BMW M5 (E39, 1998 - 2003): review, history and buying guide

BMW M5 (E39, 1998 - 2003): review, history and buying guide
When the E39 M5 arrived 26 years ago its 394bhp redefined the supersaloon. But as it was to prove, greatness isn’t about power alone
BMW i5 and 5-series Touring revealed – here’s what to expect from the M5 estate

BMW i5 and 5-series Touring revealed – here’s what to expect from the M5 estate
BMW's new 5-series Touring will spawn an M5 estate later this year – this is what we know so far
The BMW M4 Competition gets more power for 2024

The BMW M4 Competition gets more power for 2024
As part of a mid-life facelift, BMW has given the G82 M4 more power and new interior tech for the 2024 model year
New BMW Z4 M40i Handschalter revealed – the manual gearbox makes a comeback

New BMW Z4 M40i Handschalter revealed – the manual gearbox makes a comeback
The G29-generation Z4 can now be ordered with a manual gearbox as part of a new ‘Handschalter’ package
2024 BMW 4-series gets new tech and the M4 CSL’s trick rear lights

2024 BMW 4-series gets new tech and the M4 CSL’s trick rear lights
Munich’s four-seat coupe has been given an update for 2024, bringing it up-to-speed with the rest of the range
BMW M3 (F80) – the car world's greatest misses

BMW M3 (F80) – the car world's greatest misses
It may have looked the part from the off, but the first turbocharged M3 took a while to find its feet
BMW M5 Touring (E61, 2007 - 2010): review, specs and buying guide

BMW M5 Touring (E61, 2007 - 2010): review, specs and buying guide
Launched in 2007 as BMW M's first ever series production estate, the V10-powered E61 M5 Touring remains one of the most exotic models of its kind
New BMW i5 Touring – 593bhp electric estate incoming

New BMW i5 Touring – 593bhp electric estate incoming
BMW is plotting an electric i5 Touring estate to rival Audi’s A6 Avant e-tron – here’s our first look
Why the BMW 1M Coupé is one of the most significant cars of the last 25 years

Why the BMW 1M Coupé is one of the most significant cars of the last 25 years
To mark our 25th anniversary we name the 25 most significant driver's cars launched in the last 25 years. Editor-in-chief Stuart Gallagher presents th…
This BMW SUV will form the technical basis for the next 3-series

This BMW SUV will form the technical basis for the next 3-series
BMW’s Neue Klasse EV technology will underpin everything from SUVs to a future all-electric M3
AC Schnitzer’s BMW M2 is lower, grippier and meaner

AC Schnitzer’s BMW M2 is lower, grippier and meaner
The G87 BMW M2 is a strong performer as standard, and AC Schnitzer has given it an added dose of focus
Driving a hydrogen-powered BMW X5 – are fuel cells the answer?

Driving a hydrogen-powered BMW X5 – are fuel cells the answer?
BMW is forging ahead with trials of its hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric iX5. We try it on the road
New BMW X2 - price, release date and M35i details

New BMW X2 - price, release date and M35i details
BMW's new X2 available to order from £39,365, with a choice of battery-electric and petrol motors including 296bhp M35i
The new BMW X2 M35i is a 296bhp coupe-SUV with enormous grilles

The new BMW X2 M35i is a 296bhp coupe-SUV with enormous grilles
BMW has teased its forthcoming X2 M35i crossover, which will offer 296bhp, four-wheel drive and a 5.4sec 0-62mph time
New BMW 5-series: 482bhp 550e hybrid announced

New BMW 5-series: 482bhp 550e hybrid announced
The eighth-generation 5-series has arrived with electrified engines and a bold 7-series inspired interior, with the first-ever hybrid M5 arriving late…
New BMW i4 spied: facelifted EV to sport design and tech upgrades

New BMW i4 spied: facelifted EV to sport design and tech upgrades
BMW’s 4-series-based electric saloon will be refreshed next year with styling tweaks and revised in-car tech
BMW M4 CS (F82) in-depth test: the ultimate M road trip

BMW M4 CS (F82) in-depth test: the ultimate M road trip
We took the BMW M4 CS on an epic European road trip, stopping off at iconic motorsport landmarks along the way
New BMW M4 CS announced for 2024

New BMW M4 CS announced for 2024
A harder, faster BMW M4 CS is in the works for 2024, with chassis and powertrain upgrades borrowed from the M3 CS
BMW Vision Neue Klasse previews firm’s new-era production cars

BMW Vision Neue Klasse previews firm’s new-era production cars
At this month’s Munich motor show, BMW is showcasing its next-generation design and tech with a new EV saloon concept
BMW 230i M Sport v Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport

BMW 230i M Sport v Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport
As Golf GTI prices head north of 40 grand, new rivals home into view. Is a lower-rung 2-Series too tough to overcome?
BMW M340i xDrive v Peugeot 508 PSE v VW Arteon R Shooting Brake

BMW M340i xDrive v Peugeot 508 PSE v VW Arteon R Shooting Brake
Prefer a sleek estate to a jacked-up SUV but can’t stretch to an M3 Touring? This trio of alternatives could provide an answer
1990 BMW M8 – dead on arrival

1990 BMW M8 – dead on arrival
A 613bhp V12 and a 340kg diet could have enhanced the original 8-series’ reputation – but for the price
New 2023 BMW i5: up to 593bhp for all-electric 5-series

New 2023 BMW i5: up to 593bhp for all-electric 5-series
The new BMW 5-series has spawned an i5 EV, which is offered as a near £100k supersaloon in M60 xDrive guise
New BMW Concept Touring Coupe unveiled as reinvented Z3 M ‘clown shoe’ Coupe

New BMW Concept Touring Coupe unveiled as reinvented Z3 M ‘clown shoe’ Coupe
Evoking the Z3 M Coupe’s unmistakable body shape, the Z4-based Concept Touring Coupe debuts at this year’s Villa d’Este concours
New BMW i7 M70 xDrive unveiled as 651bhp electric super limo 

New BMW i7 M70 xDrive unveiled as 651bhp electric super limo
The i7 M70 is the latest entry in BMW’s electric M-lite range, arriving as the company’s most powerful EV