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Europe Will Review The 2035 Gas Engine Ban Sooner

Europe Will Review The 2035 Gas Engine Ban Sooner

Here’s some potentially good news for BMW and other automakers that believe combustion engines still have a future. The European Commission is accelerating the review process for the 2035 sales ban on new gasoline- and…

2028 BMW M5 Facelift Spied On The Highway

2028 BMW M5 Facelift Spied On The Highway

BMW wasn’t kidding when it promised more than 40 new or updated cars by the end of 2027. Nearly every model is getting the Neue Klasse treatment, including the mighty M5. Even though deliveries of…

The New BMW iX3 Will Get Individual Colors From Mid-2026

The New BMW iX3 Will Get Individual Colors From Mid-2026

You were probably a little disappointed to see BMW’s limited color palette for the iX3. Aside from mundane shades of black, white, grey, and silver, there are only a handful of proper colors. This Ocean…

New BMW Logo Debuts on iX3, Headed to Future Models

MINI Announces Third Leadership Change in Just Over a Year

MINI Announces Third Leadership Change in Just Over a Year

The BMW Group has announced another leadership reshuffle at MINI, marking the brand’s third change at the top in just over a year. Effective October 1, 2025, Jean-Philippe Parain will become Head of MINI, succeeding…

BMW Says EVs Can Still Be the Ultimate Driving Machine

BMW Says EVs Can Still Be the Ultimate Driving Machine

BMW’s tagline, The Ultimate Driving Machine, has been around for decades. But in the EV era, where sound, torque, and even steering feel are redefined by software, what does that mantra really mean? Mihiar Ayoubi,…

BMW: Apple CarPlay Ultra "Not So Exciting"

BMW: Apple CarPlay Ultra “Not So Exciting”

As Apple rolls out its next-generation CarPlay Ultra, many automakers are rushing to integrate it across their lineups. BMW, however, is taking a different stance. At least part of the reason might come down to…

The New BMW M Perfumes Celebrate Iconic Models

The New BMW M Perfumes Celebrate Iconic Models

We’re no strangers to BMW-branded perfumes, but an M-branded bottle is a pleasant surprise. In fact, there are three distinct fragrances, each celebrating different eras of the “world’s most powerful letter.” Created by perfumers Frank…

Mercedes Denies It Will Use BMW Engines

Mercedes Denies It Will Use BMW Engines

Seemingly out of nowhere, rumors surfaced last month about a potential tie-up between BMW and Mercedes. Reports from Germany’s Manager Magazin and the UK’s Autocar suggested the two luxury giants were exploring an unlikely partnership,…

BMW Recalls 2026 X5 and X7 Over Windshield Leak Issue

BMW Recalls 2026 X5 and X7 Over Windshield Leak Issue

BMW of North America has identified a defect affecting certain 2026 model year X5 and X7 vehicles built at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg between August 5 and August 20, 2025. According to documents filed with…