Test Drives

Traditional passenger cars are becoming increasingly rare among mass-market and luxury brands alike. Not only that, but automakers now have this habit of streamlining their offerings for cost-saving purposes, much to the chagrin of enthusiasts. Eliminating manual gearboxes, cheaper models or wagon variants is one example—and that’s exactly what is …

Looking for a spacious, sporty and refined electric sedan at a reasonable price? Your options right now essentially come down to the Tesla Model 3 , Hyundai IONIQ 6 , Polestar 2 and BMW i4 . These four cars come from four very different brands and there’s a huge $35,000 …

Ever since the 2 Series Gran Coupe exited the North American market, BMW’s lineup has been lacking a punchy and practical little car. Sure, the 2 Series is an excellent gateway to the brand, but it’s by no means family-friendly. But here comes the 2024 BMW X1 M35i, a subcompact …

Spartanburg, South Carolina — The Car Guide was recently invited to take part in BMW ’s annual Test Fest, where members of the media can take a large selection of vehicles for a spin both on the road and on the track. With the BMW M2, M3 and M5 all …

I’ll be honest, I wasn’t particularly enthused by BMW ’s redesigned midsize sedan when it debuted in May. The grace and timeless elegance of the 5 Series suddenly seemed to come with question marks, and the electrified variants on the way only amplified my concerns. But then I was invited …

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 …

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 …

Germany’s Alpina Burkard Bovensiepen GmbH, better known simply as Alpina, is a master at designing and building more advanced and sportier versions of BMW vehicles. With the new B8 Gran Coupe, which is based on the BMW M850i Gran Coupe , the renowned German company offers a more comfortable and …

Sometimes when a connection is made, it doesn’t matter how much time passes between meetings; it will remain forever potent and intense. As if not a second has passed, that same passion and excitement immediately rise to the surface. Memories trigger emotions and sensations and each party falls back into …

While plug-in hybrid SUVs are starting to grow in number, selection is more limited when it comes to cars. In the compact luxury sedan segment, the BMW 3 Series and Volvo S60 are the only ones to offer this technology right now (Mercedes-Benz has opted not to bring its plug-in …