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All BMW Skytops with the “most powerful V8 engine” are already sold out, the car was tested at the Nurburgring The car, which will be released in a limited edition of only 50 units, is equipped with a 4.4-liter turbocharged V8 engine producing 625 hp. According to the performance data, this is the “sunniest V8 engine”. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h takes just 3.3 seconds, and the engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The design of the Skytop is inspired by the BMW 507 Roadster and Z8 models: the two-door coupe is distinguished by clear body lines, ultra-thin headlights, a glowing radiator grille and narrow Blade taillights. The interior is designed in a retro style with an emphasis on luxury: the interior is made using red-brown leather, the iDrive system retains the classic design. The BMW Skytop, priced at around $500,000, will be delivered to owners by the end of 2025.
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Attention, BMW drivers: 2025 3, 4, 5 Series, and X3 models are being recalled for an urgent reason BMW has announced an urgent recall of 4,397 2025 model year vehicles in the United States. The reason is a possible weakening of the connection between the starter-generator and the battery in the mild-hybrid system. The recall affects 3-, 4-, 5-Series sedans and the X3 crossover, manufactured from October 2024 to March 2025. According to NHTSA, the malfunction can lead to a sudden loss of power, engine stalling, or even overheating with the risk of fire. The campaign starts on May 23. Owners will be offered free replacement or repair of problematic components. The manufacturer urges you to take the notification seriously - it's about road safety.
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Pre-orders for 727-horsepower BMW M5 Touring 2025 station wagons have opened in Russia. The price has been announced Dealers have begun accepting orders for the BMW M5 Touring 2025 model year. There are no cars in stock yet, and the price to order starts at 19 million rubles. The BMW M5 Touring combines the features of a sports sedan and a station wagon. The length is 5096 mm, the width is 1970 mm, the height is 1516 mm, and the wheelbase is 3006 mm. The ground clearance is only 118 mm. The hybrid powertrain consists of a 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 producing 585 hp and 750 Nm, and an electric motor with a capacity of 197 hp with a torque of 280 Nm. The total output reaches 727 hp. and 1000 Nm. All-wheel drive and an 8-speed automatic transmission provide acceleration to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, and an 18.6 kWh battery allows you to travel up to 67 km on electric traction. The maximum speed is limited to 250 km/h.
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New BMW X5 (G65) Caught on Snowy Roads in Scandinavia German BMW continues fine-tuning tests of the new generation of the X5 (G65) crossover, which is promised to premiere by the summer of 2026. Serial production of the car will be established at the company's plant in Spartanburg, USA. Recently, a test prototype of the new product was spotted during testing on snowy roads in Scandinavia. Through the camouflage of the car, design solutions that were recently presented by the Bavarian automaker in its Vision Neue Klasse X concept car are visible. But despite the external similarities with this show car, the new X5 should retain the current CLAR platform. The technical characteristics of the car are still a secret. Rumors are that the car will be offered in 50e XDrive, 40 xDrive and 40d xDrive versions, with the iX5 variant being joined by a plug-in hybrid. The X5 M will likely retain the current twin-turbo V8, producing more than 600 horsepower.
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Fictional BMW New Products Ask to Become Real BMW celebrated April Fool's Day on April 1st by announcing two unusual new products — special versions of the M2 sports coupe and the track-focused M3 GT3 Evo. Renders of both models were spotted on the brand's official social media accounts. The publication turned out to be a prank, but a number of media outlets have already started wishing that the sports cars actually go to showrooms. According to the company's plan, the BMW M2 was supposed to receive an off-road version called Dakar (similar to the Porsche 911 modification of the same name). The renders showed the coupe in a new body kit with extended wheel arches, additional lighting, and underbody protection plates. The M2 Dakar has a deliberately increased ground clearance and an expedition rack with a spare wheel. BMW M Motorsport has virtually transformed the M3 GT3 Evo racing car into a station wagon called the M3 Touring GT3.
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Classic 1991 "Beamer": BMW 7-series E32 with minimal mileage appeared on sale A BMW 7-series with the E32 index appeared on one of the classifieds sites in Moscow. The 1991 sedan, which is in the state of a "time capsule", was estimated at 10 million rubles. The car's mileage is only 12 thousand km. This model was produced from 1986 to 1994. During this period, more than 300 thousand of these cars were produced. The car is presented in the 730i version with an in-line six-cylinder engine with a volume of 3.0 liters and a power of 188 hp, working in tandem with a four-speed automatic transmission. The sedan has rear-wheel drive. According to the seller, the car was imported from Germany by the first owner, who operated it for almost 35 years. All customs formalities have been settled, and the car is ready for registration with the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate. A full service history is also provided.
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BMW to End M8 Coupe Production in the U.S. According to information that emerged in December 2024, BMW plans to end production of the M8 Coupe for the U.S. market from early 2025. Orders for the 2025 model year are no longer being accepted, and there is no plan to produce a 2026 version. The M8 Coupe was first introduced in 2019, but the reasons for its discontinuation have not been officially disclosed. Other versions, such as the M8 Convertible and M8 Gran Coupe, will remain available to buyers. In addition, BMW plans to introduce an electric version of the M3 called the iM3, equipped with four electric motors and shift simulation technology for improved driver feedback. In addition to the M8 Coupe, the X3M and X4 will also be gradually phased out.
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BMW and the battery-powered future: i4 charges with style and power BMW has unveiled the updated i4 — now with a range of up to 590 km and acceleration to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds. The electric car has improved aerodynamics, a fresh design, an advanced multimedia system and expanded personalization options. The market launch is scheduled for autumn 2025 — first in Europe, then in China. The model is equipped with a fast charging system up to 205 kW: 80% of the battery — in just half an hour. The suspension and steering have also been redesigned for the precise drive for which BMW is loved. The interior is a mix of technology and comfort: a curved BMW Curved Display, voice control and an updated interface based on BMW iDrive 9. Augmented reality and predictive navigation functions are supported. i4 is part of BMW's electrification strategy: by 2030, the brand plans for every second car sold to be an electric vehicle. And this stylish sedan is a confident step in this direction.
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BMW quickly moved from concept to real model: BMW Skytop with “most powerful V8 engine” is already driving on the streets BMW is already testing the latest BMW Skytop on the streets of Munich. The car, created on the basis of a concept car, is equipped with a 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission. According to the manufacturer, this is “the most powerful V8 engine”. Presumably, this is the same 4.4-liter 625-horsepower engine that is used in the M8 Competition. It is capable of accelerating to 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds. The edition is limited to 50 units, and they have already sold out at a price of about $540,000. The Skytop's design is inspired by the BMW 507 Roadster and Z8 models: the two-door coupe features sharp body lines, ultra-thin headlights, a glowing grille and narrow Blade taillights. Deliveries of the exclusive coupe will begin by the end of 2025.
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BMW and Alibaba to Develop AI for Cars in China BMW Group and Alibaba Group have announced a strategic expansion of their cooperation, which will see Alibaba’s Qwen language model integrated into the next-generation BMW Neue Klasse. This was announced in a joint statement on March 26. The innovative cars will hit the Chinese market next year. BMW’s personal assistant (IPA) will be developed based on the AI ​​developed jointly by both companies. It will use Yan AI technology from Banma, a subsidiary of Alibaba that specializes in intelligent solutions for cars. In the BMW Neue Klasse, the Car Genius AI will be responsible for car functions, while Travel Companion will provide assistance with navigation and entertainment. The system will have to cope with complex queries, taking into account context and a variety of factors, from traffic to the driver’s personal preferences. BMW and Alibaba have been collaborating since 2015 in cloud computing, intelligent manufacturing, and logistics.
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BMW Zipse: BMW Group and China enter new stage of cooperation 2.0 BMW is actively developing its presence in international racing series, in particular, in the FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC), and has already challenged Japanese companies at the traditionally domestic showdown - Suzuka 8 Hours. The motorcycle will receive a wheel arrangement 19"/17", which will allow owners to choose between a more road-going version with cast aluminum wheels or a pure off-road version with spokes (as in the main photo). Serial versions will be presented in mid-2025 and will go into production in the fall, without waiting for the new season.
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BMW M5 in a new five-door body caused a stir in the market According to the top manager, BMW initially planned that two-thirds of the BMW M5 production would be sedans, and the remaining third would be station wagons. However, sales of the BMW M5 Touring turned out to be higher than the manufacturer expected, and as a result, a decision was made to redistribute production. Now its volume is divided in half between the sedan and the station wagon. Recall that serial production of the BMW M5 Touring station wagon started in November 2024 at the BMW plant in the German city of Dingolfing. It became the third BMW M-series car with a hybrid drive M Hybrid, which combines a powerful high-speed V8 engine and an electric drive. In total, its power plant produces 727 horsepower.
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BMW M5 did not even make it into the top three. The best-selling cars of the BMW M division have been named In 2024, the BMW M division achieved a new record, selling 206,587 cars, which is 2.1% more than the previous year. This result includes both full-fledged M models and M Performance cars. Among all cars sold, the electric BMW i4 M50 was the leader for the third year in a row, but in the segment of "purebred" M versions, the BMW M2 (G87) took first place. The BMW M2 became the most popular model among real M cars. The BMW M3 and BMW M4 took second and third place. The new BMW M5 (G90 and G99), sales of which began only in November, did not make it into the top three, which is explained by the late start and a higher price compared to other models. In total, BMW sold 66,805 full-fledged M cars in 2024, which is 8% more than in 2023. Demand for the BMW M2 increased by 64% after the Life Cycle Impulse update.
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Demand for the M5 wagon exceeded BMW's expectations The BMW concern has increased production of the M5 family for the US market and revised the supply structure. As BMW M Sales Vice President Silvia Neubauer told the BMW Blog, this was done because demand for the five-door version of the M5 exceeded the concern's expectations. Initially, it was assumed that during the entire life cycle of the M5 production, the wagon would take up only about a third of the volume. However, based on the formed demand for the five-door model, BMW increased the share of the wagon in production to half. The BMW M5 wagon version was released in August last year. It is equipped with the same 727-horsepower power plant as the sedan, and is capable of accelerating to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds. In the US, the price of the wagon starts at $121,500 (about 10 million rubles) - only 2 thousand more expensive than the sedan.
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The first electric BMW of the new generation will be shown in September BMW has confirmed the debut of the first commercial model from the Neue Klasse battery line. The Neue Klasse project is one of the key stages of BMW's further development strategy. It will be a crossover of the X3 format, which will be called iX3. Its official premiere is scheduled for the September exhibition in Munich. The statement was made as part of the concern's conference dedicated to the results of 2024 and plans for the future. The assembly of the BMW iX3 will be established at a plant in Debrecen, Hungary, towards the end of 2025. In 2026, the crossover will be joined by a sedan on the same platform, which should become an alternative to the fuel family of the 3 Series. With a high degree of probability, it will receive the i3 index.
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BMW has abandoned “experiments” with autopilot: it’s not worth waiting for now BMW has officially stated that it does not intend to implement an autopilot that has not been thoroughly tested. According to the company’s Director of Customer, Brand and Trade Development Joachim Gauch, the brand will never test unproven technologies on customers and will not allow drivers to completely take their hands off the wheel, even when using advanced driving assistants. In addition to developing the electric direction, BMW is actively working on digital services. The brand recently entered into a partnership with Huawei to integrate the HarmonyOS NEXT ecosystem into its cars. Owners will be able to use the BMW Digital Key, the MyBMW app and the Huawei HiCar system. The company is confident that digital technologies will become the brand’s key advantage in the coming years.
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BMW's Flagship "Shark" - Without Huge Nostrils. The Newest BMW 5 Series Shown Live BMW is preparing a significant update to the mid-size 5 Series sedan, the announcement of which is expected in 2026. The car will get a "shark" nose and will abandon the huge nostrils that have haunted BMW cars in recent years. The new front end with a redesigned radiator grille and headlights resembles the Vision Neue Klasse. The central air intake has become wider, and the lower part has received a vertical bar.
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BMW production has resumed in Russia: no new brands or fraud - everything is honest The author assembled batches of BMW X5 and X6 from the remaining components, with a total of several dozen cars. Thus, judging by everything, the Kaliningrad plant is preparing for the return of the Bavarians, who may demand the return of their property. Recall that the cars were officially presented back in 2023. In the States, the 2024 X5 was priced at $65,200 (about 6 million rubles), and the X6 - $73,900 (6.9 million rubles). Note that now the X5 and X6 are presented only with electric installations. The base modifications acquired an electric add-on in the form of a 48-volt starter-generator, and the top-end M60i is equipped with a new V8 4.4 unit (530 hp, 750 Nm), which was presented on the X7 M60i xDrive.
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Craftsmen have created a cargo BMW M3: what it looks like The BMW M3 Touring is designed for those who want practicality without sacrificing performance, but Briton Weidy Evans decided that he needed a car that would combine the functionality of a “workhorse” with the atmosphere of a sports car. According to Carscoops, the result of the work of the masters of the Mohawk Customs company, which is run by Evans himself, was a van with the appearance of an M3 E91. The main car for tuning was the BMW 320d Touring. The craftsmen removed the rear doors and connected the body elements with metal plates, essentially turning the 320d Touring into a three-door station wagon with a cargo compartment. The unique model retained the 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbodiesel from the 320d, but it was tuned to a power of 250 hp thanks to an updated turbocharger and a new ECU.
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Reverse at maximum speed: BMW will introduce innovative motors that will change the industry forever BMW has introduced a new generation of Gen6 electric motors, which will form the basis of future Neue Klasse electric vehicles. One of the key improvements to the all-wheel drive system is the ability to activate the front motor when reversing on slippery surfaces such as snow and ice. Previously, experts from Norway expressed concerns that the dual-motor BMW xDrive system in electric vehicles does not always activate the front motor, which can create problems when maneuvering in winter conditions. The new BMW all-wheel drive system has received several key improvements: The front motor (ASM) is activated when reversing, helping on snow and ice. Reduced energy consumption compared to permanent magnet motors. Reduced parasitic drag if the front motor is not used. All-wheel drive is now activated in all driving modes.
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