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First Drive review: BMW X5 xDrive40e (2015)

BMW's large but refined new plug-in hybrid SUV is certain to be seen but not heard when it flies past you.
Published 29 June 2015
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First Drive review: BMW 1-series (2015 F20 update)

British drivers like family hatchbacks. The Ford Focus, VW Golf, Vauxhall Astra and even Audi A3 all held a place in the 10 bestselling cars last...
Published 29 April 2015
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First Drive review: BMW 7-series 740iL prototype (2015)

The new BMW 7-series parks itself and allows you to dismiss incoming phone calls with a wave your hand....
Published 19 April 2015
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First drive review: BMW 3-series plug-in hybrid (2014)

BMW's plug-in hybrid saloon packs serious power and torque alongside low emissions, high mpg and a bargain price...
Published 02 December 2014
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First drive review: BMW X6 M50d (2014)

When I first drove the BMW X6, in 2008, I came away thinking it was a car with all the impracticality of a coupe but none of the style, and all the...
Published 14 October 2014
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BMW M4 coupé review (2014-on)

Along with its convertible sister car, this is the hottest 4-series model and replaces the M3 coupé...
Published 29 August 2014
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BMW 4-series convertible review (2014-on)

As the name suggests, this is the top-down version of the stunning BMW 4-series, a new model name for what used to be the 3-series coupé.
Published 22 August 2014
BMW i8: the plug-in hybrid sports car

The Clarkson review: BMW i8 (2014)

Despite the i8's technical complexity, you drive it as you drive any other car - a huge achievement says Jeremy Clarkson
Published 11 August 2014
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First drive review: BMW 218d Active Tourer SE (2014)

This front-wheel drive mini MPV is a triumph for BMW in uncharted terrain and promises to turn even the weekly shop into an adventure
Published 28 July 2014
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The Clarkson review: BMW M4 (2014)

If you can get past the colours on offer and the M4's overegged styling, a wonderful car awaits, says Jeremy
Published 21 July 2014
BMW X4 xDrive20d

Turning the vulgarity down to 11

Giles Smith's first drive review: BMW X4 xDrive20d SE
Published 26 May 2014
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BMW 2-series coupé review (2014-on)

Meet Tiny Tim, the smallest coupé of the BMW family
Published 15 May 2014