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2024 BMW X5 M Competition Quick Review: A Practical Monster
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Fast SUVs used to be the laughing stock of the enthusiast world, vehicles deemed silly and pointless, but they’ve been a hot topic for well over a decade now. The first BMW X5 M launched in 2010, a time when a performance-oriented family hauler meant tradeoffs galore for a mediocre outcome, but the vehicle has…
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2023 BMW M340i Quick Review
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“The sedan is dead!” they chant, “the CUV has taken over wholly and completely!” That might be reflected in sales figures, but there’s still plenty cars (real cars!) out there worth our attention. Even while BMW is seemingly striving to fill every possible niche in the CUV/SUV field, a week with the 2023 M340i showed…
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Colorado Trip, BMW X7 & Mini Clubman S – Off The Road Again Podcast: Episode 156
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Welcome back to the Off the Road Again podcast! We’ve missed you. The focus is on the off-road adventure, but we also dabble in all things SUVs, truck, and van, and maybe even some rally cars. Ross and Chris discuss the BMW X7 that Ross tested. Ross also spent some time with the Mini Clubman S. Chris traveled with both the Chevrolet…
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The 2023 BMW X7 is a sublime road tripper
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Luxury SUVs are nothing if not excellent road trip vehicles. The plush ride, quiet cabin, copious amenities, and plentiful space make for the best way to cover distance when confined to land. BMW’s X7 should be a natural winner on this front, and we tested out its cred on a recent adventure. How’d it do?…
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2022 BMW M5 Competition: Ultimate Driving Missile
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Nothing says BMW like the M5. Sure, the M3 is the enthusiast choice, but match prestige with driving preciousness and luxury appointments, and the M5 stands on a pedestal all its own. But there was a gap when other cars overtook the BMW as the top-tier choice for speedy executive travel. Has the 2022 BMW…
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Ride along with Sam Smith in a 1975 BMW 3.0 CSL at Laguna Seca
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You all know Sam Smith, right? He’s the wonderful word slinger who also knows how to wheel a vehicle. A few years back, Sam got the chance to pilot a 1975 BMW 3.0 CSL around Laguna Seca. He had a helmet cam rolling to capture the ridiculous wheel workout as well as the glorious audio.…
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2022 BMW M440i Gran Coupe Review: Grand touring snow bunny
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No automotive design choice in recent memory has been more controversial than that of BMW’s enlarging kidney grille. From what was once understated and attractive to today’s swollen, nose-consuming nostrils, the styling has been discussed endlessly which, if nothing else, was good for marketing and press. I’m one of those who cowered in fear at…
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This BMW 2002 for sale is basically perfect
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I am no BMW fan. The modern stuff is a massive turnoff. There are moments of brilliance in the brand’s history of course. In fact, one of my favorite driving experiences happened behind the wheel of a BMW. This was a 2002 restored and modified by Clarion for its Clarion Builds program. Interestingly, that blue…
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Found on Craigslist: 1964 BMW 700 for sale
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I was not aware that BMW built its own version of the Corvair. That’s essentially what this is as the BMW 700 is a rear-engined vehicle offered in a handful of body styles. Actually, both the Corvair and the 700 landed around the same time, so these are more alt-universe versions of each other. And…
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This BMW wagon has been upgraded for adventure
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You start with a BMW M3. The E46-generation version. You know, one of the greatest driving cars of all time. Then you add an E46-era wagon into the mix. Swap the fun engine into the longroof and let the upgrades commence. That’s what Daniel Sloan has done to this car and the result is absolutely…
