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BMW Says Big Grilles Haven't Hurt Sales

BMW Says Big Grilles Haven’t Hurt Sales

It’s been precisely six years since BMW made a splash at the IAA show in Frankfurt with the Concept 4. It not only previewed the second-generation 4 Series, but also signaled the company’s desire to…

BMW Claims The Speedtop Is Unique Among Shooting Brakes

BMW Isn't Worried About Chinese Competition

BMW Isn’t Worried About Chinese Competition

2024 wasn’t exactly a good year for BMW’s branch in China. Deliveries decreased by a rather significant 13.4% to 714,530 units. Despite this major setback, China was still by far the largest individual market for…

BMW Will Focus On Modern Designs With A Touch Of Retro

BMW Will Focus On Modern Designs With A Touch Of Retro

BMW has developed a healthy habit of presenting retro-flavored cars annually at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. We’re not just talking about the most recent ones: Skytop (2024) and the Concept Touring Coupe (2023). Who…

BMW Design Boss Tells Us About The Future Of ALPINA

BMW Design Boss Tells Us About The Future Of ALPINA

It’s been nearly three years since the BMW Group expanded to include the ALPINA brand. However, until the end of 2025, it’s business as usual for the Buchloe-based niche marque. That is when the existing…