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Not all luxury features are flashy. Some are subtle—like the way a car door closes. BMW’s soft-close automatic doors are one of those quiet upgrades that make a difference. Instead of slamming the door shut,…

The BMW X5 has been in production since the early 2000s. It’s the first SUV the brand brought to market, and wasn’t immediately a critical success. That tune has changed through the truck’s quarter-century run,…

The BMW S62 engine (full model code S62B50) represents a high-water mark in BMW’s naturally aspirated engine lineage. As the high-performance variant of the M62, it was exclusively fitted to the iconic E39 M5 and…

Buying a new BMW is an excellent experience (with the right dealers) that I recommend everyone do at least once. But it’s unlikely you’ll find anyone to support the hypothesis that it’s the least expensive…

BMW introduced the current generation of BMW M3 cars as 2021 model year vehicles. But thanks to slight changes for the model’s mid-lifecycle refresh and an already sort of confusing lineup, it’s not always easy…

2025 sees the introduction of a new Countryman model, which debuts alongside new Cooper models and even an all-electric model dubbed the Countryman SE ALL4 – which we cover elsewhere. Gas-powered models are currently available…

2025 sees the dawn of a brand-new new MINI Cooper. Available in coupe, convertible, and four- door configurations, the motoring icon returns with considerable changes inside and out. But the ethos remains the same: fun,…

The 5 Series just entered its eighth generation in 2024, so aside from adding a range-topping plug-in model there are few changes. Notably, heated front seats are now standard equipment across the board – maybe…

The 2025 BMW Z4 gets big updates for the new model year. Most notable is the available manual transmission in the Z4 M40i, but a host of wheel, paint, and interior options also appear for…

BMW’s flagship luxury sedan is known for pushing the envelope, but the 2025 BMW 7 Series doesn’t change too much from last year’s model. Once you get past that big ol’ grille, you’ll find the…