BMW’s most unconventional ideas seldom appear out of thin air. They often begin as even stranger experiments hidden deep within the brand’s design archives. Long before the i3 became BMW’s quirky, eco-forward statement piece, the…
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Those of us in America may be familiar with the 318ti and its unique “California top.” Smack dab between a convertible soft top and traditional roof, the California Edition 318ti offered a canvas top that…
Even hardcore aficionados might struggle to recognize this car. Only one was ever made, and it has rarely been seen. You may have come across it in Steve Saxty’s excellent BMW’s Hidden Gems book, but…
In our relentless effort to dig up every juicy detail about the new iX3, we stumbled upon something unexpected. This isn’t the first modern Neue Klasse model, nor is it an early look at the…
The show or display law — or, in complete legalese, a specific amendment to Title 49, Part 591 of the Code of Federal Regulations, or 49 CFR Part 591 — is an interesting piece of…
The BMW 328 Hommage celebrated, commemorated, and modernized the iconic 328, marking the car’s 75th anniversary in outrageous fashion. Considered by some to be the best sports car of the 1930s — and a huge…
As the first car developed by BMW Technik, the Z1’s modular design, radical styling, and influence on the Z3 and Z4 cement its legacy in BMW history. Forty years ago this year, BMW began getting…
The second $500,000 BMW in as many years made its grand debut last month at the prestigious Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. Following in the footsteps of the stunning Skytop, the new BMW Concept Speedtop continues…
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