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2026 BMW 550e: Plug-in Hybrid With A V8 Turbo’s Punch

Dan Scanlan — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:40:00 +0000

Some might say that the 2026 BMW 550e xDrive is the best of many worlds. First, it is a sedan in a world where so many buy crossovers. Second, it has a turbocharged engine offering 483-hp and all-wheel-drive. And third,...

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2026 BMW M5 Touring: V8 Muscle With An EV Twist

Dan Scanlan — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:31:00 +0000

Station wagons used to be everywhere, until they weren’t. But even as wagons are replaced by crossovers, some folks still make them, like our recently-tested Kia K4 hatchback – really a wagon. And we have another with a serious mix...

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2025 BMW X6M Competition Defies Its Weight

Dan Scanlan — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:23:03 +0000

There’s a steel and aluminum bulldog in my driveway with an aggressive face, muscular shoulders and streamlined haunches that’s ready to take a bite outta some asphalt, concrete and my gas credit card. The BMW X6M Competition is full of...

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2025 BMW M5: Twin-Turbo V8 With EV Motor Blasts Off

Dan Scanlan — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:31:00 +0000

Do the math: 577 gasoline horsepower plus 4.4 liters, plus 347 volts, plus 194 EV horsepower, plus all-wheel-drive. It equals the 7th generation BMW M5. It’s a $154,000 plug-in hybrid super sedan with 717-hp of EV and gas combined that...

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2025 BMW 430i Convertible Is One Fun GT

Dan Scanlan — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 18:27:50 +0000

The 2002 is one of BMW’s most iconic sports coupes – the German automaker’s halo car from 1966 to 1977. Now, almost 50 years later, the 2002’s spiritual successor may be the 4-Series Coupe and Convertible with 360,000 sold in...

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Growth Of EVs: The Real Story

Bill Bortzfield — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 10:35:00 +0000

There have been quite a few headlines lately implying that the EV movement is in trouble. Is it? Let’s take a look at the facts. First, here’s a small sampling of some of the recent headlines out there: “Mustang Mach-E...

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Why Tesla Model Y Owner Switched To BMW iX

Bill Bortzfield — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 11:05:53 +0000

Automotive reviews are fun to do but many times I learn more about vehicles by actually spending time with their owners. Post your questions or comments about BMW’s iX xDrive 50 This week on EV Rider we’re taking a ride...

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Sport Boost Shifts BMW i4 EV Into M Territory

Bill Bortzfield — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 10:15:00 +0000

This week EV Rider is teaming up with our friends at AutomotiveAddicts.com to bring you a road test of BMW’s i4 M50. Written review & photos by Malcolm Hogan, Automotive Addicts Believe it or not, BMW has long been in...

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BMW i8 Coupe, Roadster Owners Share Their Experiences

Bill Bortzfield — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 10:05:00 +0000

What’s better than one BMW i8? Why two of course. On this episode of EV Rider, Kevin Kumara, owner of JaxSpec, and Maiko Roberston take us for a ride in her 2016 i8 coupe and his 2019 i8 Roadster and...

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