Steven Paul

1 week ago | bmwblog.com | Steven Paul

We already got a good look at the new Audi A6 Avant and how it compares to the 5 Series Touring. But, we’re only now laying eyes on the sedan version that will accompany the wagon. Inside and out, the A6 sedan largely mirrors the enhancements and changes seen in the Touring model. But how does it hold up when placed side to side with its primary competitor, the BMW 5 Series? The 2026 Audi A6 grows relative to its predecessor.

1 week ago | bmwblog.com | Steven Paul

A few years ago, Porsche did something cool. Which isn’t really out of character; like BMW, Porsche leans, at times quite heavily, on its motorsport heritage to move metal. Back in 2022, Porsche took an older 911 — a 1998 911 Carrera, nothing terribly unique or special — and gave it a complete overhaul. Body panels were cut, refitted, restyled, and restored. The brakes, chassis, and engine from the 996 GT3 were fitted.

1 week ago | bmwblog.com | Horatiu Boeriu |Steven Paul |Adrian Padeanu

It was days ago that BMW announced plans to host the public debut of the VDX at Auto Shanghai 2025. At that point, we wondered whether the Vision Driving Experience would still be draped in camouflage. Good news: We’ve now learned the radical concept car is heading to China without the disguise. New teaser images show the bonkers test vehicle without any makeup. Since the premiere isn’t happening until next week, BMW isn’t willing to properly show the VDX.

1 week ago | bmwblog.com | Steven Paul |Adrian Padeanu |Horatiu Boeriu

Lyft is making its boldest international move yet by acquiring European taxi-hailing platform FreeNow from German automotive giants BMW and Mercedes-Benz for approximately €175 million ($197.4 million) in cash. The deal marks Lyft’s first expansion of its ride-hailing business beyond North America and positions the San Francisco-based company to compete more directly with Uber on a global scale.

1 week ago | bmwblog.com | Adrian Padeanu |Horatiu Boeriu |Steven Paul

Yearly — perhaps even more frequently — rumors surrounding a new BMW supercar seem to surface. Whether it’s a defunct electric supercar project or nutty wedge-shaped supercar prototypes, you don’t have to look far — or have that great of a memory — to recall a supposed supercar from Bavaria. More often than not, these projects end up on the cutting room floor, rather than hitting your nearest showroom. The notion of a BMW supercar — and its perceived failure to launch — splits BMW enthusiasts.