BMW

If there is a typical BMW, then it is the BMW 3 Series. It is fast, it is a cult, and it is the epitome of the sports sedan. Since its debut in 1975 the BMW 3 Series is the undisputed leader in the premium segment and the right car for every need: It is a family-limousine, sports car, tuning and racing car. Car History recounts all the models and reveals the whole story of the BMW 3 Series.

BMW, one of the most successful automobile groups in the world, promises customers the "joy of driving". The sporty automobiles and motorbikes of Bayerische Motorenwerke AG (German for Bavarian Motor Works) are equally popular among regular customers and race drivers. Find out more about the former aircraft engine manufacturer and its foray into the world of cars on this episode of Car History.

It’s the fastest art collection in the world. Designed by famous artists like Andy Warhol, Roy Liechtenstein, Frank Stella or Jeef Koons, these racing artworks have been used by BMW in Le Mans for years. Whether it’s the BMW M1, Le Mans Prototype or M3 GT2: BMA Art Cars are the most outstanding cars in the history of Le Mans, driven by the world’s best pilots.

BMW is one of the most successful automotive companies in the world. From the beginning, racing is one of the pillars for this success. Whether it’s on over long or short distance tracks, whether it’s in formula or touring car races: the Bavarian Motor Works set new standards. And thanks to the transfer of technology into series production cars, customers benefit from racing victories as well.

With the R5 Homage, BMW pays tribute to its legendary model R5 from the year 1936. At that time the motorcycle was groundbreaking and featured, for example, the world's first front fork. On its 80th year anniversary BMW presents the new concept bike 'R5 Homage', which shows how a new serial bike could look. We talk with designers and BMW Motorrad CEO Stephan Schaller about the concept bike.

With the creation of its i8, Munich-based car manufacturer BMW makes a big step towards the future. After all, the futuristic looking car is the first German sports car which utilizes hybrid technology. Supercars checks out the BMW i8 on the streets of Los Angeles. But BMW did not just work on the i8. They also present the new sports coupe 435i and the sporty SUV X550d M.