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BMW is a top German brand with the initials standing for Bavarian Motor Works. This Torque News page covers all BMW models, and the latest news and stories from the Bavarian Automaker. It is located in Munich Germany, and is known as “The Ultimate Driving Machine” which comes from their sporty driving dynamics. BMW is now a top brand in the U.S. market, because of models like the BMW 1600 and 2002 introduced in the late 60s, when their popularity skyrocketed. The high performance 2.0 liter powertrain, defined what a 'sport sedan' is, and created a generation of performance enthusiasts around the globe. BMW evolved over the years into a luxury brand with models like the 320i, 528i, 630 CSI and 733i luxury 4-door sedan.

Now BMW has a wide-range of sedans, sport coupes, crossovers and SUVs. The BMW 3 Series still defines the modern sport sedan, while the '5', '6' and '7'-Series are now recognized as top models in their respective categories. The top-selling vehicles now include the entry-level X1 to top-of-the-range X6 crossover coupe. BMW is also a global leader in the all-electric revolution and now includes the BMW i3 model and i8 performance car in their lineup.

MSI LifePlus EV charger with handle
Test Report - MSI Life Plus Level 2 EV Charger Offers Great Features, Easy Setup, and a Robust Design
By John Goreham on
We test and review a new EV charger, the Life Plus from MSI, which offers many features and feels very well built.
Lectron Mobile Charger with app and J1772 handle
Review - Lectron 40-Amp Level 2 Portable J1772 Charger Makes Home or Away Charging Simple and Offers A Great App, Making It a Fantastic Value
By John Goreham on
We test and review the Lectron 40-amp mobile charger equipped with a mobile app. This is a charger used with a NEMPA 14-50 circuit, and 240-volts input.
2025 BMW M5 Touring wagon set against a forest backdrop
2025 BMW M5 Touring Review - Name a Better Performance Wagon, I Dare You
By John Goreham on
If you have ever dreamed of having a racecar, but you need a station wagon, we have good news. BMW has that all in one package.
A red Tesla Model 3 speeds along a winding coastal road. Surrounded by rocky cliffs and greenery under a clear blue sky, the scene evokes freedom and adventure.
I’ll Have to Trade in My BMW M3 for a Tesla Model 3 after I Test Drove One for 15 Minutes, It’s Cheaper to Charge, Needs Less Servicing, and Has Better Performance
By Aram Krajekian on
Sometimes just a few minutes behind the wheel can redefine how someone sees performance and efficiency. For one BMW M3 owner, a brief drive in a Tesla Model 3 revealed how differently these two icons deliver precision and emotion.
Toyota GR Supra in white pearl
Potential Fire Hazard Recalls Certain Toyota GR Supra And Many BMW Models, Going Back To 2015
By Dimitar Angelov on
While mostly related to BMW models, the service recall also affects certain model years of the fifth-generation Toyota Supra, and you might have to wait until the issue is fixed.
New BMW i3 A More Traditional Look
BMW's Brilliant Mulligan: Why the New i3 Is the Car We Needed All Along
By Rob Enderle on
BMW's new i3 corrects its predecessor's flaws, perfectly targeting the affordable premium EV segment at exactly the right time.
BMW i7 three-quarter front view
I Despised EV Cars Until I Drove One, Now I Love the BMW i7
By Chris Johnston on
I drove a BMW i7 and it shattered old myths by revealing a calmer kind of muscle and refinement that gas cars simply cannot match.
SUVs Comfortable Enough to Sleep In Recommended by Consumer Reports
The Most Comfortable SUVs of 2025 Recommended by Consumer Reports
By Timothy Boyer on
Finding a comfortable SUV isn't just about soft seats; it's about how easy the controls are to use, how clearly you can see out, how passengers feel in the back, and how quiet the cabin stays on the highway.
Tesla Model 3
When My BMW i3 Died In Spectacular Fashion, ChatGPT Led Me To Buy a Tesla Model 3, Now I’m Considering Trading My Always Angry BMW X4M For a Model Y
By Denis Flierl on
A BMW i3 and BMW X4M owner is jumping ship and buying not one but two Tesla cars: a Tesla Model and a Tesla Model Y. However, what led him to make the decision comes from an unexpected assist from artificial intelligence. Check out JJ's surprising story. 
A gleaming, bright blue Ford Mustang Mach-E parked on a driveway, surrounded by lush green foliage. The car's modern design conveys a sense of innovation.
I Traded In My BMW X5 M for a Ford Mustang Mach-E and It Was Quite the Downgrade, I Think Ford Gave Up When It Came to the Rear Design
By Aram Krajekian on
Trading a BMW X5 M for a Mach-E isn’t something you hear about every day. But when this new owner called the rear design “ugly,” it sparked a conversation that went deeper than just looks.
Sensible Cars for Sensible Shoppers Who Still Want to Have Fun
I Test Drive Over 50 New Car Models Every Single Year, and After 15 Years of Testing and Reviewing New Cars, Here Is What I Would Buy
By Timothy Boyer on
While not the typical most popular models, this automotive expert explains why he recommends these 10 models that takes a lot of pressure off of new car shoppers who just want a vehicle that is sensible, reliable, and affordable.
Dark blue BMW x3 SUV curving along mountain road with rocky terrain and guardrail
I Own A 2024 BMW X5 And Was Given A 2025 X3 As A Loaner, Cheap Plastic Buttons, Nasty Rubber Air Vents, And Electronic Gimmicks Make This $50K Luxury SUV Feel Like A Budget Car
By Noah Washington on
A loyal BMW enthusiast, expecting luxury, was shocked by his 2025 BMW X3 loaner, finding it filled with "budget car" plastics and electronic gimmicks that betray the brand's premium promise.
White Tesla Model 3 with black roof and wheels, side profile in parking lot with arid landscape background
I Couldn’t Justify the Gas and Repairs on My BMW X5 Anymore So I Bought a 2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance Instead, and I Don’t Know Why I Waited This Long
By Aram Krajekian on
When this owner had to start commuting to work again, her car troubles returned too. That’s when the Tesla Model 3 Performance entered the picture and made her wonder why she ever put up with the old way of driving in the first place.
The Electric Floodgates Are Opening
The Electric Floodgates Are Opening: Why the Diverse and Exciting Wave of 2025-2026 EVs Signals a Definitive Industry Transformation
By Rob Enderle on
The electric transformation is no longer on the horizon; it's pulling up to the curb.
Consumer Reports Recommends Buying These Older SUV Models
Most Fuel-Efficient Used Compact SUVs Recommended Today
By Timothy Boyer on
By the time a car is 5 years old, it has gone through the steepest part of the depreciation curve. This means you'll get many of the features found in brand-new models at a lower price with these Consumer Reports recommended models.
A vibrant green BMW M3 sedan with a sleek design and black accents, showcased on a minimalistic white background.
I Covered My BMW M3's Air Intakes With Bags While Washing It, Then Drove 20 Minutes With the Bags Still On, Now It's Stuck in Limp Mode and Smoking From the Exhaust
By Noah Washington on
Even a powerful BMW G80 M3 can't escape human error. One owner's washing routine led to a smoking exhaust and limp mode, revealing a critical lesson in car care.
Best Cars and SUVs List is Not Just Toyota and Lexus Models Shows Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports Best Deals on 10 Fuel-Efficient Cars and SUVs
By Timothy Boyer on
Save gas and money on these models recommended by Consumer Reports automotive experts.
Range Rover VS Mercedes G-Wagon extreme crash test results
Lower Is Safer - The Most Extreme Crash Test Shows Interesting Results As Tesla And Hyundai Show Some Of The Best Results, Being Ahead Even Than Mercedes And Volvo
By Dimitar Angelov on
If you thought SUVs are safer just because they are taller, this extreme crash test shows some very interesting results, with the best performers being the most surprising.
2025 BMW dealer
I Walked Into a Mercedes and BMW Dealer, Waited 45 Minutes and No One Helped Me, I Own an AMG C63 and a 540i, So, Luxury Dealers, Count Your Days
By Denis Flierl on
Do Mercedes and BMW dealers give good customer service? Buying an expensive luxury car should be a good experience. The opposite was true for Philippe, who walked through both dealers and received no help. Check out his unbelievable story.  
M235
Here’s Why I Think the 2025 BMW M235 xDrive Gran Coupe Is a Real Sports Sedan in a World of Pretenders and Should Be on Your Consideration List if You Value Driving Pleasure
By John Goreham on
We explain why the BMW M235 is a great sports sedan and why all shoppers should be cross-shopping against all other considerations.
2016 BMW X1
My Expensive BMW X1 SUV Is Collecting Dust In My Driveway Because I Can’t Drive It, and The Dealer Refuses To Give Me a Title
By Denis Flierl on
What happens when a dealer sells a car and can't produce a title? Erika had it happen to her when she purchased a 2016 BMW X1 from a dealer in N.J. and never received a title. Here is what all used car buyers need to know. 
A Green 2025 BMW M5 parked on a snowy road at Flüela Pass, surrounded by mountains under a twilight sky. The car is slightly covered in dirt.
My Weekend With BMW's New Hybrid M5 Turned Into A Winter Rally Stage, Driving Snow-Covered Mountain Passes Made Me Fall In Love With A Car I Expected To Hate
By Noah Washington on
I spent a weekend with BMW’s new hybrid M5 and accidentally fell in love on a snow-covered mountain pass. I expected to hate it, turns out, it’s a rally-bred animal in disguise.
Image of BMW's all-electric i4 sports sedan by John Goreham
EV Inflection Point - BMW, Hummer, Chevrolet, and GMC, Are the Latest Brands to Pause, Reduce, or Stop Electric Vehicle Production as the Industry Slowly Admits that EV Market Share Stalled In the U.S. 27 Months Ago
By John Goreham on
With each passing quarter, it becomes increasingly evident that U.S. consumer adoption of battery-electric vehicles has stalled at around 8%. Automakers are scaling back their production of EVs, adapting to the lower-than-hoped-for take rate.
Car Jack and Jack Stand Fail for This BMW Owner
My Uncle Died From Crawling Under A Car With A Jack Like This
By Timothy Boyer on
What breaking the rules of lifting a car looks like serves as a good warning and reminder that if the vehicle is not placed solidly, accidents can and do happen.
My 2020 BMW X5 Needs an Oil Pump at Just 63,000 Miles, Now I’m Facing an $8,000 Repair and Don't Know Whether I Should Keep It or Cut My Losses
My 2020 BMW X5 Needs an Oil Pump at Just 63,000 Miles, Now I’m Facing an $8,000 Repair and Don't Know Whether I Should Keep It or Cut My Losses
By Aram Krajekian on
An $8,000 repair this early into ownership has one BMW X5 owner facing a tough decision, and her story might change the way you look at luxury car ownership.
My 2019 BMW X5's Engine Failed at Just 42,000 Miles, and the Warranty Battle That Followed Turned This into an Even Worse Nightmare
My 2019 BMW X5's Engine Failed at Just 42,000 Miles, and the Warranty Battle That Followed Turned This into an Even Worse Nightmare
By Aram Krajekian on
A low-mileage BMW X5 engine failure was only the beginning. What followed was a behind-the-scenes battle with the warranty company that every luxury car owner should read before it’s too late.
Nissan GT-R R35 V-Spec
6 Forgotten High-Performance Sports Cars That Will Become Future Classics
By Dimitar Angelov on
Some of these sports cars have already appreciated in value, while others can still be found for dirt cheap.
Intel Working With Automakers To Make Them More Competitive
How Intel Could Help Western Automakers Catch Up to China’s EV Dominance
By Rob Enderle on
Western Car makers are falling behind their Chinese counterparts at an alarming rate, and analyst consensus indicates that they will be in catastrophic failure unless they step up. Intel is uniquely positioned to help these car companies close this gap.
Picture of the west being made obsolete by China's automotive companies due to outdated organizational structures and management styles
Why Most Western Automakers Will Fail By 2030: It’s About Company Structure And Management Style
By Rob Enderle on
Western Automakers have dropped behind their Chinese counterparts by around a decade and China continues to advance, if this trend isn’t reversed most Western car makers are likely to fail by 2030 simply because of their management style and structure.
BMW x3 in Desert, person standing next to it with mountains in background
So I Just Drove My BMW X3 18,019 miles For 11 Months Through 19 Countries With No Drama, Clawing at Dirt and Stiffened Suspension
By Noah Washington on
18,019 miles, 19 countries, one BMW X3. My German SUV just conquered the Sahara and beyond, proving its worth across Africa.
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