Review: 2024 BMW M340i xDrive – Jack of All Trades
There are a few ways you can evaluate greatness. One way is to showcase the best attributes of something within a given design. Another way is to examine how any downsides were mitigated to achieve…
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First Drive: 2024 BMW X2 M35i – Worthy of the M Badge?
BMW is adopting a new direction with the quirky crossover for the second generation X2. The all-new 2024 BMW X2 (chassis code U10) adopts a mini-X6 vibe and has grown significantly larger than its predecessor,…
Driving the BMW X5 4.6is – Once The “Fastest SUV on the planet”
BMW showcased some of their rare classic cars during a press trip from Miami to Amelia Island. The cars included various Z3 and Z4 Roadsters, as well as two unique BMW X5s. The first X5…
Review: BMW iX5 Hydrogen
As the world continues to grapple with climate change, the automotive industry has been working hard to create sustainable solutions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Battery-powered electric vehicles is one of those sustainable solutions. But…
TEST DRIVE: 2023 BMW X1 xDrive28i—Great Looks, Good Fun, Frustrating iDrive
TEST DRIVE: BMW iX M60—This M Needs More Performance
Playing spot the differences between the BMW iX xDrive50 and the BMW iX M60 is pretty easy—there really aren’t any. On paper, the iX M60 has more power, slightly more equipment, and better performance. But…
TEST DRIVE: 2023 BMW 330i Facelift—What a BMW is Supposed to Be
During the same press event in which I drove the new 7 Series twins, the X7 M60i, the X1, and the M4 CSL, I also drove the refreshed 2023 BMW 3 Series Facelift. I had…
TEST DRIVE: 2023 Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II—Forget the Chauffeur
It only takes driving about three and a half feet to realize that the Rolls-Royce Phantom is unlike every other car in existence. I’ve driven plenty of Rollers before but never a Phantom. And after…
TEST DRIVE: 2023 BMW X1 xDrive28i—A Shockingly Fun Little Family Car
The second-generation BMW X1 holds a special place in my heart. It was the first car I drove during a press trip as a car journalist. It’s a moment I’ll never forget. But it was…
TEST DRIVE: 2023 BMW 760i—The Closest Thing to a BMW M7 Ever Made
BMW never made an M7. It’s made M Performance versions of the 7 Series before, such as the M760i, but it’s never made a true M7, something that’s every bit as fast and as capable…
FIRST DRIVE: 2023 BMW M4 CSL—Grip Monster
When it came time for me to finally test the BMW M4 CSL, I have to admit I was a bit nervous. Prior to driving it, I’d been told that the CSL can and will…
