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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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BMW X5M and X6M: Brilliant – but the wrong M cars?

No it’s not a belated April fool. In the middle of an economic meltdown BMW has decided now’s the time to reveal its first M-powered 4x4s with the X5M and X6M. With 555bhp, these super-SUVs are ridiculously powerful and with … 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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Essex Council attacks congestion…with bigger garages

Essex County Council is answering the concerns of car-owners across the heartlands – by promising to build bigger garages. It found that most garages (78 per cent) were not being used to store cars because they were too small, and … Continue reading

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Skoda Superb – Rate it on the Auto Trader Cool-o-meter

It’s bigger than a Mondeo, cheaper than a Mercedes-Benz C Class and built like a BMW – but is the new Skoda Superb cool? Yes – buy a budget car with all the trimmings and you smack of ‘Captain Sensible’, … Continue reading

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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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Which of the Sultan’s 3,000 cars would YOU blag?

Forget his 1,788 room mansion. Forget the private aeroplane with gold-plated furniture. Forget his Oxford Law degree – this man has more than 3,000 cars. THREE THOUSAND. If driven all at the same time, his planet-eating collection would melt the … Continue reading

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New BMW 3 Series – your verdict

BMW has made over 2,500 changes to its most important model – the new BMW 3 Series. Famously out-selling the Ford Mondeo – one of the UK’s best-selling family cars – the BMW 3 Series has cemented its position at … Continue reading

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Does the new Volkswagen Scirocco live up to its name?

Its official: the new Volkswagen Scirocco is back. After a 15-year absence from showrooms, one of the most anticipated motors of 2008 has launched.

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Audi enters a new niche with the Q5

By building the Audi Q5, the German carmaker has not only launched a new car but also entered into a new class – the small and sporty SUV.

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