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<URL url="https://www.bmwblog.com/2026/02/15/bmw-concept-touring-coupe-alpina-connection-villa-este/"><s>[url=https://www.bmwblog.com/2026/02/15/bmw-concept-touring-coupe-alpina-connection-villa-este/]</s>Shooting brakes<e>[/url]</e></URL> occupy a strange place in the BMW universe. They ...

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The market share of diesel engines in new vehicle sales continues to shrink in Europe. Tougher emissions regulations are forcing automakers to gradually abandon this type of powertrain in favor of hybrids and EVs. Through the first two months of the year, diesels accounted for just 7.3% of ...

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There are special BMWs, and then there’s the 3.0 CSL. Launched in 2022 to celebrate half a century of M, the modern revival of the Batmobile is a collector’s dream. When the car debuted, Munich called it the “most exclusive special model the company has ever produced.” Yes, apparently it’s ...

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If you’ve been waiting patiently for the <URL url="https://www.bmwblog.com/2025/12/03/2026-bmw-ix3-review-neue-klasse-first-drive/"><s>[url=https://www.bmwblog.com/2025/12/03/2026-bmw-ix3-review-neue-klasse-first-drive/]</s>BMW iX3<e>[/url]</e></URL> to arrive in America, the wait is almost ...

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BMW just made it easier to justify keeping your car at the dealer after the free maintenance runs out. As of March 1, 2026, any BMW or MINI that’s 37 months old or more automatically qualifies for the company’s Value Service Program — competitive, dealer-level pricing on common maintenance ...

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The touchscreen-versus-buttons debate has been going on in car design for years. <URL url="https://www.bmwblog.com/2025/01/10/bmw-future-design-adrian-van-hooydonk-neue-klasse/"><s>[url=https://www.bmwblog.com/2025/01/10/bmw-future-design-adrian-van-hooydonk-neue-klasse/]</s>BMW’s head of ...

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At the 2026 New York International Auto Show, the Ioniq 6 N was named World Performance Car of the Year — the second time in three years that an <URL url="https://www.bmwblog.com/2025/03/03/hyundai-n-sport-vs-bmw-m-performance-rivalry/"><s>[url=https://www.bmwblog.com/2025/03/03/hyundai-n ...

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Across the board, BMW North America’s sales were down for Q1 2026. But there’s an interesting second storyline here as you dig into the model breakdown. Just a handful of models managed to not only endure, but actually increase their year-over-year sales figures. And three of those models ...

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BMW has been selling a long-wheelbase 3 Series in China since the days of the F35. If you’re unfamiliar with the codename, it’s a stretched F30 launched back in 2012. Then the G28 arrived in 2019, paving the way for a fully electric 3 Series sedan in 2022. We’re now hearing the luxury brand ...

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BMW dropped a bit of a bombshell last month during the i3’s world premiere. At the very end of the sedan’s debut event, a shadowy silhouette briefly appeared in the background. As CEO Oliver Zipse wrapped up his speech, teasers of a wagon flashed behind him. That was enough to quash rumors ...

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BMW is about to call time on the 8 Series. Production of the M8 ended last year, while the final examples of the regular model for the United States will roll off the assembly line this month. Although it’s one foot in the grave, the 8er posted a surprisingly strong first quarter in North ...

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BMW has spent several years gutting and rebuilding roughly a third of one of its oldest factories while keeping up to 1,000 vehicles a day rolling off the line. The plant has been running for over a century. By 2027, it will make nothing but electric vehicles. Today, they are ready to show ...

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BMW of North America has released its Q1 2026 sales figures, and the numbers tell a nuanced story: the brand held its ground better than the broader market, SUV demand continued to climb, but electrified vehicle momentum took a significant step back. From January 5 through March 31, 2026 ...

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The second-generation BMW iX3 is off to a strong start in more ways than one. Not only has it secured <URL url="https://www.bmwblog.com/2026/03/14/bmw-ix3-50000-orders-six-months/"><s>[url=https://www.bmwblog.com/2026/03/14/bmw-ix3-50000-orders-six-months/]</s>50,000 orders<e>[/url]</e ...

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As Forza Horizon 6’s launch approaches, more cars are being added to the virtual garage. The latest batch should delight fans of the roundel, as five BMWs are joining the lineup. After we spotted the original M2 (F87) in the game’s trailer at the beginning of the year, its G87 successor has ...

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Before you bring out the pitchforks, BMW is not secretly collecting data without the owner’s consent. Using data recorded by customer vehicles requires your approval to allow onboard cameras and sensors to capture relevant information. While collecting data from a personal car may seem like ...

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The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has global repercussions. Even if you don’t own a car, rising fuel prices are disrupting the supply chain, making goods more expensive to ship around the world. These higher costs are inevitably passed on to customers, so nearly everyone feels the ...

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The E28 M5 is arguably one of the most important cars from BMW history. Its low production numbers, coupled with the fact that it was the first car to ever receive true “M5” designation, makes it immediately attractive to collectors. Its M1-derived inline-six and 152-mph top speed makes ...

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The BMW Museum in Munich has just broken its own attendance record, welcoming more than 847,000 visitors in 2025 — and it’s not hard to see why. After a year packed with standout exhibitions, including the celebrated <URL url="https://www.bmwblog.com/2025/06/07/bmw-belle-macchine-exhibit ...

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BMW played its EV cards right by launching the Neue Klasse revolution in its highest-volume segment. The iX3 led the way last year, and the i3 joined it earlier this month. In the foreseeable future, larger and more expensive electric vehicles will consolidate the zero-emission lineup ...