BMW News

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  BMW’s six millionth car built in the U.S. is a 600 hp Java Green Metallic BMW X6 M

  The South Carolina BMW factory has built six million cars in the United States. The historic vehicle is a very green BMW X6 M equipped with a 600-horsepower 4.4-liter BMW M TwinPower Turbo V-8 engine, Silverstone Full Merino Leather interior, and 21/22-inch M Star-spoke bi-color wheels.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 3, 2022, 11:33 a.m.
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  BMW to use Amazon's Alexa for next-gen voice assistant

  Alexa, the voice assistant from Amazon, is coming to BMW vehicles. The German automaker announced today that it will use Alexa to power its next-generation voice assistant.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 29, 2022, 12:12 p.m.
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  748-horsepower BMW XM Label Red photo leaked

  Yesterday BMW announced the most powerful M-model in its history, the XM Label Red, but did not show it. However, shortly after, BMW Austria accidentally (or not) shared a picture on Instagram of this powerful SUV.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 29, 2022, 11:03 a.m.
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  BMW 216i: New entry-level engine for the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

  The BMW 2-Series Active Tourer will get a new entry-level engine for European markets. Until now, the 136-horsepower 218i was the entry-level model, but now the even slightly more modestly powered 216i will be added below that.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 28, 2022, 4:48 p.m.
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  It's official: The BMW XM Label Red will be powered by 550 kW/748 hp plug-in hybrid system

  Today, BMW unveiled the XM, the first M-car with an electrified powertrain and an output of 653 hp. But the news does not end there, because the Bavarians also announced the most powerful M-model in history, which is called the XM Label Red.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 28, 2022, 2:22 p.m.
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  653 hp BMW XM revealed: first ever plug-in hybrid M-car

  Looking for a fast and luxurious high-performance car that is also eco-friendly? Look no further than the new BMW XM – the first ever BMW's PHEV M-car. This powerhouse offers an impressive 653 hp and can go from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 4.3 seconds, yet it still gets combined fuel comsumption 1.6 l/100 km (176.6 Mpg).

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 28, 2022, 1:34 p.m.
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  No more Alpina B7 perfomance sedan in production

  Alpina is permanently discontinuing the BMW 7 Series-based B7 luxury sedan as the German company switches from the G11/12 series to the new G70 generation. It appears that Alpina – now fully owned by BMW – doesn't plan a follow-up model for the high-speed cruiser.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 27, 2022, 11:36 a.m.
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  BMW M Motorsport unveiled its first racing prototype in 25 years

  BMW has debuted its new M Hybrid V8 LMDh race car, which will take to the track in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in 2023.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 23, 2022, 1:26 p.m.
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  Is the end near for gas-powered BMW X4?

  BMW Blog insiders claim that BMW has abandoned the development of the next-generation X4 in favor of an all-electric iX4.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 19, 2022, 2:33 p.m.
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  BMW recalls some X7s due to third row seat issue

  If you're a BMW X7 owner, be sure to check the recall list for your vehicle. BMW has announced a recall for a number of X7s due to an issue with the third row seat.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 16, 2022, 11:42 a.m.
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  The BMW Dune Taxi is a wild-looking electric prototype with 400 kW, 1000 Nm and 400 mm wheel travel (video)

  BMW's Middle East division shows a purely electric off-roader with meaty tires and huge ground clearance.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 15, 2022, 1:16 p.m.
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  BMW to use innovative round battery cells in Neue Klasse vehicles from 2025

  The newly-developed lithium-ion cells will increase energy density by more than 20 percent, improve charging speed by up to 30 percent and enhance BEV range by up to 30 percent.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 9, 2022, 3:01 p.m.
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  The future of performance is almost here – 750 horsepower BMW M5 (G90) spotted

  It's been a long time coming, but the next-generation BMW M5 (G90) has finally been spotted testing in.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 6, 2022, 4:33 p.m.
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  BMW opens its own production of fuel cells for the BMW iX5 Hydrogen in Munich

  A small series of BMW iX5 hydrogen vehicles will enter service around the world from the end of this year for testing and demonstration purposes.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 2, 2022, 10:48 a.m.
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  BMW exhibited 18 new i3s in the same room for the last time

  18 copies of the BMW i3 were exhibited at the BMW Welt Museum in Germany for a farewell ceremony for this model.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 8, 2022, 10:49 a.m.
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  eDrive35 is the new most affordable version of the electric BMW i4

  BMW has announced in America a new modification of the i4 electric car with a smaller battery and less power from a single engine.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 3, 2022, 11:15 a.m.
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  Dead BMW Isetta brought back to life after 40 years in the forest

  The Restored YouTube team found an abandoned 1959 BMW Isetta in the woods. Despite the very sad technical condition, the car was revived and even accelerated to 70 km/h.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  July 13, 2022, 3:09 p.m.
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  BMW has announced an armored version of the i7 electric sedan

  BMW has been producing armored versions of its executive cars for more than forty years. But an armored electric car is something new.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  July 7, 2022, 11:51 a.m.
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  Diesel BMW 7 Series traveled 1651 km from London to Madrid on one tank of fuel

  Popular YouTuber Joe Achilles found out how efficient a modern diesel engine is. He drove a BMW 7 Series from London to Madrid via the Eurotunnel, France and part of Spain.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  July 4, 2022, 2:07 p.m.
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  Series production of the BMW i3 has come to an end after eight years on the assembly line

  BMW has announced the end of production of its first mass-produced electric car, the i3. In honor of this, a farewell batch of ten cars was released.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  July 1, 2022, 3:29 p.m.