Another year, another battle of luxury cars. The question, “which SUV is the best,” is sometimes a subjective thing. But sometimes there’s simply a clear winner. Both the new BMW X5 and new Audi Q7 are the epitome of German automotive engineering. As fantastic machines, they embody the true sense of what it means to be the…
As the only electric vehicle on Car and Driver’s 10Best list, the new BMW i4 pulls out all the stops, making it a genuine enthusiast EV. Today we’re talking about the BMW i4 (again), the first full battery-electric car on BMW’s roster since the i3 was discontinued (RIP). Even as a pseudo replacement to the…
The best midsize luxury SUV battle between BMW and Mercedes rages on. Find out how the X5 compares to the GLE. Everyone loves a good rivalry. Coke or Pepsi? McDonalds or Burger King? Heat or Knicks? (Careful how you answer that last one, Miamians.) In some cases, these can run deeper than friendly competition. Sometimes,…
When it comes to premium compact SUVs under $40k, the BMW X1 and Audi Q3 top the list. Both are entry-level crossovers that seat five and make the most of their respective brand’s tech and reputation. Both do well in the gas department. Both offer enough cargo and passenger space for a small family of four to…
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. Leading the charge — pun very much intended — into this era is BMW. Globally, the…
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…
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 iXThis BMW Sports Activity Vehicle revolutionizes the market by combining luxury, top-tier performance, and amazing technology to set…
Move over George Jetson. BMW’s latest concept vehicles just took your parking space. The forward-thinking designers and engineers at BMW’s Munich Research and Innovation Center and Designworks studios in Munich, Los Angeles, and Shanghai continue to push the boundaries of automotive innovation and ingenuity. Their audaciously imaginative concept vehicles give us a tantalizing glimpse into…
Most of us are familiar with the term “SUV,” which stands for “Sport Utility Vehicle.” SUVs are some of the most popular cars on the road today, thanks to their emphasis on “Utility.” Like the legendary Swiss Army Knife or those handy multi-tools, SUVs excel at practicality. They combine truck-like functionality with a sporty, car-like…
Thirty-five years in the making, the all-new BMW M3 is finally ready for public consumption. Having followed the 2021 M3 redesign closely, we can tell you, with more than a subtle tinge of excitement, that it’s coming to a BMW dealer near you very soon. (Your heart just skipped a beat, didn’t it?) Excitement is warranted, too,…
