Dynamic ability, comfort, efficiency, aesthetic allure and a profusion of innovations designed to enhance driving pleasure – the BMW 5 Series contains all the signature ingredients of a best-selling model at the premium end of the executive segment. Indeed, consistently rising … Continue reading

Test Drives

WhatCar tested the new MINI Cooper D
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In MINI, on September 18th, 2010

WhatCar? magazine had the chance to drive the face-lifted version of MINI Cooper D, before the global launch that takes place this weekend. Besides the visual face-lift, MINI Cooper D has also received a new 1.6 liter engine, derived from … Continue reading
BMWBLOG First Drive: 2011 BMW Z4 sDrive 35iS
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In Featured Posts, Test Drives, on September 10th, 2010

Words: Shawn Molnar Photos: Shawn Molnar (Cover Photo, Gregg Jarem) 3 cans of alphabet soup later and I still don’t have the whole name. Of course BMW’s nomenclature tells you a lot about what’s under the badge. Here we have … Continue reading
Teaser Test Drive: 2011 BMW 550i and 335d ride together
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In Featured Posts, Interesting, on August 31st, 2010

An unusual comparison, without a doubt, but last week, BMWBLOG had in possession a brand new BMW 550i and our favorite BMW 335d, so we decided to take them for an extensive test drive. Heading north towards Road America in … Continue reading
BMWBLOG Classic Test Drive: BMW Z1
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In Test Drives, on August 30th, 2010

BMW’s Z1 is a classic roadster that embodies the spirit of BMW design quite well. It is bold, innovative, and utterly different. With top down and doors down (open?) we jumped in to get a better feel for this modern … Continue reading
BMWBLOG Drive Review: 2011 BMW 550i – Survival of the Fittest
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In Featured Posts, Test Drives, on August 6th, 2010

Words: Shawn Molnar | Photos: Shawn Molnar In the evolutionary doctrine, all animal species change and adapt to ensure their own survival. Cumbersome qualities are traded for more agile traits; physical handicaps are traded for athletic strengths. What if an … Continue reading
Test Drive: 2011 BMW X1 xDrive28i
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In Test Drives, on August 5th, 2010

2011 BMW X1 xDrive28i test drive conducted by our German online magazine, BimmerToday When it comes to actual SUV capabilities, many of us know that the Sports Activity Vehicles are not comparable to other SUV manufacturers. Despite the raised seating position … Continue reading
BMWBLOG On-Track Comparison: M3 vs 335iS – BMW’s Sibling Rivalry
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In Featured Posts, Test Drives, on July 8th, 2010

Words: Shawn Molnar Photos: Greg Jarem The Battle is all too familiar. Exhausts growl from the paddock. Angel eyes glare ahead. Two serious sports cars patiently await their release upon the asphalt. This time, Munich’s champion sports car, the venerable … Continue reading
BMWBLOG Drive Review: 550i GT – The Practical Athlete
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In Featured Posts, Test Drives, on July 1st, 2010

Words: Shawn Molnar Photos: Alan Martin / Shawn Molnar “Don’t judge a book by its cover,” growled my librarian as I begrudgingly accepted a novel from her outstretched hand. Many years later and the point is well taken, first appearances … Continue reading
BMWBLOG Drive Review: ActiveHybrid X6 – 1 Part Spaceship : 2 Parts BMW
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In Featured Posts, Test Drives, on June 21st, 2010

Words: Shawn Molnar Photos: Alan Martin / Shawn Molnar Never did I expect this. With nagging pessimism I accepted the keys to BMW’s new ActiveHybrid X6. At 5,688 lbs, how could this be “sporty” as in “Sports Activity Vehicle” or … Continue reading