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Flame surfacing was a revolutionary design language developed by BMW in the early 2000s. Popularized during the Chris Bangle era and inspired by human and fabric forms, it introduced dynamic body surfaces that split opinion…
Steven Paul / July 24, 2025
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BMW’s Neue Klasse interior design marks a bold shift from tradition — and at the heart of it lies the so-called “Magic Triangle.” Here’s how BMW is reshaping cockpit interaction with futuristic tech and focused…
Steven Paul / July 6, 2025
BMW Z8
The BMW Z8, chassis code E52, almost certainly needs no introduction if you’re familiar with historic BMW models. Featuring an S62 V8 engine and slick six-speed manual transmission lifted straight out of the legendary E39…
Steven Paul / July 1, 2025
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Design is a big deal at BMW. Iconic cues like kidney grilles, Hofmeister kinks, and quad-headlights once dominated every model in the lineup. But those days are mostly in the past — that’s what we…
Steven Paul / May 30, 2025
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Why BMW’s Hood Shut Line Keeps Annoying Enthusiasts
by Steven Paul / Date: May 19, 2025
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A few years ago, Porsche did something cool. Which isn’t really out of character; like BMW, Porsche leans, at times quite heavily, on its motorsport heritage to move metal. Back in 2022, Porsche took an…
Steven Paul / April 17, 2025
3 Series
The E36 isn’t as storied as many of the other 3 Series generations. It wasn’t the first, it didn’t revolutionize performance the way the E30 M3 did, and the later E46 quickly surpassed it in…
Steven Paul / January 30, 2025
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It’s hard to imagine the world without the iconic BMW 3 Series. While it isn’t quite the model’s genesis, without the success of the E30 3 Series from the 1980s, the nameplate wouldn’t be where…
Steven Paul / January 26, 2025
3 Series
BMW’s design has stood out over the years, thanks to a series of iconic elements which stood the test of time. From the kidney grille and double headlamps to the shark nose and the Hofmeister…
Horatiu Boeriu / January 15, 2025
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In an exclusive interview, BMW’s Head of Design, Adrian Van Hooydonk, shares a fascinating look into the future of the BMW brand at CES 2025. With BMW set to debut its highly anticipated Neue Klasse…
Horatiu Boeriu / January 10, 2025
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Hop into almost any BMW from the mid-2010s and earlier at night, and you’ll be greeted by orange-lit gauges looking back at you. The orange glow dates back to some of the earliest and most…
Steven Paul / November 22, 2024