 Pricing Leak Suggests Sizable Bump in MSRP
BMW's pricing guide for the 2026 model year M3 has leaked online. A base-trimmed M3 looks like it’ll be setting buyers back $78,400. Meanwhile the M3 Competition and Competition xDrive will be priced at $82,600 and $87,700, respectively. That’s an increase of $1,700 across the board before factoring in destination fees or any dealer markups you might encounter. However, the cars appear to be mechanically unchanged.
M Boss Says BMW Not Ready For Another Supercar
Despite routinely teasing the public with exotic design concepts, BMW leadership has confessed that producing a supercar is simply is not in the cards right now. While the brand admits that it would like to manufacture something as wild as the Nazca M12 or Vision M Next, doing so would be an expensive gamble at an inopportune time.
Ducktail But No Scrooge: This is the New 2026 BMW M2 CS
The BMW M2 was already one of the most fun and engaging coupes on the market, but it’s getting better for 2026 with the new M2 CS. Its lightweight design shaves almost 100 pounds from the base car, and it features a significant power boost.
Where Your Author's BMW Z4 Requires Water Management
We’re back with a Z4 update today, and it’s an unexpected one. Spring of 2025 saw record rainfall here in southwestern Ohio, and a few weeks ago it rained for five solid days. Factually, the Cincinnati area experienced 7.85 inches of rainfall in April of 2024, compared to its 30-year average of just 4.73 inches. But why should one care about rain if they’ve a watertight hardtop roof?
The 2024 BMW XM Is Deeply Discounted But Still Ridiculously Expensive
How a car looks has no tangible impact on how it drives or performs, but BMW found out the hard way that styling really matters to buyers, especially when they’re being asked to pay deep six-figure prices for a vehicle. The automaker has had an exceptionally hard time selling its XM SUV over the last year or so, leading it to offer some truly impressive discounts.
Used Car of the Day: 2005 BMW Z4
With spring around the corner, you might be thinking about dropping your top.
With that in mind, check out this 2005 BMW Z4.
BMW Launches Website Detailing Entire Production History Through 2008
BMW has launched a new website that catalogs every model it manufactured between 1928 and 2008. It’s suitable for fans of the brand who want to take a trip into the past. But it’s likewise been integrated into BMW’s parts catalog. Whether that makes component hunting more convenient is debatable. But it does showcase that the brand remains mindful of its heritage and it’s something we’d be happy to see from other automakers.
Junkyard Find: 1987 BMW 325iS
Back in the first half of the 2000s, BMW E30s were as plentiful in California car graveyards as are E46s and E90s today, maybe even more so. They still show up occasionally at the Golden State yards with "Pick" and/or "Pull" in their names today, despite what Internet Car Experts may say, and you can even find the quicker non-orthodontist-spec models if you look for them. Say, this first-year 325iS at the same East Bay Pick-n-Pull that now has five first-gen Nissan Leafs in stock.
BMW Previews ‘Vision Driving Experience’ for Next Generation Vehicles
BMW has teased the latest test rig for its Neue Klasse vehicle platform, which is supposed to underpin the next generation of the brand’s products. The automobile has been dubbed the “BMW Vision Driving Experience” and is not intended for sale. However, the camouflage would seem to indicate that some elements of its design will underpin forthcoming production vehicles.
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