BMW’s M performance cars have always had a pretty simple strategy: take the standard car, boost its performance immensely, then put it on sale. The 2010 BMW X6 M sticks to this tried and true formula, but it adds a few new tricks to the M Division’s bag, namely a new twin turbo V8, all-wheel drive, and an exclusive automatic transmission. Continue Reading
There’s a bit of a problem with drivers around the world that BMW wants to solve with their new X1: do they want the space of an SUV, or the economy of a compact? Also, most drivers aren’t really against drivig compact cars, but such cars tend to carry the reputation of being cheap and not of great build quality. BMW began to play with these expectations when they bought Mini and delivered a compact that was small and fuel efficient, but also refined and fun. With the X1, their latest SUV (well, they call them SAVs for Sports Activity Vehicle), BMW hopes to merge premium luxury vehicles with smaller, more sensible, utility vehicles. Continue Reading
The 2010 BMW 5-Series GT marks the newest addition to BMW’s lineup. While the addition of a premium sedan with hatchback capability and a larger engine may not prove to be the most profitable model in the company’s stable, at the very least, the 5-Series GT gives us a look at the technologies that BMW has in the pipeline for eventual integration into their other models. From a low-emission V8 to a new regenerative braking system, there is a lot to get excited about on the 5-Series GT. Continue Reading