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Lucire May 10, 2013 |
A cut above the rest BMW's 320i Edition 30 is one of three models commemorating the 30th anniversary of BMW New Zealand. Jack Yan drives the kitted-out Dreier |
Lucire March 2, 2014 |
The gentle touch: the BMW 320d Xdrive Touring Sport Line Jack Yan lives with the BMW 320d Xdrive Touring Sport Line for an extended road test, and discovers that it keeps the Bavarians at the top of the class with an all-round, enjoyable package |
Lucire December 4, 2012 |
Multitasking The evolution of the BMW is what you'd expect and Lucire's test car is an interesting choice. The 125i Sportline with the M Sport pack, sits in between the two Einsers we had to test in previous years. |
Lucire September 12, 2014 |
BMW 435i: look at me Jack Yan is surprised at the amount of people who use the BMW 435i M Sport as a conversation-starter |
Lucire March 11, 2011 |
Fur die Manner von Cobra 11 Jack Yan finally gets a chance to put the Audi A4 and BMW 3-series back to back |
Lucire March 24, 2013 |
Bridging the gaps Jack Yan attends the BMW 3-series Touring launch, taking in roads between Auckland and Paihia, and thinks the Bavarians have a winner in more ways than one. |
Lucire June 2, 2011 |
Five's flip sides: the BMW 550i Jack Yan tests both the BMW 550i and 535d and discovers two very different beasts -- but can both be the best executive saloon in the world? |
Lucire January 29, 2015 |
The car of our times: BMW 2er Active Tourer Jack Yan goes on the launch of the BMW 2-series Active Tourer, and answers just why the German marque sees fit to enter the compact monospace sector |
Lucire February 20, 2011 |
The spirit of 2002 No, not the year: Jack Yan tries to find if any of BMW's diesel coupes recapture the essence of the company's famed 2002 range of the 1970s |
Lucire September 17, 2014 Jack Yan |
One for the money: BMW 116i Innovation Edition Laden with extras, the BMW 116i Innovation Edition presents a particularly good deal at the German range's entry level. |
Lucire March 25, 2012 |
The sensible poser Jack Yan tests the BMW X6 Xdrive40d, the diesel counterpart to an SUV we love. It's better for the environment and your pocket, so we should love it more, right? |
Lucire December 8, 2014 |
X and the city: BMW X1 Sdrive18d Jack Yan looks at the BMW X1 Sdrive18d, and concludes that the German company understands us better than we would care to admit |
Lucire November 11, 2015 |
BMW 218i Active Tourer: welcome to the future Jack Yan has had more time to live with the BMW 218i Active Tourer, and finds even greater appeal with the company's first foray into the MPV segment |
Lucire March 12, 2011 |
The X factor BMW's X1 SUV has more sporting proportions and a more sensible size for the sensitive early 2010s. However, it's not the complete package, as Jack Yan explains |
Lucire February 19, 2011 |
The rational German The Audi A8 ticks the boxes for performance, handling, safety and gadgets. Jack Yan takes it for a series of test drives and ponders whether Ingolstadt finally has Stuttgart and Munchen licked |
Lucire July 10, 2012 |
Tastefully Packed If you must have an SUV, few come better balanced than the BMW X3 Xdrive20d, says Jack Yan |
Lucire January 9, 2015 |
The sweet spot: BMW X4 Xdrive35d M Sport Jack Yan makes the case for the BMW X4 Xdrive35d, as he puts it through a series of tasks in our road test. |
Lucire March 21, 2015 |
Honesty is the best policy: BMW X5 Xdrive25d Jack Yan tests the BMW X5 Xdrive25d. It might be nearly 40 PS down on the previous, more expensive X5 he tested, but he finds there's more than a valid case for it. |
Popular Mechanics January 26, 2010 Andrew English |
2011 BMW 5 Series Sport Sedan Test Drive It might not stir the soul to any great extent, but this Series is an outstanding all-rounder. |
Lucire October 25, 2011 |
BMW 650i Cabriolet: an instant classic The 650i Cabrio may have a throaty V8 with over 400 PS on tap, but it's foremost a style proposition that's ideal for summer, writes Jack Yan |
Popular Mechanics February 9, 2010 James Tate |
2011 Audi A8 Test Drive: Can Audi Best BMW and Mercedes Sedans? From what we've seen, this car is a monumental achievement for Audi. |
Car and Driver May 2005 Barry Winfield |
Spoilsport Sedans These mid-size luxury sports sedans under $55,000 will spoil you as never before. But the best of the bunch is the Infiniti M45 Sport, which puts the "sports" back into sports sedan. |
Lucire August 25, 2010 |
The first wives' club Six years on, do we still love the Ford Territory as much as we once did? |
Lucire January 1, 2012 |
BMW X5: power ranger Great for the school run and full of practicality? The X5 may well be those things, but, as Jack Yan discovers, BMW has given this turbodiesel SUV a welcome surprise |
Lucire April 19, 2014 |
The revolution has arrived Peter Jobes tests the BMW i3, unlocking its 170 hp electric motor, and finds it a pleasure to drive. |
Lucire May 31, 2009 Jack Yan |
Eight Speeds to Efficiency The Audi A4 is put to the test. |
IEEE Spectrum April 2012 Lawrence Ulrich |
Top 10 Tech Cars 2012 The internal combustion engine strikes back |
Car and Driver December 2003 Patrick Bedard |
$70,000 Luxury Sedans We test six sedans for those who can plunk down $100,000 and say, 'Keep the change': the Audi A8L, BMW 745i, Jaguar XJ8, Lexus LS430, Mercedes-Benz S430, and Volkswagen Phaeton |
Car and Driver April 2005 Ray Hutton |
2006 BMW 330i The 3-series, although 30 years old and now entering its fifth generation, is still the car that made BMW what it is today. |
IEEE Spectrum April 2008 John Voelcker |
Top 10 Tech Cars Ferrari F430 Spider... Ford's EcoBoost... Mercedes-Benz Bluetec system... Chevrolet Corvette ZR1... Saturn Vue Two-Mode Hybrid... Audi hybrid with it's own mobile phone... etc. |
Car and Driver March 2004 Barry Winfield |
$35,000 Sports Sedans Manual dexterity: Among near-luxury sports sedans with stick shifts, surely something is better than a BMW. Or is it? Featured in this review are the Acura TL, Audi A4 3.0 Quattro, BMW 325i, Infiniti G35, Jaguar X-type 3.0, Lexus IS300, and Saab 9-3 Arc |
Lucire October 18, 2011 |
Playing a more sensible game Turn on the ignition, and the Mini Cooper D sounds Germanic and sensible. That is, until you open it up on a tricky mountain road, says Jack Yan |
BusinessWeek January 16, 2006 Gail Edmondson |
Compact, But All Muscle European carmakers have long excelled at making neat small cars. Now they are pouring power into those pint-size packages. And U.S. car buyers may eventually see some of these innovations in their own backyard. |
Lucire December 23, 2007 |
Finding the Car to Be Seen in 2008 The year's most stylish car for the woman who's a step ahead of her peers. |
Car and Driver November 2006 Tony Quiroga |
2007 BMW 335i Coupe - Road Tests Teddy Roosevelt, your BMW just pulled up. |
Lucire June 5, 2009 |
The Car to Be Seen in 2009 What car has the right style for the year? For the ninth year running, Lucire goes through its list for 2009 -- and we name a winner as the year's most stylish car |
Car and Driver September 2006 Tony Quiroga |
2006 BMW 330d - Road Tests Here's the diesel of your dreams -- too bad it's not sold here. |
IEEE Spectrum April 2009 John Voelcker |
Top 10 Tech Cars of 2009 Electric-drive cars take second place to sheer survival. |
Car and Driver January 2004 Aaron Robinson |
BMW X3 3.0i The X3's flaws are glaring, especially from a company known for clipping the perfection apex tighter than most. If you still want an X3, perhaps it wasn't really a BMW you wanted after all. |
Car and Driver March 2005 Andre Idzikowski |
BMW Z4 3.0i The word "strange" comes instantly to mind when you look at the BMW Z4. What else could anyone think of the odd collection of lines, bumps, and creases woven throughout the body of this roadster? |
AskMen.com Paul Anderson |
6 Convertibles For Under $40K Here are the six coolest, most unique and most popular convertibles that have a suggested retail price of under $40,000 US. |
Car and Driver June 2006 Tony Swan |
Road Test Review: 2006 BMW M Roadster Proof that more is not a monolithic concept. |
AskMen.com August 17, 2002 Bob Plunkett |
2002 Mini Cooper The pint-size little hatchback two-door coupe, a modern homage to Britain's best-selling miniature car from the '60s, on arrival becomes the smallest car in the country but offers big-time cabin space plus the driving excitement of a ground-hugging go-kart. |
BusinessWeek March 7, 2005 Gail Edmondson |
Now This Is One Smart BMW The 3 Series sport models are loaded with innovative digital features. |
Lucire January 27, 2013 |
Knowledge is power Initially hesitant, Tiffany Fernando attends the BMW Ladies' Press Event at Boomrock, sampling a range of cars from the company, and departs a more confident driver |
BusinessWeek February 28, 2005 David Welch |
Is Lexus Sexy Enough To Seduce Europe? Lexus will amp up its cars' pizzazz and ditch the understated styling. |
Car and Driver May 2004 Patrick Bedard |
High-End Sports Coupes When the kids move out and your ship comes in, what're ya gonna drive? |
BusinessWeek April 26, 2004 Larry Armstrong |
A Steal -- And Still Fun To Drive BMW's new X3 is practically a twin of the X5, with a price tag $10,000 less. |
Car and Driver December 2004 Tony Quiroga |
2006 BMW M5 The M5 is, and always has been, the distillation of everything that makes BMW cars special. M division engineers, endowed with a streak of lunacy, take an already great BMW 5-series car and add power, improve its handling, and create a sedan that takes on dedicated sports cars. |
AskMen.com Thomas Bey |
6 Overrated Cars The reputations of these vehicles are greater than the actual products. |