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Gas-Powered 2027 BMW 3 Series Has Neue Klasse Looks, But It's Not Just An i3 With An Engine

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:01:00 +0000

They may look similar at first, but the new 330 and 437-hp six-cylinder M350 ride on a different platform and have different proportions than their EV sibling.

MotorWeek's Manual 2001 BMW X5 Review Has Us Gnawing At The Iron Bars Of Our Enclosure

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:05:00 +0000

With the gift of hindsight we now look back at the first-generation of the BMW X5 with a newfound fondness, especially when equipped with the five-speed manual.

BMW's 'Lifetime' Differential Fluid Doesn't Really Last For Life, Class Action Lawsuit Claims

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:25:00 +0000

The lawsuit alleges, amongst other things, that BMW NA knew its front differentials would fail prematurely if the 'lifetime' fluid wasn't properly changed.

BMW M Track Days Are A Reasonably Priced Way To Improve Your Skills And Drive The Snot Out Of Rad Cars

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:25:00 +0000

I feel like I left the experience a better driver, and perhaps most importantly, I drove home from Willow Springs with a massive grin plastered on my face.

This Might Be The Worst-Selling Car To Ever Become A Seven-Figure Classic

staff@jalopnik.com (Aakash Badree) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:05:00 +0000

Cars that are now desirable weren't always so popular. Take this sales flop, which is now one of the rarest (and most beautiful) seven-figure classics of all.

New BMW M350 Confirmed With 437-HP Straight-Six And A 'Drift Moment' Function

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:18:41 +0000

The upcoming M350 is more powerful than the M340i it replaces, and though all-wheel drive is standard, this gas 3 Series can go RWD at the press of a button.

Half Of All BMW M2s In The U.S. Are Manual, Showing That Good Taste Isn't Dead

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:25:00 +0000

Even if the automatic version of a car is faster, buyers of high-performance BMW M cars seem to gravitate towards the manual-transmission versions instead.

'Multitasking' Young Buyers Are Why BMW Is Ditching Physical Buttons

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0000

New BMW vehicles are short on physical controls, with only a few buttons in the cabin, and practically everything else is controlled by the touchscreen.

Ow! My Balls!

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:44:40 +0000

The M Carbon Buckets in BMW's M2 CS did a commendable job holding my thunder thighs in place, but seem designed to ensure I can't have children in the future.

Here's How Much A 2021 BMW M8 Gran Coupe Has Depreciated In 5 Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Peter Nelson) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Big German performance sedans tend to take massive hits on the used market, but is the 2021 BMW M8 Gran Coupe an exception? Here's how much it has depreciated.

The BMW M50 Inline-Six Is Why Cheap E36 325is Still Refuse To Die

staff@jalopnik.com (Peter Nelson) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0000

The BMW E36 325i is still hugely popular with car enthusiasts, but the reason so many examples survive is because that 2.5-liter engine is just so good.

At $33,500, Is This Supercharged 1995 BMW M3 A Super Bargain?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:25:00 +0000

Does some forced induction make this M icon even more appealing?

Time Has Been Kind To BMW's 'Bangle Butt' Styling

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 01:25:00 +0000

Unsurprisingly, the traditionalist automotive media were put off by BMW's new design language, but I remember loving the bold new direction as a kid.

At $8,000, Is This 1985 BMW 635CSi A Teutonic Temptation?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:25:00 +0000

Does high mileage mean low appeal?

12 Sporty Cars With Pretty Darn Good Fuel Economy

staff@jalopnik.com (Ivo Gievski) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Having a car that looks good and drives like a dream can sometimes mean you make sacrifices. But a few sporty cars can last long on the road.

New Recession Indicator Just Dropped: BMW Is Apparently No Longer Doing A G-Wagen Rival

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:45:07 +0000

Codenamed G74, the boxy BMW would've come out in 2029 and done battle with one of Mercedes' most iconic off-roaders.

BMW Already Built The 50,000th iX3 In Its Fastest New Product Launch Ever, And Demand Is Double That

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:30:17 +0000

The 50,000-unit milestone was reached in less than ten months, and BMW is about to take its 100,000th order for the electric iX3 crossover.

BMW Is Making An Electric i4 Convertible And I'm Vibratory With Excitement

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:20:17 +0000

The Neue Klasse 4 Series will be one of the few droptop EVs on the market.

BMW Thinks The Electric M3 Is So Good You'll Forget About The Gas One

staff@jalopnik.com (Nico DeMattia) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:21:17 +0000

Most purists will admit the obvious performance advantages of EVs, but still prefer the feel, noise, and excitement of internal combustion.

Big Owner Satisfaction Survey Suggests Big Problems For These Luxury Brands

staff@jalopnik.com (Erik Sherman) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:25:00 +0000

Luxury cars have often been associated with satisfied owners, but a new survey shows that the gap between premium and mass-market brands may be disappearing.