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BMW Patented a Ladder Frame — And Gas Engines Are Not Mentioned Once May 3, 2026
BMW builds cars on monocoque platforms. That’s been true for decades — from the E30 to the CLAR architecture underpinning everything from the G20 3 Series to the G70 7 Series. So when a patent... First published by https://www.bmwblog.com
Horatiu Boeriu
BMW Said 38 Miles of EV Range. We Got 45 May 3, 2026
BMW rates the 2026 X5 xDrive50e for 38 miles of pure electric range. That number is worth testing, because plug-in hybrid range estimates have historically been the most optimistic figures in the entire automotive business.... First published by https://www.bmwblog.com
Horatiu Boeriu
BMW Is Working On A New Bulletproof 7 Series Protection May 3, 2026
This might come as a surprise even to diehard BMW fans, but the brand has been developing armored vehicles for nearly half a century. Based on the E23 generation, the 733 High Security led the... First published by https://www.bmwblog.com
Adrian Padeanu
BMW Lets You Customize The New 7 Series Interior In 700 Ways May 3, 2026
The 7 Series might not match the level of personalization offered by Rolls-Royce, but it’s getting close. BMW offers over 500 exterior colors and combinations, including two-tone finishes. The interior is even more customizable, with... First published by https://www.bmwblog.com
Adrian Padeanu
2027 BMW M3: Everything We Know (Electric, Hybrid, or Both?) May 2, 2026
BMW is building two M3s at the same time for the first time in the model’s history — and neither one will have a manual gearbox. The ZA0 electric arrives in Spring 2027 with four... First published by https://www.bmwblog.com
Horatiu Boeriu
Alex Zanardi Dies at 59: BMW Driver and Ambassador, Paralympic Champion May 2, 2026
There are drivers who win championships. There are athletes who win gold medals. Occasionally, the same person does both. Alex Zanardi did all of that — and then had to rebuild himself from the ground... First published by https://www.bmwblog.com
Horatiu Boeriu