In Europe, automatic transmission in a car was something of an expensive indulgence. The ease of town driving was the only saving grace because autos were thirstier than manuals and less reliable. This was when…
2004-onwards BMW 6 Series values have gradually deflated down to the bargain basement – useable ones are just four grand. Should you buy one though? If four thousand bucks is all you have, then absolutely…
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As you read this, the year is 2024, marking twenty glorious years since the launch of the BMW 1 Series. A triumph, or an answer to a question nobody asked? We’ll log that phrase as…
As another 5 Series enters production, we look back at the original E12 generation. I have to admit that I haven’t been to any launch events for the new G60 BMW 5 Series. I didn’t…
It’s been 35 years since I bought my first BMW, and as I reflect on it, it’s almost a miracle that I ever considered getting another one. But I wasn’t one to give up easily….
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