The Black BMW M1: A Rare Gem Up for Auction

True, definitive, automotive icons are uncommon. Something that enthusiasts can point at and immediately identify as the genesis of a brand or sub-brand simply doesn’t come around that often. But, the BMW M1 is one...
First published by https://www.bmwblog.com
The Ultimate Bargains: Best Pre-Owned BMWs for Under $30,000

BMW does a fantastic job of balancing performance with luxury. Of course, you’ve got to pay to play. Unless, that is, you’re a savvy buyer looking to buy secondhand. Whether you’re accustomed to the finer...
First published by https://www.bmwblog.com
A Journey Through Time: Exploring the Iconic BMW Museum in Munich

To many BMW fans, the BMW Museum is the ultimate destination. Located in Munich and parked directly opposite the BMW Welt, it showcases and contextualizes BMW products throughout the brand’s history. Since 1973 – with...
First published by https://www.bmwblog.com
BMW M5 Touring vs. X5 M: Should You Buy the Wagon or the Crossover?

It’s a pretty good time to be an auto enthusiast in America. BMW is bringing us an M5 Touring for the first time ever. While it’s not exactly how everyone imagined it – nothing ever...
First published by https://www.bmwblog.com
BMW’s Best and Worst: A Journey Through Hits, Misses, and Hidden Gems

BMW has over 100 years of history to draw upon. To say there have been a huge number of hits would be an understatement. But, there have also been some enormous misses. Drawing inspiration from...
First published by https://www.bmwblog.com
Paul Miller Racing Pilots BMW M4 GT3 to First-Ever IMSA GTD Pro Win

Over the weekend in Alton, VA, at VIR – Virginia International Raceway, for those uninitiated – Paul Miller Racing took their first-ever win home in the GTD Pro category. After two hours and forty minutes,...
First published by https://www.bmwblog.com
The Quail Highlights 2024 – From Classic Rarities to Future Supercars

The Quail is celebrated every August alongside the rest of the Car Week activities and shenanigans. Like every event in Monterey over the weekend, there’s a theme. The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, as it is...
First published by https://www.bmwblog.com
The Ultimate Custom E31 8 Series: The BMW 858 CSL

The E31 BMW 8 Series is a legend in its own right. It’s the successor to the original E24 6 Series, and the progenitor of the 8 Series Coupe we know today, chassis code G15....
First published by https://www.bmwblog.com
The BMW 330e PHEV is Dead in the US. Why?

For those unaware – which will be most of you, since there wasn’t really a formal announcement – the plug-in variant of the 3 Series is gone. BMW decided not to bring it into the...
First published by https://www.bmwblog.com
Opinion: McLaren Needs a Friend. Will It Be BMW?

McLaren and BMW make a good team. If you want proof, you can read up on McLaren F1 chassis #17R, which we just saw at Pebble Beach. And wouldn’t you know it, various outlets reported...
First published by https://www.bmwblog.com