BMW M5 (E39, 1998 - 2003): review, history and buying guide
BMW M5 (E39, 1998 - 2003): review, history and buying guide
When the E39 M5 arrived 26 years ago its 394bhp redefined the supersaloon. But as it was to prove, greatness isn’t about power alone
27 Feb 2024
BMW i5 and 5-series Touring revealed – here’s what to expect from the M5 estate
BMW i5 and 5-series Touring revealed – here’s what to expect from the M5 estate
BMW's new 5-series Touring will spawn an M5 estate later this year – this is what we know so far
6 Feb 2024
The BMW M4 Competition gets more power for 2024
The BMW M4 Competition gets more power for 2024
As part of a mid-life facelift, BMW has given the G82 M4 more power and new interior tech for the 2024 model year
31 Jan 2024
New BMW Z4 M40i Handschalter revealed – the manual gearbox makes a comeback
New BMW Z4 M40i Handschalter revealed – the manual gearbox makes a comeback
The G29-generation Z4 can now be ordered with a manual gearbox as part of a new ‘Handschalter’ package
31 Jan 2024
2024 BMW 4-series gets new tech and the M4 CSL’s trick rear lights
2024 BMW 4-series gets new tech and the M4 CSL’s trick rear lights
Munich’s four-seat coupe has been given an update for 2024, bringing it up-to-speed with the rest of the range
30 Jan 2024
BMW M3 (F80) – the car world's greatest misses
BMW M3 (F80) – the car world's greatest misses
It may have looked the part from the off, but the first turbocharged M3 took a while to find its feet
25 Jan 2024
BMW M5 Touring (E61, 2007 - 2010): review, specs and buying guide
BMW M5 Touring (E61, 2007 - 2010): review, specs and buying guide
Launched in 2007 as BMW M's first ever series production estate, the V10-powered E61 M5 Touring remains one of the most exotic models of its kind
23 Jan 2024
New BMW i5 Touring – 593bhp electric estate incoming
New BMW i5 Touring – 593bhp electric estate incoming
BMW is plotting an electric i5 Touring estate to rival Audi’s A6 Avant e-tron – here’s our first look
22 Jan 2024
Why the BMW 1M Coupé is one of the most significant cars of the last 25 years
Why the BMW 1M Coupé is one of the most significant cars of the last 25 years
To mark our 25th anniversary we name the 25 most significant driver's cars launched in the last 25 years. Editor-in-chief Stuart Gallagher presents th…
19 Jan 2024
BMW M3 CS at eCoty 2023 – car pictures of the week
BMW M3 CS at eCoty 2023 – car pictures of the week
The M3 CS heads into eCoty carrying a huge weight of expectation – can it put BMW back on top in 2023?
13 Jan 2024
This BMW SUV will form the technical basis for the next 3-series
This BMW SUV will form the technical basis for the next 3-series
BMW’s Neue Klasse EV technology will underpin everything from SUVs to a future all-electric M3
7 Dec 2023
AC Schnitzer’s BMW M2 is lower, grippier and meaner
AC Schnitzer’s BMW M2 is lower, grippier and meaner
The G87 BMW M2 is a strong performer as standard, and AC Schnitzer has given it an added dose of focus
16 Nov 2023
Driving a hydrogen-powered BMW X5 – are fuel cells the answer?
Driving a hydrogen-powered BMW X5 – are fuel cells the answer?
BMW is forging ahead with trials of its hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric iX5. We try it on the road
10 Nov 2023
New BMW X2 - price, release date and M35i details
New BMW X2 - price, release date and M35i details
BMW's new X2 available to order from £39,365, with a choice of battery-electric and petrol motors including 296bhp M35i
10 Oct 2023
The new BMW X2 M35i is a 296bhp coupe-SUV with enormous grilles
The new BMW X2 M35i is a 296bhp coupe-SUV with enormous grilles
BMW has teased its forthcoming X2 M35i crossover, which will offer 296bhp, four-wheel drive and a 5.4sec 0-62mph time
9 Oct 2023
New BMW 5-series: 482bhp 550e hybrid announced
New BMW 5-series: 482bhp 550e hybrid announced
The eighth-generation 5-series has arrived with electrified engines and a bold 7-series inspired interior, with the first-ever hybrid M5 arriving late…
27 Sep 2023
New BMW i4 spied: facelifted EV to sport design and tech upgrades
New BMW i4 spied: facelifted EV to sport design and tech upgrades
BMW’s 4-series-based electric saloon will be refreshed next year with styling tweaks and revised in-car tech
26 Sep 2023
BMW M4 CS (F82) in-depth test: the ultimate M road trip
BMW M4 CS (F82) in-depth test: the ultimate M road trip
We took the BMW M4 CS on an epic European road trip, stopping off at iconic motorsport landmarks along the way
13 Sep 2023
New BMW M4 CS announced for 2024
New BMW M4 CS announced for 2024
A harder, faster BMW M4 CS is in the works for 2024, with chassis and powertrain upgrades borrowed from the M3 CS
13 Sep 2023
BMW Vision Neue Klasse previews firm’s new-era production cars
BMW Vision Neue Klasse previews firm’s new-era production cars
At this month’s Munich motor show, BMW is showcasing its next-generation design and tech with a new EV saloon concept
2 Sep 2023
BMW 230i M Sport v Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport
BMW 230i M Sport v Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport
As Golf GTI prices head north of 40 grand, new rivals home into view. Is a lower-rung 2-Series too tough to overcome?
8 Jul 2023
BMW M340i xDrive v Peugeot 508 PSE v VW Arteon R Shooting Brake
BMW M340i xDrive v Peugeot 508 PSE v VW Arteon R Shooting Brake
Prefer a sleek estate to a jacked-up SUV but can’t stretch to an M3 Touring? This trio of alternatives could provide an answer
17 Jun 2023