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Feb 6, 2024

New and improved! This is a reveal worth waiting for! For 2025, BMW has unveiled a facelift for the M4, with updates both cosmetic and internal, and sure to enhance this already top seller. From new headlights, rear lights, a revised steering wheel, a power boost and more, the M4 and its enhancements called the […]

Jan 30, 2024

Livin’ large! When it comes to large cars, BMW has you covered and has won top awards in this area to boot! The latest nod comes from the esteemed jurors who comprise the 2024 Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year. They placed the BMW 5 Series in an award-winning category, and there is clear reasons […]

Jan 4, 2024

Stickin’ to old-school! When it comes to BMW’s decision to stick with combustion engines, CEO Oliver Zipse is speaking up and speaking out! His message is clear — “we don’t want to write off the combustion engine” — and his announcement comes during an era when many automakers are clamoring to announce their clear end. […]

Dec 19, 2023

Breaking the trend! Want to get back to your first drive? BMW has you covered! With the Z4 M40i for 2024, the manual transmission is back and better than ever! Not only is this move fulfilling many a driver’s wish, but it is a likely path in light of a recent boom when it comes […]

Dec 13, 2023

Leading the pack There’s no doubt about it that the BMW M240 is a special car when it comes to the compact segment and that is due in large part to its inline-six engine under roof. To put that engine to the test, “Sports Auto” decided to put it up against the Toyota GR Supra, […]

Dec 12, 2023

Hybrid powerhouse! The news is exciting — BMW will be making its M5 for 2025 a plug-in hybrid! Complete with code name G90 and with promises of top performance and handling, much is to be anticipated with this new-gen M5. With styling similar to BMW’s modern standards of today and hybrid gear from the XM, […]

Dec 5, 2023

Top of the class! When it comes to the 2024 ALPINA XB7, BMW has created an unbelievable gem in this SUV. From increased power to smooth riding and handling, this vehicle and its hand-finished luxury details is one beautiful package. It is the result of what is considered a legendary collaboration of BMW and ALPINA […]

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 […]

Nov 21, 2023

Making a statement! Center-lock wheels — they are all the rage! And BMW has taken note! They are now offering them for the M2, M3 and M4, not quite yet for America. These are the same wheels as the 3.0 CLS, but their matte black finish is one of the main ways they stand apart.

Nov 15, 2023

Epic do-over! It’s official! In a certified time of 10:48.60, Matt Mullins, behind the wheel of a BMW XM Label Red, set the Pikes Peak record! This represents most notably a class record for hybrid-electric SUVs at the famed hill climb course in Colorado Springs, but is also a comeback of sorts. That is because […]