BMW M3 Touring Wins SPX Class, Outpaces GT3 Rivals at Nürburgring NLS
BMW’s M3 Touring wagon claimed the SPX class win and 12th overall at an NLS Nürburgring race, beating numerous GT3 cars in qualifying and the race.
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Sebring DQ: Wayne Taylor Racing No. 10 Stripped From Podium
Wayne Taylor Racing’s No. 10 Cadillac was disqualified after post-race inspection at Sebring for excessive camber, elevating the No. 31 Cadillac Whelen to the podium.
Verstappen and Winward Disqualified After Nürburgring NLS Tire Violation
Max Verstappen and Winward Racing were stripped of their Nürburgring NLS victory after officials found the team used seven tire sets instead of the permitted six, promoting ROWE Racing.
Porsche Penske No. 7 Takes Sebring Lead After Early Contact
Porsche Penske’s No. 7 recovered from early contact to lead the first half of the 12 Hours of Sebring, while a Porsche‑Cadillac collision required repairs to the Whelen Cadillac.
MINI Climbs to Near-Top in J.D. Power Dependability Rankings
BMW-owned Mini reported 168 problems per 100 vehicles in J.D. Power’s 2026 Dependability Study, rising from weak 2009 results and earning strong model-level placement.
BMW Open to an Electric Z4-Style Roadster, Koerber Says
BMW’s Z4 end leaves the brand without a two-seat model; Bernd Koerber said BMW could consider an EV sports car in future, but no launch is imminent.
BMW to Debut China Long-Wheelbase iX3 with Conventional Door Handles at Beijing Auto Show
BMW will unveil a China-specific long-wheelbase iX3 at the Beijing Auto Show with non-flush door handles to meet new rules, extended wheelbase, ADAS camera and 400 kW charging.
Gulf Hostilities Hit Ultra-Luxury Carmakers’ High-Margin Sales
Ultra-luxury brands such as Rolls-Royce and Bentley report weaker Gulf demand and paused deliveries after recent regional strikes, putting high-margin bespoke sales and profit at risk.