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Today, the car news world ran a few breaking stories on the 2026 BMW M2 CS. If you’ve been following us for a while, or even for a little while, you might have seen this topic pop up quite a bit. In fact, the first time we reported about the G87 M2 CS was in April 2023. At the time, we shared important details: the horsepower, drivetrain, and, more importantly, the transmission of choice. Since then, we’ve run a few other articles mentioning the car’s power output and other unique details on the G87 M2 CS, like the color palette. We even created some 2026 BMW M2 CS renderings to tease these colors.

2026 BMW M2 CS: 530 PS, 650 Nm, Auto and a Special Color

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BMW offers two matte colors for the G87 M2: a Frozen Portimao Blue and a Frozen Pure Grey. The latter was just spotted on a 2024 G87 M2 at the BMW of Morristown, in New Jersey. After some initial criticism regarding the color palette, BMW expanded the color lineup in 2023 with the addition of Frozen Portimao Blue and Frozen Pure Grey. The current color palette for the 2024 model year includes Toronto Red, Black Sapphire, Alpine White, Zandvoort Blue and Brooklyn Grey. Now if you’re willing to wait for the 2025 models, then the BMW M2 received a multitude of fresh colors: Portimao Blue, Vegas Red, Sao Paulo Yellow, Skyscraper Grey, Java Green, Voodoo Blue, Twilight Purple, and Grigio Telesto.

2024 BMW M2 in Frozen Pure Grey Lands at Dealerships

In 2019, BMW unveiled a striking version of its X6 SUV, coated in Vantablack, a material that absorbs nearly all visible light. This collaboration with Surrey NanoSystems, the creators of Vantablack, pushed the boundaries of automotive design by rendering the vehicle’s form almost imperceptible to the human eye. The result was a the Vantablack BMW X6 that appeared more like a void than a solid object.

Where is the Vantablack BMW X6?

We covered the exclusive Phantom Scintilla’s debut at the Quail and got some good information about where the car’s inspiration came from. Today, Rolls-Royce released a quick video that goes a little behind the scenes. In a rare opportunity, we get to hear from the people who helped bring the Phantom Scintilla to life – designers charged with bringing a unique vision to life.

Voice of the Maker: Short Behind the Scenes on Phantom Scintilla

Leather has been a staple for luxury vehicles for nearly a century. BMW has offered leather since at least the 1930s and probably before. In the early days, leather upholstery was a substantial upcharge from run-of-the-mill cloth, as much as almost 10 percent of the vehicle’s MSRP. That’s some serious cash for something that some people pay no attention to and others are downright opposed to.

Sensatec, Veganza, Cashemere – Are We Still Buying Leather, Or Not?

Spending some time reviewing the E89 Z4 last week ended up being less of a thrill than I expected. While not quite a dud, the car’s looks might be writing some checks that the driving experience can’t really make good on. Something I did appreciate was just how different the car was from the current Z4. Indeed, whether you’re a fan of BMW’s current design language or not, driving a car from 2011 is quite a journey through time. Here are some of the highlights from the personality-packed 2011 Z4 sDrive35i.

Exploring the Unique Features of the E89 Z4

Forget about the M Lounge in the back of the XM. The M carbon bucket front seats you’ll find in the M2, M3, and M4 also pale in comparison to this. It’s called the BMW M Visionary Materials Seat and it just won an award. During the 2024 Center for Automotive Research Seminar, this eco-friendly seat claimed the Enlighten Award in the Sustainable Process category.

This BMW M Seat Won An Award For Being Eco-Friendly

In an announcement on Thursday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) revealed that BMW is recalling 105,558 vehicles across the United States to address a potential starter motor overheating issue. This latest recall affects a variety of models, including select X5, X7, 3 Series, and 7 Series vehicles, due to concerns over an electrical overload that could cause the starter motor to overheat.

BMW Issues Recall for 105,558 Vehicles Over Potential Starter Motor Overheating

The MyBMW app already has a lot of functionality. Remote start, pre-conditioning, route planning, and even getting a fully remote 360-degree look at your car are just some of the functions the handy app offers. BMW constantly supplements the app with updates and improvements, and the latest one is Electric Vehicle Analysis.

BMW Adds Electric Vehicle Analysis to MyBMW App

As part of the newly created BMW Protection Driving Experience concept, 24 interested parties, including special units from the government institutions of the Czech Republic, Poland, and Hungary, tested BMW’s unique Protection vehicles. BMW has been offering security vehicles for over 45 years. The event saw a total participation of approximately 50 people, including BMW representatives from the mentioned countries and their authorized dealers.

BMW XM is an Emergency Vehicle for 7 Series Protection Cars

Our friend Jason Cammisa of Hagerty tells today the story of the BMW 850 CSi. And what a story that is. In 1993, BMW introduced the 850 CSi, which has become the holy grail of the 8 Series as only 1,519 were made worldwide, with just 225 reaching the United States. As Cammisa explains in the video below, reviews of the E31 8 Series were far from kind. But BMW had an ace up its sleeve: the M Division. This is how the BMW 850 CSi was born.

850 CSi: The BMW That Should Have Been Called the M8

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Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

“All-electric by 2030.” It’s a line that you’ve heard or read dozens of times in the last few years. Politicians, automakers, and even regulatory committees made bold proclamations about the sweeping reform that EVs – and, often unmentioned, hybrids – were bringing to the world. Then, a weird thing happened. 2025 started knocking, and almost as uniformly as they were announced, these goals were quietly rolled back. You won’t see that tagline attached to BMW, though. When it became all the rage to announce the death of the internal combustion engine, BMW remained noncommittal.

BMW’s ICE, Electric and Hybrid Strategy Paid Off

Want be a big fish in a small pond? You can purchase an E36 M3 Lightweight. Known as the most motorsport iteration of the motorsport 3 Series of its day, a 1995 BMW M3 Lightweight is a surefire way to have the coolest E36 on the block, for whatever that’s worth. While somewhat underrated even today, there’s something undeniably cool about any car that comes with an adjustable splitter, huge wing, and flag graphics from the factory. A 21,000-mile example of the vaunted E36 M3 Lightweight has just popped up on Bring a Trailer.

Rare E36 M3 Lightweight Pops Up on Bring a Trailer

Global sports brand PUMA has teamed up with BMW M Motorsport to launch a new collection inspired by the BMW M Hybrid V8 racing car. According to PUMA, this collaboration aims to merge classic fashion silhouettes with bold graphics, vibrant color, innovative material blocking, and sophisticated tonal trims. The idea is to reflect the high-powered automotive engineering. The range includes apparel, footwear, and accessories.

BMW M Hybrid V8 Inspires a New PUMA Collection

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Car enthusiasts had a unique opportunity to delve into the rich history of the BMW M5 from August 10th to 18th, as BMW Welt hosted a special exhibition dedicated to the evolution of this iconic model. Marking its 40-year journey, the exhibition provided an in-depth look at the various generations of the M5, showcasing how this high-performance sedan has evolved over the decades. The event commenced on August 10th with a BMW M5 gathering, organized by BMW Group Classic, where 65 M5 vehicles representing all generations were displayed outside BMW Welt and the BMW Museum. This gathering attracted enthusiasts from international communities, highlighting the enduring appeal of the M5 across generations.

BMW Welt Celebrates 40 years of the M5

In 2024, while most of its rivals have long abandoned manual gearboxes in favor of advanced automatic transmissions, BMW insists on keeping the manual transmission alive. The German automaker continues to offer several models equipped with a six-speed manual gearbox, catering to driving enthusiasts who value the engaging experience of shifting gears themselves. The latest one? The 2025 BMW Z4 Handschalter. In this article, we will take a look at all the BMW models you can buy today with a six-speed manual transmission, with a focus on the European and American market. Here’s a closer look at the BMW models that still come with three pedals:

The Only BMWs Offered Today with a Six-Speed Manual

When BMW introduced the M3 CS in Brazil a couple of months ago, we pointed out how the company took its sweet time to launch the performance sedan in the South American country. After all, the Competition Sport was initially unveiled in January 2023. However, those who have been patiently waiting for the special G80 are in for a real treat. Yes, it’s this cool helmet.

BMW M3 CS Owners In Brazil Get This Cool Helmet

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BMW M4 GT3 EVO Gets Airtime In First Nurburgring Test

Following its world premiere in late May, the M4 GT3 EVO took part in its maiden Nürburgring test. BMW M Motorsport’s updated race car tackled the...

BMW M4 GT3 EVO Gets Airtime In First Nurburgring Test

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