The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is a compact sedan that’s known for being BMW’s entry-level vehicle. Its classic styling has just a touch of sportiness in the body to appeal to those looking for a modern take on an older concept. The Coupe, however, shares some features with the BMW X1 SUV, which makes …
The 2020 BMW X5 and X6 M Competition First Edition variant has a lot of goodies. Do you think these extra warrant the hype?
There is no denying that the new BMW M440i xDrive has a face only a mother could love. Aesthetics aside, BMW‘s newest sporty coupe sounds great on paper. A powerful engine, all-wheel drive, and a quick-shifting transmission should come together to form a great sports car. Despite this, a recent review of the M440i xDrive …
The 2021 4 Series’ appearance has certainly caused a stir amongst BMW’s fans and critics alike. However, while the looks may be controversial, at least on the high-performance M4, they’re functional. And if the M4 is a bit too hardcore, there’s also an M Performance model: the 2021 BMW M440i xDrive. But just because a …
BMW is going big. Size-wise that is. There has never been an 8 Series SUV from BMW but that will soon change. It is developing a “super SUV” for 2022 called X8. And an M version will be the flagship model for BMW. And as you might have guessed it won’t be gas-only powered. BMW’s …
The BMW brand has always been good at balancing out performance with style. They’ve produced everything from sports cars to SUVs — though unfortunately, we have yet to see a BMW truck — that reflects the racing heritage of the company by providing power as well as a never-ending enhancement to style. The 4 Series …
The beginning of 2020 was, well, for lack of better words, rough. For individuals, for families, for businesses, and even for car manufacturers. All around, the sale of a lot of new cars wasn’t as great as it was anticipated to be. Car dealerships were hurting, and the automotive industry looked abysmal, that was, until …
The BMW 7 Series provides ultra-luxury in a sedan that impresses with a steady ride, smooth powertrain, and ultimate handling abilities. In direct competition with the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the BMW is always improving upon its features to provide the best in quality, luxury, and appearance. The interior of the new 2020 BMW 7 Series pays close attention to …
The coronavirus pandemic has changed a lot of things—especially how and where we spend our money. Among one of the industries most heavily hit by months of quarantine and economic upheaval is the auto sales industry. According to Car and Driver, new vehicle sales fell a little over 34 percent in the second quarter. Fleet vehicle sales …
Buying a new car is so exciting. The new car smell, making the deal––the whole bit is like an American rite of passage. But buying a new car is almost never an investment due to depreciation. Some cars depreciate more quickly than others. Certain brands––like Toyota––are known for producing vehicles that hold their value. Not …
Cars are machines that get us from point A to point B, and that’s how your average driver probably views them. While most people like to have additional features and safety tech that enhances their driving experience, the vehicles we drive are just a tool. To car enthusiasts, though, our deep-rooted passion for our car …
It’s not just everyday vehicles that benefit from hybrid powertrains. Porsche, Ferrari, and McLaren have all created hybrid supercars, as has Lamborghini. McLaren’s even working on a follow-up. But there are some more affordable, but still luxurious, stylish, and sporty high-end hybrids available. For example, the Polestar 1 coupe and the BMW i8 Roadster. But …
As bikes like the Harley-Davidson XLCR demonstrate, not every motorcycle experiment is a raging success. That’s something BMW is familiar with, too. Before the German marque created the new R18 cruiser, it tried to take on Harley with the R1200C. And while today it offers high-performance sportbikes like the S 1000 RR, its first attempts …
Owning a luxury car might just seem like a status symbol to some people, but there are plenty of benefits they provide. There are a lot of reasons that luxury cars can be, well, luxurious, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t come with sacrifice. Luxury cars are typically known for being comfortable but that …
As exciting as the 2021 M3 and M4 are, they’re not the only BMWs with an M badge. But there’s a marked difference between a proper M car and an M Performance one. The BMW M235i xDrive Gran Coupe, for example, is neither an M2, nor a proper 2 Series, nor a coupe. Instead, it’s …
BMW announced it has started working on its first completely electric car within the BMW M performance division. CarAdvice.com is reporting on the announcement made before the reveal of the brand’s new M3 sedan and M4 coupe. First shown as a concept car in March 2020, the first M division electric car will be a …
Let’s get this out of the way right now: the BMW 128ti won’t be rolling into the US. We had our chance with the hatchback version of the 3 Series back in the 1990s. BMW could hardly give away what was known as the E36. With the chopped off rear they looked pretty good-but the …
The M4 is getting a hefty update for 2021; BMW’s also giving it a whole catalog of performance parts. But before the coupe gets its new (functional) grille, it’s getting some love from German tuner Manhart Performance. It’s called the MH4 GTR, and it has enough power to rival the Dodge Charger Hellcat. The Manhart …
If you have ever ridden a motorcycle, then you know that balancing it when coming to or sitting at a stop is important. In fact, some have said around 99% of all new riders will end up dropping their bike at some point. And while that may or may not be true, there are manufacturers …
The E30 M3’s status as a revered classic BMW isn’t just due to performance. It led to a long line of sports sedans, with the 2021 BMW M3 being the latest heir. However, the E30’s immediate successor, the E36 M3, doesn’t have quite the same reputation, especially in the US. That’s because, in addition to …
If there is one thing we love in the car community, it’s a good roast. We roast each other like we tease our siblings, and as long as things are kept light-hearted, the roasts can be pretty funny. One group of car owners seems to be the butt of a lot of jokes, and there …
The 2020 Honda Passport and the 2020 BMW X5 are both midsize SUVs. But of the two, which should you buy? We’ve got the answer here.
BMW Korea is under fire (pun intended) again for sketchy sales practices. Prosecutors allege the automaker covered up issues leading to cars catching fire. BMW Korea’s various locations were raided by the authorities as well as an internet server. Fire on the mountain Carcomplaints reports that BMW Korea sold $56 million of defected cars, according …
BMW is an automaker built on performance and quality. Its loyal fans are some of the biggest car enthusiasts in the world, reveling in the iconic design and power that typically comes from a BMW car. But the automaker has made some recent design changes to some of its cars’ front ends, that are less …
For many, there’s nothing like a convertible. With their timeless style and great flexibility, they provide a unique driving experience. In a convertible, you can enjoy a summer day in the open-air or sight-seeing under starry skies. The best part? Many of the convertibles like the BMW M8 and other models on the market today are …
MotorTrend received two BMW vehicles in their care to test out for several months. One was the 2 Series Gran Coupe, and the other was the BMW X1. Both had their good points and bad points, but one of them, the BMW X1, proved to be more useful to consumers. MotorTrend lays out what each …
As COVID-19 continues to hamper the economy in the U.S., car sales have slowed. Now that second-quarter numbers are in, the folks at GM Authority examined the sales of Cadillac’s XT5 and others in its segment. With a whopping 56 percent decrease in sales of the XT5 from the second quarter of 2019, the popular …
The 2021 BMW X2 M Mesh Edition adds a splash of color to the luxury SUV. Do you think this package is an eye catcher or an eye sore?
Shopping for a used SUV? Steer clear of the 2015 BMW X3. Find out why, and which SUV you should buy instead here.
The 2020 BMW 8 Series shows that when it comes to a luxury driving experience, BMW is still a contender. Regardless of which model you choose, but you’ll enjoy the smooth, serene ride you’d expect for the price. The new 8 Series offers two refined powertrains, a top-shelf chassis, and an upscale interior using the …
If you’re on the market for a new sports car, there are plenty of options available now. In addition to having high-powered hybrid engines, these cars have futuristic designs that really make them stand out. Two of the coolest cars we’ve seen are the Acura NSX and BMW i8, and MotorTrend helped contextualize just how …
The 2021 BMW 4 Series Convertible ditches its defining trait to go with a classic look. Do you like the old or the new model better?
While it’s no longer quite as cutting-edge as it was, the Nissan R35 GT-R is still an extremely fast car. Especially if, as many have done with its Skyline predecessors, it’s been tuned. But it’s possible to get supercar-like performance in some sedans today—for example, the BMW M5 Competition. However, for a time, motorcycles were …
The BMW i8 was one of the most striking cars to debut in 2013, looking almost identical to its concept car. BMW built the i8 as the halo model of its new electrified line of vehicles. The i8 was a plug-in hybrid with a $147,500 starting price. Six years later, thanks to depreciation, used examples …
There are a lot of reasons why buying a third-row seat SUV is a good idea. Whether you have a big family or just have lots of friends, the additional seats can save you a lot of time and energy. Fold down the third row when you aren’t using it and you get extra cargo …
We all have an ever-growing list of dream cars. The internet is undoubtedly public enemy No. 1 for those who don’t need any more help with finding stuff to want that we can’t afford. The internet can be a never-ending hole of cars, trucks, and motorcycles. But this week, the eternal fall into the pit …
The 2020 M235i xDrive Gran Coupe is BMW’s high-performance version of the four-door, 2 Series Gran Coupe (228i xDrive). As one of BMW’s most-recent debuts, the sports car world and BMW fans alike waited with anticipation. But the confusing BMW M235i xDrive may be getting more attention in the way of raised eyebrows than impressed …
Custom motorcycle building and adventure motorcycles have been an increasingly growing theme in the motorcycle world for a long time now. Roland Sands has been whipping up high-performance machines that never sacrifice form for function. After years of pushing the custom motorcycle world, he might have done his coolest work yet with the RSD Dakar …
The Genesis G90 is one of the new kids on the block when it comes to luxury cars. However, the G90 is already making quite a name for itself.
BMW cars are so popular because they have zippy engines and fun handling. However, some critics believe that the BMW 2 Series sedan is an exception to this standard. The 2 Series Gran Coupe suffers from dull steering, disappointing interior dimensions, and it still lacks Android Auto compatibility. Despite this, CarFax put the BMW 2 Series on its best AWD sports …
The BMW M3 and M4’s online unveiling generated a fair bit of controversy in the industry. BMW’s latest performance-oriented pair sport an unusually massive front grille design. While the main story surrounded the stylistic changes, M Performance also released its parts catalog. As if the base design wasn’t striking enough, buyers can now take it …
BMW ends its legal woes after being accused of sale punching by the SEC. Do you think this will have lasting consequences for the luxury brand?
While cars may be BMW’s main focus today, after switching over from planes, the German marque started with motorcycles first. But while BMW Motorrad offers well-reviewed adventure bikes, touring bikes, and even a new cruiser, it’s still separate from the automotive business. As such, the motorcycles don’t really share anything with the cars. However, that’s …
Quite a few of the best AWD cars of 2020 come from luxury automakers. One is the BMW 2 Series sedan, which is well known for being one of the most affordable luxury models. The other is the Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan, a car with a punchy powertrain and a dependable reputation. Some believe that the Benz is always the better buy because it gives …
The buildup to the 2021 TLX has been intense, with high hopes resting on Acura’s updated sports sedan. Acura is positioning the TLX against the segment’s stalwarts, the BMW 3 Series and the Audi A4. Now, the first reviews of the Japanese sedan are coming in. And it’s clear the German cars will have a …
The 2020 BMW X5 shines in just about every category except one. Is it still a smart purchase, despite its questionable reliability ratings?
Upon its release, the BMW E30 M3 set a new standard for sports sedans. And like many other European manufacturers, Alfa Romeo wanted to compete with it. Unfortunately, the US never received the sharpest version of the 75 sedan. We also never got its sequel, the Alfa Romeo 155. Which is a shame, because, in …
In order to keep up with the growing demand brought on by the crossover craze, BMW has a lineup of luxury SUVs on the market. The BMW SUVs have been a success for the luxury brand, and continue to improve and innovate as new model years release. Models like the BMW X3, BMW X5, and …
Lexus and BMW are both famous luxury car brands, but they’re not well-known for making the best luxury cars in every segment. In the small sedan segment, the Lexus RC is generally disliked, while the BMW 2 Series fares better. Despite that, both the BMW 2 Series and the Lexus RC are pretty powerful for what they’re selling for on the market. …
The M3 has taken a bit of a beating in reviews, as has the base BMW 3 Series. And it’s not just the updated Kia Stinger and Genesis G70 gunning for the 3 Series anymore. The 2021 Acura TLX Type S is ready to square-off with the M3 and the M4 coupe. However, the wraps …
