BMW news this week | BimmerBenchhttps://bimmerbench.com/news/BMW and MINI news from the past week, with links to the original stories and short original summaries: new models, recalls, pricing, company news, motorsport and EVs.en-usSat, 17 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT A Five-Door E36 3 Series Compact Exists, And BMW Classic Just Pulled The One-Off 316i Out Of Its Vaulthttps://www.bmwblog.com/2026/10/17/bmw-e36-3-series-compact-5-door/news:https://www.bmwblog.com/2026/10/17/bmw-e36-3-series-compact-5-door/Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:18:06 GMTBMWBLOGNewsBMW Classic has brought out a one-off five-door version of the E36 3 Series Compact, a 316i that never went into production. It's a curiosity for E36 fans rather than anything you could buy. BMW’s $124,700 i7 60 xDrive Rides Closer To A Rolls-Royce Than Any 7 Series Before Ithttps://www.bmwblog.com/2026/10/17/2027-bmw-i7-60-xdrive-review/news:https://www.bmwblog.com/2026/10/17/2027-bmw-i7-60-xdrive-review/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:10:17 GMTBMWBLOGElectricA first drive of the 2027 i7 60 xDrive, which BMWBLOG lists at $124,700 and calls the most Rolls-Royce-like 7 Series yet for ride comfort. BMW Will Attack China With 20 New Cars By The End Of 2027https://www.bmwblog.com/2026/10/17/bmw-attack-china-20-new-cars-end-2027/news:https://www.bmwblog.com/2026/10/17/bmw-attack-china-20-new-cars-end-2027/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:01:43 GMTBMWBLOGNewsBMW plans roughly 20 new or updated models for China by the end of 2027, its biggest single market, where sales have been under pressure. 2027 MINI Countryman Untamed Video Review: Capable, But MINI Held Backhttps://www.bmwblog.com/2026/10/16/2027-mini-countryman-untamed-edition-review/news:https://www.bmwblog.com/2026/10/16/2027-mini-countryman-untamed-edition-review/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:03:14 GMTBMWBLOGRoad testA video review of the 2027 MINI Countryman Untamed Edition, the off-road-styled trim. The verdict: capable, though the reviewer thinks MINI could have gone further. 2027 BMW 7 Series In Matte Purple Is Impossible To Ignorehttps://www.bmwblog.com/2026/10/16/2027-bmw-7-series-matte-purple-impossible-ignore/news:https://www.bmwblog.com/2026/10/16/2027-bmw-7-series-matte-purple-impossible-ignore/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:48:19 GMTBMWBLOGNewsA 2027 7 Series in a matte purple Individual finish, one of the louder paint options BMW offers on its flagship. Ex-BMW Sauber F1 Driver’s Ultra-Rare 3.0 CSL Is For Salehttps://www.bmwblog.com/2026/10/16/ex-bmw-sauber-f1-driver-nick-heidfeld-bmw-csl-sale/news:https://www.bmwblog.com/2026/10/16/ex-bmw-sauber-f1-driver-nick-heidfeld-bmw-csl-sale/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:04:12 GMTBMWBLOGNewsA rare BMW 3.0 CSL linked to a former BMW Sauber Formula 1 driver is up for sale, a collector story for classic BMW fans. BMW Rolls Out VIP Treatment For 7 Series Chauffeurshttps://www.bmwblog.com/2026/10/16/bmw-7-series-chauffeur-program/news:https://www.bmwblog.com/2026/10/16/bmw-7-series-chauffeur-program/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:40:34 GMTBMWBLOGNewsBMW is launching a program aimed at professional chauffeurs who drive the 7 Series, pitching the car at the limousine and executive-transport market. This BMW M Sedan Was So Secret Even Your Dealer Didn't Know About Ithttps://www.carscoops.com/2288564/rare-bmw-533i-auction/news:https://www.carscoops.com/2288564/rare-bmw-533i-auction/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:35:20 GMTCarscoopsNewsA rarely seen BMW 533i sedan is heading to auction. Carscoops says the model was so little known that even dealers weren't aware of it. BMW Took Over Shanghai’s F1 Track For Its M Festival In China, And Brought The Electric M Concept Alonghttps://www.bmwblog.com/2026/10/15/bmw-m-festival-2026-china-shanghai/news:https://www.bmwblog.com/2026/10/15/bmw-m-festival-2026-china-shanghai/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:01:30 GMTBMWBLOGElectricBMW held its M Festival at the Shanghai Formula 1 circuit and showed its electric M concept there, part of its push to grow the M brand in China. New BMW iX5 Goes 500 Miles On A Charge, With Range To Sparehttps://www.bmwblog.com/2026/10/15/bmw-ix5-500-miles-without-charging/news:https://www.bmwblog.com/2026/10/15/bmw-ix5-500-miles-without-charging/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:53:57 GMTBMWBLOGElectricA pre-launch BMW iX5 covered 500 miles on a single charge with range left over. Separately, BMWBLOG reports BMW's own range estimate rising to about 450 miles. BMW Is Selling Cars At A Dead Polish Automaker’s Planthttps://www.bmwblog.com/2026/10/15/bmw-selling-cars-former-fso-factory/news:https://www.bmwblog.com/2026/10/15/bmw-selling-cars-former-fso-factory/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:48:02 GMTBMWBLOGCompanyBMW is now selling cars at the former FSO factory site in Warsaw, the plant of the defunct Polish automaker. New BMW i3 Goes 1,213 Kilometers Without Recharginghttps://www.bmwblog.com/2026/10/15/bmw-i3-1213-kilometers-range-without-recharging/news:https://www.bmwblog.com/2026/10/15/bmw-i3-1213-kilometers-range-without-recharging/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:54:35 GMTBMWBLOGElectricThe new Neue Klasse i3 sedan covered about 753 miles (1,213 km) on one charge in a range drive. That's a demonstration run, not an official EPA range figure. BMW Group begins series production of Gen6 high-voltage batteries in Shenyanghttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0461769EN?language=ennews:https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0461769EN?language=enThu, 15 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTBMW Group PressClubElectricBMW has started series production of its Gen6 high-voltage batteries in Shenyang, China. These are the cells and packs for its Neue Klasse electric cars. BMW’s new flagship i7 makes a great chauffeur vehicle [Images]https://electrek.co/2026/10/14/bmws-new-flagship-i7-chauffeur-vehicle/news:https://electrek.co/2026/10/14/bmws-new-flagship-i7-chauffeur-vehicle/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:57:26 GMTElectrekElectricElectrek tries the latest i7 from the back seat and makes the case for it as a quiet electric chauffeur car. UPDATE: MINI USA Rebelle Rally Team in Thick of First-Ever Rebelle Rally Competition with New 2027 MINI Countryman Untamed Edition.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/article/detail/T0461773EN_US?language=en_USnews:https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/article/detail/T0461773EN_US?language=en_USWed, 14 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMTBMW Group PressClub USANewsMINI USA's team is running the Rebelle Rally, a women's off-road navigation event, in a 2027 Countryman Untamed Edition. This is MINI's first time in the event. BMW’s Biggest SUV Yet Could Rival The Escalade. Here’s Everything We Knowhttps://www.motor1.com/features/811944/bmw-x9-suv-specs-details-powertrain-price/news:https://www.motor1.com/features/811944/bmw-x9-suv-specs-details-powertrain-price/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMTMotor1New modelsWhat's known so far about a large BMW SUV, reported as an X9, that would sit above the X7 and take on the Cadillac Escalade: likely powertrains, size and pricing. BMW Brings Back The V8 7 Series: Meet The New M760https://www.motor1.com/news/811878/2027-bmw-m760-revealed/news:https://www.motor1.com/news/811878/2027-bmw-m760-revealed/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:11:26 GMTMotor1New modelsBMW has revealed a new M760 with a V8, returning eight-cylinder power to the current 7 Series line-up. The BMW i3 is nearly $80 less a month to lease than the new iX3, but it’s the same pricehttps://electrek.co/2026/10/13/bmw-i3-nearly-80-less-a-month-to-lease-than-new-ix3/news:https://electrek.co/2026/10/13/bmw-i3-nearly-80-less-a-month-to-lease-than-new-ix3/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:08:52 GMTElectrekElectricElectrek compares US lease offers and finds the new i3 sedan leasing for about $80 a month less than the iX3, even though the two are priced about the same. BMW M Boss: Hybrid Tech Makes Offering Manuals 'Really Difficult'https://www.motor1.com/news/811763/bmw-m-manual-gearbox-48/news:https://www.motor1.com/news/811763/bmw-m-manual-gearbox-48/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMTMotor1NewsThe head of BMW M says moving M cars to hybrid power makes keeping a manual gearbox very hard. That's a signal for anyone hoping for future three-pedal M cars. BMW’s new iX1 looks like a baby iX3 [Images]https://electrek.co/2026/10/13/bmws-new-ix1-spotted-baby-ix3-images/news:https://electrek.co/2026/10/13/bmws-new-ix1-spotted-baby-ix3-images/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:32:44 GMTElectrekElectricSpy photos show the next-generation iX1 with styling clearly borrowed from the Neue Klasse iX3. BMW deliveries fall 6.3% in third quarter as China sales slumphttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivAFBVV95cUxNUTRjUlM4bHpBMGFnQ2tUaGdlV0ZnbWQ4NXlHenZvems1RWhBS3ZJbWZMV1VIbVlQUUJkT2Q0S2RDbkphZm9sbnEtMFU5aXJobkhlMXd3Tm9xZklKTUJtRVN4ajJacjlQcFlPbHN1dTM3cU1FME9RTnVPa3FjbGMza0VLUkJqdWtJc1NBMnhfM0FCc3VVNWVLU2xlMEhOYUcwaVo3VEw4S3BYZWstRzNQOC1heFNwenFUbGczSQ?oc=5news:https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivAFBVV95cUxNUTRjUlM4bHpBMGFnQ2tUaGdlV0ZnbWQ4NXlHenZvems1RWhBS3ZJbWZMV1VIbVlQUUJkT2Q0S2RDbkphZm9sbnEtMFU5aXJobkhlMXd3Tm9xZklKTUJtRVN4ajJacjlQcFlPbHN1dTM3cU1FME9RTnVPa3FjbGMza0VLUkJqdWtJc1NBMnhfM0FCc3VVNWVLU2xlMEhOYUcwaVo3VEw4S3BYZWstRzNQOC1heFNwenFUbGczSQ?oc=5Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:07:18 GMTReutersCompanyBMW Group's worldwide deliveries fell 6.3% in the third quarter, with weaker sales in China driving the drop. BMW Group records third-quarter growth in Europe and the UShttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0461724EN?language=ennews:https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0461724EN?language=enTue, 13 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTBMW Group PressClubCompanyBMW's own third-quarter sales release highlights growth in Europe and the US, the other side of a quarter weighed down by China. FIA GT World Cup: Three BMW M4 GT3 EVOs compete on the streets of Macau.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0461719EN?language=ennews:https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0461719EN?language=enTue, 13 Oct 2026 08:02:44 GMTBMW Group PressClubMotorsportThree BMW M4 GT3 EVO race cars are entered in the FIA GT World Cup on the Macau street circuit. BMW M Motorsport News, 12th October 2026.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0461698EN?language=ennews:https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0461698EN?language=enMon, 12 Oct 2026 13:21:10 GMTBMW Group PressClubNewsBMW M Motorsport's weekly roundup of race results and news from its GT and prototype programs. BMW Concept 7 Protection: Discreet protection in its most sophisticated form.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0461562EN?language=ennews:https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0461562EN?language=enMon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTBMW Group PressClubNew modelsBMW has revealed the Concept 7 Protection, an armored 7 Series designed to look nearly identical to the regular car while offering ballistic protection. BMW iX5 spotted ahead of US launch, sporting its new Double-X headlightshttps://electrek.co/2026/10/09/bmw-ix5-spotted-ahead-of-us-launch-new-double-x-lights/news:https://electrek.co/2026/10/09/bmw-ix5-spotted-ahead-of-us-launch-new-double-x-lights/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:12:42 GMTElectrekElectricElectrek has photos of the next BMW iX5 ahead of its US launch, showing the new "Double-X" headlight design. 40 years of the BMW M3https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0461563EN?language=ennews:https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0461563EN?language=enFri, 09 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTBMW Group PressClubNewsBMW marks 40 years of the M3, which started with the E30 in 1986. The release looks back across the generations. BMW Group in the U.S. Survey Finds Americans Want More EV Range Than They Need Day to Day.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/article/detail/T0461533EN_US?language=en_USnews:https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/article/detail/T0461533EN_US?language=en_USThu, 08 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMTBMW Group PressClub USAElectricA BMW-commissioned US survey finds drivers want more EV range than their daily driving actually needs, a gap BMW uses to frame its range push. The new BMW iX3 M60 xDrive: dynamically outstanding M Performance model added to the line-up for the fully electric SUV.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/article/detail/T0461525EN_US?language=en_USnews:https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/article/detail/T0461525EN_US?language=en_USWed, 07 Oct 2026 22:01:00 GMTBMW Group PressClub USAElectricBMW adds an M Performance version to the electric iX3 range: the iX3 M60 xDrive, now in the US line-up. The BMW iX4.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/article/detail/T0461507EN_US?language=en_USnews:https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/article/detail/T0461507EN_US?language=en_USWed, 07 Oct 2026 22:01:00 GMTBMW Group PressClub USAElectricBMW's PressClub USA introduces the iX4, the coupe-roofed electric SUV that sits alongside the iX3. BMW's Newest Performance SUV Packs 603 Horsepowerhttps://www.motor1.com/news/811111/2027-bmw-ix3-m60-details/news:https://www.motor1.com/news/811111/2027-bmw-ix3-m60-details/Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:01:00 GMTMotor1NewsMotor1 reports a new BMW performance SUV with 603 horsepower. MINI USA Kicks Off First-Ever Rebelle Rally Competition with New 2027 MINI Countryman Untamed Edition.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/article/detail/T0461474EN_US?language=en_USnews:https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/article/detail/T0461474EN_US?language=en_USWed, 07 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMTBMW Group PressClub USANewsMINI USA is entering the Rebelle Rally off-road navigation event for the first time, using the 2027 Countryman Untamed Edition. BMW M Motorsport Legends Bill Auberlen, Brian Redman, and Hans-Joachim Stuck to be enshrined into IMSA Hall of Fame at Petit Le Mans.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/article/detail/T0461476EN_US?language=en_USnews:https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/article/detail/T0461476EN_US?language=en_USTue, 06 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMTBMW Group PressClub USAMotorsportBMW racers Bill Auberlen, Brian Redman and Hans-Joachim Stuck are being inducted into the IMSA Hall of Fame at Petit Le Mans. The new MINI Countryman Untamed Edition: More freedom for adventure.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/article/detail/T0461432EN_US?language=en_USnews:https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/article/detail/T0461432EN_US?language=en_USTue, 06 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMTBMW Group PressClub USANewsMINI introduces the Countryman Untamed Edition, an adventure-themed trim of its largest model. A pioneer in automotive logistics: BMW Group deploys truck with hydrogen combustion engine in logisticshttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0461465EN?language=ennews:https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0461465EN?language=enTue, 06 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMTBMW Group PressClubElectricBMW Group is running a truck with a hydrogen combustion engine in its parts and vehicle logistics, as a trial of low-emission freight. IMSA: BMW M Team WRT concludes debut season with podium – Paul Miller Racing wins GTD PRO title.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/article/detail/T0461409EN_US?language=en_USnews:https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/article/detail/T0461409EN_US?language=en_USMon, 05 Oct 2026 13:40:00 GMTBMW Group PressClub USAMotorsportBMW M Team WRT finished its first IMSA season with a podium, and Paul Miller Racing won the GTD PRO title in a BMW. BMW Is Cutting 20 Percent Of Management As AI Remakes The Companyhttps://www.motor1.com/news/810754/bmw-strategy-brings-management-cuts/news:https://www.motor1.com/news/810754/bmw-strategy-brings-management-cuts/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:25:55 GMTMotor1NewsMotor1 reports BMW plans to cut about a fifth of its management roles as it reorganizes around AI tools. MINI TAKES THE STATES 2026 KICKS OFF IN CALIFORNIA, LAUNCHING 20TH-ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION WITH A “REMIX.”https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/article/detail/T0461302EN_US?language=en_USnews:https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/article/detail/T0461302EN_US?language=en_USFri, 02 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMTBMW Group PressClub USANew modelsMINI's long-running owner road rally, MINI Takes the States, started in California, opening the brand's 20th-anniversary celebration of the event. One Million Times the Thrill of M: Plant Munich builds milestone BMW M3 and shapes the electric future of BMW M.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0461211EN?language=ennews:https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0461211EN?language=enFri, 02 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMTBMW Group PressClubElectricBMW's Munich plant has built a milestone M3, and the release outlines how the plant is preparing for electric M cars. BMW of North America Reports Q3 2026 U.S. Sales Results.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/article/detail/T0461310EN_US?language=en_USnews:https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/article/detail/T0461310EN_US?language=en_USThu, 01 Oct 2026 21:40:00 GMTBMW Group PressClub USACompanyBMW of North America's third-quarter 2026 US sales results, by brand and model line. BMW is launching a smaller, more affordable EVhttps://electrek.co/2026/10/01/bmw-launching-smaller-more-affordable-ev/news:https://electrek.co/2026/10/01/bmw-launching-smaller-more-affordable-ev/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:03:18 GMTElectrekElectricElectrek reports BMW is preparing a smaller, lower-priced electric model below its current EVs. BMW X3 M50 xDrive Now Makes 437 HP And Gets Black Wheels, Carbon Interiorhttps://www.motor1.com/news/810409/bmw-x3-m50-xdrive-power/news:https://www.motor1.com/news/810409/bmw-x3-m50-xdrive-power/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:21:22 GMTMotor1NewsThe X3 M50 xDrive gets more power, now 437 hp, plus black wheels and a carbon interior option. BMW Is Trimming Its Lineup To Make Way For A Bigger SUVhttps://www.motor1.com/news/810355/bmw-cutting-models-building-bigger-suv/news:https://www.motor1.com/news/810355/bmw-cutting-models-building-bigger-suv/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:32:53 GMTMotor1NewsMotor1 reports BMW is dropping some models to make room in its line-up for a new, larger SUV. The new 2027 BMW i3 is here with up to 468 miles of range, but it’s not cheaphttps://electrek.co/2026/09/30/bmw-announces-2027-i3-prices-range-up-to-468-miles/news:https://electrek.co/2026/09/30/bmw-announces-2027-i3-prices-range-up-to-468-miles/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:54:50 GMTElectrekNewsThe new 2027 i3 electric sedan is official, with up to 468 miles of rated range. Electrek notes it isn't cheap. BMW Takes Us By Surprise With 'Ultra-Potent' i3 M60 Electric Sports Sedanhttps://www.motor1.com/news/810161/2027-bmw-i3-m60-revealed/news:https://www.motor1.com/news/810161/2027-bmw-i3-m60-revealed/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:53:47 GMTMotor1ElectricBMW surprised Motor1 with an i3 M60, a high-performance version of the new electric i3 sedan. The new BMW 3 Series.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/article/detail/T0461093EN_US?language=en_USnews:https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/article/detail/T0461093EN_US?language=en_USTue, 29 Sep 2026 22:03:00 GMTBMW Group PressClub USANewsBMW's PressClub USA introduces the new 3 Series. It's the reference point for E90, F30 and G20 owners wondering what comes next. BMW Tuner AC Schnitzer Gets A Second Chance After Nearly Shutting Downhttps://www.motor1.com/news/810080/bmw-tuner-ac-schnitzer-new-owner/news:https://www.motor1.com/news/810080/bmw-tuner-ac-schnitzer-new-owner/Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:59:36 GMTMotor1NewsLong-time BMW tuner AC Schnitzer, which came close to shutting down, has been given a second chance under new arrangements. BMW M2 Gets A Dramatic 3.0 CSL Makeoverhttps://www.motor1.com/news/809814/bmw-m2-reborn-wild-3/news:https://www.motor1.com/news/809814/bmw-m2-reborn-wild-3/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:32:58 GMTMotor1NewsA custom body kit turns a current M2 into a homage to the classic 3.0 CSL. This BMW M5 Hides A Secret Volkswagen W10 Engine, Heading To Auctionhttps://www.motor1.com/news/809747/bmw-e39-m5-w10-prototype/news:https://www.motor1.com/news/809747/bmw-e39-m5-w10-prototype/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:52:59 GMTMotor1NewsAn M5 that has been fitted with a Volkswagen-built W10 engine is heading to auction, an oddity for collectors. BMW fast-tracks the new i3, with reservations now opening next weekhttps://electrek.co/2026/09/23/bmw-fast-tracks-new-i3-reservations-opening-next-week/news:https://electrek.co/2026/09/23/bmw-fast-tracks-new-i3-reservations-opening-next-week/Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:16:42 GMTElectrekNewsBMW is bringing the new i3 forward, with reservations opening the following week, per Electrek.