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These Are The Best Deals On Used SUVs Right Now, According To KBB

staff@jalopnik.com (Josh West) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:45:00 +0000

A few certified pre-owned SUVs have been given special financing deals by their manufacturers. Kelley Blue Book shares which ones you should check out.

There Are Five Ways To Open The BMW i7's Doors

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:25:00 +0000

You can get the BMW 7 Series with doors that automatically open, and it's a real Sophie's Choice of how to do so.

What's Your Favorite BMW 3 Series?

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:25:00 +0000

You can either talk about an entire generation, a certain body style, or get real nerdy and pick out a specific model or special edition.

2027 BMW i3 EV Returns The 3 Series To Its Design Roots And Boasts 440 Miles Of Range

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

The electric Neue Klasse i3 will be joined by gas-powered 3 Series models with similar styling, but riding on the current CLAR platform.

How A $1200 BMW X5 From Ohio Became The Wildest Off-Roader In Los Angeles

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:05:00 +0000

From an unassuming, luxurious family SUV to one of the wildest off-roaders you've ever seen, Mike Day's BMW X5 has had one hell of a transformation.

The Mad Scientists At BMW Are Racing An M3 Wagon At The Nürburgring 24

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:33:47 +0000

The M3 Touring 24H race car was just an April Fool's joke last year, but BMW built it for real - and is racing it for real.

Need Raw Performance? These 9 Cars Have The Most Horsepower You Can Buy In 2026

staff@jalopnik.com (Josh West) — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:45:00 +0000

In most cases, horsepower is the go-to measurement for a vehicle's performance. But only a few models allow you to get absurd numbers for under $150,000.

Alpina's Last Independent Creation Is An XB7 With Satin Paint That's Just For North America

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:15:00 +0000

The BMW Alpina XB7 Manufaktur is limited to just 120 units for the United States and Canada.

How Does The BMW N54 Compare To The N55?

staff@jalopnik.com (B. L. Johnson) — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 01:25:00 +0000

The BMW 3.0 N55 engine only came a few years later than the 3.0 N54, and both had much the same power output, so what are the differences between the two?

If You Can't Afford A Miata, How About A BMW Z3?

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:25:00 +0000

The original inline-4 Z3s were never particularly popular and people seem to have mostly forgotten about them.

You Should Shove A 450-HP Volvo Engine In Your BMW E30, Unless You're Chicken

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 22:05:00 +0000

A small 2.0-liter Volvo engine is at the heart of this bonkers BMW E30, and it's not even the wildest build we've seen at the Norwegian hill climb event.

Why BMW Went To Single Turbos Instead Of Dual Turbos

staff@jalopnik.com (Peter Nelson) — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:05:00 +0000

A dual turbo setup can deliver a lot of power, but the performance increases can come at a cost. Here's why BMW has opted for a single turbo engine in the past.

5 Manual Transmission Cars That Can Out-Accelerate Their Automatic Siblings

staff@jalopnik.com (Benjamin Gracias) — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:05:00 +0000

These days, automatic transmissions are usually quicker to reach 60 mph than their manual counterparts. But a few manual models did manage faster times.

BMW's Own Website Leaks All-Wheel-Drive 2027 BMW M2 xDrive

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:30:27 +0000

The news comes along with confirmation of multiple versions of the next-gen 3 Series and its electric i3 counterpart.

The Mercedes-Benz 'Little G' Will Offer A Hybrid Motor Along With The EV

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:02:30 +0000

A second drivetrain option for the Baby G, a new Ford recall, and some potentially flaming Volvo batteries.

This Adorable Two-Cylinder, Rear-Engine Cabriolet Is The Car That Started It All For BMW

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:25:00 +0000

The 700 was BMW's first post-war real sales hit, and you can buy this lovely 1963 Cabriolet.

At $55,000, Is This 2017 BMW i8 An Eye-Catching Deal?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:25:00 +0000

BMW's odd hybrid sports car generated plenty of confusion when it launched. Does it make more sense as a $55k future classic?

Why BMW Switched From The Kidney Grilles To The Nostril

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:05:00 +0000

BMW's "nostril" designs have been divisive among customers and commentators, so why were they ever introduced? And will BMW switch back to "kidney" grilles?

BMW Has Patented A Way To Make DIY Car Repairs Much Harder

staff@jalopnik.com (Eugene Buono) — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 02:25:00 +0000

BMW has patented a new screw or bolt design. It appears that this is nothing but a simple lockout on DIY repairs, and a way to keep money flowing to Munich.

4 Of The Most Reliable Inline-6 Diesel Engines

staff@jalopnik.com (Marko Mikulic) — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 21:25:00 +0000

Inline-six engines are well-balanced, and they have a great history of being reliable. Four engines in particular are especially notable for their longevity.