Kith and Ronnie Fieg Just Built the E53 M BMW Never Made
Kith founder Ronnie Fieg reengineers the first-gen X5 around an S85 V10 and a six-speed manual.
Three Cars That Changed BMW Forever: 2002, M1, X5
In 100 years, only three BMW models truly changed everything. Here's why the 2002, M1, and X5 remain the most transformative cars in the brand's history.
BMW Issues New Recall for 2000–2001 X5 Over Takata Air Bag Inflator Risk
BMW is recalling 2000–2001 X5 models because some vehicles may contain Takata PSDI-4 air bag inflators installed as replacement parts.
The California Studio That Created the BMW X5: Inside Designworks’ Hidden Influence
The original BMW X5 was shaped not in Munich but in California, where BMW Designworks defined its proportions, stance, and identity and helped launch the modern X lineup.
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BMW Almost Sold Range Rovers Instead of Building the X5
In the mid-1990s, BMW nearly sold Range Rovers in its dealerships instead of creating the X5. Here’s how internal debates, Land Rover ownership, and a U.S. push for an on-road SUV changed BMW’s future.
How California Shaped the Original BMW X5
Discover how BMW’s California-based Designworks studio helped create the iconic first-generation X5, changing the brand’s future in the SUV market.
Remember the BMW X5 Le Mans V12?
Introduced in March 2000, the BMW X5 Le Mans took the center stage at this year's Concorso d'Eleganza.
First BMW X5 (E53) Was Unveiled 25 Years Ago
This SUV wasn't just a game-changer, it rewrote the rules. 25 years ago, BMW unleashed the X5. Was it a revolution or a mistake?
BMW USA Issues Do Not Drive Order on E46, E39, and E53 Models for Takata Airbags Recall
BMW North America is issuing a "Do Not Drive" order on 90,000 E46 3 Series, E39 5 Series, and E53 X5s over Takata airbags.
Photoshoot with the iconic BMW X5 4.6is
The BMW X5 4.6is is the brand's first M SUV, at the times when the company was not even considering an M badge on their trucks.
Editorial: Range Rover – the Speed Bump On the Road to Strategy One
BMW was essentially a holding company for Rover, Rover and BMW remained separate under common ownership and common leadership
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