The xDrive45 has a 0-60 mph acceleration of 4.9 seconds compared to the higher end ($111,500 starting) M70 xDrive version’s 3.6 seconds. If you dig the lit kidneys, you can get the new iX in the US starting in the second quarter of this year after production begins in March.

BMW expects its earnings before taxes in the fourth quarter to be significantly below last year and for its full-year margin to be in the lower half of its 6-7% target, according to slides posted on the carmaker's website on Tuesday.

The restyled 2025 iX has become the first battery-electric BMW to eke out more than 400 miles of EV range, with the German automaker claiming 435 miles.

BMW will propose this week that the European Union lower its tariff on U.S. car imports to 2.5% from 10%, in line with the current U.S. import tariff, the German automaker's CEO Oliver Zipse said on Tuesday.

The next BMW 3-Series will look similar to the fully electric i3 sedan, despite riding on different underpinnings

The revised BMW i5 promises an 8-9% efficiency improvement thanks to several smaller upgrades. Depending on the version, the WLTP range will increase by up to 29 miles (47 km). EPA figures aren't out yet.

The CS treatment for the M3 Touring brings the same 543-hp rating as the hardcore M4 CSL coupe, generated by a tuned version of the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 found in all M3 and M4 models. The performance increase over the 523-hp M3 Competition comes from extra boost pressure and tweaks to the engine’s electronic management.

For the 2026 model year, BMW adds the entry-level iX xDrive45, which has a 100.1-kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery and 402 hp. It can accept charging rates up to 175 kilowatts (kW) at a DC fast-charging station, while other iX models can charge up to 195 kW.

Other CS-specific bits include a titanium exhaust and a lot of carbon fiber interior details, plus a flat-bottomed steering wheel. The “bonnet, front splitter, front air intakes, exterior mirror caps and rear diffuser are all made from CFRP,” which BMW says saves about 33 pounds over the Competition model wagon.

The BMW 1M coupe was a parts-bin special that took many of its parts from the BMW E92 M3 and is one of the best cars BMW has ever created.

A BMW was seized in Bradford after its smoky exhaust caught police's eye. The car was stopped on Otley Road in the east of the city. Checks showed the driver had no insurance. He was also unable to provide any valid insurance policy. Officers seized the vehicle seized the driver was reported to court.