MINI Electric Level 2 review. For – cute, high quality, dynamic performance. Against – too pricey, useless on highway, narrow utility. Highway cruising range 68% of claimed availability. ** £29,900 “Over rolling hills and country lanes I did one trip of 34 miles, but it used only 28 miles from the availability measure. That’s a […]
BMW 330d SE auto (2002) Review. For – fabulous (relative) performance, great quality, handsome looks. Against – dodgy dealer. ***** £30,255 So farewell then, BMW 330d SE auto. You were a loyal and exciting friend for almost 14 years, and you did what it said on the tin for most of your 100,000-mile life with […]
BMW X1 xDrive25d xLine Review. For – top class quality, handling, performance, utility. Against – very expensive. *** £45,915 “So if you buy a top of the range Tucson, you’d be getting more or less the same high tech package as the BMW X1, but saving about £15,000” My search for the perfect compact SUV […]
Rocket Ship For The CO2 Age. Fuel Saving For BMW M3 Performance Flagship Eases Doubts. For – just about as fast as it gets, civilised. Against – hard to justify expense for impossible performance. £56,175 INNSBRUCK, Austria – The new BMW M3 and M4 speed machines eschew the previous formula of massive engines providing amazing […]
Facelift Adds All-Round Improvements. Prices “Start” At £31,530; Hi-Tech Add-Ons Probably Mean £40,000. For – top class all-rounder. Against – spoilt for choice. **** out of 5 BMW has face-lifted and improved its 5 Series range with a new engine, enhanced connectivity and small revisions to the styling and suspension. The current, sixth-generation BMW 5 […]
BMW’s Electric Car Is A High-Stakes Gamble. Anyone Not Opting For Range-Extender A Candidate For Funny Farm. “One investment bank says BMW will lose nearly €200 million annually on the i3. BMW says the project will make money from day one” BMW’s new i3 electric city car, which will be formally launched at the Frankfurt […]
Engines, Details Improved. Competition Includes Boxster, SLK. For – looks terrific, goes well, high quality. Against – expensive, Boxster. *** out of five SIENA, Italy – BMW has launched an improved version of its Z4 roadster, with improved engines and more equipment, and design changes to add more class and presence. This car has to […]
A Hatchback By Any Other Name. Slightly Bigger Than Touring, Interior Space Like A 5 Series. BMW Niche-making In High Gear; 10 More By End 2014. China 3 GT Sales Will Outpace North America. For – Spacious 3-Series retains driving qualities Against – Pricey, won’t win sales on looks rating **** out of 5 “The fact […]
