This video introduces Project X5, featuring a BMW E70 X5 V8 with noticeable oil-burning issues. We inspect the engine, check ...

An update on the BMW M2 project, filmed in 4K. This video covers a costly engine issue and the potential for a new engine installation. A transparent look at what went wrong, what’s being done to fix ...

BMW has recalled more than 145,000 vehicles over fire risk from overheated starters, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall was announced on Sept. 25 and ...

BMW is recalling more than 196,000 vehicles in the US as the engine starter relay may corrode, leading to overheating and short circuit and increasing the risk of a fire, the US National Highway ...

BMW believes its six- and eight-cylinder engines will live on well into the next decade, despite a shift to engine downsizing and electrification. The German carmaker is also critical of the European ...

After military service a career as war correspondent was on the cards. But then an exclusive bursar programme in automotive journalism came 'a-knockin' - and so a 26-year journey spanning newspapers, ...

And no, it wasn’t a V8. If asked to name the most outstanding quality of BMW’s E39 M5, most fans would point to its legendary V8 engine, a high-revving beast of a power plant that cemented this M5 as ...

The next-generation BMW X5 won’t just spawn new ICE models and an all-electric iX5, but also a hydrogen-powered model according to a new report, which says it’s set to launch in 2028. Hot on the heels ...

Be prepared to pay up at the auto shop. Car engines can present countless issues throughout your vehicle’s lifespan, and some brands are known for internal problems more than others. If there’s an ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Michael Taylor is an Italian-based automotive industry reporter. The 2025 BMW X3 is on sale in the United States in two models, ...

Daud Gonzalez is a lifelong car enthusiast and automotive writer with a specialty in modified and race-ready rides. He spends most of his time modifying his cars and ruining them in the process. He is ...

Those who know the BMW B58 are always eager to bring the loudest cheers whenever it's mentioned. After all, we're talking about the shining star of the BMW modular engine family and one of the brand's ...