While the F82 M4 remains the top notch from the entire 4-Series, build atop the latest technology in terms of performance and an exquisite body styling, some of the versions from the rest of the Series have been kinda left aside and didn’t get the best appreciation they deserved.

Recently, the guys from Smoking Tires have had the chance of driving a modified 435i model and decided to let us know what they thought about it. The video below just does that, and we can assure you that the remarks are quite positive, and not only because you are not looking here at a stock variant.

The entire models from the 4-Series are fun to drive and deliver the best experience in terms of driving capabilities, with or without any modifications carried out.

Even if the 435i looks and feels different with the aftermarket bits, we still consider that it is one of the best in its class. However, with the new modified parts, it becomes a second edition of the M4, tweaked with the latest mechanics and some heavy stuff under the bonnet.

Besides the stock suspension and brakes, this lad here comes with the Evolution Racewerks charge pupe, GIntani catless downpipe with Supersprint exhaust system as well as an AFE air intake. All these make the 435i extremely loud, a fact that can be also seen in the video below.

Besides that, the car looks out of the ordinary with the new exterior wrap, wider black wheels wrapped in Pirelli P Zero rubbers and a couple of other fine tweaks here and there. You can find out more about the car in the video released by Smoking Tires.

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If you asked me which car to choose as the perfect family car, I would definitely go for the latest 2017 BMW 5-Series Touring, a versatile wagon with lots of space inside, the company`s latest technology inside and an impressive engine lineup under the hood.

The company`s midsize wagon is an extremely practical 5-Series as well, standing on the new CLAR platform which makes use of extensive aluminum, making thus more lightweight with around 100 kg, and increasing the car`s performance figures.

The car`s main highlights remain the interior space, plenty enough for all passengers, their luggage and some extra packs. The Touring`s trunk capacity comes with a total of 570 liters with the rear seats up, but folding them down, would gain a total of 1,700 liters, enough to fit an entire living-room.

The interior also comes with a 40:20:40 split folding rear seats, adding as well other exquisite features, such as electric remote backrest release via a trunk-mounted button, separate rear window opening, automatic tailgate function with handsfree opening and closing of the tailgate.

From a mechanical perspective, the 2017 BMW 5-Series Touring comes with a state-of-the-art rear air suspension system with automatic self-leveling system, with the possibility of adding the M Sport Suspension system, which lowers the car`s ride height by 10 mm, dynamic dampers, Adaptive Drive system with active roll stabilization, Integral Active Steering system and so on.

Performance wise, the new 2017 5-Series Touring is set to come with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine, with 252 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque, available in the 530i variant. In the 540i xDrive, the variant comes with a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline six-cylinder with 340 horsepower and 450 Nm of torque.

On the diesels side, the 520d is available with a 2.0-liter flat-four pot with 190 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque, being sent to the wheels via a six-speed manual transmission as standard, as well as an optional eight-speed manual gearbox. Also, the 530d is equipped with a 3.0-liter inline six with 265 horsepower and 620 Nm of torque.

The 2017 BMW 5-Series Touring is expected for an official debut at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, with first deliveries to start in June.

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It is not very often we get to see three extraordinary sports cars riding head-to-head in a cool drive which highlights their exquisite characteristics, from head to toe. And what better way to portrait the exceptional driving capabilities and fine aerodynamics than turning against each other the BMW M6 Gran Coupe, Porsche Panamera Turbo and the Mercedes-AMG S63?

Autocar has put those three head-to-head thanks to their similarities in design, interior tweaks, advanced architecture and sheer performance under the hood. It can all be admired in the video below. Enjoy it, but not before we took a closer look at all three`s main highlights.

First off, the BMW M6 Gran Coupe comes fitted with the Competition Package which indicates improve boost from the start. We are looking here at a pure BMW product with an evolutionary design and advanced chassis, with a massive 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 under the hood, which produces no less than 600 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque, being sent to the rear wheels via a seven-speed DCT. That allows a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.9 seconds.

On the other hand, Porsche`s new Panamera Turbo is well-known for its exceptional capabilities and innovations in the engine world. The sports car comes with an upgraded 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, with 550 horsepower, being sent to all wheels via a high-performance ZF eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, which is magnificent.

Last but not least, the Mercedes-AMG S63 is another monster when it comes to raw power. This one here features a 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, churning out 577 horsepower and sprinting from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds. The car`s automatic transmission also sends the power to all wheels.

So, we have got the official performance figures, which place our beloved BMW M6 Gran Coupe third place. It remains to see if those official figures on paper have anything to do with what we will experience on the track. Enjoy the video!

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Still relatively smaller compared to its bigger brother from the X lineup, the all-new 2017 X1 is still impressive enough to carry out all the daily tasks required to make a four-member family happy. Recently, the gorgeous model was reviewed by carwow auto magazine, with the entire opinions being highlighted in the video below.

From what I stand, I personally prefer an X1 to an X5 or X6, and that because of the car`s exquisite design that makes it perfect for city commuting. Not to mention the plenty of space it has to offer inside or large boot with flat loading surface.

Besides the comfortable interior and plenty of cargo compartments, the interior is also considered one of the best in its class, which is a clear indication that the 2017 BMW X1 SUV is worth spending money on. And here comes the good part.

Underneath, the 2017 BMW X1 is making use of a 2.0-liter xDrive18d diesel, with 150 horsepower, adding as well the more agile xDrive25d with 230 horsepower, which is the very own seen here tested out by Mat Watson. The latter one comes with an impressive 6.6-second run from 0 to 100 km/h.

The same Mat Watson also agrees that the 2017 BMW X1 is also the best alternative against the likes from the new Mercedes-Benz GLA or Audi Q3. But we`better let Watson explain the model in details. Enjoy and don’t forget to share your impressions on the model!

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The 2016 BMW M2 Coupe needs no presentation at this point and only the video below released by Autocar UK could demonstrated once more the one-of-a-kind characteristics that this model comes with from every single aspect.

We have seen the gorgeous Coupe in hundreds of reviews, videos, photo galleries or test drives, all being part of the success and respect it has gained globally.

The 2016 BMW M2 Coupe represents the transition from the iconic BMW 1 Series M Coupe to the future M2 models that will encompass the latest technology in terms of dynamics and mechanics.

The M2 Coupe uses a lightweight architecture which makes it extremely performance while on the roads, adding the latest aluminum M Sport Suspension system and other M Performance Parts, all providing the perfect ingredients for the most enjoyable driving experience you have ever had.

Performance wise, the 2016 BMW M2 Coupe is equipped with a 3.0-liter M TwinPower Turbo inline six-cylinder engine, churning out 370 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque via a seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission, allowing a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds. The topping stands at 250 km/h.

We won`t spoil the video with Autocar`s review on the one-off 2016 BMW M2 Coupe, instead we are looking forward to seeing your opinions on this matter! Now, all you have to do is just sit back, push the play button and enjoy the video with the latest M2 Coupe!

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The 2015 BMW i3 has been recently reviewed by the guys from Kelley Blue Book, the entire review being also showcased in an interesting video.

The video is trying to showcase the capability of the i3 electric of handling the rough tests on the road, which might prove that the electric car is still worthy of bearing the BMW name. In case you are curious enough to see if it has passed the tests, then hit the play button below and enjoy the ride!

But the i3 electric is a genuine BMW, the first model from the company to come with a synchronous electric motor, hooked to a 22-kWh lithium-ion battery and developing 170 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque.

The BMW i3 electric hit Europe first and then headed to the United States this spring, where the model was set to have a MSRP price of $41,350, while the range extender came with a higher $45,200. But that didn`t stop the model to be successful, as it managed to be sold in 1,363 units in one month.

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The recently debuting 2014 BMW M3 Sedan and the BMW M4 Coupe were taken for a spin by different famous online auto publications.

It was also the case of the BMW M4 Coupe that was taken for a 1,000-mile test drive, with a positive review to consider from the AutoExpress UK publication, the one “responsible” with the review.

The AutoExpress UK took the BMW M4 Coupe on the Austrian mountains, followed by Autobahn and eventually arriving on Nurburgring tracks.

To be a reminder, the 2015 BMW M3 Sedan was put out on the market for no less than $62,000 while the 2015 BMW M4 Coupe went for sale a little bit higher, with $64,200.

Both models came out with a variety of finishes, apart from the two paintjobs that made the two sports cars famous, meaning the Yas Marina Blue and Austin Yellow Metallic.

The other great exterior finishes include the Alpine White, Mineral Grey Metallic, Sakhir Orange, Black Sapphire Metallic, Silverstone Metallic or the Mineral White Metallic.

Under the hood, both the M3 and the M4 are using the same 3.0-liter turbocharged unit, which outputs a total of 425 horsepower and 560 Nm of torque.

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We love the BMW 1 Series M Coupe. We genuinely love the attitude it has that makes it totally geared up towards fun, without sacrificing practicality too much.

That’s just the thing more people are wondering about. Is the performance and fun factor a little too much for everyday life and work situations?

With this new review from Autocar, the focus falls on precisely that situation. How’s the BMW 1 Series M Coupe to live with?

After all, having some fun with a stripper for a few minutes/hours is quite fun but living with her can be quite the enormous problem.

Or can it? The guys over at Autocar, particularly Mr. Sutcliffe (the reviewer) who wasn’t a big fan to begin with, seems to be impressed with its presence:

For all its craziness and fun attitude the BMW 1 Series M Coupe doesn’t make you hate it just like most cars of its type do after a while.

It seems to have pulled off quite the contrary and become even more fun for more of the time instead of runining the whole experience.

The only complaints they’ve made were the rather uncomfortable ride, a problem with the seats and the obvious nature of the paint.

The seat’s memory and the “fault” with them is that they’re meant to help people in the back in certain conditions. The paint is orange, obviously that’s not what you order the car in if you don’t want to stand out.

We’ll let them have the ride argument, it can get choppy and that can be a problem for many people. But that said there’s a lot more uncomfortable cars out there.

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There’s a lot of talk nowadays about how cars aren’t as good as they used to be. We live in a world where being sensible, green or safe seem to dominate the automotive industry.

Top Gear’s Richard Hammond seems to be convinced he’s found a car that’s certainly not tainted with modern “depreciation”.

The “Hamster”, loved the F10 BMW M5 earlier this year and now he’s found a new Bavarian product to adore in the form of the 320d in F30 form.

Hammond just had a bit of time testing the F30 BMW 320d and he really enjoyed it. He liked it so much he awarded it a bit of a new title.

Richard thinks it’s the best car ever made. Getting to this conclusion he summed all the features of the latest 3 Series came around and one of them is actually a huge surprise.

He praised the fuel economy, the low pricing of that feature compared to what the hybrid generation is offering and a few other things.

The interior and trunk space, the infotainment system and the exterior styling, they all found their way into the good graces of the Top Gear presenter.

What surprised me about his decision was where Hammond said that the 181 horsepower of the 2 liter diesel engine is enough. I’m sorry, but that doesn’t sound very Top Gear to me.

He didn’t give the F30 BMW 320d a perfect review however. The Sport trim of his tested model had a red line on the dashboard which was annoying to him.

As seen on the Mirror.

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I’m not very good at this but I have some experience with the BMW cars but in any situation, you should read this post because you may find it useful. To start, I must say that the design of this car is very new at the BMW and, as always, it doesn’t disappoints us or at last me.

The front looks by far distance with a Rolls Royce but this is just my imagination. It is pretty aggressive in a way but you can also consider it cute. The side reveals the fact that this BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is a limousine and also that it is long.

The back is also pretty new and it is informing us that this car is a very luxury and also powerful one. The exterior design of this car is revealing that this BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is a very luxury and also powerful car.
Stay tuned for a interior preview of this BMW ActiveHybrid 7.

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