BMW chief expects lower tariffs as trade war expected to hit profits Many of BMW's rivals, including Mercedes-Benz MBGn.DE, Ford F.N and Stellantis STLAM.MI, have pulled their 2025 forecasts The Independent UK · May 7, 2025
BMW Group profits plunge but outlook maintained despite tariff pressures The German carmaker reported earnings below the previous year’s level but confirmed its financial targets for this year, and said it expects some of the US trade tariff increases to be temporary. Euronews · May 7, 2025
BMW Upbeat On Riding Out US Tariff Chaos German premium carmaker BMW said Wednesday that it expected to largely ride out the impact of US tariffs over the coming year, and that it hoped to soften their impact. International Business Times · May 7, 2025
BMW confirms star-studded line-up for Spa 24 Hours including Rossi & Magnussen Bike legend Valentino Rossi and ex-Formula 1 driver Kevin Magnussen will team up in a BMW GT car at the Spa 24 Hours next month Autosport · May 6, 2025
Valentino Rossi, Kevin Magnussen enter 24h Spa-Francorchamps with BMW Bike legend Valentino Rossi and ex-Formula 1 driver Kevin Magnussen will team up in a BMW GT car at the Spa 24 Hours next month Motorsport · May 6, 2025
BMW: More Limited-Edition Models Are Coming The automotive industry is a global business, and automakers work hard to provide the right lineup for different markets. At BMW, that means offering limited-run special edition M models that some countries will get while others won’t. Motor1 · May 6, 2025
BMW ends 180 agency staff contracts at Mini factory in Oxford Move comes as industry grapples with impact of Donald Trump’s steep 25% tariffs on cars imported to US The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2025
Zeekr's High-Performance Purple Wagon Is The EV You Really Want Life takes you to interesting places. If you had told me at the outset of my career covering the auto industry that one day, the most fascinating vehicle I'd test drive would be a purple, high-performance all-electric station wagon from China, I would have asked you if you were on… InsideEVs · May 3, 2025
BMW's Electric 2 Series Will Be a Sedan, Not a Coupe: Report BMW’s Neues Klasse architecture will underpin a range of new products. The iX3 electric SUV debuts this summer, followed by the i3 sometime shortly after. But those are just the first new models. BMW is also preparing an i2, but unlike the current 2 Series lineup, a new rumor suggests… Motor1 · May 2, 2025
I tried a two-move bodyweight workout from endurance swimmer Ross Edgley, and it was surprisingly fun When one of the world’s fittest people laid down the gauntlet with an unexpectedly accessible workout challenge, I couldn’t resist giving it a go The Independent UK · May 2, 2025
Genesis Finally Built an M3 Fighter. But You Can't Buy It After nearly eight years on sale, Genesis has finally built a G70 worthy of going head-to-head with the mighty BMW M3. Except, only one example exists. Meet the G70 Track Day Special concept. Motor1 · May 2, 2025
The Slate Truck Needs A Four-Door Version. We Already Created One The Slate electric truck makes a lot of sense as a second car for people who want a cheap, no-frills EV. However, even with a plethora of customization options including a small five-seat SUV add-on, the vehicle’s scope is ultimately limited by its compact size and capabilities. With a wheelbase… InsideEVs · May 2, 2025
BMW Drops the New R 1300 RS and RT Touring Bikes, Again With Some AI-Enhanced Photos If there’s one thing BMW Motorrad knows better than most, it’s how to evolve without forgetting where it came from. And nowhere is that clearer than in its boxer engine platform—a design that’s been powering Bavarian bikes for decades. From the classic air-cooled twins of old to the liquid-cooled marvels of… RideApart · May 2, 2025
Ionna's EV Charging Network Doubled In Size Last Month America doesn’t have a lot to brag about when it comes to its electric vehicle charging stations. Sure, the country’s charging network is growing, but not without setbacks, widespread reliability issues and even long waiting lines at some stations. Still, charging companies are stepping up and one consortium just doubled… InsideEVs · May 1, 2025
Motor1 · May 1, 2025 BMW Keeps Hinting at an Electric 3 Series Wagon BMW will soon launch the next-generation 3 Series. The automaker will offer the model as a fully electric vehicle for the first time, selling it alongside a stylistically similar gas version. BMW has already confirmed it’ll reveal the sedan shortly after the iX3 electric SUV debuts in September, and it…
RideApart · May 1, 2025 Don’t Need a 250cc Boxer-Engined Motorcycle? Here’s One Anyway For the longest time, Chinese motorcycle brands had a bit of a reputation problem. Knockoff designs, questionable quality, and a tendency to “borrow” from the big names made it easy to dismiss them. But things have changed. Fast. Today, companies like CFMoto and QJ Motor are building real bikes with…
Motor1 · May 1, 2025 This 'Damn Sexy' Mercedes Design Will Shape Future Cars It’s the dawn of a new design era at Mercedes. Taking a page from BMW’s book, the three-pointed star is unifying styling across its expansive lineup. Whether gas, diesel, plug-in hybrid, or fully electric, future models will share the same design language. Just as today’s electric CLA looks nearly identical…
InsideEVs · Apr 30, 2025 2024 BMW iX xDrive50 Long-Term Review: A Ski-Run Range Champ Cold-weather testing is an important thing for EVs, since battery-powered cars traditionally haven't done well when the temperatures drop. While new chemistries and more advanced active thermal management systems have helped a lot, anyone who's been doing the EV thing for a while will probably find themselves thinking twice before…
InsideEVs · Apr 30, 2025 BMW Warns U.S. Dealers About EV Production Cut: Report BMW’s electric vehicles had a good 2024 globally and in the U.S. There, the i4 almost made the top ten best-sellers list with over 23,000 units delivered, accounting for nearly half of all the automaker’s EV sales in the States. But it doesn't look like BMW will be able to…
Motor1 · Apr 30, 2025 We Drove Three of the Best BMW M3s Ever. One Stood Out It's been 50 years since the first BMW 3 Series graced our shores, believe it or not. Half a century later, the German luxury sedan is still ubiquitous with buyers. Even amongst a field of alternatives more crowded than ever, the 3 Series remains the top dog, with more than…
Motor1 · Apr 30, 2025 The Next BMW M3 Will Have a 'New Type' of Gas Engine There's been plenty of speculation surrounding the next BMW M3. We know it will be electric, with an 800-volt architecture delivering upwards of 700 horsepower. But BMW will also build a gas-powered version alongside the EV, and new details tell us exactly what might power it.
International Business Times UK · Apr 30, 2025 Tesla Tops List of Electric Vehicles Losing Thousands in Value — Here's the Full Top 10 A recent study has identified the electric vehicles that lose the most value after a decade, with Tesla's Model S surprisingly leading the pack.
InsideEVs · Apr 29, 2025 I Bought A 'Unicorn' Volvo V90 PHEV. Here's How It's Going Ever since crossovers took over the world, many enthusiasts have been all too eager to explain why wagons—especially fast ones—are a much better alternative.
Autosport · Apr 29, 2025 The struggles facing Hill and West Surrey Racing in BTCC 2025 A pair of fourth places for Jake Hill during the British Touring Car Championship opener at Donington Park went some way towards papering over the cracks. But it’s clear that the reigning champion and the West Surrey Racing BMW camp are struggling as the team enters the seventh season with…
Motor1 · Apr 29, 2025 BMW Defends the M2 Race Car's Four-Cylinder Engine BMW has been selling the second-generation M2 for a couple of years now, but it has only recently received the full race car treatment. Much to the dismay of purists, though, the new M2 Racing swaps its inline-six for a smaller four-cylinder engine. That might sound backward, especially since track-only…