BMW

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.

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 May 14, 2025 - 8:02AM

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.

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 May 10, 2025 - 9:22AM

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.

2025 BMW M235 Gran Coupe xDrive side view

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 May 8, 2025 - 12:27PM

We explain why the BMW M235 is a great sports sedan and why all shoppers should be cross-shopping against all other considerations.

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 May 6, 2025 - 7:45AM

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 May 6, 2025 - 5:02AM

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 May 1, 2025 - 9:14AM

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 April 29, 2025 - 2:27PM

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

By Aram Krajekian on April 15, 2025 - 11:40AM

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

By Aram Krajekian on April 14, 2025 - 1:54PM

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.

6 Forgotten High-Performance Sports Cars That Will Become Future Classics

By Dimitar Angelov on April 14, 2025 - 3:18AM

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 April 4, 2025 - 3:46PM

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 April 4, 2025 - 2:02PM

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 March 31, 2025 - 8:49AM

18,019 miles, 19 countries, one BMW X3. My German SUV just conquered the Sahara and beyond, proving its worth across Africa.

Blue BMW M3 with man standing next to it

My New BMW M3 Competition xDrive Costs Less to Insure Than My Wife's X5, State Farm's Explanation Surprised Me

By Noah Washington on March 27, 2025 - 6:57PM

After shopping around for insurance quotes on my new BMW M3 Competition xDrive, I was shocked to discover it would cost less to insure than my wife's X5.

I Just Bought My BMW 420i xDrive and Found This Tire Bubble on the Drive Home, I'm Not Sure I Can Keep Driving It

By Noah Washington on March 12, 2025 - 9:44PM

Less than two hours after driving off the lot in my BMW 420i xDrive, I spotted something that made my heart sink.

Summer Cruising Sports Car Recommendations

Consumer Reports' Reliable Used Sports Car Recommendations for Under $25,000

By Timothy Boyer on February 27, 2025 - 10:36PM

Reliable coupes, sedans, and roadsters that are good choices recommended by Consumer Reports for enthusiasts anticipating some summer fun. However, watch out for models with these red flags to avoid summer disaster.

The 2025 Models Identified by Consumer Reports As The Best

Consumer Reports Reveals Their Top Pick Cars of 2025, Including Two Ford Pickup Trucks

By Timothy Boyer on February 25, 2025 - 9:21PM

"We selected models from popular categories, spanning compact cars to midsized luxury SUVs. This year's group features more hybrids, PHEVs, and EVs than ever before, highlighting the growing trend toward electrification in the automotive market," says CR.

I was Weighing the Decision to Trade in Our 2020 BMW X5 M50i but I'm Leaning Towards something More Reliable, Fun, and has a Good Resale Value Like a Toyota Sequoia

So I was Weighing the Decision to Trade in Our 2020 BMW X5 M50i but I'm Leaning Towards Something More Reliable and Fun, That Has a Good Resale Value Like The Toyota Sequoia

By Narek Hareyan on February 19, 2025 - 11:11PM

Uncover the surprising insights and lessons learned from one man's emotional struggle to trade his beloved BMW X5 for a dependable Toyota Sequoia, join the conversation and share your own automotive journey.

BMW Just Shook Up The Car World Showing How It Plans To Keep Its Edge, And It's Not Just About Another EV

By Nicholas Muhoro on February 19, 2025 - 8:44PM

BMW's Vision Experience delivers an unexpected thrill ride where software transforms every drive into pure joy. Its "Heart of Joy" tech isn't just about another electric vehicle. Your car simply gets smarter over time.

I Sold My Tesla for a BMW i4, But the Tech Disappointed Me, and I’m Holding Out for the Rivian R3X

By Narek Hareyan on February 18, 2025 - 8:59PM

I sold my Tesla for a BMW i4, expecting a refined driving experience, but the tech left me frustrated, now I’m holding out for the Rivian R3X, hoping it finally delivers the seamless innovation I’ve been missing.

In A Recent EV Range Test For Accuracy While Telsa Tied For First In Overall Range It Came In 21st In Range Accuracy Which Is A Huge Problem If You Don’t Like Being Stuck

By Rob Enderle on January 17, 2025 - 8:01PM

Out of 24 cars tested for range and accuracy Tesla came in 21st while Polestar Came in 1st and, ironically, both led the field with real world range.

5 Affordable Non-Japanese Luxury Cars That Are Almost Toyota Reliable

By Dimitar Angelov on January 7, 2025 - 1:39AM

Under certain conditions, these luxury cars prove Toyota and Lexus are not your only options if you are looking for reliability and style in one.

The 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera starts at $120,100

Cars That Pack Porsche 992.2 Carrera Performance For a Fraction Of The Price

By Dimitar Angelov on December 16, 2024 - 5:28AM

Do you want Porsche 911 Carrera performance without the price tag? These sports cars will do the job.

BMW Teases A 4-Motor M-3 Electric Sports Sedan, Why 4-Motor Electric Cars Are Superior To Their Two And Three Motor Counterparts. It’s All About Traction!

By Rob Enderle on December 13, 2024 - 8:25PM

BMW’s coming M-Class 4-Motor EV Sedan could end up being the quickest car BMW has ever built and an excellent car to drive in any weather condition.

I Traded in a 2021 M3 Competition RWD For a 2023 Competition xDrive And Have Never Been So Disappointed With How I Spent $100,000

By Lance Branquinho on November 30, 2024 - 9:48AM

Same great turbocharged in-line six engine, but two very different BMW M3 sedan experiences. Is iD8 the problem?

"I Wish I Knew This Before Purchasing The BMW 430i/440i And After Giving My Lexus IS250 To My Son"

By Lance Branquinho on November 29, 2024 - 2:44PM

What insider tips do BMW 4 Series owners have, for someone upgrading to the 430i or 440i, from a Lexus IS250?

The BMW amazing E46 M3 GTR Need For Speed car

Need For Speed Changed Racing Sims And The Game’s Iconic E46 M3 GTR Is Now A Real Car

By Lance Branquinho on November 28, 2024 - 6:32AM

What happens when a legendary gaming M3, becomes real? With the latest chapter of EA’s Need For Speed releasing this week, BMW has created the answer. And it’s a stunning E46 GTR.

My 2025 BMW M440i Is Shaking During Start-Up And Showing 0.0 Value Fuel Consumption. Something Wrong or Is This Just What Mild Hybrids Do?

By Lance Branquinho on November 26, 2024 - 2:42PM

It’s a 2025 model year BMW 440i, with the B58 engine in mild-hybrid configuration. So why does it randomly shake during start-up?

Surveyed Mechanics Advise Consumers to Avoid Cars With These Engines

Most Unreliable Engines That Fail By 100,000 Miles Within the Past 2 Years

By Timothy Boyer on November 24, 2024 - 11:18AM

What are the most unreliable cars today that are guaranteed to fail? Find out from this new review of cars with known potentially fatal engine issues before reaching the 100,000-mile mark identified from mechanics surveyed over the past 2 years.

Garage Calculates and Reveals Average Repair Costs by Car Make

Top 5 Most Expensive Vehicles To Maintain Ranked by Garage Work Orders

By Timothy Boyer on November 20, 2024 - 9:16AM

An interesting list of "most expensive vehicles to maintain and repair" recently emerged that differs from all others. It is invaluable in its approach and the mechanic's view of makes and models that too often, are disregarded indiscriminately.

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