PHOENIX, Arizona—The 2020 BMW X5 M ’s specs are just as intimidating as its flared fenders, massive bumpers and oversized wheels. Simply put, this high-performance midsize SUV is a monster. Under the hood is a twin-turbocharged 4.4-litre V8 engine that produces 600 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque. We tested …

There exists a small sliver of the automotive market that absolutely always wants to be driving the fastest, most powerful version of whatever vehicle strikes their fancy. Be it a rocket-powered school bus or a rider mower outfitted with a turbocharger, these devotees to benchmarks like torque, top speed, and …

This week The Car Guide heads down to Austin, Texas, to drive the 2015 BMW X6 M at the Circuit of the Americas race track. It might seem strange to take such a big SUV onto a Formula 1 circuit, but BMW is confident in the X6 M's performance thanks …

It's big, it's brash, and it's back for 2015 with revised styling, a nicer interior, and more of the same attitude that has garnered it a cult following amongst wealthy buyers. The 2015 BMW X6 has been refreshed without losing much of the unique personality that has confounded reason and …

It sounds like the world’s largest sportbike; an exercise in mimicry from the reverse-flow turbocharged V8. With the familiar lights of the George Massey tunnel flashing across the sculpted hood at an impossible pace as the blood red BMW surges forward, surfing a wave of auditory ferocity. And all of …

Anyone who is even the slightest bit practical wouldn’t buy a sports car, a $1.5-millon home or a $5,000 Armani suit. However, with the economic crisis supposedly drawing to an end, luxury goods are selling very well (though perhaps not at the same pace as before). Among these great-for-the-ego-but-hopelessly-useless luxury …

BMW is recalling many different models that are now 4-5 years old due to issues with the engine starter. The number of units being recalled exceeds 105,000 in the U.S. and amounts to 11,802 in Canada. The affected models include the 2019-2020 BMW X5 and X7 , 2020 3 Series …

Honda (Asimo) and Tesla (Optimus) aren’t the only automakers to experiment with humanoid robots. BMW also has a few of its own and is currently exploring using them in production for the first time. The German manufacturer turned to California company Figure, whose latest-generation model is the Figure 02 you …

BMW has signed a memorandum of understanding with Rio Tinto to source aluminum with significantly reduced CO2 emissions from hydro-powered operations in Quebec starting in 2024. This is part of the German automaker’s effort to reduce the carbon footprint of its supply chain, particularly when it comes to CO2-intensive materials …

BMW is significantly updating its two midsize SUVs for the 2024 model year. Both the X5 and the coupe-style X6 benefit from fresh styling, upgraded powertrains and new technologies aimed at improving the driving experience. The model lineup has been slightly revised, as well, resulting in new designations. However, we …

J.D. Power’s 2022 APEAL (Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout) Study released today confirms yet again the unmatched desirability of Porsche , which ranks above every other brand in the auto industry. Genesis and Cadillac round out the top three. It’s worth pointing out that Tesla would have been No. 2 …

Faced with a lack of chips that are oh-so-important for a plethora of electronic systems, many automakers have to make tough choices including sacrificing some vehicle functionalities. For instance, GM opted to build Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups without variable-displacement technology that helps reduce fuel consumption, and the 2022 …

While the BMW Concept 4 and Vision iNEXT are modern inspirations for the German automaker’s new design language, two older vehicles—which up to this day had never been seen before—may be at the source of what we now find in the BMW lineup. A new video posted by BMW Group …

Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. Midsize luxury SUVs are a common sight on Canadian roads. And as is the case with their smaller counterparts, German manufacturers lead the way. After winning our Best Buy awards …