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2016 BMW M2: The Soul of BMW4.5/5

FWAAAP… FWAAAP… FWAAAP… that’s one of the most enjoyable sounds heard behind the wheel of the BMW M2 on the Laguna Seca track in California. That particular sound comes from the contact between the Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires and the low-profile ridges at the entry points, apexes and exit …February 17, 2016

2016 BMW X1 xDrive 28i: The Smallest X Gets A New Platform4.0/5

BMW introduced the X1 to Europe in 2009 as an entry-level “Sport Activity Vehicle.” It arrived in Canada in 2012, a late arrival that wasn’t due to a possible lack of interest here, but instead because Canada is a relatively small global market and at first sales were focused elsewhere. October 14, 2015

2016 BMW 340i: Getting Back Its Mojo4.5/5

When BMW’s 3 Series got its sixth-generation makeover in 2012, the car got a little bit bigger, received some new technology, and in the interest of increased comfort, it got a plusher ride. Most drivers probably welcomed the additional coddling offered by the softer suspension and steering in the non-M …October 13, 2015

2016 BMW 750Li: Living the High Life4.0/5

Occasionally, press trips allow us working-class folk a glimpse at a world we rarely experience. It’s a brief dabble into a small portion of society that enjoys such things as lavish meals in restaurants that brandish Relais & Château plaques, boasting their status in an elite membership of high-end establishments. September 3, 2015

2015 BMW 2 Series Convertible: Still Fun, Even Topless4.0/5

There’s something reassuring about BMW’s commitment to building open-top automobiles. Despite the relatively insignificant percentage of the overall market that convertible sales represent, it’s been more than two decades since a model year went by without at least one attractive and fun sun-loving model in the German brand’s line-up. The …February 3, 2015

2015 BMW X6 M: Reality Distortion Field3.5/5

There exists a small sliver of the automotive market that absolutely always wants to be driving the fastest, most powerful version of whatever vehicle strikes their fancy. Be it a rocket-powered school bus or a rider mower outfitted with a turbocharger, these devotees to benchmarks like torque, top speed, and …February 2, 2015

2015 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe: Move Over 3 Series4.0/5

Having the ability to choose is always a good thing, as long as you don't feel overwhelmed by the number of options being presented to you. The 2015 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe piles on to a semi-bewildering array of entry-level vehicles available from an automaker that has spread its …October 31, 2014

2015 BMW X6: Nicher Than Ever3.5/5

It's big, it's brash, and it's back for 2015 with revised styling, a nicer interior, and more of the same attitude that has garnered it a cult following amongst wealthy buyers. The 2015 BMW X6 has been refreshed without losing much of the unique personality that has confounded reason and …October 30, 2014

2014 BMW i3: Tomorrow's Sounds (Of Silence) Today4.5/5

Electric cars have passed the tipping point between curiosity and genuine market force here in Canada, and perhaps no vehicle illustrates that point better than the 2014 BMW i3. Canada's relationship with battery-powered automobiles is an intricate one that takes into account our typically affordable electrical rates, our battery-killing cold …June 5, 2014

2015 BMW i3: Reinventing the Wheel

Defend the modern automobile and fawn over certain cutting-edge gas-powered vehicles if you will, but in your heart you know that we need to change the way we view the future of transport. The hybrid car was a first step toward reducing our reliance on gas, while the electric car …October 24, 2013

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo - A Question of Cross-Breeding

Palermo, Italy- In North America, the GT or Gran Turismo designation very often implies a performance-oriented sports car driving experience, but the true European definition is that of a comfortable touring car, one that can carry passengers and their luggage over long distances, and that is exactly what the 3 …March 22, 2013

2012 BMW M5: A monster with a taste for luxury4.5/5

These days, every luxury brand has its own line of powerful and sporty models. Mercedes-Benz has the AMG Division, while Audi has its dynamic RS models. And then there’s Jaguar and its high-performance R models. At the Bavarian manufacturer BMW, the Motorsport division is tasked with creating cars that are …August 2, 2012

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