Wednesday, 29 September 2021 04:03
2022 BMW iX xDrive50 First Drive: A Glimpse at the Future
BMW’s newest SUV previews our and its electric future. BMW is serious about going green. Forget about concept cars; starting in 2025 all BMWs will ride on what's for now called the Neue Klasse platform, a single electric vehicle architecture to rule them all. Board member and development CTO Frank Weber called the Neue Klasse "new new" and went on…
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Friday, 17 September 2021 05:06
BMW 330e review
Plug-in BMW 3 Series is an excellent, tax-efficient all-rounder At a glance New price £40,440 - £51,145 Lease from new From £475 p/mView lease deals Used price £24,905 - £45,360 Used monthly cost From £622 per month Fuel Economy 156.9 - 217.3 mpg Road tax cost £145 - £480 Insurance group 33 - 36How much is it to insure? New…
Friday, 30 July 2021 05:10
BMW M3 Competition Review: 85% Brilliant
The verdict: Even more capable than before, the new M3 is a supercar disguised as a sedan — but it’s the disguise itself that might just be a deal breaker. Versus the competition: The M3’s adjustability sets it apart from competitors like the Mercedes-AMG C63 and the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio; it can be a calm around-town cruiser or the…
Thursday, 24 June 2021 05:08
BMW M5 saloon review
The BMW M5 is the high-performance version of the standard BMW 5 Series and competes with the Mercedes-AMG E63, Porsche Panamera and Audi RS7 for buyers looking for a ‘super saloon’. The Mercedes matches the BMW most closely in shape and price, though – both are four-door saloons that will set you back nearly £100,000 before options. A substantial amount…
Tuesday, 25 May 2021 03:56
The BMW X8 is coming: giant flagship SUV aims for sleeker look
Flagship 2022 BMW X8 will rival premium large SUV models including the Range Rover and Mercedes GLS The forthcoming BMW X8 SUV has been spotted undergoing track testing ahead of its reveal in 2022. When it arrives, the X8 will sit at the top of the brand’s SUV line-up as a sleeker alternative to the X7, rivalling the Range Rover…
Monday, 17 May 2021 04:32
Tested: 2021 BMW M550i xDrive Gets Another Go at the Test Track
After disappointing acceleration numbers in our first test, we brought the M550i back for a retest to see if things improve. When we last checked in with the BMW M550i we were a bit puzzled by its slower-than-anticipated acceleration numbers. BMW claims a zero-to-60-mph time of 3.6 seconds yet our test car needed 4.1 seconds to hit that mark. Heavier…
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Sunday, 04 April 2021 04:31
BMW i4 Gran Coupe Preview
BMW's Tesla Model 3 rival looks promising for keen drivers BMW's electric car catch-up operation is gathering pace, as it reveals the next part of its grand plan. The new i4 Gran Coupe is a sleek four-door electric saloon that roughly corresponds with the 3 Series in terms of size, making it a natural rival to the Parkers Car of…
Saturday, 20 March 2021 05:45
BMW 7 Series saloon review
"The latest BMW 7 Series sports a brash new grille, improved powertrains and even more tech" This is the sixth-generation of the BMW 7 Series luxury saloon and arguably the most identifiable, thanks to its bold new face. BMW clearly decided its conservative flagship saloon needed to stand out against the stately Mercedes S-Class and forward-looking Audi A8, increasing the…
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