Test Drives

FIRST DRIVE: The Classic MINI Electric
FIRST DRIVE: The Classic MINI Electric

What do you get when you mix the old-school charm and style of 1960’s Michael Caine with new-school, Silicon Valley-type technology? Well, you actually get an incredibly fun and appealing product. As evidenced by this…

TEST DRIVE: 2018 BMW 640d xDrive Gran Coupe
TEST DRIVE: 2018 BMW 640d xDrive Gran Coupe

In recent years BMW designers have come under fire with their creations being called anything from “dull” and “unimaginative” to considerably worse than that. The reason?  The conservation approach to designing BMW cars which now…

TEST DRIVE: 2018 BMW M5 -- A Return to Greatness
TEST DRIVE: 2018 BMW M5 — A Return to Greatness

One could argue that BMW hasn’t made a truly great M5 since the E39-generation. The E39 M5 is considered by many to be the absolute best M5 ever made and possibly the finest sport sedan…

FIRST DRIVE: BMW X2 xDrive28i -- Defying the Odds
FIRST DRIVE: BMW X2 xDrive28i — Defying the Odds

I’m not sure if there has been a more controversial car from BMW, since the M3 went turbocharged, than the BMW X2. Many purists are furious about the X2, as they feel it’s only adding…

TEST DRIVE: ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo -- Weapons-Grade
TEST DRIVE: ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo — Weapons-Grade

The term “Weapons-Grade” is typically used to describe nuclear material, such as uranium or plutonium, that’s rich enough to be weaponized. And I honestly can’t think of a single better term to describe the ALPINA…

Winter Test Drive with the new 2018 BMW i3s
Winter Test Drive with the new 2018 BMW i3s

The all-new 2018 BMW i3s is the Bavarians’ first ever Sport Edition of the i3. The i3s enhancements include the trifecta of increased power, improved handling and a more athletic appearance. The i3s has unique wider 20…

FIRST DRIVE: Tesla Model 3
FIRST DRIVE: Tesla Model 3

It’s been called the most anticipated automobile in history by numerous news outlets. Nearly half-a-million people plunked down a $1,000 (refundable) deposit to reserve one, years before they would actually be able to take delivery…