After a six-hour flight from Tokyo, I landed in Chengdu — the capital of Sichuan province and home to more than 20 million people. It’s a city that doesn’t rush to impress you. Life here…
2026 is shaping up to be a turning point for BMW. The company faces a volatile global economy, new competition from EV upstarts, and the challenge of keeping its “Ultimate Driving Machine” spirit alive in…
We’ve already talked about all the colors available at launch for the Neue Klasse BMW iX3. However, one shade has so far only appeared in online configurators, which aren’t always the most accurate reflection of…
Fueled by a completely renewed lineup, MINI USA’s sales through September jumped 24.6% to 21,862 cars. To maintain that momentum, the BMW-owned brand reintroduced the Oxford Edition earlier this year, cutting $4,000 from the starting…
When BMW previewed the updated M Hybrid V8 a few months ago, all eyes were on the downsized grille. After all, how often does a new BMW debut with smaller kidneys? However, there was more…
The day before, I’d been behind the wheel of a BMW M3 Touring — wide, fast, and a little out of place in Tokyo’s narrow streets. The next morning felt completely different. I swapped brute…
BMW’s engine plant in Steyr, Austria, has officially entered the next phase of its shift toward electrification. After launching full-scale production of the iX3’s (NA5) electric motor earlier this year, the facility has now started…
A healthy business always looks for new income streams, and that’s exactly what BMW is doing with M Performance Parts. You could argue that the marketing jargon is not an entirely accurate descriptor. After all,…
We’re in Spain, where BMW has invited journalists to get acquainted with the iX3. It’s worth noting that this is not our first encounter with the electric SUV. As some of you will recall, the…
The BMW Z4 and Toyota Supra are a lot more than just platform mates. The two are nearly identical cars, with one conspicuous difference: the roofline. Toyota’s Supra is only offered as a coupe; meanwhile,…
