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Auto Blog
05-07-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
BMW's M Division Is Working On A "Dream Car For Collectors"
By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Something Should Succeed The Skytop Cast your mind back a decade to 2015, when the F82 M4 GTS was but a Pebble Beach concept. At that point, cars that cost seven figures were scarce, and Bimmers that cost six and didn't have a 7 on the back were non-existent. But nowadays, after selling every example of the – ahem – $750,000 BMW 3.0 CSL, getting several requests about the Concept Touring Coupe, and then finding resounding success with the Skytop and Speedtop, the Bavarians are poised to build on that momentum with something new, reports BMW Blog. What exactly remains to be seen, but it's described as a 'dream car' that will be 'for collectors.' It seems BMW is making hay while the sun shines. Production Crews Know It's Coming, Just Not When Source: BMW Sylvia Neubauer, Vice President of Customer, Brand, and Sales at M, reportedly told BMW Blog that BMW's small-series team had approved a limited-run M: 'We are discussing things, but we need to find the right time to do it. Be assured, we share the same dream and passion. We have been talking with Adrian van Hooydonk [Head of BMW Group Design] and the team who does the small series planning, and there is a slot reserved for BMW M.' As is typically the case with these sorts of projects, you need to build suspense. You don't hear the name of Oppenheimer, nor that it'll be shot on IMAX, before you hear that Christopher Nolan and Cillian Murphy are working on a new project. Getting the media talking about what the producers have in mind builds excitement, and in this case, it gets potential buyers calling to ask for a build slot. What To Expect, And What Not To Hope For BMW has ruled out the idea of reviving the M1 supercar. If it's to be a true supercar like the Audi R8 was (and may again be), it would need a unique chassis, or something close to it, and BMW is still a massive company built on efficiency, where economies of scale need to make sense. If this project is to be a stepping stone to building a department that could make an M1 happen, it needs to be financially viable, and there's still only so much money you can ask for an M. Thus, we can be sure that it will be based on something BMW already makes, which effectively rules out a supercar, but only for the time being, as Neubauer hints: Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. 'We always think of where there might be potential markets for the future. Many times, we are doing this together with our [BMW] AG colleagues because we need some base car to then turn it into a high-performance model. There are some ideas we are discussing with our AG colleagues at the moment.' Our best guess? BMW is still deciding what to do for its 8 Series replacement. Some rumors have suggested that the 4 Series and the 8 Series will meet in the middle to become the reborn 6 Series, which is exactly what Mercedes did with the E-Class and C-Class coupes when it came up with the CLE. Once the bean counters decide where to go, and the M division knows what it has to work with, then – and only then – will we start to hear rumblings of what is really going on. Until then, anything is possible in this market – especially when there are third parties that can do the hard work of producing a bespoke chassis. Then again, working with a third party (Lamborghini) is what burned BMW the first time it tried to enter the supercar space. Whatever the special model may be, it can't be poorly timed, and it can't be overpriced. BMW hasn't missed in a while, so fingers crossed. About the Author Sebastian Cenizo View Profile
BBC News
04-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Norwich forklifter driver quits job after £1m scratchcard win
A forklift driver who quit his job after winning £1m on a scratchcard says he believes his late father had something to do with the Lopez, 39, from Norwich, bought five scratchcards from a corner shop in Hellesdon and discovered he had won the top prize with the final Lopez said he "bruised my arm pinching myself" and has since quit his job and bought both himself and his mother a new said he was visited in his dreams by his father, who died eight years ago, and "in some ways this win has come from him". Mr Lopez said he had been on his way to see friends when he popped into the shop on Reepham Road to buy a handful of scratchcards. After winning on the National Lottery Millionaire Maker scratchcard, which costs £5, he sat in his car for an hour savouring the moment, with the ticket hidden away in the glovebox."It was the biggest surprise I've ever had on a scratchcard, £1m... I'll never forget the moment," he said he watched the balance on his bank account go from £12.40 to £1,000,012.40. Mr Lopez said he was visited in his dreams by his father, and had asked him to let him prove that "money won't ruin me"."I think in some ways this win has come from him. So, when I treated myself to my dream car, I knew I had to make mum's dream come true too," he said."It's life-changing.... the £1m has allowed me to do everything to change my life for the better and set opportunities up to allow me to carry on in life - to write my own story."Mr Lopez has previously taken part in fundraising events, including in 2023 when he attempted to break the world record for the fastest time recorded running a mile in a swimming pool. He ran 63 lengths of a 25m (82ft) pool to raise money in aid of a five-year-old girl with spinal muscular atrophy. He said he wanted to go public about his win because the National Lottery gave about £30m of funding to projects each week."To be able to give back by going public... I'm thinking about the bigger picture... to carry on that momentum of the fundraising," said Mr Lopez. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
The Independent
04-07-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Builder with £12.40 in bank account wins staggering amount on scratchcard
A builder from Norwich has traded his forklift for a "dream car" after scooping a staggering £1 million on a National Lottery scratchcard. Adam Lopez, 39, saw his bank balance soar from a modest £12.40 to an astonishing £1,000,012.40 after claiming his winnings. Mr Lopez is now taking a break from work to plan his future, calling the moment he claimed his prize "the best call I've ever made". Recalling the win, Mr Lopez said: "I stopped to pick up a drink and bought a scratchcard at the same time." He then travelled home to share the news with his mother, Danica, and stepfather, Andrew. 'Once in the car I played the scratchcard and when I saw the £1 million, I didn't know what to do with myself, so shoved the scratchcard in the glovebox without even thinking. 'I always thought I'd scream if I ever won big but when it actually happened, I was stunned into complete silence!' He added: 'It was the most surreal moment when the lady from the National Lottery confirmed that I was a millionaire! My mum went off like a balloon she was so excited for me! 'Seeing my balance go from £12.40 to £1,000,012.40 was a real 'pinch me' moment!' Mr Lopez has swapped the forklift he usually drives at work for a Range Rover Sport and treated his mum to a Range Rover Evoque. The builder said: 'Sadly we lost my dad eight years ago, he always said that he'd take care of us, and I think in some way this win has come from him. 'So, when I treated myself to my dream car, I knew I had to make mum's dream come true too. Seeing how happy it made her when she got behind the wheel of her new car was even better than when I found out I had won!' Mr Lopez has also booked a family holiday to Barbados for next year with his winnings. He added: 'Never in my wildest dreams did I think this would happen to me, I feel so blessed. I've given myself a budget to have fun, a pot to treat people I love and the rest I'm saving for the future. 'I plan to use this time to enjoy myself and get fit, as I want to travel more next year. The trip to Barbados is going to be amazing and I'm also hoping to visit friends in New York. 'Who knows, I may even book a first-class ticket as I've always wanted to turn left on an aeroplane – thanks to this win I can make that dream a reality too!' Mr Lopez bought his winning Scratchcard from a Premier store on Reepham Road, Norwich. It costs £5 to play and there is a one in 3.33 overall chance of winning a prize, with prizes ranging from £5 to the top prize of £1 million. The National Lottery generates on average more than £30 million each week for National Lottery-funded projects. It has awarded more than £95 billion in prizes
The Independent
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Independent
‘A pinch me moment': Builder with £12.40 in bank account wins £1m on scratchcard
A builder who won £1 million on a National Lottery scratchcard has swapped a forklift for his 'dream car'. Adam Lopez, 39, said he is choosing to take a break from work while he plans his future after his bank balance increased 'from £12.40 to £1,000,012.40'. Mr Lopez, who is from Norwich, said he travelled home to the house he shares with his mum, Danica, and stepdad, Andrew, to share the news of his winnings, adding the call to claim his prize was 'the best call I've ever made'. Discussing the moment he realised he had won, Mr Lopez said: 'I stopped to pick up a drink and bought a scratchcard at the same time. 'Once in the car I played the scratchcard and when I saw the £1 million, I didn't know what to do with myself, so shoved the scratchcard in the glovebox without even thinking. 'I always thought I'd scream if I ever won big but when it actually happened, I was stunned into complete silence!' He added: 'It was the most surreal moment when the lady from the National Lottery confirmed that I was a millionaire! My mum went off like a balloon she was so excited for me! 'Seeing my balance go from £12.40 to £1,000,012.40 was a real 'pinch me' moment!' Mr Lopez has swapped the forklift he usually drives at work for a Range Rover Sport and treated his mum to a Range Rover Evoque. The builder said: 'Sadly we lost my dad eight years ago, he always said that he'd take care of us, and I think in some way this win has come from him. 'So, when I treated myself to my dream car, I knew I had to make mum's dream come true too. Seeing how happy it made her when she got behind the wheel of her new car was even better than when I found out I had won!' Mr Lopez has also booked a family holiday to Barbados for next year with his winnings. He added: 'Never in my wildest dreams did I think this would happen to me, I feel so blessed. I've given myself a budget to have fun, a pot to treat people I love and the rest I'm saving for the future. 'I plan to use this time to enjoy myself and get fit, as I want to travel more next year. The trip to Barbados is going to be amazing and I'm also hoping to visit friends in New York. 'Who knows, I may even book a first-class ticket as I've always wanted to turn left on an aeroplane – thanks to this win I can make that dream a reality too!' Mr Lopez bought his winning Scratchcard from a Premier store on Reepham Road, Norwich. It costs £5 to play and there is a one in 3.33 overall chance of winning a prize, with prizes ranging from £5 to the top prize of £1 million. The National Lottery generates on average more than £30 million each week for National Lottery-funded projects. It has awarded more than £95 billion in prizes and created more than 7,400 millionaires or multimillionaires since its launch in 1994.
