BMW M3 - An incredibly accomplished driver’s machine, but its pace isn’t easy to tap into. Driving : The M3 packs the first-ever V8 in a full production M3. Peak torque arrives from 3,900rpm, which results in a wonderful gutsy surge of power throughout the rev range. (more…)
BMW Z4 - It may be fast and have a superb engine, but the BMW Z4 M Coupe isn’t a winner. It lacks composure, has a harsh ride and numb steering, though it is charismatic and individual. (more…)
BMW Z4 - It may be fast and have a superb engine, but the BMW Z4 M Coupe isn’t a winner. It lacks composure, has a harsh ride and numb steering, though it is charismatic and individual. (more…)
BMW 3-Series Coupe - The 3-Series Coupe has all the ingredients to remain the UK’s biggest and best-selling coupe. (more…)
BMW 3-Series - Standard-setting premium saloon. Styling and pricing don’t suit all but the drive and choice on offer should. (more…)
BMW X3 - Boasting excellent on-tarmac dynamics, a practical interior, decent mud-plugging ability and strong performance, BMW’s X3 impresses. But it’s expensive, some plastics are cheap and the ride is firm. (more…)
BMW 7-Series - They say that all publicity is good publicity, but in the case of the BMW 7 Series that’s open to question. Since its launch it’s been the recipient scathing criticism, about both its styling and the iDrive control system. Recent styling changes have softened the impact of its looks and the iDrive has been tweaked, too. Certainly, if you want road presence, then the big 7 has it in abundance, and it seems that despite that early criticism of the styling the 7 Series has been a hit with the buyers, it being the most successful flagship to date. (more…)
BMW Z4 - BMW facelited the Z4 for 2006, but fans of the two-seat roadster should not worry. Those famous sharp creases remain, subtly enhanced by tinted lights, a black grille and new rear lights. The ultra-fast electric roof remains too, folding flat in 10 seconds. It exposes a roomy interior, with a ‘cockpit’ feel and racy twin cowled dials. Standard seats are set low and are very comfortable, but they do lack some side support. Equipment levels are OK but standard cars do lack some features that really should be standard. However, the Z4’s shapely rear conceals a usefully large boot. (more…)
BMW Z4 - It may be fast and have a superb engine, but the BMW Z4 M Coupe isn’t a winner. It lacks composure, has a harsh ride and numb steering, though it is charismatic and individual.