Test Drives

TEST DRIVE: 2017 BMW 118d xDrive
TEST DRIVE: 2017 BMW 118d xDrive

It’s been roughly two and a half years since I last test drove a car with a manual gearbox, and the last press car I had the pleasure of driving with three pedals was a…

TEST DRIVE: 2017 BMW M240i Facelift
TEST DRIVE: 2017 BMW M240i Facelift

The modern era of M Performance models that seem to be more and more popular these days started with the BMW M135i. The hot hatch was launched with a 3-liter N55 engine under the hood…

TEST DRIVE: Mercedes-Benz GLC300 Coupe

Mercedes Benz has been on a bit of a roll lately. Their all new E-Class and GLC have invigorated the lineup and taken the luxury sales crown in the US. Our friends at LimitedSlipBlog got…

FIRST DRIVE: 2018 BMW X3 xDrive30d
FIRST DRIVE: 2018 BMW X3 xDrive30d

While in Portugal test driving the new 2018 BMW X3 xDriveM40i, we’ve also had the opportunity to test a non-US model – the X3 xDrive30d. According to BMW, this will be likely the model of…

BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo - FIRST DRIVE
BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo – FIRST DRIVE

BMW’s niche models business is a lucrative one. Between the X4 and X6, Gran Turismo and Gran Coupe models, BMW has sold 1.13 million units. One of those niche units was the 5 Series Gran…

BMWBLOG Review: 2017 BMW i3 – 94Ah
BMWBLOG Review: 2017 BMW i3 – 94Ah

What makes a car truly sustainable and eco-friendly? Is it enough that it doesn’t burn petrol or should we take everything into account? How about the batteries and their lifespan? What happens with the car…

TEST DRIVE: 2017 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro Manual
TEST DRIVE: 2017 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro Manual

Last we drove the new B9-generation Audi A4, we were really impressed. It was a significant improvement over the previous-generation car and when we compared it with the BMW 3 Series, it was just as…