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Top 10Manual Gearbox to Survive in These Vehicles for 2025
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 …
First Drives2025 BMW M5: What It’s Like to Drive a 2,400kg Rocket4.5/5
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 …
Test Drives2024 BMW i4: Electric and Cheaper Than a 3 Series4.0/5
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 …
Test Drives2024 BMW X1 M35i: A Fun and Practical Little CUV4.0/5
Ever since the 2 Series Gran Coupe exited the North American market, BMW’s lineup has been lacking a punchy and practical little car. Sure, the 2 Series is an excellent gateway to the brand, but it’s by no means family-friendly. But here comes the 2024 BMW X1 M35i, a subcompact …
First Drives2024 BMW X2: Bold Conqueror3.5/5
The coupe-like BMW X2 has never lived up to expectations in North America. Smaller yet more expensive than the X1 , it’s basically a large hatchback with premium looks. Sure, the M models crank up the fun factor, but the fact is that BMW has not been able to replicate …
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