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Apr 23, 2024

And the winner is…. BMW’s revival of the Neue Klasse has hit the ground running – already raking in the praise even before production gets under way! The sedan concept, introduced just last year, beat out nine other vehicles in securing the Car Design Award for 2024. Despite what was steep competition, including the likes […]

Apr 3, 2024

Rumor has it: Introducing the small, but mighty one! Limited quantities of the 2025 BMW MC CS Touring – yes please! Rumors are swirling that by 2025, a new vehicle will be premiered, with BMW planning to launch the MC CS Touring, an enhancement of the already spectacular G81 M3 Touring, but with CS components. […]

Mar 6, 2024

Color me Flow-ing! A unique version of the 5 Series Sedan, the i5 Flow NOSTOKANA utilizes an evolution of the E Ink technology that lends itself to a color-changing body, an eye catcher to say the least! Spectacular at first glance, this i5 boasts a whopping 1,349 section of laser-cut film, each which can be […]

Jan 10, 2024

The knob has it! How did the world interact with an automobile over the last two decades? Just ask BMW. Not only is BMW iDrive revolutionary in countless ways, the operating system and its one-stop dial control is celebrating a notable anniversary. It has been 20 years since this system made its debut, and a […]

Dec 27, 2023

One and done! When it comes to the top five concept cars from BMW, each are worth their weight in gold — yet never met the green light to production. One and done, but the one and only, each boast a variety of features, including all-out power and style, and many have even tapped into […]

Nov 28, 2023

The perfect figurehead! The news it out, and it’s a re-birth of sorts. A new BMW Safety Car, the first-ever electrified model, has been unveiled, and its making history! The XM Label Red Safety Car, introduced at the 2023 MotoGP season finale, takes over from the BMW M3 Competition Safety Car from last season and […]

Oct 4, 2023

The chosen few! When it comes to BMW, special makes and models are a given! But take a look at the top five, which stand out for a variety of reasons, whether it’s engine power, stylish appearance or pure driver satisfaction. See what specifications suit your personal needs and style, and make that top choice. […]

Jun 7, 2023

Driving force — A look back at M! When it comes to the history of M vehicles, which started as race cars and stands for “Motorsport,” power undoubtedly is at its roots! For five decades, enthusiasts have not only looked to M as its top driving force, but also have relished in an aerodynamic design […]

Feb 17, 2021

It’s surely a sign of the times when you see the departure of Dual Clutch Transmission. Love it or hate it — it will surely be missed! In fact, the DCT was as good as it gets and made clear BMW’s moniker of the Ultimate Driving Machine!

Sep 30, 2020

Distinctive excellence starts here…. (Enter a 30-year journey)