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A 1995 US-spec BMW M3 E36 with Mugello Rot paint and a Dinan bolt-in supercharger boosting the S50B30US to about 340 hp is listed on Craigslist for $33,500. It has recent maintenance (new radiator, water pump, belts, hoses), 83,051 miles, rust-free West Coast origin, a clean interior, and some cosmetic wear on paint and aftermarket wheels. The big question: is $33.5K a fair price for a now-classic M3 with added power?
A pristine 9,000-mile 1977 BMW 320i E21 went to Bring a Trailer and reached about $20,000, but the bid fell short of the reserve and the car remained unsold. The time-capsule coupe wears Fjord Metallic paint, original Recaro seats, and the 2.0L M10 engine with a four-speed manual; its original sticker was $9,620 in 1977 (roughly $53k today). It spent decades with its first owner before being acquired in 2024 and prepared for sale.
BMW is rolling out a limited-time Spider-Man promotional video inside its post-2020 infotainment systems. When drivers start their car, a prompt triggers an ad for Spider-Man: Brand New Day that can be skipped but remains accessible via the display, as part of a Marvel-BMW partnership.
BMW owners are upset after the automaker began displaying third-party ads for Spider-Man: Brand New Day on dashboard screens in newer models, part of a Sony-Marvel partnership. The banner ads appear when the car starts and require clicking to watch the full video, with the promotion running through Aug. 10. Critics on social media call it dystopian and risky for normalization of in-car advertising, while BMW labels it a “special surprise” and has not yet commented on the backlash; BMW has previously said it wouldn’t sell dashboard ads.
BMW started displaying a promotional Spider-Man ad on its in-car infotainment screen during startup in more than 70 markets, with a skip option but a QR prompt that drivers must see before using maps or audio. The intrusive campaign drew widespread complaints as a breach of trust, and runs through August 10, reflecting BMW’s ongoing forays into monetizing features; Jeep faced similar criticisms last year for in-car ads.
BMW plans a next-generation M3 Touring (G88) for production, likely arriving around 2029 and possibly headed to the U.S. alongside the next M3 sedan (G84). The wagon is expected to be AWD-only with an automatic transmission, powered by an updated inline-six with a mild-hybrid setup, delivering around 543 hp and about 480 lb-ft of torque. Pricing is anticipated to enter six-figures, though official confirmation remains pending.
BMW’s next M3, due in 2028, is testing with a mild-hybrid version of its updated twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-six, while adopting Neue Klasse styling and a grille-less front. A manual gearbox could stay “as long as possible,” despite engineering challenges. Power figures are expected to remain in the current range (roughly 473–523 hp) with improved efficiency, and the interior is set to feature large screens.
BMW unveiled the 2027 iX5, a U.S.-built, flagship SUV that uses a 144 kWh usable battery for an estimated 435 miles of range and peak charging of 460 kW (10-80% in about 22 minutes; 170 miles added in 10 minutes). It employs Gen6 800-volt architecture with 120 mm cells and a cell-to-pack design, plus Neue Klasse tech like Panoramic Vision and an Android-based OS with Alexa. Production is in Spartanburg, SC, pricing starts around $81,250, and it will compete with Rivian, Porsche, and Mercedes in the fast-charging SUV segment, with a hydrogen variant planned later.
BMW unveils the 2027 iX5 60 xDrive, the first all‑electric X5, built on BMW’s Gen6 eDrive with an 800V architecture and a Europe‑spec 141 kWh pack delivering up to 525 miles WLTP; a dual‑motor AWD setup makes 578 hp and 805 Nm, with DC fast charging up to 460 kW enabling 10–80% in about 23 minutes. The SUV features Neue Klasse styling and an optional Panoramic iDrive display, and it will be assembled in the US (Spartanburg) with US pricing around $75,000; it goes on sale in late 2026, with electric variants following early 2027.
BMW will reveal the all-new 2027 X5 on June 30, highlighting Neue Klasse styling with X-shaped headlights and smaller kidney grilles, and offering five drivetrain options: gas, diesel, plug-in hybrid, fully electric, and hydrogen.
Independent artist Theophilus Chin reimagines Alpina’s 05 GT wagon as a four-door sedan, showing a possible sedan look powered by the same 790-hp plug-in hybrid V8, though Bovensiepen has no sedan version in the works for now.
Toyota's TR010 Hybrid #7 outsmarted its rivals in the Le Mans 24 Hours, with Nyck de Vries, Kamui Kobayashi and Mike Conway taking the victory by 11 seconds over the #20 BMW M Hybrid V8, while the sister #8 Toyota finished third. Cadillac's #12 faded to fourth after penalties, and the race also saw Inter Europol win LMP2 and Corvette take LMGT3 honors, marking Toyota's first Le Mans win since 2022 and its sixth overall.
With four hours remaining at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Cadillac, Toyota, BMW and Ferrari are locked in a razor-thin Hypercar fight, separated by about eight seconds as the leaders navigate FCY disruptions and pit stops; while Cadillac leads, BMW and Toyota press hard and Ferrari lurks, setting up a dramatic finale amid a backdrop of retirements and class battles across LMP2 and LMGT3.
BMW unveils the M Concept Neue Klasse, signaling a four-motor i3 M EV and a new M design language for a 2027 launch, featuring aero-forward styling with a fused headlamp/grille look, Track Lights, a ducktail rear, and a high-voltage, long-range drivetrain in a four-seat, sport-focused cabin.
BMW unveils the M Concept Neue Klasse at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, presenting a design-forward concept that embodies the Neue Klasse philosophy and performance-driven engineering, signaling a new era for BMW on the track and beyond.