Six things to know about the new BMW Concept M4 GTS
The BMW Concept M4 GTS is being unveiled at the Pebble Beach Concours later this week writes Geraldine Herbert 1) It’s an M4 on steroids, with more power (estimated at 460bhp) a stiffer suspension and weight loss all consipire to transform the M4 from a road machine into a track focused road car. 2) There is nothing understated about it; the matte dark grey trimmed with an acid orange metallic paint is one to get you noticed....
40 years of the BMW 3 Series
Four decades and five models later, the compact executive still thrills, says Geraldine Herbert Margaret Thatcher became the first woman to lead a British political party, Charles Haughey returned from the political wilderness and Jaws was the film everyone was talking about; the year was 1975. It was also the year that motorists were driving the first-ever BMW 3-Series from car showroom forecourts. Known internally as the E21, the...
First drive: BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer 220d xDrive M Sport
So who’s doing the school run? If you own BMW’s new 2 Series Gran Tourer, you can bet it’ll be you writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? The car market may be awash with new smaller crossovers and compact SUVs but how do big families get around these days? This is BMW’s new family ferry with driving dynamics to merit the badge and large enough to haul a small hockey team. First impressions of the new BMW 2 Series Gran...
BMW X3 xDrive20d M Sport
Can the new BMW X3 finally emerge from the shadow of its big brother X5 asks Geraldine Herbert What is it? The X5 was a huge success for BMW so it came as no surprise when they unveiled a smaller version. But when the X3 hit our showrooms in 2004 it proved a huge disappointment. Instead of a shrunken X5 what arrived was an awkward looking car awash with harsh plastic inside. Things improved in 2010 with the second generation and...
First Drive: BMW 2 Series Convertible
The two series coupe was one of our favourite cars last year so has it lost any of its appeal in the conversion from coupe to convertible writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? BMW has replaced the 1 Series drop-top, the most successful car in its class with global sales of more than 130,000 units, and the only one with rear-wheel drive, with its new 2 Series convertible. First impressions of the BMW 2 series convertible? BMW...
