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Audi, Mercedes Benz, Porsche, BMW - First Look
First Look previews new cars like the Audi R8 V12 TDI, Mercedes Benz SL, Volkswagen Passat CC, Porsche Boxster RS 60 Spyder and the BMW M3 Convertible. more
Quick Test: 2008 BMW 135i
BMW's new 1 Series really is just that-the only one in its class. more
Comparison: 2007 Acura RDX vs. 2007 BMW X3 vs. 2008 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2007 Lincoln MKX
Our radar exposed three all-new crossover blips -- the Acura RDX, the Land Rover LR2, and the Lincoln MKX -- and one familiar bogey, the BMW X3. more
Comparison: 2008 BMW M3 vs. 2008 Lexus IS F vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
There Will Be Blood: We take three fast,new-to-market, bloodthirsty sport sedans out to CenCal'soil country more
Quick Test: 2008 BMW M3 Sedan
Speed, balance, and athleticism converge more
BMW 135i - First Drive
BMW 135i - First Drive more
BMW R1200S - Uber-Boxer - Track Test
Riding BMW's First Works Racer In 50 Years more
2008 BMW HP2 Sport - First Ride
DOHC, Radial Valves And 133 Horsepower Make This The Sportiest Boxer Ever more
BMW R1200GS And BMW F800GS - BMW 2008 - Up To Speed
If an R1200GS twin is too much and those 650 X-singles aren't enough, BMW is betting large stacks of deutschmarks that this latest GS will be just right. The F800GS, aka the worst-kept secret in motorcycling, has been in the works for a couple of years now, because Munich isn't taking chances with a more
2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe - Long Term Update
The 2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe 10,000-mile long term update is coming up and a responsive straight six engine, taut chassis and the rear-drive layout are what make this car so good. more
First Drive: 2008 BMW 128i Coupe
In an age where each manufacturer has a Camry-fighter or its own version of the CRV, BMW made a rare stand and decided not to enter a market, but create one. more
First Drive: 2008 BMW M3 Sedan
As you know by now, the all-new 2008 M3 has apparently "sold out" once again, annoying purists with not only a return to the sedan but by adding another two cylinders. more
First Drive: 2008 BMW 1 Series Convertible
Room for another ragtop in the family? BMW chops the top on its new 1 Series coupe and we take it for a spin in Europe. more
First Look: 2009 BMW X6
The BMW X6 is a launch pad of sorts for a number of advanced technologies that'll undoubtedly be diffused throughout the rest of the automaker's lineup. more
First Drive: 2008 BMW 135i
With 300 horsepower, a six-speed manual, and a perfect 50:50 weight distribution, the rear-drive 2008 BMW 135i isn't only compelling but propelling. more
Comparison: 2007 Audi RS4 vs 2008 BMW M3 vs 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
Big Thunder: Three power-stormers converge in the sleepy German countryside to wake the locals and make some noise. more
2008 BMW M3 - First Drive
Read about the new 2008 BMW M3 which features 420 hp @ 8300 rpm and 295 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm. more
Driven: BMW 135i
Break out the confetti, kids, and start warming up those checkbooks. Put a deposit down for you 135i. Yes, it's that good. more
First Look: 2008 BMW 1 Series Convertible
BMW has released the first official details of its 2008 1 Series Convertible, which will reportedly wash ashore stateside next spring, about six months or so after the coupe. more
2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe - Long Term Intro
Read the Long Term report on the 2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe, which features a 3.2-liter in-line six and produces 330 hp @ 7900 rpm with 262 lb-ft @ 4900 rpm. more
Long Term Verdict: 2006 BMW 330i
For 2006 BMW offered toys previously unseen on the 3-among them, Active Steering and iDrive. With plenty of experience driving various BMWs equipped with both, we wanted neither. more
Tuners: 2007 BMW Alpina B7
Although relatively obscure in North America, Alpina has long been a top BMW tuner in Europe. more
Dueling Coupes: 2008 BMW 335i vs 2008 Infiniti G37S
Joy rides such as this sport coupe dash from Alabama to Michigan are hard-earned. To qualify, Automobile Magazine editors suffer endless hours in crowded airliners harassed by surly flight attendants. While jetting coast to coast in pursuit of grist for the ed more
Comparison: 2007 Audi TT 3.2 Quattro Roadster vs. 2007 BMW Z4 3.0si vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
While you can now forget about owning a Camel, Spad XIII, Nieuport 17, or Fokker D-VII, you could consider the BMW Z4 3.0si, the Porsche Boxster, and Audi's new TT 3.2 Quattro Roadster as A-1 substitutes. more
Comparison: 2007 Acura RDX vs. 2007 BMW X3 vs. 2008 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2007 Lincoln MKX
Our radar exposed three all-new crossover blips -- the Acura RDX, the Land Rover LR2, and the Lincoln MKX -- and one familiar bogey, the BMW X3. To determine which lavish Lilliputian is the mightiest of the bunch, we paid a visit to the Dumont Dunes to test off-road prowess and beach benevolence. Al more