Test Drives

The 2024 MINI Cooper SE: More Range, Less Fun?

The 2024 MINI Cooper SE: More Range, Less Fun?

When I drove the F56-based MINI Cooper SE a few years ago, it left me grinning almost as much as the combustion engine Cooper S. You could turn off all the traction and stability aids…

Used Car Review: How Does the E89 BMW Z4 Hold Up?

3,500 km Journey Through Europe with the BMW i5 M60 xDrive

3,500 km Journey Through Europe with the BMW i5 M60 xDrive

How convincing is the electric BMW i5 in practice, especially on long journeys? Is it a real alternative to a high-torque diesel like the BMW 540d xDrive? We conducted a varied practical test over 2,000…

Track Review: 2025 BMW M5 (G90) - Powerful, but Heavy

Track Review: 2025 BMW M5 (G90) – Powerful, but Heavy

The seventh-generation BMW M5 is finally here, and it’s more controversial than ever. The G90 M5 not only builds upon the equally contentious design of the 5 Series but also introduces an electrified drivetrain to…