i5
The ADAC, Germany’s biggest automobile club, tested 84 cars in 2024. The results surprised many, as it wasn’t a flashy luxury car that topped the rankings but a family-friendly electric vehicle. Among the tested cars,…
Horatiu Boeriu / January 9, 2025
5 Series
BMW has announced a recall impacting several thousand luxury vehicles from its 2024 model lineup. The issue, identified in both Germany and the United States, involves a defect in the steering system that could lead…
Horatiu Boeriu / December 12, 2024
5 Series
The BMW i5 enters its second model year relatively unchanged. A new trim level joins the lineup – the i5 xDrive40 – that adds all-wheel drive and makes a little more power than the traditional…
Steven Paul / December 11, 2024
Interesting
BMW’s new design philosophy embraces simplicity and boldness, combining minimalist surfaces with striking proportions that distinguish it from traditional automotive styling. This so-called “monolithic” approach represents a pivotal shift for the brand. It signals a…
Nicolas Cavero / November 20, 2024
5 Series
BMW i5 and Mercedes C-Class Battle for ADAS Supremacy in Euro NCAP Testing
by Horatiu Boeriu / Date: October 24, 2024
BMW M4
The BMW M4 Competition and i5 M60 are not rivals by any stretch of the imagination. The former is a coupe with an inline-six gas engine while the latter is a big sedan with dual…
Adrian Padeanu / September 20, 2024
i5
We’re used to seeing M Performance Parts on smaller BMWs but the latest 5 Series has them as well. This G60-generation luxury sedan is a fully electric i5 equipped with optional goodies. As you can…
Adrian Padeanu / August 25, 2024
i5
After spending a week and covering nearly 1,000 miles, we gained a comprehensive understanding of the new BMW i5 eDrive40. In this video, we put the latest electric 5 Series through an extensive test drive,…
Horatiu Boeriu / August 10, 2024
5 Series
As much as I enjoyed my time with the BMW i5 M60 xDrive Touring, the quickest wagon I’ve ever driven, I couldn’t shake a few nagging thoughts. Its straight-line performance, remarkable cornering ability given its…
Andrei Nedelea / August 1, 2024
News
The latest global sales figures for the first half of 2024 reveal that the BMW Group has taken a decisive lead over its rivals Mercedes and Audi across all drive systems, particularly in the electric…
Horatiu Boeriu / July 27, 2024
i5
How convincing is the electric BMW i5 in practice, especially on long journeys? Is it a real alternative to a high-torque diesel like the BMW 540d xDrive? We conducted a varied practical test over 2,000…
Stefan Grundhoff / July 15, 2024