For decades, American BMW enthusiasts have watched with envy as their European counterparts enjoyed the ultimate combination of practicality and performance: the M Touring. Station wagons—or tourings or estates, as they’re called across the pond—have long been considered too niche for the American market, where SUVs and crossovers reign supreme. But in 2026, BMW has […]

Today marks a historic turning point in automotive history. As of January 1, 2026, the ALPINA brand has officially transferred to BMW Group ownership, ending 61 years of independent operation by the Bovensiepen family. What began in 1965 as a small tuning house in Buchloe, Germany—initially focused on carburetors and cylinder heads—evolved into one of […]

Last week, we discussed some of the best performance bargains coming in the BMW world in 2026. Around halfway through writing that, I discovered BMW F90 M5 prices hovering at and below $40,000. Some cars are listed for significantly less than that, too. Anyway, with 600 horsepower or more on tap and devilishly good driving […]

The idea sounds absurd: diesel-powered Ford Thunderbirds roaming the streets of Munich under BMW supervision. But at a certain point in the 1970s, that unlikely premise apparently became reality. Even more unlikely, the responsible party is none other than BMW Motorsport — perhaps the last organization you would relate to diesel power. Depending on how […]

Camouflaged prototypes of BMW’s upcoming iX4 have been caught testing once again in Germany, revealing the company’s transition away from the X4’s combustion-powered legacy. BMW is ditching internal combustion engines for the X4 entirely, and the iX4 will lead the charge as the brand’s first electric Sports Activity Coupe under the all-new Neue Klasse platform. […]

Most automakers see investing in hydrogen as a waste of time and precious resources, but not BMW or Toyota. The two automotive juggernauts believe fuel cell vehicles are viable for production and continue to pursue this niche, while most rivals have given up. Toyota has admitted the Mirai hasn’t been a success, yet it still […]

Enthusiasts recall that BMW sold a Z4 Coupe in the past. However, the “G29” was sadly never fitted with a fixed metal roof. Someone took matters into their own hands and revived the spirit of the “E86” in an unconventional way. First seen at SEMA, the one-off poses for the camera to blur the line […]

The Z4’s impending demise will leave a void in BMW’s lineup that won’t be filled anytime soon. Come April, the last roadster will roll off the assembly line, with no promise of a direct successor. So what comes after? The Bavarians are staying tight-lipped, but there is a glimmer of hope that fun cars won’t […]

The BMW i8 is a weird car. It’s very pretty, and has butterfly doors more befitting a McLaren or Lamborghini than a BMW. At the same time, it’s not particularly quick — relative to those two, anyway — and relies on a bit of a controversial powertrain to get around. Since the car left production […]

When BMW announced the iX xDrive45 for the U.S. market, we knew we had to get behind the wheel. This is the first time this model has been offered stateside, and it’s positioned as the “entry-level” gateway to the iX family. But after nearly a year of living with the iX M60, we can tell […]