BMW Plots New Wave Of Halo Cars As ‘Brand Shapers’

BMW Plots New Wave Of Halo Cars As 'Brand Shapers'

BMW isn’t giving up on special cars, but it’s prioritizing high-volume products. Previous ‘brand shapers’ were the i3 and i8. A rugged SUV could join the lineup around the decade’s end. These are some of the busiest times in BMW’s history. Between now and the end of 2027, the German luxury automaker will roll out …

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US Luxury Sales Are Down, Except For This Brand 

US Luxury Sales Are Down, Except For This Brand 

Acura was the only US luxury brand that saw sales increase in the first quarter.    Acura sales are up 5.2 percent, with 32,352 cars sold.    The Japanese brand is currently the fourth best-selling luxury brand, jumping ahead of Cadillac.    The first three months of the year were not great for luxury car …

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The BMW iX Is Dead

The BMW iX Is Dead

The BMW iX is dead in the United States.   The automaker is ending allocations of the electric SUV to the American market.   Production and sales will continue in other markets.   The BMW iX is dead in the United States. The electric SUV went on sale here for 2022 to showcase the company’s …

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The New BMW M5 Could Look Something Like This

The New BMW M5 Could Look Something Like This

The current-generation BMW M5 has been around for a couple of years, putting its 717-horsepower hybrid powertrain to work. It’s a supercar disguised as a sedan (or wagon) that will receive a facelift for the 2027 model year. This won’t just be a light touch-up, though. As seen in the spy video published on Carspotter …

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Ineos Puts Up Record Q1 Sales

Ineos Puts Up Record Q1 Sales

Ineos sales are up 20% in Q1, year over year. The increase is mostly driven by fleet sales. Fleet customers include the Kenyan Red Cross, European police and fire agencies, and Hertz. Ineos sales are on the upswing after three years on the market. In its latest Q1 sales reports, the rugged truck upstart posted …

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BMW Has 7 New Models Coming In 2026. Here’s All Of Them

BMW Has 7 New Models Coming In 2026. Here's All Of Them

BMW did not set a sales record last year, but with 2,169,739 vehicles delivered worldwide, it was only about 83,000 units short of its all-time high established in 2023. It once again comfortably finished ahead of archrivals Mercedes and Audi in the luxury sales race and is now looking ahead to a solid 2026. Given …

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The New BMW M3 Will Probably Look Like This

The New BMW M3 Will Probably Look Like This

This rendering imagines the i3 with aggressive M-inspired design cues. The production version should have a four-motor setup with a high-performance battery. The new M3 could potentially have over 1,300 hp. Now that BMW has fully revealed the new i3, the German automaker is turning its attention to the performance-oriented M3. BMW has officially unveiled …

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Porsche Filed A Patent For Hidden Racing Stripes

Porsche Filed A Patent For Hidden Racing Stripes

Porsche has filed a new patent for racing stripes that can appear and disappear.   The patent describes an exterior film that can be applied to the car’s exterior and changes when an electrical voltage is applied.   Porsche describes using the technology to indicate the car’s drive mode or charge status.   Porsche has …

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