Xiaomi Recruits Former BMW i Design Boss for Its Growing EV Ambitions
Former BMW i design chief Christopher Langer joins Xiaomi’s EV division in Munich, signaling major design ambitions for the tech giant’s electric car lineup.
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AC Schnitzer’s Take on the 2025 MINI Convertible Is Subtle but Serious
AC Schnitzer’s updates to the 2025 MINI Convertible add real performance upgrades—like suspension, exhaust, and aero—without compromising daily use.
BMW’s Big Coffee Boxer: Espresso Machine Built with R 18 Motorcycle Engine Parts
Only 80 units of the BMW Big Coffee Boxer will be made—each built with real R 18 engine parts and high-end espresso tech from ECM. Here’s what you need to know.
BMW X3 M Electric Reportedly Launching in 2027 Without “i”
A second source confirms BMWBLOG’s report: the next BMW X3 M will be fully electric, drop the “i” from its name, and launch in 2027 on the Neue Klasse platform.
BMW M Team RLL Takes First Win of 2025 with 1-2 Finish at Road America
BMW M Team RLL scores a 1-2 victory at Road America—the first win of the season for the BMW M Hybrid V8. It comes as the 17-year partnership between BMW and Rahal nears its end.
2026 BMW iX3 Gets a Frunk—Finally
The new BMW iX3 will include a front trunk for the first time since the i3. It’s small, made from recycled marine plastic, and long overdue.
BMW iX3 Signals Shift in How Cars Are Built
The 2025 BMW iX3 shows what can happen when you build an EV around sustainability from day one—not just at the tailpipe, but across its entire life.
What $12K Buys You: Rear-Biased AWD, a Turbo Inline-Six, and One of BMW’s Last Great Steering Racks
For just $12K, the BMW X1 xDrive35i offers a turbo inline-six, rear-biased AWD, and hydraulic steering—BMW driving purity in a misfit SUV package.
MINI Goes Monochrome: Cooper Electric and Aceman Get a Stylish Black-and-White Makeover
MINI debuts Monochrome editions of the Cooper Electric and Aceman with sleek styling, new interior trim, more standard features, and up to 192 miles of range.
Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Sets Nürburgring Record, Z06 Outsprints BMW M4 CSL
The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X laps the Nürburgring in 6:49, outpacing BMW’s M4 CSL by 29 seconds. Here’s how power, weight, and intent separate them.
BMW M Crushes AMG With Record-Breaking 2025 Sales
BMW M posted its best-ever H1 sales with nearly 106,000 vehicles sold—far ahead of Mercedes-AMG’s 68,202. New M5 and M60 EVs set up a strong second half.
