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The BMW X7 is the Bavarian automaker's contribution to the segment of lavish (and very profitable) three-row yachts-on-wheels, a segment that was practically invented in the United States. It competes with the Mercedes-Benz GLS, the new Jeep Grand Wagoneer and, of course, the undisputed champion Cadillac Escalade. Even if the …

The quality of new vehicles has significantly declined and the number of problems reported by owners is the highest in 36 years according to J.D. Power’s 2022 Initial Quality Study (IQS) released this week. Compared with 2021 results, the industry experienced an 11-percent increase in problems per 100 vehicles, resulting …

BMW ’s transition to fully electric vehicles is a highly calculated one. I mean, when you’ve built your reputation on fantastic gasolines engines such as the TwinPower Turbo inline six-cylinder, it’s not easy to please EV enthusiasts and traditional gearheads at the same time. For BMW M, the 50-year-old motorsport …

If your budget is only compatible with five or six year-old vehicles, you obviously won’t be able to take advantage of the initial manufacturer’s warranty (unless, for example, you opt for a Mitsubishi model that has a drivetrain coverage of 10 years or 160,000 km). For that reason, choosing a …

The side windows are covered in snow, the engine is toying with the redline, and the four tires are happily dancing on sheer ice as I drift the new BMW M3 Competition xDrive around a figure-8 course... What a fabulous day on Mécaglisse's ice track in the small town of …

Fans of BMW M cars probably won’t like it, but the German automaker has unveiled an ultra-high-performance SUV that is exclusive to its 50-year-old M division. The all-new 2023 BMW XM will enter production later this fall at the same South Carolina plant that builds the X3 to X7 models.

The BMW X7 has received a series of cosmetic, mechanical and technological updates for the 2023 model year. Following a first drive that took place near the Spartanburg assembly plant in South Carolina, we now have lots of details to share about the most powerful and exclusive model in the …

The BMW i4 electric compact sedan—or Gran Coupe as the company calls it—is not immune to the outbreak of price hikes sweeping the auto industry right now. For 2023, its second year on the market, the single-motor, RWD-equipped eDrive40 model (335 hp, up to 484 km of range) gets a …

Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. Full-size SUVs are big, bold and brawny vehicles with plenty of tech. Prices often land in six-figure territory, making them out of reach for most customers. The Winner For 2022, …

J.D. Power’s 2022 APEAL (Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout) Study released today confirms yet again the unmatched desirability of Porsche , which ranks above every other brand in the auto industry. Genesis and Cadillac round out the top three. It’s worth pointing out that Tesla would have been No. 2 …

Last year, the chip shortage forced BMW to build a number of cars without touchscreens , which obviously frustrated customers. Now, guess what? the company has decided to make certain basic features available through a subscription in select countries. Heated steering wheels and heated seats are two examples. Even though …

Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. Subcompact luxury SUVs are quite popular in Canada. The best ones come from Europe, unsurprisingly. American and Japanese competitors have a lot of catching up to do. The Winner For …

Announced in August of 2020 , the all-new BMW M3 Touring marks the first time the German automaker’s high-performance compact car is available as a wagon. And a sharp-looking one, too. It will go on sale in the U.K., Europe, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand later in 2022, …