The BMW X5 series is far from a perfect line of cars, as evidenced by the cavalcade of problems owners have reported ...

We dive deeper into the BMW 1M project to uncover what’s causing the issues. Follow the full investigation as we troubleshoot and plan the next steps to bring it back to perfection. Democrat civil war ...

An update on the BMW M2 project, filmed in 4K. This video covers a costly engine issue and the potential for a new engine installation. A transparent look at what went wrong, what’s being done to fix ...

From the December 1995 issue of Car and Driver. American and Japanese brands may lay claim to the latest and best-known crop of "executive expresses," but it was the Germans who carved out this niche.

The best option for you is probably to ditch the run-flats and fit regular radials. You can then run a regular spare and you could buy a jack from your local auto accessory store. Disclaimer: You ...

BMW buyers who love manual transmissions may still have options to choose from after this generation of M2, M3 and M4 expires. Nothing is definite yet, but the latest quotes from BMW M executive ...

Here's a fine-looking early BMW 5-series that checks a lot of boxes. It's not an M5, but it does feature an inline-six, a five-speed manual, and rear-wheel drive. It also boasts exceptionally low ...

Sean is a JDM and off-road enthusiast of many years, and an automotive photographer. He holds a B.A. in Literature and Writing Studies, an A.A. in Communications, and an A.A. in English. He is ...

The B48 is one of BMW's most well-regarded engines. It launched in 2014 as a replacement for the 241-horsepower BMW N20 and N26 engines and soon became a staple for BMW, powering cars and SUVs from ...

The future of manual transmissions looks bleak as EVs and plug-in hybrids dominate the market. Advanced driver-assistance systems and modern safety features are optimized for automatic gearboxes, ...

Handschalter means "hand shift" in German, and it's a clever way for BMW to tell customers that it listened to their feedback by bringing back the manual transmission. Whereas the 2024 Z4 came only ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Michael Taylor is an Italian-based automotive industry reporter. The 2025 BMW X3 is on sale in the United States in two models, ...