Inflation: it’s affecting everything, even BMW M models. It used to be that if you bought an M, that was it. You won. Now, a proper M (not the M Sport models) is simply a jumping off point.

There aren’t many four-door cars on the market with zero cupholders. I only learn about this in the 2024 BMW M3 CS after I’ve picked it up. Barely after sunrise, with intermittent droplets ensuring I ...