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SPARTANBURG, South Carolina— The BMW 2 Series as we know it, with rear-wheel drive and a manual gearbox, is dead. It’s being replaced with a new architecture featuring a transverse engine and automatic transmission. Sad times for sporty driving enthusiasts. We’ve just put the car to the test in Gran …

The Z4 roadster is back, fully redesigned and ready for action. It’s more powerful than ever and its performance and handling have been enhanced, in addition to boasting a more luxurious cockpit and new technologies. Simply put, it’s better than ever, but is it too late? See, just when the …

As if the BMW 6 Series wasn’t prestigious enough, the German brand replaced it with the recently introduced 8 Series, available in coupe, convertible and—very soon—four-door Gran Coupé body styles. Leapfrogging the BMW 7 Series sedan, it means the 8 Series is now the flagship model line and must be …

Munich, Germany— Unlike the previous 330e, which was available with rear-wheel drive only, the plug-in hybrid variant of the seventh-generation BMW 3 Series will be sold in Canada in a single configuration equipped with the company’s xDrive all-wheel drive system when it arrives just in time for next spring. The …

The SUV craze, combined with the sales success of BMW’s M vehicles including the X3 M40i and X4 M40i , drove the performance division of the Bavarian automaker to launch the first-ever X3 M and X4 M. These models are powered by a new turbocharged 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder engine that …

As you may know, BMW is preparing to launch its fifth-generation eDrive technology with the new iX3 , an electric variant of the X3 compact SUV that’s scheduled to enter production next year. Later in 2020, BMW will also unveil the brand new i4, a four-door electric coupe based on …

BMW’s M division is launching an exclusive and limited-run special edition of the 2 Series for the first time. And the great news about that is Canadians will be able to order one. Following the lead of the outgoing M3 CS and M4 CS , the new BMW M2 CS …

As we wrap up our coverage of the 2019 Tokyo Auto Show , we thought you’d be interested in the new Alpina B3 sedan introduced by the BMW tuning specialist. Based on the popular 3 Series , this car visually and dynamically cranks things up to a level only the …

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe we’ve been promised earlier this year is finally coming out of its secret hiding. It will enter production in December and go on sale in Canada next spring as a 2020 model. Customers will have to choose between the 228-horsepower 228i xDrive Gran Coupe …

BMW has just introduced the third-generation 2020 X5 M and X6 M, the high-performance, track-ready versions of its midsize X5 and X6 SUVs. In addition to increased power and sportiness, owners will enjoy improved luxury and comfort over the previous models. But let’s start with the all-important numbers. Power in …

When it comes to infotainment and multimedia systems, some automakers understand precisely what today’s car buyers want and need, while others either stick to outdated technology and interfaces or try to do too much and end up confusing users. Evaluating the best systems out there is not an exact science, …

The BMW i3 electric hatchback is no longer part of the German automaker’s plans, meaning the model will retire when this generation—the first and only—will come to an end. And there will be no more updates, as well. The news was confirmed to the Financial Times by Pieter Nota, BMW’s …

Yes, this is the inspiration for the next-generation 4 Series line of cars, which will likely distance itself from the BMW 3 Series regarding exterior design. The BMW Concept 4 was presented at the 68th Frankfurt Auto Show, and according to Senior Vice President of BMW Group Design Adrian van …