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BMW i4 M50 (2025)
Nov 2024 - International First Drive Review
Modest revisions for 2025 don’t change the BMW i4 M50 much, but then it didn’t need extensive remodelling.
Modest revisions for 2025 don’t change the BMW i4 M50 much, but then it didn’t need extensive remodelling.
BMW M5 (1998 - E39)
Nov 2024 - Classic Car Review
If you've never driven the E39 BMW M5, grab a chance now. It's sublime.
If you've never driven the E39 BMW M5, grab a chance now. It's sublime.
BMW M5 Touring (1993 - E34)
Nov 2024 - Classic Car Review
An opportunity to try a classic E34 BMW M5 Touring doesn't come along every day...
An opportunity to try a classic E34 BMW M5 Touring doesn't come along every day...
BMW M5 Touring (2025)
Nov 2024 - International First Drive Review
The new BMW M5 is proving controversial with its weight and hybrid power. Does a Touring version soothe the ruffled feathers of M-fans?
The new BMW M5 is proving controversial with its weight and hybrid power. Does a Touring version soothe the ruffled feathers of M-fans?
BMW M5 PHEV (2025)
Oct 2024 - International First Drive Review
With plug-in hybrid power, the new BMW M5 is heavy and complex. Can it still be the hot saloon of choice?
With plug-in hybrid power, the new BMW M5 is heavy and complex. Can it still be the hot saloon of choice?
BMW X3 M50 xDrive (2025)
Sep 2024 - International First Drive Review
Can the top-of-the-range BMW X3 impress more than its more mainstream stablemates, or will it feel superfluous in the SUV line-up?
Can the top-of-the-range BMW X3 impress more than its more mainstream stablemates, or will it feel superfluous in the SUV line-up?
BMW M5 PHEV (2024 prototype)
Jun 2024 - Prototype Review
The next BMW M5 is a plug-in hybrid. Does that add or take from the legendary sports saloon?
The next BMW M5 is a plug-in hybrid. Does that add or take from the legendary sports saloon?
BMW X3 M50i xDrive (2024 prototype)
Apr 2024 - Prototype Review
We get the chance to have an early go in the 2025 BMW X3, well ahead of its launch.
We get the chance to have an early go in the 2025 BMW X3, well ahead of its launch.
BMW i4 M50 (2022)
Oct 2021 - International First Drive Review
The new i4 M50 is maybe, just maybe, the only BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe you'll ever need - or want.
The new i4 M50 is maybe, just maybe, the only BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe you'll ever need - or want.
BMW M5 CS (2021)
Jun 2021 - International First Drive Review
The first ever CS-badged BMW M5 is a cracker, living up to the badge with an astounding driving experience and specification.
The first ever CS-badged BMW M5 is a cracker, living up to the badge with an astounding driving experience and specification.
BMW X6 M50i (2020)
Oct 2019 - International First Drive Review
BMW's love-it-or-loathe-it X6 is back for a third take. We've driven the (current) range-topping M50i.
BMW's love-it-or-loathe-it X6 is back for a third take. We've driven the (current) range-topping M50i.
BMW X5 M50d diesel (2019)
Apr 2019 - Irish Review
The BMW X5 M50d blends sledgehammer performance with top-line luxury.
The BMW X5 M50d blends sledgehammer performance with top-line luxury.
BMW X7 M50d (2019)
Apr 2019 - International First Drive Review
The range-topping BMW X7 M50d makes good use of its quad-turbo diesel engine.
The range-topping BMW X7 M50d makes good use of its quad-turbo diesel engine.
BMW M5
Aug 2018 - Irish Review
The BMW M5 now adds all-wheel drive to its performance repertoire, but is 600hp too much for Irish roads?
The BMW M5 now adds all-wheel drive to its performance repertoire, but is 600hp too much for Irish roads?
BMW M5 Competition
Aug 2018 - International First Drive Review
The second BMW with a Competition badge is the M5 - but is it worth the premium?
The second BMW with a Competition badge is the M5 - but is it worth the premium?
BMW M5
Dec 2017 - International First Drive Review
We've driven the showroom-ready 2018 BMW M5 and can confirm that its AWD system enhances its appeal.
We've driven the showroom-ready 2018 BMW M5 and can confirm that its AWD system enhances its appeal.
BMW M5 4WD prototype
May 2017 - Prototype Review
We test drive a prototype of the 2018 BMW M5 to check out its radical new four-wheel-drive system.
We test drive a prototype of the 2018 BMW M5 to check out its radical new four-wheel-drive system.
BMW M550i xDrive
Apr 2017 - International First Drive Review
BMW M550i has fantastic soundtrack, balance, and speed. Sadly, it's not coming here.
BMW M550i has fantastic soundtrack, balance, and speed. Sadly, it's not coming here.
BMW X6 M50d
Oct 2014 - International First Drive Review
The new BMW X6 might divide opinion, but there's no denying its engineering integrity.
The new BMW X6 might divide opinion, but there's no denying its engineering integrity.
BMW X6 M50d
Aug 2012 - International First Drive Review
We drive the ultimate diesel X6, the tri-turbo M50d.
We drive the ultimate diesel X6, the tri-turbo M50d.
BMW M5
May 2012 - Irish Review
The BMW M5 has arrived on Irish shores - surely not the best testing ground for a 560hp saloon...
The BMW M5 has arrived on Irish shores - surely not the best testing ground for a 560hp saloon...
BMW M5
Sep 2011 - International First Drive Review
BMW's fifth-gen M5 boasts 560hp and a whole lot more besides. We've driven it.
BMW's fifth-gen M5 boasts 560hp and a whole lot more besides. We've driven it.
