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2022 BMW 2 Series Coupe: Entry-Level is Just a Label4.5/5

The BMW 2 Series Coupe has undergone an aesthetic remodel, accompanied by technological additions and light mechanical iterations for 2022. The one that serves as an entry level to the Bavarian brand's Canadian automotive catalogue is also available as a Gran Coupé (which is the fancy term for sedan in …November 16, 2021

2022 BMW i4 M50: First Electric BMW M Car is a Treat to Drive4.5/5

Munich, Germany—The all-new BMW i4 M50 is the first M-branded electric car from BMW, spearheading the Bavarian automaker’s EV offensive along with the equally new iX crossover which we also took for a spin recently. We drove the i4 M50 on the roads between Munich and the Austrian border on …October 12, 2021

2022 BMW iX xDrive50: We Drove BMW’s First Dedicated Electric SUV4.5/5

Munich, Germany—As part of IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich, The Car Guide had the opportunity to test drive BMW ’s first dedicated electric SUV, the new iX xDrive50, which will land in Canadian dealerships early in 2022 starting at $89,900. This model will be followed by the BMW i4 M50 …September 30, 2021

2020 BMW X5 M and X6 M: Sweet Monsters4.0/5

PHOENIX, Arizona—The 2020 BMW X5 M ’s specs are just as intimidating as its flared fenders, massive bumpers and oversized wheels. Simply put, this high-performance midsize SUV is a monster. Under the hood is a twin-turbocharged 4.4-litre V8 engine that produces 600 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque. We tested …February 28, 2020

2020 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe: This One’s a Homerun

Some manufacturers refuse to throw all their money at SUVs and crossovers. Count BMW among them. While its lineup of X-branded models has considerably evolved over the past decade, we can say the same about BMW cars. In fact, most luxury automakers nowadays are exploring previously unchartered territories in hope …February 21, 2020

2020 BMW M235i xDrive Gran Coupe: There is Hope

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina— The BMW 2 Series as we know it, with rear-wheel drive and a manual gearbox, is dead. It’s being replaced with a new architecture featuring a transverse engine and automatic transmission. Sad times for sporty driving enthusiasts. We’ve just put the car to the test in Gran …November 8, 2019

2021 BMW 330e: Plug-in Hybrid with AWD, How Nice!4.0/5

Munich, Germany— Unlike the previous 330e, which was available with rear-wheel drive only, the plug-in hybrid variant of the seventh-generation BMW 3 Series will be sold in Canada in a single configuration equipped with the company’s xDrive all-wheel drive system when it arrives just in time for next spring. The …August 13, 2019

2020 BMW X3 M and X4 M Competition: 503 Hp FTW!4.0/5

The SUV craze, combined with the sales success of BMW’s M vehicles including the X3 M40i and X4 M40i , drove the performance division of the Bavarian automaker to launch the first-ever X3 M and X4 M. These models are powered by a new turbocharged 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder engine that …June 19, 2019

2019 BMW 8 Series Cabriolet: 8th Heaven4.0/5

FARO, Portugal— First came the 8 Series Coupe, now the 8 Series Cabriolet. Inevitably, these models will be followed by an 8 Series Gran Coupé and the almighty M8. As you can see, BMW is taking advantage of every opportunity to express its new vision of luxury. Codenamed G14, the …April 23, 2019

2020 BMW 7 Series: 6th Generation Gets a Major Update4.5/5

FARO, Portugal – The current-generation 7 Series has been around since 2015. For the 2020 model year, BMW’s full-size luxury sedan gets a technical and cosmetic update that includes new engines, new features and fresh styling. Let’s start with the design, which is more in line with the brand’s latest …April 5, 2019

2019 BMW X7: Top of the Ladder4.0/5

There are many SUVs in BMW’s lineup, but there was still one missing. Until now. In order to compete with the Mercedes-Benz GLS , the Range Rover , the Lexus LX and the Infiniti QX80 , BMW just launched the much-anticipated X7, a full-size SUV that will go on sale …March 19, 2019

2019 BMW M850i xDrive: Master of its Art4.0/5

By the end of the 1980s, BMW started winding down production of its grand sport coupe—the 6 Series—to make way for something even more opulent: the 8 Series. With a much more modern look than its predecessor, this beast incorporated advanced technologies and mechanicals that weren’t typical at BMW. The …February 25, 2019

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