How California Shaped the Original BMW X5
Today, the BMW X5 represents a solid percentage of all cars BMW sells. Indeed, it beats even the ubiquitous X3 in volume sales for the brand. But it wasn’t always that way. In fact, BMW…
Today, the BMW X5 represents a solid percentage of all cars BMW sells. Indeed, it beats even the ubiquitous X3 in volume sales for the brand. But it wasn’t always that way. In fact, BMW…
It isn’t news that luxury vehicles depreciate faster than more economy-minded offerings. It further comes as little surprise that the highest MSRP cars often face the worst depreciation, sometimes being offered for fractions of their…
The 2026 BMW M3 configurator has just gone live, giving enthusiasts a new playground to explore iconic Individual colors. Whether you’re nostalgic for Laguna Seca Blue or curious about never-before-seen shades like Goodwood Green Pearl,…
Apple’s new CarPlay Ultra system is finally here, bringing a more immersive version of its in-car interface to production vehicles. But if you’re a BMW driver hoping to get it anytime soon, don’t hold your…
Electric vehicles promise lower running costs—but what about resale value? We compared depreciation rates of BMW’s top electric models with their gasoline counterparts to find out which ones hold their value best.  BMWs are…
Mercedes-Benz has officially unveiled the all-new CLA Shooting Brake with EQ Technology—its first-ever fully electric estate car. The new CLA Shooting Brake signals a new era for the Stuttgart brand but also plugs a gap…
Justifying the full M over the (sometimes) only slightly less high-performing M Performance model, or even a base model, isn’t easy. But one reason some will spring for the M3 over the 3 Series, for…
Ask most enthusiasts about the origins of German all-wheel drive, and the answer is nearly always the same: Audi Quattro. But while Ingolstadt’s rally weapon hogged the spotlight in the early 1980s, BMW was quietly…
BMW M is known for its legendary performance cars, but some models never quite got their moment in the spotlight. From the forgotten M540i to the misunderstood X3 M, these are the most underrated M…
The BMW 5 Series debuted in 1972 and has been a mainstay of the brand ever since. But BMW has made plenty of changes through the car’s eight generations. As a result, the BMW 5…