Tests and Features

Now more than ever, the second-generation BMW M2 (G87) is getting close to matching the performance of the larger M3 and M4 , yet it retains a uniquely playful character thanks to its RWD system and perfectly balanced straight-six engine. For this model, BMW engineers used the first-generation M2 Competition …

Scottsdale, Arizona— Previewed by the XM Concept that we saw at Art Basel in Miami back in November of 2021, the all-new 2023 BMW XM crossover is just the second ever product to be exclusive to the German automaker’s M performance brand. With pricing that starts at $220,000 and limited …

Antwerp, Belgium— With the progressive elimination of internal combustion engines, automakers are massively turning to battery electric vehicles, while a small number want to keep the fuel cell dream alive. In fact, some are working on both technologies at the same time. The list includes Toyota , Hyundai , Honda …

BMW chose the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas to host the world premiere of a new concept called i Vision Dee—as in Digital Emotional Experience . The company says it fuses the physical and virtual worlds while previewing the integration of new features to Neue Klasse models that …

SUVs are all over the marketplace, which is great news if you like selection. But which ones are the best? More appropriately: which one is right for you? The answer depends on a bunch of factors, of course—how many people and how much cargo you need to haul, how frequently …

For many, the benchmark model for BMW is the 3 Series, the brand’s most popular car. Those who are looking for a smaller format—but not necessarily cheaper—can however turn to the 2 Series . Note that the latter comes in two different configurations: a coupe and a convertible based on …

Palm Springs, California— The launch of the seventh-generation 7 Series marks an important milestone for BMW . For the first time ever, the Bavarian automaker’s full-size sedan is available in 760Li xDrive trim with a new twin-turbocharged 4.4-litre V8 and as a fully electric model called i7 xDrive60 . Both …