Alpina’s new B4 Gran Coupe is the first fresh product from Alpina since the revelation surfaced that BMW is finally taking full control of the Buchloe-based company. While both BMW and Alpina offer high performance M- and B-badged versions of ...
Just yesterday, Lotus announced its first-ever SUV, the all-electric Lotus Eletre. Most fans of the Lotus brand see the Eletre as a cynical move to boost profits and increase their clientele based. They see it that way because that’s ...
As BMW enthusiasts, we probably all have fantasies of owning an E61 M5 Touring. The idea of having a 500 horsepower, V10-powered wagon in our driveway is almost too tempting to pass up. Almost. However, those ideas quickly flee, ...
BMW Brazil kicked off production of the X4 M40i at the Araquari factory earlier this month. However, the Individual Edition pictured here won’t be produced there. How come? As the name of the special version implies, it features a ...
BMW decided not to offer a full-blown M model for the third-generation 1-Series (F40), leaving the 128ti and the M135i xDrive as the only sporty models in their hatchback range. With a lot of available hot hatches well above the ...
The BMW 3 Series Touring died in the United States after the F31 was retired, but American fans of the Bavarian estate are missing it dearly. One such long-roof enthusiast is Jake who happens to own an older E91. ...
If you want a compact (relatively) four-door performance car from BMW, you’re sort of spoiled for choice at the moment. Well, if you live in Europe, at least. For European customers looking for such a car, you now have ...
Earlier this month, BMW teased the upcoming iX1 electric crossover. And while the teaser shot only showed a sketch of the front-end design, rendering artists got to work and recreated what could be one of the best looking BMW ...
The new BMW 4-series Gran Coupe has been given the Alpina treatment, bringing M performance to the everyday saloon Alpina has launched its take on the latest 4-series Gran Coupe, bringing its usual cocktail of performance tweaks and visual changes ...
Alpina on Wednesday revealed a new generation of its B4 based on the latest BMW 4-Series. While the last B4 used the 4-Series’ coupe body style, the new one uses the more practical 4-Series Gran Coupe as the basis. ...
It’s been a hot minute since the BWM 3 Series got a facelift. So, while many people already anticipate one coming for the 2023 model year, we may have just gotten a bit of confirmation. Interestingly enough, it comes in ...
Alfa Romeo is looking to do battle with the big German luxury brands. The CEO of Alfa Romeo, Jean-Philippe Imparato, told Dutch publication AutoWeek he wanted the Italian carmaker to go toe-to-toe with the likes of BMW by developing a ...
If you dream about owning a BMW M3 and want one that will turn just as many heads as a Lamborghini, this example could be right up your alley. The M3 in question is up for auction through Cars & ...
Three pedals good? BMW’s G80 M3 offers old-school charm in a very modern way to claim the final podium step at MOTOR’s Performance car of the year 2022. How does a mechanical entity devoid of human emotion make us feel ...
When BMW broke the news that it was buying ALPINA, it felt like a somber day for many enthusiasts. I read countless comments on this site from readers who were convinced BMW’s acquisition spelled death for ALPINA’s brand heritage. ...
Welcome to our latest series of Retro Reviews that take us back in time through the BMW M performance division’s history. This review of a 1999 BMW M5 is the second of several classic BMW M car reviews to ...
Back in August 2021, German magazine Sport Auto lapped the Nurburgring in 7 minutes and 30.79 seconds behind the wheel of a BMW M4 Competition. They’ve now returned to the famous Green Hell to find out whether the xDrive-equipped ...
Brochures of all models still talk about “ConnectedDrive” specifically. In the BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine’s manual, it can be found on page 11. BHPian Impulsivemedusa recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Hello Everyone, I brought home a BMW ...
BMW celebrated the 15th anniversary of its Chennai pant commencing operations on Tuesday, March 29. The company’s plant rolled out its first locally assembled model the BMW 3 Series out of its doors on the same day in 2007. ...
Now if you like to keep any good Canbus enabled bike like the BMW, the Cansmart is just essential to enjoy a host of features that you do with the accessories. BHPian dkaile recently shared this with other enthusiasts. ...
The BMW 3 Series was the first model to be built at the facility. The BMW factory in Chennai has completed 15 years of operations in the country. Production at BMW’s Chennai plant began on March 29, 2007. The ...
Inventory of CKD packs at circa 1.5 months Only minimal waiting period for popular models – 3 Series, 5 Series, X1, X5 Majority of orders to be fulfilled before SST exemption’s expiry on 30-June 2022 BMW Malaysia is weathering ...
The BMW M3 Touring is one of the most exciting cars the brand has coming up but it was actually conceived by a small team of dedicated engineers. According to a new video from BMW M, the automaker had not ...
Reliable used BMW M car guide highlights: MotorBiscuit spoke with BMW expert shop Enthusiast Auto Group about reliable used M cars For maximum reliability, EAG recommends naturally-aspirated BMW M cars from 1997-2010-ish, specifically cars with S52, S62, and 2003-and-later S54 ...
It looks like the BMW X5 will get more than just a massaged look with its mid-life refresh, according to a new report. BMW Blog quotes “inside information” that the xDrive40i, xDrive45e, and M50i will be given a power boost ...
Change of leadership at the top of BMW Group Financial Services: Gerald Holzmann will take over as Head of the Financial Services business of the BMW Group on 1 April Gerald Holzmann (59) will assume responsibility for BMW Group Financial ...
BMW iX3 Impressive 440km Range $124,900 Price 6.8 sec 0-100 kmph 400Nm Torque Pros Understated in every way Impressive regen/range Fast 150kW charging (on a suitable station) Cons Terrible name No AWD option Familar X3 shape doesn’t say ‘high tech’ ...
Alfa Romeo will be rolling out two new SUVs and one sedan to slot above the Giulia and Stelvio, as hinted by its new CEO, Jean-Philippe Imparato. The models, expected to launch in 2027, will target the BMW X5, X6, and ...
The Lotus Eletre will go down in history as the very first production SUV from a company essentially known for its lightweight two-door sports cars. Developed from the ground up on a dedicated electric vehicle platform, the Eletre will ...
Putting quad exhausts on an M Performance car might seem sacrilegious, but brace yourselves, BMW is about to do it. As previously reported, the next-generation X1 is getting an M35i variant that has already been spotted with four exhaust ...
Slapping a turbocharger on a naturally aspirated engine is the fastest way to unlock considerably more power. Just ask Viktor, a Bulgarian fellow who bought a BMW E46 that had been modified by its previous owner. The 3 Series ...
Inspiration and chill. There’s nothing quite like a good workshop video to inspire and get your creative juices flowing, is there? Now, obviously not all of us are skilled metal fabricators that have shops outfitted with all the specialized equipment ...
A handful of new details about the all-electric BMW i7 have emerged online prior to its Beijing Auto Show unveiling on April 20, including the fact that it will be dubbed the i7 xDrive60 in the United States. While specific ...
With the current market’s shortage of newer vehicles and the used market’s insane pricing, buying a new, more affordable sports car is quickly becoming the option of choice for many customers. Rather than spending big bucks on a more ...
Not only is the future electric, but we’re getting the impression the past is being retroactively electrified as well. Indeed, it was only last week when we talked about an E9 with a Tesla heart and now this 2002 ...
Last week, BMW of North America involuntarily confirmed the first model of the new 7 Series family: the BMW i7 xDrive60. And that name has quite a few implications for the rest of the lineup. As we reported exclusively ...
The BMW M5 is a midsize luxury sedan produced by BMW’s Motorsport (M) division. The most recent generation was released in 2018, but there’s an all-new M5 CS that arrived in 2022. The M5 is one of the most powerful, ...
Manhart is at it again. After fiddling with the bigger BMWs, the German tuner decided to turn its attention toward the company’s smallest car. Using the M135i as the basis, the MH1 350 serves as a substitute for those ...
A speeding BMW sedan rammed a police officer in Hyderabad. The incident happened at night when inspector Jahangir Yadav got down from his car and started walking to disperse the crowd. The incident was recorded on CCTV. It shows the ...
BMW has revealed new details about its upcoming next-generation 7 Series – the brand’s flagship luxury saloon. Set to be offered with conventional engines alongside a plug-in hybrid and the eagerly awaited i7 electric model, the new car will be ...