Munich, Germany— For the 40th anniversary of the M5 , and for the first time in BMW M history, the sedan and Touring (wagon) body styles are both launching at the same time. The former enters its seventh generation, with no interruptions between them, while the latter is just beginning …

Spartanburg, South Carolina — The Car Guide was recently invited to take part in BMW ’s annual Test Fest, where members of the media can take a large selection of vehicles for a spin both on the road and on the track. With the BMW M2, M3 and M5 all …

I’ll be honest, I wasn’t particularly enthused by BMW ’s redesigned midsize sedan when it debuted in May. The grace and timeless elegance of the 5 Series suddenly seemed to come with question marks, and the electrified variants on the way only amplified my concerns. But then I was invited …

Sometimes when a connection is made, it doesn’t matter how much time passes between meetings; it will remain forever potent and intense. As if not a second has passed, that same passion and excitement immediately rise to the surface. Memories trigger emotions and sensations and each party falls back into …

Obviously, if we’re looking for the most potent BMW 5 Series on the market, the M5 is the weapon of choice. With 600 metric horsepower on tap, it can blast from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 305 km/h. It also costs …

A number of popular models from German automaker BMW have just been hit with a recall due to a fire risk. Over 78,000 units are affected in Canada alone. We’re talking about the 2014-2016 2 Series and 4 Series , 2012-2016 3 Series , 5 Series and Z4 , 2012-2015 …

The all-new 2025 BMW M5 has finally arrived, and unlike the previous generations, this one features a plug-in hybrid powertrain. It’s also much more powerful than any other 5 Series model anywhere. Following its first public appearance at the upcoming Goodwood Festival of Speed in the U.K., the car will …

High-performance wagon enthusiasts have spoken and they’ll get their wish: the next-generation BMW M5 will officially come to our shores in both four-door sedan and five-door Touring configurations, a first in the history of the M5. The online campaign launched on March 20 to gauge consumer interest has generated more …

So, will the M5 Touring come to Canada or not? Back in mid-February, The Car Guide was told by Domagoj Dukec, head of design at BMW, that the next-generation M5 will be sold in North America in both sedan and wagon body styles. Perhaps realizing that he went a bit …

The wicked wagons that we’re lucky to have here, including the Audi RS 6 Avant and Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo , will face a new rival next year—the BMW M5 Touring. While in Lisbon, Portugal to test drive the redesigned 2024 BMW X2, The Car Guide ’s Antoine Joubert …

So, which new vehicle should you buy now to get the best resale value in three or four years? That’s a great question. Want some help finding the answer? You can start by checking J.D. Power’s 2024 Canada ALG Residual Value Awards that were announced today. These awards are pretty …

Completely redesigned for 2024, the BMW 5 Series is now available in both gas and electric configurations, the latter called i5 . One year later, the German midsize luxury sedan adds two electrified models to its lineup. Let’s start with the 2025 BMW i5 xDrive40. While not as potent or …

It’s now BMW Group’s turn to partner with Tesla to give its customers access to designated Superchargers across North America, effective early 2025. Owners of vehicles equipped with a Combined Charging System (CCS) connector will receive an adapter enabling them to plug into Tesla’s fast chargers. This includes the BMW …