Test Drives

Sometimes, luck smiles upon you, and life falls into perfect alignment. For me, that serendipitous moment arrived when I stumbled upon the ideal car for an epic road trip – the 2024 BMW X6 M…

The BMW 5 Series has long been the benchmark for business sedans, and its eighth generation brings a significant change with the introduction of the BMW i5 models. Among them, the BMW i5 eDrive40 stands…

The BMW i5 and i7 M70 launch event in Lisbon was nothing short of electrifying, both literally and metaphorically, as the German automaker unveiled its latest offerings to the international media. With the introduction of…

Lisbon is my third home, following Chicago and Munich. In case you weren’t aware, Portugal serves as the primary choice for most automakers to launch their new products. And smartly so. Portugal, with its stunning…

A Thousand-Mile Journey in the New BMW Flagship Last fall, I caught my first glimpse of the 2023 BMW 760i xDrive in Palm Springs. While the experience was certainly memorable, it left me craving for…

MINI has recently introduced a new special edition with a limited production model of 999 units, named the MINI John Cooper Works 1TO6 Edition. Recently, we had the opportunity to test drive this exclusive vehicle…

In the world of high-performance automobiles, there are a few select manufacturers that have earned a reputation for creating exceptional machines, combining raw power with refined luxury. Among them stands ALPINA, an independent German automotive…

The car you see here is a 2023 BMW M440i xDrive Convertible, BMW’s just-below-an-M, mid-sized, open-aired joy machine.  (And since BMW’s contemporary vehicle nomenclature can be a bit of a mouthful, we’ll just call this…

The BMW XM makes its debut as the first standalone M product since the M1. That’s some enormous shoes to fill, especially considering the XM doesn’t seem to have a corresponding racing career ahead of…

When it comes to performance cars, BMW’s M division has always been at the forefront of delivering thrilling driving experiences. The new 2024 BMW M3 CS takes the already impressive M3 Competition and dials up…