BMW Engines
The BMW B47 is a turbocharged inline-four diesel engine that debuted in 2014 as part of BMW’s modular B-series engine family, replacing the N47. It’s a versatile unit found in a wide range of models:…
Horatiu Boeriu / August 21, 2025
Car Tips
Your BMW has more than one personality hiding behind a single button — or in newer models, an iDrive menu. Comfort, Sport, and Eco Pro are the classics, but recent BMWs also add Personal and…
Steven Paul / August 12, 2025
5 Series
The BMW 5 Series (E39) is now getting on in years, with most examples now approaching 30 years old. But even nearly three decades later, the BMW E39 5 Series is arguably the quintessential BMW….
Steven Paul / August 6, 2025
3 Series
The BMW 3 Series got a bunch of upgrades in 2023 and then got some more for the 2025 model year. While changes for the newest model year are closer to “nonexistent” than “major,” the…
Steven Paul / July 31, 2025
Car Tips
BMW Plug & Charge in the U.S.: How It Works and What You Need
by Horatiu Boeriu / Date: July 31, 2025
BMW M3
Hard to believe it, but the G80 M3 is now in now well past its half-life. Last year BMW brought a slew of changes to the car, and thus, little changes for the 2026 model…
Steven Paul / July 24, 2025
Car Tips
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…
Steven Paul / July 23, 2025
Car Tips
Over the last few years, there has been a substantial increase in SUV popularity across all major car markets, including the United States. Case in point: last year, SUVs represented approximately 58 percent of new…
Surya Solanki / July 20, 2025
Car Tips
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…
Steven Paul / July 14, 2025
5 Series
BMW has rolled out a series of lease offers for its 2025 5 Series lineup, giving prospective lessees a range of trims and drivetrain options to choose from. Whether you’re after rear-wheel drive, xDrive all-wheel…
Horatiu Boeriu / July 8, 2025
Car Tips
Luxury cars are typically not known for maintaining their value, given their high MSRPs and costly maintenance. Of course, some limited-edition supercars from brands like Ferrari and Porsche may hold or even appreciate in value,…
Surya Solanki / July 7, 2025