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BMW iX3 NA5 at a charging point, 26 April 2026 — Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0
BMW iX3 Range Tested as Rimac Reveals More BMW Projects
New iX3 motorway measurements, further BMW–Rimac projects, electric M3 prototype clues and regional X5 buying updates—with sources, clear market labels and BMW photographs. Read more...
BMW iX5 60 xDrive G65 — © M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 DE
BMW iX5 First Drives: What Owners Should Know, Plus Japan’s Apex Editions
New X5 and iX5 road-test impressions, Japan’s M135 and M235 Apex editions, US 3 Series configuration details and dated production updates. Read more...
Current petrol BMW M3 Competition G80, not the forthcoming electric model — Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0
BMW’s Electric M3 Faces Its Board Test as X5 M Plans Emerge
BMW’s official electric M3 test film, unconfirmed next X5 M plans, Philipp Eng’s departure and two smaller enthusiast stories—with clear facts and source links. Read more...
Standard BMW M2 G87 in green, photographed by Alexander Migl
BMW’s New Battery Milestone, M2 Turbo Edition and Diesel X7 Black Line
Neue Klasse battery production expands, India gets a heritage-inspired M2 and Japan adds a diesel X7 Black Line—plus UK 7 Series support and a US i5 range discrepancy. Read more...
BMW iX5 60 xDrive G65, photographed by M 93
BMW iX5 and China’s i3 Make Headlines with Long-Distance Runs
BMW iX5 and China-specific i3 endurance demonstrations, Shanghai’s M concept and owner-relevant updates, with testing limits explained. Read more...
BMW iX5 60 xDrive G65, photographed by M 93
BMW iX5 Targets 450 US Miles: What Is Confirmed, and What UK Buyers Should Know
The reported iX5 US range target, a modern 3.0 CSL auction and a closer look at BMW’s latest 7 Series. Read more...
2027 BMW i7 M70 facelift, photographed by Alexander Migl
BMW i7 First Drive, China’s Next Model Wave and a Five-Door E36 Surprise
The updated i7 reaches reviewers, BMW confirms its China model programme, and a rare E36 Compact emerges from BMW Classic. Read more...
Team WRT number 69 BMW M4 LMGT3 Evo at Spa-Francorchamps on 9 May 2026
BMW M4 Takes Barcelona Podium as the Hypercar Title Fight Ends
BMW’s Barcelona WEC results, what they mean for the championship, and a fresh look at the M760 xDrive. Read more...
Standard BMW M2 G87 in green, photographed by Alexander Migl
BMW M2 Track Kit Explained, New i3 Touring Spy Footage and the 2035 Debate
M2 aero and fitment details, fresh electric BMW prototypes, the emissions-policy debate, and the latest 7 Series road tests. Read more...
BMW iX5 60 xDrive G65 front view — photograph by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 DE
BMW iX5 Hits 460 kW as the Next X7 M60 Shows Its Yellow Lights
BMW demonstrates 460 kW charging for the iX5, while fresh X7 M60, iX7 and M5 prototypes reveal the next design and technology clues. Read more...
VMSS Black Shadow V3 IKON headlight for BMW F22 2 Series and F87 M2
Black Shadow V3 IKONs for BMW F22 & F87 Are Shipping Now
Black Shadow Edition V3 IKON headlights for BMW F22 2 Series (2013–2021) and F87 M2 (2016–2021) are now shipping. Discover the smoked black finish, RGB DRLs and fitment options. Read more...
DOT by Vusi Studios BMW digital badge display emblem
BMW THE DOT - Digital Badge Guide: DOT Display Emblems Explained (UK)
What a BMW digital badge is, how the DOT display emblem by Vusi Studios works, which BMWs it fits, how it installs and what to know about UK roads. The... Read more...
New BMW iX3 introducing the Neue Klasse era, used for BMW Group Q3 2026 sales analysis
BMW’s V8 M760 Returns as Europe’s EV Sales Surge
BMW’s V8 M760 returns for 2027 as official Q3 figures show European EV demand surging, US growth and a sharp sales fall in China. Here is what owners need to... Read more...
BMW Concept 7 Protection in an official side profile studio photograph
BMW Concept 7 Protection Debuts as the Next Petrol M3 and ALPINA V8 Emerge
BMW reveals the discreetly armoured Concept 7 Protection, while fresh reports bring the next petrol M3 and BMW ALPINA’s new-era V8 into focus. Read more...
Red BMW M3 CS Handschalter driving on a circuit, viewed from the rear three-quarter angle
Is the Manual BMW M Car Running Out of Road?
BMW M has not killed the manual gearbox, but its CEO says 48-volt systems, higher torque and fewer suppliers make its future increasingly difficult. Read more...
Five generations of BMW M3 arranged in an official BMW studio photograph
BMW M3 at 40: Six Generations, an iX3 1,011 km Run and X5 Configurators
BMW marks 40 years since the original M3’s 1985 debut, while an independent iX3 hypermiling run passes 1,000 km and European X5 configurators go live. Read more...
Red BMW iX4 M60 xDrive in an official front three-quarter photograph beside the sea
BMW iX4 UK Prices Confirmed—and the New X5 Still Offers Diesel
UK iX4 prices and March 2027 deliveries, new X5 pricing with diesel still available, plus BMW electric, MINI and Motorrad updates. Read more...
BMW iX4 M60 xDrive in an official exterior view
BMW iX4 Revealed Alongside 612hp iX3 M60: Neue Klasse Gets Serious
BMW reveals the electric iX4 and 612hp iX3 M60 xDrive. Here are the confirmed performance, range, charging, lighting and UK availability details. Read more...
MINI Countryman Untamed Edition front three-quarter view in the mountains
MINI Countryman Untamed Gets UK Price as BMW i3 Options Are Detailed
The new MINI Countryman Untamed brings tougher bodywork, all-terrain options and a lifted electric SE to the UK, while a US BMW i3 guide reveals the real cost and hardware... Read more...
Current BMW M5 G90 front view at Goodwood
BMW M Production Numbers Reveal the Most Common and Rarest M Cars
An independent BMW M production breakdown reveals which generations dominate, which special editions are genuinely rare, and what new M5 facelift prototypes suggest. Read more...
Front view of a current BMW M3 Competition G80, used as an archive image
BMW Electric M3 Name Confirmed as Team WRT Takes Sprint Cup Title
BMW’s electric M3 keeps the iconic M3 name, while Team WRT secures the 2026 GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup Teams’ title with the M4 GT3 EVO. Read more...
Archive: Paul Miller Racing #48 BMW M4 GT3 EVO, Watkins Glen, 21 June 2025. SmackJam, CC BY-SA 4.0. Not the 2026 championship car.
BMW News: M4 GT3 EVO Title Win, Electric M3 Update and M350 Pricing
BMW’s IMSA title success, what is confirmed about the electric M3, German M350 pricing and the latest road-car, MINI and Motorrad updates. Read more...
Close-up of the new BMW M350 3 Series rear badge and taillights. Photo: BMW Group.
BMW Drops Diesel from the New 3 Series: What It Means for Owners
The new G50 3 Series saloon will have no diesel option. Here is what changes for buyers—and why VMSS tracks BMW developments for the aftermarket parts, bodykits and lighting modifications... Read more...
New BMW iX3 introducing the Neue Klasse era
The New Era of BMW: Neue Klasse, the New 3 Series and the Future of M
BMW’s Neue Klasse era explained: the new iX3, electric i3, G50 3 Series, X5, 7 Series and future of BMW M—plus what it means for lighting, aero and fitment. Read more...
VMSS Black Shadow V3 IKON headlight with app-controlled RGB daytime running lights
App-Controlled RGB DRL Headlights for BMW: How They Work & What Fits
App-controlled RGB DRLs let you change your BMW's daytime running light colour from your phone. Here's how they work, which chassis we cover, and whether they're road legal in the... Read more...
VMSS Aero Division carbon fibre splitters for BMW F8x M3 and M4
BMW F8x M3 & M4 Carbon Aero Guide: Every Front Splitter & Rear Diffuser Style Compared
PSM, CS, VRS, V, M Performance or the two-tier Double Splitter X? A plain-English guide to every carbon fibre front splitter and rear diffuser style for the BMW F80 M3,... Read more...
BMW XM G09 carbon fibre front lip - fitted view
BMW XM G09 Carbon Fibre Guide: What Fits, How It Installs & What to Avoid
Which carbon fibre parts exist for the BMW XM G09, what fits the Label Red and 50e, how the front lip and diffuser install, and what to check on sensors... Read more...
BMW F30 / F32 / F80 M3 / F82 M4 PSM-style carbon fibre spoiler – VMSS
BMW Carbon Fibre Buyer's Guide: Dry vs Wet, Genuine vs Replica & Styles
Dry vs wet carbon, spotting genuine vs replica, PSM/M-Performance/CSL/GTS styles, fitment, UK insurance and care - the complete BMW carbon fibre guide by VMSS. Read more...
How to Identify Your BMW Headlight Connector (6, 8, 9 & 10 Pin Guide only for F80 F82 F83 F32 F33 F36 IKON Headlights)
How to Identify Your BMW Headlight Connector (6, 8, 9 & 10 Pin Guide only for F80 F82 F83 F32 F33 F36 IKON Headlights)
How to identify your BMW headlight connector - 6, 8, 9 or 10 pin - so you order the correct IKON headlight variant first time. By VMSS. Read more...
Pre-LCI vs LCI vs LCI2 BMW Headlights: What's the Difference?
Pre-LCI vs LCI vs LCI2 BMW Headlights: What's the Difference?
What do Pre-LCI, LCI and LCI2 mean for BMW headlights? The differences, which your car has, and how to get the latest look. By VMSS. Read more...
Plug & Play vs Coding: What BMW IKON Headlights Actually Require
Plug & Play vs Coding: What BMW IKON Headlights Actually Require
Do BMW IKON LED headlights need coding? What plug & play really means, when an error needs coding out, and how to fit them. By VMSS. Read more...
Are Aftermarket BMW Headlights MOT & Road Legal in the UK?
Are Aftermarket BMW Headlights MOT & Road Legal in the UK?
What makes BMW headlights MOT-pass and road legal in the UK - E-marking, beam pattern, DRL colour and aim, explained clearly by VMSS. Read more...