Category Archives: Z4

European Car of the Year 2010 – who will win?

The 2010 European Car of the Year shortlist has been announced. There are 29 cars listed, with models as varied as the Porsche Panamera super-saloon and the hybrid Honda Insight vying to take the accolade won by the Vauxhall Insignia … Continue reading

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I’ve just bought a Beemer through Auto Trader

I am a big BMW fan. Don’t ask me why or even when it started, but somehow the allure of Munich’s famous straight-sixes coupled to rear-wheel-drive and excellent build quality slowly wormed its way into my brain. And I finally … Continue reading

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Is this the world’s greatest real-world engine?

As much power as an M3 coupe and more than 50mpg? The future is now – if BMW has anything to say about it. I am a hardened “propeller head” and appreciate all things BMW – but even I was … Continue reading

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New BMW Z4: Just driven

Alicante used to be a massive Mediterranean trading station, exporting, rice, wine, olive oil and oranges. But today the deserted winding roads on the picturesque Spanish city were alive with the sound of… horsepower. Yes – today seesthe launch of … Continue reading

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Audi vs BMW – which is cooler?

Audi’s sales are rocketing – the company reportedly sold one million cars last year, and is one of the most profitable carmakers in the current crisis. But are they cool?

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BMW’s Chris Bangle: goodbye or good riddance?

“Hip hip hooray!” “There is a God!” “This is the best news we have heard in a long time!” Phew. Judging by the response from some of the blogs, BMW’s Chris Bangle won’t be getting many “sorry you’re leaving” cards.

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Audi R8 V10, Jaguar XFR… what’s Detroit’s star car?

The 2009 Detroit Motor Show has opened its doors to journalists in one the murkiest ever times for the automotive industry. But this hasn’t stopped a host of car makers using the American show to display a whole host of … Continue reading

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Z4, S2000, Boxster… vote for the best roadster

BMW has announced an updated Z4 convertible, which will reach our shores in 2009. It faces some tough competition, including the high-revving Honda S2000 and the fearsome Porsche Boxster. Which do you think is the best roadster?

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