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BMW Evaluates IMSA GTP Future as RLL Contract Nears 2026 Expiry

6 days ago | bmwblog.com | Horatiu Boeriu

BMW is currently evaluating a potential change in its IMSA GTP service provider for the 2026 season, with long-time partner Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) at the center of the discussion. Its top-tier LMDh program is currently centered around the BMW M Hybrid V8. The contract between BMW and RLL—who have been factory-aligned since 2009—is set to expire at the end of the 2025 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season.
2026 Audi A6 Sedan vs. BMW 5 Series: Styling, Tech, and Performance Compared

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.
What If BMW “Remastered” Cars Like Porsche’s Sonderwunsch 996?

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.
MINI To Sell Gas Cars Into The Next Decade

1 week ago | bmwblog.com | Horatiu Boeriu

MINI has had a change of heart. It’s not ready to wave goodbye to the internal combustion engine just yet. The brand had intended to become the BMW Group’s first purely electric marque as early as 2030, but that’s no longer the plan. Instead, the Oxford-based automaker will continue to sell ICE cars into the next decade.
BMW VDX Concept Teased Without Camouflage

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.
Lyft Buys FreeNow From BMW and Mercedes-Benz in $197M Deal to Enter Europe

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.
BMW Needs More Sports Cars, Not Supercars

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.
BMW EV Sales Share Approaching Diesel In Germany

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

The year didn’t start off on the best note for BMW in its home market. Shipments slipped by 1.3% to 61,264 units, according to provisional registration figures. But a deeper dive into the data from the Federal Motor Transport Authority (Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt, or KBA) reveals some interesting trends. While electric vehicles continue to gain traction, diesel’s popularity is steadily fading. Back in the first quarter of 2023, diesels accounted for 39.7% of BMW’s sales in Germany.
MINI Is Bringing All Models To Auto Shanghai 2025

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

The BMW Group will be attending Auto Shanghai 2025, running from April 23 through May 2. Among the vehicles wearing the iconic roundel, the core brand is set to host the Vision Driving Experience concept’s public debut. As for MINI? It’s going all out by bringing its entire lineup to China. Yes, every single car the Oxford-based automaker currently sells will be there.
The BMW Skytop Has The S63 Engine

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

With recent spy videos of the Skytop popping up on YouTube, some claimed the prototype sounded like it was packing the new S68 engine. We weren’t convinced, so we reached out to BMW to find out what’s what. In a statement to BMWBLOG, a company spokesperson confirmed our suspicion: the targa-topped roadster sticks with the S63 powertrain. Cypselus von Frankenberg told us the car uses the same engine as the M8. That makes sense, considering the Skytop is based on the flagship 8 Series.