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Top-down faceoff: Lexus LC 500 looks great but BMW M850i exhilarates
2022 Lexus LC 500 Convertible
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The new M2 is for BMW’s biggest fans; it’s also the beginning of the end
The 2023 BMW M2 has 453 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque from the same three-litre twin-turbo straight-six found in the M3/4.
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BMW X1 gets almost everything right – except the transmission
The 2023 BMW X1 has 241 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque.
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BMW’s XM mega-SUV courts affluent drivers who ‘want to be seen’
The 2023 BMW XM has a total output of 644 horsepower, 194 of which come from the electric motor.
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BMW’s all-electric i7 limo offers ‘goblin mode’ on the go
The 2023 BMW i7 starts at $147,000, but after adding in all the options on our tester, the price of it was $194,200.
auto shows
BMW offers a glimpse into its future while revealing i Vision Dee concept at CES
Stella Clark of BMW AG, shows off the BMW i Vision Dee concept car that changes color during a pre-show keynote at CES 2023 Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
culture
What it’s really like to ride one of the world’s most powerful motorcycles on the street
Mark Richardson on the 2021 BMW M1000 RR, which weighs less than 200 kilograms, makes more than 200 horsepower and can be ridden at more than 300 kilometres an hour.
car review
Few vehicles can make your drive feel as special as the all-electric 2023 BMW i7
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BMW 7 Series is the next benchmark for luxury driving, makes decision to go electric easy
The 2023 BMW 760i comes with a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 that makes 544 horspower and 553 lbs-ft or torque.
car review
It may be street legal, but BMW’s M4 CSL is meant for the track
The BMW M4 CSL on the track at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Bowmanville, Ont. in October, 2022 as part of a BMW track day to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its M high-performance brand.
car review
Putting an M badge on the all-electric BMW iX SUV makes for an awkward fit
The 2023 BMW iX M60 has an EPA-rated driving range of 441 kilometres on 22-inch wheels.
road sage
Who are the worst drivers? It isn’t BMW, Range Rover or Tesla drivers because it isn’t the car’s fault
Andrew Clark
u.s. business
BMW to invest $1.7-billion to build electric vehicles in U.S.
FILE PHOTO: BMW logo is seen during Munich Auto Show, IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich, Germany, September 8, 2021. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay
lou's garage
Thinking of a used European car? BMW timing chain issue highlights importance of pricey warranties
2012 BMW X1
alberta
Man killed in RCMP shooting near Edmonton, police watchdog investigating
RCMP police car.
alberta
Police hunt for BMW after gunfight broke out when RCMP stopped it for stolen plate
The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police "E" Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., Friday ,April 13, 2018. RCMP in Alberta are warning people to be on the lookout for a newer BMW after they say there was a gunfight between one of its occupants and police east of Edmonton. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
globe drive
In-car subscriptions like BMW’s heated seats to become more common, experts warn
Interior of BMW hybrid car is seen, as car's owner Daan Hosli participates in a program testing whether hybrid drivers can be encouraged to drive exclusively on electric batteries in the city's centre, in a bid to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as well as other pollutants, in Rotterdam, Netherlands, January 24, 2019. Picture taken January 24, 2019. REUTERS/Eva Plevier
cost of living
BMW’s heated seats subscription is the latest sign of micropayments taking over our lives
FILE PHOTO: A dashboard screen with an option to switch from petrol to battery is shown in Daan Hosli's BMW hybrid car, as he participates in a program testing whether hybrid drivers can be encouraged to drive exclusively on electric batteries in the city's centre, in a bid to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as well as other pollutants, in Rotterdam, Netherlands, January 24, 2019. REUTERS/Eva Plevier/File Photo
european business
BMW sees volatile 2022 with chips and energy squeeze in focus
A BMW iX Flow with color-shifting material is displayed during CES 2022 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. January 6, 2022. REUTERS/Steve Marcus
car review
BMW X3 offers almost everything you want, for a price
2022 BMW X3 M40i
lou's garage
Why a used high-tech European car is usually not a good choice for someone’s first vehicle
Web version Lou's Garage advice column logo Driving section credit illustration by John Sopinski/The Globe and Mail
international business
Stellantis buys car-sharing business as BMW, Mercedes take different route
FILE PHOTO: A view shows the logo of Stellantis at the entrance of the company's factory in Hordain, France, July 7, 2021. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol/File Photo
car review
Kia and BMW’s similarly priced liftback EVs go head-to-head
BMW i4 versus Kia EV6
car review
BMW i4 is a great daily EV commuter, but it’s no M3
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globe drive
BMW unveils fully electric i7 sedan with 31-inch screen for backseat passengers
BMW unveiled its first all-electric 7 Series sedan - the 2023 BMW i7 xDrive60 - at an event at the Chelsea Industrial in New York City. The backseats feature a 31-inch screen with built-in Amazon Fire TV and 8K resolution.
car review
BMW’s iX electric SUV is more clever than you and worthy competition for Tesla
2022 BMW iX xDrive50
international business
BMW, VW warn of shortages from Ukrainian part suppliers
FILE - The logo of German car manufacturer BMW is fixed at the headquarters in Munich, Germany, May 14, 2021. German automaker BMW reports second-quarter earnings on Tuesday Aug. 3, 2021. BMW said Wednesday, March 16, 2022 that bottlenecks at its suppliers in Ukraine have forced it to adjust or interrupt production at a number of factories, which is likely to have a negative impact on auto sales figures. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, file)
culture
Lego’s newest motorcycle model helps BMW plant a seed
Samuel Tacchi, head designer for the Lego BMW M1000 RR, stands behind a finished model, which includes 1,920 pieces and took about six months to design
international business
Volkswagen sales hit 10-year low in 2021, BMW races ahead
FILE PHOTO: A Volkswagen logo is seen as it launches its ID.6 and ID.6 CROZZ SUV at a world premiere ahead of the Shanghai Auto Show, in Shanghai, China April 18, 2021. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo
globe drive
Car chameleon: BMW shows off a car that changes colour with the push of a button
BMW shows off a colour-changing iX Flow SUV featuring E Ink in a virtual presentation at the Consumer Electronic Show on Wednesday, January 5.
international business
Former senior BMW employee charged with corruption, breach of trust
FILE PHOTO: BMW logo is seen during Munich Auto Show, IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich, Germany, September 8, 2021. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay
opinion
Goodbye to the weirdest, most radical electric car - one that gave us a fleeting glimpse into a utopian future
Matt Bubbers
lou's garage
BMW’s Digital Key is evidence we’ll soon be able to control many car features with just our voice
BMW's keyless car key with Apple
international business
Volkswagen reportedly expects to produce even fewer cars in 2022 than this year
FILE PHOTO: The logo of German carmaker Volkswagen is seen on a rim cap in a showroom of a Volkswagen car dealer in Brussels, Belgium July 9, 2020. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir/File Photo
car review
New BMW 2 Series coupe is like a greatest-hits package for BMW fans
2022 BMW M240i xDrive