FIRST DRIVE: 2017 Mazda CX-9 — Affordable BMW X5 Alternative?
Mazda is on a bit of a mission, as of late. With the introduction of the new Mazda CX-9 and CX-5, the small Japanese brand is trying hard to prove that its cars are more…
Mazda is on a bit of a mission, as of late. With the introduction of the new Mazda CX-9 and CX-5, the small Japanese brand is trying hard to prove that its cars are more…
Times are truly hard for the BMW 3 Series range. A car that invented the sports sedan class as we know it over 30 years ago is now finding itself challenged from all corners by…
When a motorcycle adorns a premium brand’s name, like BMW along with their distinctive roundel, expectations are high. When the model name includes “R nine T,” expectations begin to soar. Introduced in 2013, the R…
Being a jack of all trades is definitely not easy. Especially if you also want to do at least half the jobs well. In order to understand what that must be like, you need to…
Before the BMW M2 even hit the market, it was already being dubbed the savior of BMW. For so long, BMWs had been getting bigger, heavier, more complicated and less pure. Cars like the BMW…
I still remember the way the press and enthusiasts altogether reacted when MINI took the veils off the latest Countryman. Even though the BMW-owned brand started a new marketing campaign before the crossover was unveiled,…
The ’13 135i was recently dropped off at BMW of Kansas City South for scheduled maintenance. My Service Advisor, Clint Wong, knew I’d need a loaner and he arranged to have a surprise waiting for…
In the automotive world, there are a few cars that are sort of royalty, cars that are beloved by car enthusiasts, almost unanimously. The Ferrari 250 GT California, Jaguar E-Type and the E30 BMW M3…
We recently had the opportunity to drive a 2017 BMW M240i that was loaded with M Performance parts. The idea was to see if the M Performance parts helped make it more fun and/or more…
Many, many years ago, I was reading a Motor Trend magazine and stumbled upon an article that claimed Alfa Romeo would be making a return to the ‘States. The car was to be called the…
As it has been the case for seven generations now, the BMW 5 Series Touring might just be the perfect car for you if you’re looking for a family hauler with a lot of space…