The Old BMW i3 Refuses To Die: New Sales Pop Up In 2026
Nearly four years after production ended, the BMW i3 still appears in sales charts.
Nearly four years after production ended, the BMW i3 still appears in sales charts.
For the first time, more than 3 in 5 new BMWs in Germany came with xDrive — and the two-thirds mark is in sight.
BMW holds the luxury sales lead, but Lexus's EVs are surging while BMW's plug-in products saw a decline.
BMW delivered 496,050 cars through March, as demand fell in all regions except for Europe.
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The compact SUV goes three-for-three in Germany, while the iX3 hints at an even stronger Q2.
BMW's SUV lineup offset a steep sedan slump, while Mercedes stayed quiet on sedans and EVs.
BMW’s soon-to-be-replaced models are selling better than anyone expected.
A sales breakdown of every BMW sold in the United States in Q1 2026 shows the 8 Series posted a surprising increase compared to the same quarter last year.
BMW sold 84,231 vehicles in the first quarter, outpacing the broader market despite a 50% drop in electrified vehicle sales and a steep decline in passenger cars.
BMW Plant Spartanburg was the distant leader, with 412,799 vehicles manufactured last year.
The 3 Series/4 Series came out on top, followed by two pairs of crossovers: the X1/X2 and the X3/X4.