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BMW is finally offering a wagon M3...in Europe and we can keep dreaming about that beautiful alternative to the macan turbo. The pricing woudl be on par with the Macan Turbo for US buyers. Considering how popular the Macan is in the USA, it is a great thing for Porsche that BMW decided to skip that one. The M3 touring is all over the internet since its introduction and has already reached cult status. With the CS trim the M3 become more track ready and ridiculously pointless than before and that is what we love about it. Now let’s see if BMW brings it to the US soon. I don’t see a future where BMW decides NOT to bring it in the US, so if you are on the fence for a Macan Turbo you may want to wait until summer for the happy news... In the meantime enjoy the M3 touring gallery, it is a thing of beauty.

When you think ’German Sports Car’, the Porsche 911 and BMW M4 are most likely the models to come to mind. Typically, I would not put them in the same sentence together, but something interesting is happening with both. In the past, BMW almost always tried to desperately keep up with the Porsche 911, especially in its high-performance variants. Over the years, these efforts spawned cars like the BMW M3 CSL (E46) and BMW M3 GTS (E92). A less-known M-car is the M3 GTR (E46), which actually managed to beat Porsche in an area where it typically dominates – endurance racing. But things are different when it comes to road cars. Until now at least. Looking at the price and performance levels, the Porsche 992.2 Carrera may have finally found its match. I decided an unlikely comparison is in order to figure out if the BMW M4 CS really is good enough to dethrone what is, often, considered to be the ultimate sports car.

Coupe SUVs went mainstream since the X6 kickstarted this trend in 2008. Since then, many automakers have joined the Coupe-SUV bandwagon such as Audi with the RSQ8, Lamborghini with the Urus, and even Porsche with the Cayenne Coupe. In the ballpark of 100 grand, I wanted to see how the latest BMW X6 M60i, (which by the way is the mid-spec model) stacks up against the Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid Coupe for the 2025 model year. (second base)

German automakers are still at the top of their game when it comes to luxury performance sedans. Take the Panamera for example. Porsche dropped the third generation in November 2023, and eventually hit us with the craziest Panamera yet – the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid for the 2025 model year. This thing packs a frankly ridiculous 771 horsepower and a price tag that’ll make your eyes water – over $225,000! Yeah, it’s gonna cost you big money, but it’s hands-down the fastest Panamera ever.

Porsche’s 718 Cayman and Boxster, will soon go electric! It marks the end of an era for these mid-engine sports cars. So If you’re looking for an entry-level German sports car, the gas-powered 718 still remains a solid choice and this may also be your last chance to snag a brand-new example with gasoline power.

When we talk about open-top thrills in a sports car, the Boxster is, often, the first to come to mind. The mid-engine Porsche sports car first appeared in 1996 and was instrumental in pulling the German automaker out of financial trouble. Three generations later, the 718 Boxster remains a solid pick among open-top sports cars. The roadster’s balanced chassis and lightweight nature allow it to punch above its weight while offering one of the most unique driving experiences of any convertible. That said, the Porsche 718 Boxster is not the only great roadster out there. BMW’s latest iteration of the Z4 has been around since 2018, but it somehow isn’t talked about as much. One reason could be the rebirth of the Toyota Supra, which in its fifth generation is, essentially, a re-bodied Z4. After having the chance to experience both cars, we decided to see if the BMW Z4 is truly underrated and how it stacks up to the Porsche 718 Boxster.

The seventh-generation BMW M5 is here, and it’s packing a serious punch with a whopping 717 horsepower, roughly 100 more horses than before. This super-sedan is the most powerful in BMW’s stable, thanks to a new S68 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 and a powerful e-motor inside the eight-speed ZF automatic. But before you plan to start doing donuts in your driveway, there’s a catch: this beast has put on some serious weight due to all the electrical components.

Yes, car obesity is a thing and it seems to be getting worse with each year. With more and more performance cars featuring various degrees of electrification, they become more complex and heavier. The latest offender is the 2024 BMW M5, which tips the scales at an SUV-like 5,390 pounds (2,445 kg). To add insult to injury, the new M5 is slower to 60 mph than the outgoing one, although it picks up the pace after. It seems Porsche is the only carmaker that properly electrified its iconic sports car - the 911 – without compromising its character, but another model of the brand might not be so lucky.

It was not long ago when BMW wanted a piece of the pie in the full-size SUV segment, where American brands such as Ford, Cadillac, and GM have been thriving for over a decade. Joining late to the full-size sports-utility bandwagon, the BMW X7 is the most practical BMW you can buy right now.