The eighth generation of the 5 Series is available in both gas and electric variants, the latter called i5. For now, only the i5 M60 xDrive is available in Canada (an eDrive40 model also exists in the U.S.). The dual motors generate a total of 510 horsepower, with a Boost function increasing output to 593 horsepower. Range is estimated at 412 km. The sleek iDrive interface can even entertain you with games while the car is charging.
It’s that time of the year again when trusted U.S. magazine Consumer Reports publishes its annual auto reliability rankings. These rankings are based on data collected on more than 300,000 vehicles as reported by their owners, covering the 2000-2024 model years as well as some early 2025 models. Twenty potential …
During a recent visit to the BMW Performance Center in Greenville, South Carolina, we got the opportunity to drive a number of new vehicles including the 2025 BMW X3 and M5 both on the road and the track. The company also allowed us to take a sneak peek at the …
Fully electric SUVs are nice, but they’re not what every driver needs. For a lot of people, a plug-in hybrid SUV makes more sense. There’s a large-capacity battery that enables dozens of kilometres of pure electric driving and a good old combustion engine to eliminate range anxiety on long trips …
The number of makes and models offering manual transmissions keeps shrinking due to poor sales, new emission regulations, incompatibilities with various driver assistance features and the increasing array of electric and hybrid vehicles, among other things. The 2025 model year will see the Jeep Gladiator, Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf …
Munich, Germany— If you dig the new 2025 BMW M5 , surely you’ve read our first-drive review of the sedan a couple of weeks ago. Today, we’ll focus on the M5 Touring, which we also got to drive on its home soil. Remember, the wagon will be sold in Canada …
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 …
Looking for a spacious, sporty and refined electric sedan at a reasonable price? Your options right now essentially come down to the Tesla Model 3 , Hyundai IONIQ 6 , Polestar 2 and BMW i4 . These four cars come from four very different brands and there’s a huge $35,000 …
Following the Canadian Car and Utility Vehicle of the Year awards in February, the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) announced the winners of its 2024 Innovation Awards on Tuesday during the opening ceremonies of the Vancouver Auto Show. These awards are split into three different categories. Let’s take a …
Are you ready for the Big Game on Sunday? Will you be cheering for the San Francisco 49ers or the Kansas City Chiefs? Sorry, Taylor Swift is not an acceptable answer… Well, advertisers sure are ready. And they should be after agreeing to pay CBS approximately $7 million USD for …
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 …
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Many consider the BMW M5 to be the king of Sport Sedans. BMW has broken with it's formula to bring us a different kind of monster. It's an improvement over the previous generation but can the latest iteration live up to the legend? Our Senior Editor takes seeks answers and …
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Top 10 Most Reliable 2025 Models According to Consumer Reports
