BMW’s 5 Series has long been a favorite executive sedan. We try the new 2017 530i to see if it is still the benchmark.
REVIEW: “Ran When Parked” is a Story Every DIY’er Should Read
Over the course of 15 days in February, Rob Siegel bought a long-dormant BMW 2002tii, diagnosed the issues that caused the original owner to park it in a garage untouched for a decade, figured out how to legally put it on the road and drove it 1,000 miles from Louisville, Kentucky to Newton, Massachusetts. He […]
TECH: What Are Vehicle Gesture Controls and How Do They Work?
Vehicle gesture controls are the newest way to control the infotainment in your vehicle. We explain how it works and why you’ll love it using the 2017 BMW 530i as our example.
BMW Z3 “Offroadster” is The Doomsday Prepper Car Of Your Dreams
“BMW Z3” and “illogical lust” are not usually found in the same sentence. BMW’s first mass-produced, mass-market roadster took off among the dental hygienist crowd, but the early cars were regarded as too heavy, too underpowered and too big. This BMW Z3 roadster, though, is a whole different kettle of fish. Maybe BMW should’ve gone […]
BUYERS GUIDE: Dual Clutch Automatic Transmissions – Strengths and Weaknesses In Mainstream Vehicles
Many automakers are moving towards dual clutch automatic transmissions. What you need to know.
Are Your Windows Rolling Down Automatically? Here’s Why
Just about a month ago, BestRide was on the Bradley Jay Experience on WBZ-AM1030 when a caller asked about his windows that randomly rolled down by themselves, leaving his interior soaked in the pouring rain. We couldn’t figure out why, but now we know the answer.
NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW 2017: 10 CARS TO WATCH
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan begins January 8th and will run through the 22nd. We will have more news from the show once it is underway, but here are some notable vehicle launches to watch for.
These 33 Vehicles Need Special Help To Drive Through a Car Wash
Thanks to advanced safety technology, the simple task of running your car through the car wash can be a multi-step procedure, sometimes requiring deep research in the manual to avoid the embarrassment of being stuck at the beginning of the tunnel.
Putin’s BMW 7 Series Crash: Why Aren’t Luxury Cars Crash Tested?
On Tuesday, Vladimir Putin’s BMW 7 Series was involved in a horrific crash that killed Putin’s 40-year-veteran chauffeur. Large luxury cars like the BMW 7 Series need to comply with mandatory safety standards, but they’re almost never crash tested by major safety agencies, and we wondered why.