Surya Solanki

Surya is an automotive enthusiast and writer with a keen passion for BMW, having owned multiple models including the 320d and the 325i. A regular contributor to BMWBLOG, his work has also been featured in publications such as GTspirit, Lovecars, Luxuo, CarsDirect, and Internet Brands
BMW Terms Explained: What Every Enthusiast Should Know

BMW Terms Explained: What Every Enthusiast Should Know

BMW, like all other carmakers, uses various terms, acronyms and abbreviations to differentiate its brand and highlight its technological features. However, understanding these can often be confusing due to their sheer volume. Therefore, in this…

Top 5 Rarest BMWs

Top 5 Rarest BMWs

BMW enthusiasts often lament the fact that the Munich-based automaker doesn’t offer a supercar comparable to the Porsche 911 or the Ferrari 296. It did produce the i8 from 2014 to 2020, but the plug-in…

5 Most Affordable BMWs in the United States

5 Most Affordable BMWs in the United States

According to Kelley Blue Book (KBB), BMW has an average transaction price of over $70,000, positioning it as one of the most expensive automotive brands in the United States. In fact, as highlighted in an…

Will iDrive X’s Screen-Heavy Interface Backfire on BMW?

Will iDrive X’s Screen-Heavy Interface Backfire on BMW?

It is often said that BMW’s future success primarily depends on advancements in sustainable technologies, like battery electric powertrains and hydrogen fuel cells. However, the Bavarian automaker is also making equally consequential investments in software,…

The 5 Most Expensive BMWs You Can Buy in Germany Right Now

5 Most Expensive BMWs in America

5 Most Expensive BMWs in America

The most expensive BMWs in America function as the company’s flagship models, embodying its “Ultimate Driving Machine” DNA while also demonstrating the Munich-based automaker’s most advanced engineering and technologies. While not all have achieved commercial…

How BMW Vision Gran Turismo Was More Than A Marketing Project

How BMW Vision Gran Turismo Was More Than A Marketing Project

Over a decade ago, Sony’s video game studio, Polyphony Digital, invited car manufacturers like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen and Honda to design racecar concepts for its best-selling game, Gran Turismo. The project commemorated the 15th anniversary…

Why the BMW X4 M Might Be a Future Classic

Why the BMW X4 M Might Be a Future Classic

As our readers may be aware, BMW is making a significant push towards electric vehicles with the launch of its EV-only platform, “Neue Klasse,” later this year. The architecture is expected to underpin at least…