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They don’t make them like they used to, so people are holding on to their classic cars for as long as possible. BMW Group Classic highlights an M5 E34, among the last M cars largely built by hand. Emil is the happy owner of this sports sedan with the bigger S38B38 engine, an inline-six 3.8-liter unit that came with the 1992 facelift in Europe.

BMW Group Classic Highlights An Owner’s M5 E34

For several years, BMW has been exploring ways to make a car’s exterior more special beyond Individual colors. In 2019, the X6 received the Vantablack VBx2 paint treatment that can almost entirely absorb light. It’s the blackest black out there, making the SUV the darkest car there is. Well, was, because it has been crushed. Then the iX Flow came along in 2022 by featuring color-changing E Ink.

BMW Wants To Sell Color-Changing Cars This Decade

A global stop-sale affecting a significant portion of BMW’s model lineup has caused disruptions for many dealerships, potentially impacting hundreds of thousands of vehicles worldwide. The news first broke in Australia, reported by CarExpert. The delivery halt, which affects both new and used vehicles, has left approximately 30,000 cars undelivered in Australia, with the global impact remaining unclear until BMW identifies which models require rectification. BMW Germany also confirmed for BimmerToday that the recall is currently being extended in the form of a delivery stop, with around 175,000 vehicles affected in Germany alone.

BMW Recalls Hundreds of Thousands of Cars Over Integrated Brake System Defect

In today’s automotive landscape, where vehicles are becoming increasingly laden with technological features, a new question emerges: Are car owners feeling overwhelmed by the tech that’s supposed to make their driving experience better? The J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study sheds light on this very issue, suggesting that for many, the answer might be yes. The study, which surveys over 80,000 new car owners in the United States, dives deep into the user experience with these advanced features. While there are innovations that have earned praise, many others fall short of expectations. The issue seems to lie not just in the abundance of technology but in its relevance, usability, and the complexity of operation.

BMW Outranks Mercedes & Audi in Tech Experience, Genesis Tops the 2024 Index

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During this year’s MINI Takes The States, our own Nate Risch had the pleasure of spending time with the all-new 2025 MINI Countryman John Cooper Works (JCW). This bi-annual MINI gathering offered the perfect opportunity to experience the refreshed Countryman against the stunning backdrop of Washington’s long and scenic drives.

Adventure Unleashed: The 2025 MINI Countryman JCW Experience

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Are people getting more high maintenance or is it just me? One thing that you can't deny is that CERTAIN people require a lot more TLC and attention, on the daily and especially during trying times. This applies to both platonic relationships and romantic. We usually call these people high maintenance because, well, they usually require (or demand!) all of your efforts and then some to be satisfied. These characteristics are closely linked to their zodiac sign temperament, so read on to see who is on the list!

5 Zodiac Signs that are the Highest Maintenance and Most Demanding

The new M5 Touring can store 500 liters (17.7 cubic feet) of cargo behind the rear seats. Fold the 40:20:40-split bench and the luggage volume jumps to 1,630 liters (57.6 cubic feet). If that’s still not enough, BMW has just what you need. It’s collaborating with a supplier to offer a roof rack compatible with the G99. That’s to be expected, right? Yes, but there’s more to it than that.

The BMW M5 Touring’s Roof Rack Won’t Fly Off At 186 MPH

BMW’s new factory in Debrecen, Hungary is set to kick off pre-series production by the end of this year. Meanwhile, the paint shop is already up and running. It’s the first of its kind within the BMW Group to completely do away with fossil fuels. The high-tech facility can paint as many as 30 bodies every hour in an entirely automated process. Should the need arise, the output can be increased.

BMW Plant Debrecen’s Paint Shop Is Now Operational

COUPE SPORT LIGHTWEIGHT? This is not—at least in the department of weight. Behold the modern-day successor to the iconic one-off E31 M8: the 2024 BMW M8 Competition. In an age where the G90 M5 weighs about nearly 1,000 lbs more than its predecessor, the 2024 BMW M8 Competition weighs approximately 1,500 lbs more than, for example, the 1973 3.0 CSL. So, should we judge a vehicle based on its weight? Yes. Absolutely!

This 2024 BMW M8 in Imola Red is A Heavyweight Champion

On several occasions, BMW has warned us that the manual gearbox is living on borrowed time. The demise of the stick shift is inevitable, primarily because of the low take rate. In 2023, only 20% of the M3s and M4s sold in the United States had the 6MT. The harsh reality is there aren’t enough enthusiasts out there buying cars with three pedals. But there are other reasons why rowing your own gears is gradually becoming a lost art.

Which Will Be The Final BMW With A Manual Gearbox?

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Miguel Mendoza , 26-years-old, died in the early morning hours on August 25 after a tragic motorcycle accident in the city of Irvine. Mendoza left behind his wife Alejandra and their two children, a 7-year-old boy and a five-year-old girl.

Motorcyclist killed in a collision in Irvine left behind two young kids

We’ve seen some wacky G82 builds over the years, but this isn’t one of them. It looks clean, almost as if BMW built the car with a widebody for the track. But it didn’t. Perhaps the biggest giveaway is the custom wheel design, a Frozen Stone Champagne 520M set from HRE. That being said, the German luxury brand isn’t afraid to experiment with flashy wheels considering the M4 CS can be had with matte gold alloys.

Widebody Modified BMW M4 G82 Poses With HRE Wheels

The British Motor Corporation (BMC) launched the original Mark I MINI in August 1959. Fast forward 65 years later, the BMW Group is celebrating this important milestone. It’s worth noting the standalone namesake brand wasn’t founded until a decade later, in 1969. A quarter of a century after that, BMW put MINI under its corporate umbrella by acquiring the Rover Group in 1994.

BMW Celebrates 65 Years Of MINI

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Justin Timberlake had a pricey wristwatch, a vape pen, and over $300 in cash on him when he was arrested on DWI charges on eastern Long Island in June. Law enforcement officers discovered the singer, 43, holding a vape device, a Rolex watch, a gold band, and a wallet containing $306 in bills when he was arrested in Sag Harbor on June 18, as reported by the Daily Mail.

Justin Timberlake had a vape pen, Rolex, and $306 cash at the time of his DWI arrest: police report

BMW has hit the start button on electric motor production for the Neue Klasse-based electric vehicles. During the next 12 months or so, a pre-series phase will take place at the Steyr factory in Austria. Once the next-generation iX3 reaches the assembly line, series production of the all-new e-motors will commence.

BMW Is Now Making Electric Motors For Neue Klasse EVs

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It's been ten years since the demise of beloved former and first and major child superstar turned U.S. Ambassador Shirley Temple. She died from pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on February 10, 2014. But she lived a remarkable and compelling life of both victory and loss. This is her story.

In Memory of Former Child Superstar Shirley Temple: 10 Years After Her Tragic Death

The 2025 BMW M2 G87 now features the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 as an original equipment (OE) tire. This addition underlines BMW’s commitment to equipping the M2 with a variety of top tires that enhance its dynamic driving characteristics. According to Yokohama, the Advan Sport V107, specifically sized at 275/35ZR19 for the front and 285/30ZR20 for the rear, is designed to provide exceptional grip and stability, meeting the demanding performance requirements of the M2.

BMW M2 Gets a Grip: Yokohama’s Advan Sport V107 Now OEM

BMW outpaced Tesla in EV sales for the first time in July 2024. This marks a major milestone for BMW, as it continues to strengthen its position in the EV segment, despite continuing to offer hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and traditional gasoline-powered vehicles. According to data from analytics firm JATO Dynamics, BMW sold 14,869 electric vehicles in Europe last month, narrowly surpassing Tesla, which sold 14,561. Of course, this 308-unit lead is quite slim.

BMW Tops Tesla in European Electric Vehicle Sales for the First Time

You’re spoiled for choice as far as customizing the long-awaited M5 Touring. BMW intends to offer around 150 Individual colors for the G99. The first M wagon to be sold in North America can already configured in the BMW Individual Visualizer but real images are always better. “U96” is the Speed Yellow’s internal code and we reckon it’s a daring choice for the Audi RS6 Avant rival.

BMW M5 G99 Pairs Gold Calipers With Individual Speed Yellow

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Starting in late September, the federal government will relaunch its at-home COVID-19 test program that makes every U.S. household eligible for four free COVID-19 tests to be sent directly to their home.

Every household can get four free COVID-19 tests by mail, starting late September

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The One That Got Away: Do You Have a BMW You Regret Selling?

It’s almost inevitable, as a car enthusiast, that you’ll end up with a “white whale.” And, actually, it happens in almost any hobby that you go...

The One That Got Away: Do You Have a BMW You Regret Selling?

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