It’s almost June. Pop’s official holiday is right around the corner, sneaking up on us like a ninja. But we’re certain you've already figured out what to get Dad for Father’s Day. Right? Right?

No worries if you’re still stumped. That’s what the internet’s for! Check out these good Father’s Day gift ideas for the car-loving dude who raised, fed and clothed you. (No big deal...)

Electric vehicles. EVs. BEVs. Elektroautos. Those thingies with battery thingies that go zoom. Whatever they’re called in your neck of the woods, there’s one truth that reigns supreme no matter where home is: The era of the electric car is fast approaching.

Since we’re on that topic, let’s get into why the new BMW i4 may very well be the best electric car of the year. And what better way to do that than—wait for it—a list. (It’s all the rage these days.)

So, you’ve just welcomed a new car to your driveway. Whether it’s a 2022 BMW X5 SUV or a beat-up jalopy you inherited from Grandpa, that car is now family.

Hold your horses. Like an adopted pet, that new vehicle of yours needs a name before it can really be considered part of the fam. Something clever and cool. Something endearing. Something funny (or “punny”). What will it be?

 

There’s a lot of gab in the automotive world about EVs. Looking at current trends, electric motors are the definitive future of the car industry, with some automakers pledging to go all-electric as soon as 2030. Yet, for all the talk, it seems to be hard to find some concrete knowledge on how to charge the dang thing.

The two German leaders in the compact luxury SUV segment, BMW and Audi, have actually been squaring off for decades. Their German headquarters (Ingolstadt and Munich) may only be separated by 50 miles, but the two brands’ small luxury SUVs – the 2022 BMW X3 and 2022 Audi Q5 – are separated by the automotive industry’s equivalent to light years.

While some people have an affinity for either BMW or Audi, most practical consumers just want the best SUV possible, at the best price possible, from the best luxury car dealer possible. This X3 vs. Q5 comparison is for those shoppers…

We like “New.” We’re big on “Shiny.” But we adore “Revolutionary.” So, you can imagine the energy building around the Braman BMW Miami showroom as we prepare for the arrival of the all-new electric SUV: The 2022 BMW iX

This BMW Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) revolutionizes the market by combining luxury, top-tier performance, and amazing technology to set the new standard for electric vehicles.

By 2030, half of all new vehicles purchased are set to be EVs or electric vehicles. At least, that’s the hope, as the White House is calling on the American automotive industry to fully embrace zero-emission cars. The question is, “will the public accept the EV lifestyle?”

Based on sales of green cars between 2019 and 2021, the answer may be a resounding, “yes.” In 2019, 4% of all car sales were a mixture of plug-in hybrids, hybrids, and electric vehicles. That number has doubled in just the first half of 2021, with that same mixture accounting for over…

According to research, vehicles sold by smokers sell for 7% to 9% less than vehicles sold by nonsmokers. It’s not a coincidence, either, as 87% of surveyed shoppers indicated that they wouldn’t even think twice about buying a smoker’s vehicle. If you do the math, that means only 13% of shoppers would purchase a car that smells like cigarettes. So, if you’re a smoker who’s trying to sell your vehicle, it only makes sense to remove smoke odors from your car’s interior before putting it on the market.

Once the clock strikes 5 or 6 – you’ll have to check your local trick-or-treat times online – it's a mad dash to pack those pillowcases with as much candy as is humanly possible. But if your family’s neighborhood is full of Milk Duds, that might be a tall task. Instead of phoning it home like E.T., treat your kids to a short drive and a better trick-or-treating spot in South Florida. You’ll be the hero that saves Halloween.

Planning your Halloween night out? Good for you – it never hurts to be prepared. Check out this updated…

Following the news that Mercedes is suspending their V8 lineup, lots of pre-orders for 2022 Mercedes-Benz models, including the E 63 S sedan and GLE 580, have been canceled. That’s pushed many brand loyalists to finally ditch the three-pointed star in favor of BMW's iconic blue and white propeller logo.

Instead of the GLE 580 SUV, people are moving to the BMW X5 M50i SAV. Instead of the E 63, they're going with a BMW M5 CS. Instead of the Maybach GLS 600, it’s the BMW ALPINA XB7. (You get the idea.)