The BMW Group and Rimac Technology have officially announced a long-term partnership. And the goal is truly exciting; co-develop and co-produce innovative battery technology for selected battery-electric vehicles. What does that mean for the BMW brand? Surely this is meant for some BMW hyper car right? We think this will be much more and will eventually touch all future electric BMW products. The current J01 Cooper E As with most automotive innovations, we see trickle down into the mass market. And with BMWs stated goal of having EVs account for 50% of global sales, it’s clear all cards are on ..read more

For the first time ever BMW is bringing the BMW M4 Touring to the US. Highly anticipated but not confirmed until now, this new M5 will also mark the return of a wagon to the US market. Along with the new M5 sedan, both cars will also usher in a new generation of hybrid technology first seen in the XM. The first BMW M5 Touring, based on the second generation (E34) M5 sedan, was launched in 1992. With a Motorsport-derived 3.8-liter inline-6 and a supremely capable chassis, it delivered all the sport of the sedan but loads more utility. In 2007, BMW M added a Touring variant to the fourth generat ..read more

Let’s get this out of the way. The Vision Neue Klasse X is the next generation electric BMW X3. Likely called the iX3 it will very closely resemble the concept you see above down to the revolutionary new user interface. But this concept goes beyond a simple preview of a new model. The Neue Klasse X and its sedan sibling represents an entirely new approach to design and engineering from BMW that is poised to take the brand into the future with inspiration from the past. We went hands-on with this radical new concept in Portugal to properly judge this new design direction and experience its radi ..read more

There’s a growing chorus of automotive experts talking about the electric car market crashing. And there’s real data that points to not just a price war amongst automakers but a hint of consumer pushback. But does this affect BMW and is its transition to electric going globally? We recently heard from several BMW executives at the X2 launch on this very topic. In terms of how it’s going there’s a lot of positive signs. For one JD Power just named BMW as the best BEV brand in the US. That’s a shocking data point given the competitive set. And if you look globally sales appear to be similarly po ..read more

Today BMW of North America announced a new partnership with Shell Recharge Solutions, a virtual Mobility Service Provider (vMSP) that offers access to multiple charging networks across the U.S. and Canada. This partnership will allow BMW drivers to easily find, access, and pay for charging at over 100,000 public charging points via the My BMW app, without the need to create separate accounts or use separate apps for each charging provider. BMW Charging is a comprehensive service that provides BMW customers with convenient and flexible solutions for charging their electric vehicles. BMW Chargin ..read more

The BMW X2 M35i has been completely redesigned with a more coupe-like style, more refinement higher, levels of tech and… less performance. Can the new, more expressive design, higher levels of tech and an increase in room overcome the performance deficit? We went to Portugal to find out. A Slight Downgrade in Performance The drop in performance isn’t much and it really depends on where in the world you are. In the EU BMW has had to drop the the X2 M35i’s power output from 306 to 300 hp due to new emissions standards. In the US the X2 M35i actually gets an upgrade to 313 hp. BMW X2 M35i xDrive ..read more

The BMW Z4 Handschalter brings the manual back to the roadster one final Time along with a host of important tweaks. Say hello to the 2025 BMW Z4 M40i “Handschalter” (German for “hand shift”), the brainchild of a small skunkworks team within BMW that had one goal – to make the Z4 a driver’s car. But the Z4 Handschalter isn’t just manual transmission Z4 as we know it. The car has been subtle but importantly tweaked with chassis changes and a new wheel and tire set-up that evokes the M3 and M4. The Z4 Handschalter is all about the inline six and manual tradition in roadster form. It all started ..read more

The refreshed BMW M4 is here with more power, new design details and enhanced digital experience. The 2025 LCI will bring a slightly revised M4 to the market with a host of refinements that is designed to keep both models fresh as they finish their production run over the next three years. What’s new? Well, both the Coupe and Convertible are getting an extra boost of 20 horsepower. The entire M4 lineup is getting a facelift with fresh headlights, laser-enhanced taillights, and M forged light-alloy wheels sporting a stylish bright silver finish. Step inside, and you’ll find revamped interiors f ..read more

Encompassing a revitalized design ethos both internally and externally, the BMW 4 Series Coupe and Convertible for 2025 have undergone numerous enhancements for their mid-cycle refresh (or LCI). Work has also gone on under the skin with revised engines and new technology that offers greater performance and increased functionality. The 2025 BMW 4 Series – Executive Summary The revised 4 Series models now boast updated four and six-cylinder engines, integrating 48V mild hybrid technology for heightened efficiency. The exterior showcases new lighting designs, including laser-accented taillights ..read more

BMW M Team RLL is bringing the heat with eight BMW M works drivers in two LMDh cars and a host of Customer Race teams running BMW M4s. During the qualifying session after the ‘Roar before the 24’ test weekend, Connor De Phillippi nailed it, securing the #25 BMW M Hybrid V8 in the fourth starting position. Jesse Krohn, in the #24 sister car, landed in eighth place. But there’s more – five more BMW M works drivers will be tearing up the track in the two BMW M4 GT3s competing in the GTD categories. De Phillippi, just 0.366 seconds off pole position, is all set for the race from the second row. He ..read more