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Although BMW is working on several Neue Klasse-based electric vehicles, only a crossover and a sedan have been confirmed thus far. A replacement for the iX3 is coming in 2025, with a globally available i3 sedan to follow in 2026. We believe another body style in the works is a wagon as the i3 Touring. It’s known internally as the “NA1” and is unlikely to come out sooner than 2027.

BMW i3 Electric Wagon Imagined With Neue Klasse Design

BMWBLOG had the opportunity to ride shotgun in the new M5 this weekend at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. We were in great company as behind the wheel was G90 product manager Daniela Schmid, a Nürburgring 24 Hour class winner. As for the car, it’s a Carbon Black example with the standard sunroof and optional Kyalami Orange seats.

Hop Inside The 2025 BMW M5 For A Goodwood Hill Climb

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Remember a time when you could get a manual gearbox in an all-wheel drive car and send it down a dusty trail for maximum fun? Those were the good days, and when rally racing and hot hatches hit their peak in the 1980s and 1990s, nothing made you feel more like a rally driver than the combination of AWD and a manual gearbox. But times have changed, the manual has fallen out of favor, and hot hatches, well, while there were once nearly a dozen or more to choose from, we're now down to just three or four genuine contenders. But of those that still remain, only one gives you that combination of a shift-it-yourself gearbox and drive to all four corners: the Toyota GR Corolla.

There's Only One Manual, All-Wheel Drive Hot Hatch Left In America For 2025

Present meets future at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed where MINI is showcasing the two sides of its John Cooper Works formula. The final iteration of its gasoline-powered hot hatch is shown alongside the first-ever EV. As to why the cars are still camouflaged, that’s because the world premiere is scheduled to take place this fall.

MINI Gas And EV John Cooper Works Hot Hatches Pose Together

For the first time, Porsche has officially shown off the fourth-generation Cayenne, albeit with heavy camouflage. But it's no secret that this time, it's also a rival to the likes of Tesla and Rivian when it goes on sale sometime in 2025 or 2026. But Porsche's also got a back-up plan of sorts if those buyers aren't ready to go fully electric.

The Porsche Cayenne Is Going Electric. Just Not Entirely

The Pagani Utopia Roadster is the automaker's latest supercar. Pagani said it will build 130 Utopia Roadsters and each will cost $3.4 million. The Utopia Roadster weighs 2,822 pounds and has 852 hp. Pagani on Tuesday took the wraps off the open-top version of its Utopia supercar. The new Utopia...

Pagani Utopia Roadster arrives as 852-hp drop-top with manual transmission

The highly acclaimed BMW Concept Skytop made a grand appearance at Goodwood’s annual Festival of Speed this past weekend. Among the many visitors to its stand was Adrian Van Hooydonk, BMW Group’s Chief Designer. During his visit, Van Hooydonk spoke on camera about the Skytop, hinting at the exciting possibility of a future production run.

BMW Concept Skytop Likely Heading for Production

The BMW Group is set to introduce a significant change in its sales model by transitioning to a direct sales approach for the MINI brand starting October 1, 2024. This move follows the initial implementation in Italy, Poland, and Sweden, which began on January 1, 2024. The new sales model, known as the agency model, will later expand to other European markets and eventually include the BMW brand by 2026.

BMW to Roll Out Direct Sales Model for MINI in Germany and Austria Starting October 2024

When BMW unveiled the M760i The Final V12 in early 2022, it didn’t share any images of the super sedan. The special edition was never officially shown in press shots, but you can now see it here. One of the 12 cars that were built strictly for the US market has come up for sale. This all-black epilogue to the V12 engine is up for grabs at a dealer in Morristown, New Jersey.

Rare BMW M760i The Final V12 For Sale

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Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

The new BMW X3 (G45) has finally arrived, prompting curiosity among customers, readers, and Instagram pundits about the next generation BMW X3 M. Although the “G97” internal codename circulated online and was considered the potential successor to the F97 X3 M, plans for a new model have been scrapped. Instead, BMW is focusing on introducing the first-ever electric iX3 M. For those who prefer a gasoline engine, the X3 M50 will lead the lineup, potentially offering increased power from the B58 engine.

No Next Generation BMW X3 M Planned

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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There’s a lot to see this weekend from the BMW Group at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. On the BMW side, the M5 G90 super sedan shares the spotlight with the X3 M50 crossover and the M135 hot hatch. At the MINI booth, the next-gen John Cooper Works hot hatch is joined by a first-ever JCW EV. Rolls-Royce is also attending the four-day event with several bespoke vehicles.

Rolls-Royce Brings Four Bespoke Cars To Goodwood FoS

When the 3.0 CSL was launched in late 2022, one of the car’s highlights was represented by the centerlock wheels. Not because of their Y-spoke design or the flashy gold finish, but the centerlock setup. BMW wanted to bridge a connection to the racing pedigree of M for the performance division’s 50th anniversary. One of the 50 cars manufactured stars in a new video showing how those wheels are mounted/unmounted.

This Is How You Mount Centerlock Wheels On The BMW 3.0 CSL

Car manufacturers make the most of their money by selling cars but there are other revenue streams. One of the most lucrative methods to increase profits is to sell parts to other companies. Combustion engines are typically the most complex pieces of hardware, so there’s serious money to be made there. BMW knows that better than most other automakers.

BMW V8 Engine Could Power The Ineos Grenadier Off-Roader

The facelifted Kia K8 features new LED headlights and a high-tech front grille. Kia will announce full specs and pricing for the facelifted K8 in August. The Kia K8 is built on the same platform as the Hyundai Grandeur. Kia has shared the first teasers of the facelifted K8 sedan,...

Kia Brings EV9 Looks To 2025 K8 Sedan

When a tuner has “power” in its name, you know it makes it a priority to upgrade the engine. Such is the case with the M4 CSL pampered by German aftermarket specialist G-Power. This custom package is addressed to a limited crowd since BMW only made 1,000 units of the ultimate G82 special edition.

G-Power Upgrades The BMW M4 CSL To 710 HP

The small case 168 differential on the four-cylinder petrol BMW 1 Series and E90 3 Series ranges is a bit troublesome. There is no obvious reason for this to be so – it is a very well-made unit, machined to incredibly fine tolerances, and uses bearings from well-respected manufacturers. However, many begin to whine by 70,000 miles and can get really noisy. While it is rare for a diff to fail, I recently replaced a diff in a 2008 BMW 320i Coupe (E92) that was close to a big failure and a loss of drive.

BMW Type 168 Differential: Troubleshooting, Rebuilding, and Replacement Guide

Lamborghini will introduce the Huracan successor on August 16. The model is expected to be called the Temerario and it will have a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8, three electric motors, and a combined output of more than 888 hp. The Huracan is slated to go out of production in December and...

Lamborghini Huracan Successor Debuts August 16 With 888+ HP

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2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe: How We Think It Will Look

BMW has had a remarkably eventful year with numerous product launches, yet the year’s excitement is far from over. The team in Munich is gearing up...

2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe: How We Think It Will Look

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