Test Drives

2016 BMW X1 xDrive20d - Review
2016 BMW X1 xDrive20d – Review

‘Wine only gets better with age’ is an age old saying but is that true when applied to other areas of expertise? Is it true that experience alone can help you build a better product…

FIRST DRIVE: 2015 BMW X5 xDrive40e
FIRST DRIVE: 2015 BMW X5 xDrive40e

The future of our automotive mobility lies in electricity, not fossil fuels, so they say. This is an unfortunate truth that we must all accept as automotive enthusiasts, as there’s simply no denying the crossover any…

Alpina 2002 Tribute – TEST DRIVE

As classic BMWs go, the 2002 is the one to have – it has the largest following the world over. Nick Coetzee has been restoring his 2002tii for the last ten years. It’s hard then to believe that Nick had no interest in BMWs till he bought this 2002 ten years ago.

One Year with an all-electric BMW i3
One Year with an all-electric BMW i3

“Born Electric” is BMW’s catch phrase for the i3. Now having lived with a BMW i3 for a year, it makes me realize just how true that catch phrase is. Owning and driving an electric…

2015 BMW X5 xDrive40e Hybrid - Video Review
2015 BMW X5 xDrive40e Hybrid – Video Review

At the moment, the big name in plug-in hybrid is BMW, with its i8 and now the X5 xDrive40e and 330e. BMW’s first plug-in hybrid X5 made its world debut earlier this year and it…

2016 BMW X1 vs. 2015 Audi Q3 - TEST DRIVE
2016 BMW X1 vs. 2015 Audi Q3 – TEST DRIVE

We recently test drove the current-gen Audi Q3, which has been on sale in Europe for a couple of years now but is quite new to the US market, and cam away impressed in a…

FIRST DRIVE: 2016 BMW X1 xDrive28i
FIRST DRIVE: 2016 BMW X1 xDrive28i

During our recent press trip to Chihuahua, Mexico, where we drove the brand new BMW 340i, we were also able to drive the new 2016 BMW X1. Despite the 340i’s reputation for power, performance and…

FIRST DRIVE: 2016 BMW 340i
FIRST DRIVE: 2016 BMW 340i

First drive and review of the BMW 340i. Overall, the 340i is fast, fun and handles fantastically. The key metrics is fun, as 0-60 times.