Ghost in the assembly line: the Russian factory spitting out unauthorized BMWs
Inside the bizarre world of Kaliningrad’s Avtotor plant, where unauthorized "zombie" BMWs are built from leftover parts.
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The 2028 BMW X7 proves Munich is terrified of offending rich people
The 2028 BMW X7 and electric iX7 opt for design evolution over revolution. Here is what the Munich land yacht is hiding.
2027 BMW iX5 gets extreme look in first digital tuning render
A new digital render imagines the 2027 BMW iX5 with an extreme tuning look, yellow light signatures and aggressive aerodynamic details.
New BMW X5 lights have an X-shaped signature that may remind you of Elon Musk
New BMW X5 introduces a Double-X light signature that many are comparing to Elon Musk’s X logo.
How BMW is turning South Carolina into its ultimate EV stronghold
BMW wraps up a massive $1.7 billion expansion in South Carolina, turning Spartanburg and Woodruff into a hyper-flexible manufacturing beast.
BMW iX5 shows off record-breaking figures with 525 miles of range and a 141-kWh battery
New BMW iX5 should offer around 570 hp, up to 525 miles of WLTP range and a 141-kWh usable battery.
The depreciated BMW i8 is defying all market logic
A used BMW i8 now costs under $50,000, offering exotic carbon-fiber looks and butterfly doors for Corvette money?
BMW X1 2027: facelift imagined with Neue Klasse-inspired design
2027 BMW X1 facelift could adopt Neue Klasse-inspired design, with a new front end and BMW Panoramic iDrive inside.
New BMW i3 50 xDrive First Edition, orders open in the UK: here are the prices
BMW has opened UK orders for the new i3 50 xDrive First Edition, with prices starting from £53,005.
BMW is fusing racing tech and mild hybrids to keep the gas M3 alive
BMW M boss Frank Van Meel completely rejects Audi's heavy plug-in hybrid strategy. Munich is deploying motorsport-derived "M Ignite" tech.
New BMW iX5 prepares for launch with massive 144 kWh battery pack
New BMW iX5 60 xDrive will use a battery pack of up to 144 kWh, making it the largest ever fitted to a series-production electric BMW.
Inside BMW’s shark-nose 2027 electric M3 preview at Le Mans
Unveiled under the Le Mans sun, the Monza Red BMW M Concept Neue Klasse previews the 2027 all-electric M3 (ZA0).
Can the BMW M5 Touring save the American station wagon?
BMW is considering expanding its Touring lineup. The cult of the station wagon is forcing Munich to rethink its obsession with bloated SUVs.
BMW iX3 starts strong with 50,000 orders and 485-mile range test
BMW says the new iX3 has passed 50,000 global orders, while the iX3 50 xDrive covered 485 miles in a Norwegian NAF range test.
BMW M3 CS Handschalter: true purists prefer fewer horses and three pedals
BMW drops a North American exclusive with the M3 CS Handschalter. It blends the hardcore CSL with a traditional six-speed manual.
BMW’s new 7 Series left Audi and Lexus in the dust
BMW redefines luxury with the most radical 7 Series restyling in history. Oliver Zipse is turning the flagship into a digital powerhouse.
BMW iX3, a German electric SUV that actually outruns a Tesla
The 2027 BMW iX3 hits North America with a jaw-dropping 434-mile EPA range and a price tag that undercuts its own gas-powered sibling.
The 2027 BMW 7 Series tries to find itself in a mirror
The 2027 BMW 7 Series arrives with Neue Klasse tech, a "Dual-Finish" identity crisis, and more LEDs than a Vegas strip.
The BMW 7 Series restyle refuses to apologize for being huge
BMW prepares the 7 Series G70 facelift, doubling down on its polarizing design. Illuminated "megagrille" and Panoramic Vision interior.
Tactical retreat: the BMW iX is being evicted from the States
BMW officially retires the polarizing iX from the US market after five years of "tech showcase" glory. What this means for the future?
BMW M3 goes electric and it’s bringing 800 horsepower
BMW's electric M3 ZA0 is shaping up to be the most powerful production M car ever built. 800 hp, four motors, rear-wheel drive mode.
Mini’s new Red Line Edition tries to save the gas engine with stripes
Mini’s 2026 Cooper S Red Line Edition hits the US market with 204 hp, Chili Red flair, and a $44,540 price tag.
BMW’s iX7 is coming in 2027: it’s basically an X7 without exhaust
BMW iX7 spy shots are out, and the flagship electric SUV is looking exactly like its gas-powered twin, minus the tailpipe.
BMW’s next giant SUV is half Neue Klasse, half old money
The next-generation BMW X7 is coming in 2027 with Neue Klasse design cues and a panoramic iDrive system. Here's everything we know.