An automotive category-killer was born when BMW introduced the X6 back in 2007. The automaker grafted a grand tourer body onto an SUV platform and marketed it as a sports activity coupe. Now a third-generation X6 is shouldering its way on to the scene, set to compete with the likes of more conventional SUVs such …
Although BMW got an early start on the electrification drive with cars such as the i3, it did not make the most of that lead, eventually falling behind Tesla and Mercedes-Benz in the end. Unlike competitors such as Volkswagen; which last year announced plans to produce 10 million vehicles on its electric platform, BMW chose not to jump into the deep end of …
The driver who chooses a BMW X6 wants to go off the beaten path, and we don’t necessarily mean off-roading. With a grand touring body stacked on top of an SUV platform, the X6 is BMW’s quirkiest crossover. Among its competitors are the more conventional Audi Q7 and the Volvo XC90. Quirky doesn’t mean unpopular, however. BMW …
At the 2019 Belle Island Grand Prix in Detroit, General Motors unveiled a duo of high-performing sedans that will be welcomed into Cadillac‘s V-Series family. And while there were many things about the pair that turned heads, what the newest members of the V-Series could preserve is what’s getting people the most excited. For years …
A veteran of the luxury SUV war, the Audi Q7, is getting a major facelift for 2020. In a recent press release, Audi called this facelift “an all-round update.” The refreshed Q7 is set to launch in Europe by mid-September 2019. The changes will bring it in line with the new design of the Q family, …
When the Stig has to drastically drop his speeds in a turn, you know you’re in for quite a ride. The Ferrari 488 Pista roars around curves and effortlessly reaches speeds over 220 mph. Keep an eye on the speedometer, and you’ll see it reach a top speed of 242 mph. With speeds like that, …
For years, BMW has billed its cars as the Ultimate Driving Machines, with the powerful M3 arguably being the best example of that claim. And with a redesigned 3 Series already here, that means we’ll see the newest generation of the BMW M3 and M4 in just a year or two. As it attempts to …
If BMW were to take everything you like about the M1 and i8 and put them together into one dynamic concept car, what would be the result? You’d get the latest BMW concept car, the BMW Vision M Next. This concept blends future tech ideas and a focus on performance into a cleverly-designed car with …
The BMW 135i was never the fastest or most luxurious car in BMW’s lineup, nor was it the best looking. But as our friends at The Smoking Tire demonstrated recently, if you’re in the market for a used sports coupe, the 135i should be one of your top choices. Considering all that you get for the money, …
When you think of iconic sports cars, Porsche is a brand that typically comes to mind. This car manufacturer is so beloved by loyal fans that some are even willing to spend millions just to add a Porsche to their collection. According to Porsche, when the Cayman GT4 is released in 2020, along with the …
For years, the 7 Series has sat at the top of BMW’s lineup as the biggest, most expensive sedan it sold. But recently, BMW added another similarly priced sedan to its lineup: the 2020 8 Series Gran Coupe. So is the 8 Series Gran Coupe replacing the 7 Series? Has the 7 Series been downgraded? …