Nico DeMattia

In the late ’00s, BMW’s N54 engine became quite famous for its tuning potential. The twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six lump made 300 horsepower from the factory, which isn’t a lot, but it was capable of so much more. Admittedly, it wasn’t the most reliable of engines, as high-pressure fuel pump issues headlined its many recurring problems. …

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The BMW i4 was semi-developed to compete with the Tesla Model 3. While BMW likely didn’t have the Model 3 as it’s only competition in mind when developing the i4, it’s sort of impossible for a midsize electric sedan to not compete with it. However, there’s likely little overlap of i4 buyers and Model 3 …

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OK, so the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este was quite a while back now. However, we were able to make so much content from it that we’re still putting some out. Plus, I don’t think anyone’s going to complain about seeing a BMW M1 surrounded by the most beautiful scenery in the world, just because the …

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I’ve long been saying that the BMW M5 CS is the best driving sedan of the past few years, maybe even the past decade. It’s a sensational machine, one that feels so much better than the standard M5 that the standard car no longer deserves its M badge. I recently drove the M5’s toughest competitor, …

BMW M5 CS vs Mercedes-AMG GT63 S vs Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing: Motor Trend Test Read More »

MINI is a pretty youthful brand as it is. Younger customers love its quirky styling, its compact size, and its fun-to-drive dynamics. However, MINI wants to attract even more young people and it’s going to try and do so with the all new Concept Aceman. While in Germany for a media preview of the Aceman, …

MINI Aceman—A Hip, Fun and Techy Concept Read More »

When I test drove the BMW i4 M50, equipped with the Hans Zimmer-designed IconicSounds option, it quickly became my favorite thing about the car. When you drive a modern gas-powered BMW sports car, the fake engine noise is laughable. But that’s because it’s blatantly dishonest, it’s trying to trick customers into thinking their car sounds …

OPINION: BMW IconicSounds Should Also Be Audible Outside of the Car Read More »

This new generation of 7 Series has quite possibly the most controversial design in the history of the model. Sure, the E65-gen was controversial back in its day but this new one has kidney grilles large enough to have their own area codes and the first split headlights in BMW’s history. So it’s going to …

New BMW 7 Series Spotted on the Road in Different Colors Read More »

This new BMW M240i is an interesting car. There’s a lot going for the M240i, such as its incredible speed, compact size, and impressive handling. However, there are also some issues, such as its excess weight and high cost (especially in South Africa). So is the M240i too heavy and too expensive to actually be …

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Genesis is the real deal. Despite its humble beginnings, Genesis has quickly become one of the best premium brands on the market. Laugh all you want, snobs but the G70 is a better driver’s car than the 3 Series and the GV70 is better than the X3 M40i. Even the G80 and GV80 are excellent. …

Can the Genesis G90 Really Take On the 7 Series and S-Class? Read More »

With all the hype surrounding BMW’s V10 ‘S85’ engine, you’d think the Bavarians were dropping it in everything. It’s one of the most beloved BMW engines of all time, thanks to its high-revving, eardrum-shattering nature. However, BMW only actually ever used it in two different cars. About the V10 First let’s talk a little bit …

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