Typically when you think of car shoppers, you’ve got the luxury vehicle fans, who would never be caught dead in a used vehicle, and you’ve got the used vehicle fans, who can’t see themselves fitting into the luxury vehicle crowd. So who on Earth would ever consider buying a used luxury vehicle such as the […]
Category: BMW
The BMW Sports Car Lineup of Your Dreams
Over the years, BMW has steadily maintained its reputation as a high-quality and prestigious luxury automobile manufacturer. And I’m here to tell you that with the latest model year, the German company has more than exceeded all expectations concerning its branding. There’s no doubt in anyone’s mind that BMW sports cars are well-regarded around the […]
The Face-Off Between the 2020 Buick Encore GX vs 2020 BMW X1
Compact crossovers are everywhere these days. As the perfect solution for active folks and small families, it’s no wonder why these petite SUVs have taken over the streets. They offer the space of an SUV with the fuel efficiency of a sedan. This blend creates the ideal fusion vehicle in a former whitespace of […]
A Thorough Review of the 2020 BMW 840i Gran Coupe
Sedans, in general, are a dying breed here in the United States, but that hasn’t kept some automakers from developing newer and better versions every year. Recently, those improvements have taken us down the path of renaming classic shapes to make them more appealing and modern. The best example of this is luxury carmakers’ […]
Looking Ahead to the 2021 BMW i4
Although BMW is still keeping pretty tight-lipped about the upcoming i4 that they’re working on, some details have slipped out from behind their walls. We’ve had a few teasing glimpses of what it will look like, and some specs that have been released. Beyond that, there’s a lot of conjecture floating around out there about […]
The Battle Between the 2020 Cadillac XT4 vs 2020 BMW X1
If you are in the market for a luxury SUV, then you should compare the 2020 Cadillac XT4 vs 2020 BMW X1. Both of these elegant models can carry five passengers, and they each deliver optimal performance on the roads. Loaded with state-of-the-art features and advanced technology, you can’t go wrong with either vehicle. […]
All-Electric F-150, Silverado Diesel & Why The Charger (Still) Rules
Annnnd we’re back. AutoInfluence with all of your current auto news headlines for the week of July 26th. This includes the all-electric F-150, the Silverado 1500 Diesel, and California Emissions standards taking home a big win thanks to a few automakers in particular. In fact, let’s get that last one out of the way […]
Goodwood Festival of Speed & This Week’s Current Auto News
Did you miss us? We missed you. That’s right, AutoInfluence is back after a two week break and there’s plenty of current auto news to cover – from everyday industry headlines to the 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed and the Q2 Truck Sale shootout to the impactful death of two industry giants, there’s plenty […]
Tesla on Fire (Literally), the American Made Index & Electrified Porsche.
Annnnd we’re back. AutoInfluence with all of your current auto news headlines for the week of June 28th. And FINALLY. What a week it was! We have rumors of one iconic muscle cars’s retirement, FCA change-ups, Tesla firefighting, results of this year’s American Made Index, Porsche electrification and the rumor of one model’s death […]
FCA & Nissan Merger (plus Ford & GM Merger?)
Annnnnnd we’re back…AutoInfluence easing the month of May right out the door with this week’s current automotive news headlines. But first, let’s address the elephant in the room, the rumored merger of Ford and General Motors. Unless you’re living under a rock, those of you who follow our weekly headlines in real-time are […]
It’s Your Weekly Auto News, Featuring ‘Space Orange”!
Annnnd we’re back… AutoInfluence with all of your automotive news headlines for this week of May 17th. Starting with… Ford Much to the chagrin of stateside enthusiasts, Ford unveiled the wagon-styled variant of the Focus ST, an offering that isn’t available in the U.S. Offering a welcome 58 cubic feet of passenger / cargo space, […]
What’s to Come for the BMW 3 Series in 2019?
The BMW 3 Series has always been presented as one of the most universal examples of a driver-centric vehicle. As beloved for its accessibility as it is for its engineering prowess, the 3 Series promises some exciting advances for 2019, courtesy of its ‘G20’ series. We may not find out everything we want to know […]
New BMW X5 Gets Standard Advanced Safety Features
When you’re on the road, nothing is more important than safety. For as often as we drive, fewer places are as dangerous as behind the wheel. According to the Association for Safe International Road Travel, approximately 37,000 people are killed in car accidents each year in the United States, and an additional 2.35 million people […]
Why the BMW 5 Series Is the Ideal Luxury Car
If you have the budget to afford any of BMW’s incredible vehicles, you might find yourself in a bit of a pickle. After all, each of the brand’s offerings are impressive in their own right, and it can be tough narrowing down your list in pursuit of the optimal ride. Well, if you’re looking for […]
3 Pros and 2 Cons About Buying BMW
So you’re searching BMW for Sale, and who could blame you? It would be difficult not to be drawn to the idea of getting behind the wheel of any vehicle bold enough to describe itself as ‘The Ultimate Driving Machine’ (especially when that moniker goes largely unchallenged). But is a BMW truly everything that it’s […]
You Need to Know About BMW’s Revolutionary Autonomous Vehicle
Self-driving cars once seemed a distant speck on the horizon and were only featured in science fiction movies. But now, this piece of fiction has become a reality and is coming to life is many different ways. Autonomous, or self-driving, cars have existed for a while and are manufactured by various car companies. But in […]
Why BMW’s Drivers Are as Important as Their Engineers
Many consumers solely know BMW for their consumer vehicles, which is certainly a fair viewpoint. After all, the car brand has continued to produce some of the most luxurious and sought-after vehicles in the entire industry, and it only makes sense that individuals are most familiar with the nameplates that are currently traveling on the […]
Three Rules of the BMW 7 Series
Have you ever seen the original “Transporter” movie? While one can never be sure whether or not the elite of your community would actually require your services as a “transporter,” finding the right BMW Dealership would be the ideal first step in pacifying your inner Jason Statham. Granted, you may have no immediate desire to […]
Silvia’s Search for the Sweetest Sport Sedan
With everyone busy back to school shopping, I think it’s time to do a little browsing myself. I’ve got my sights set on finding the sweetest sport sedan on the market, and have narrowed my contenders down to five, each one from a seriously competitive automaker, including: Audi, Acura, BMW, Lexus, and Nissan. Since I […]
Battle of the Luxury Brands: Who’s Looking the Best for 2016?
2016 is still quite a ways away, but that doesn’t mean we can’t start previewing some of the top brand’s new vehicles for the model year. If we’re going to start previewing 2016 vehicles, why not start with everyone’s dream vehicle: the luxury sedan. Many of the 2016 vehicles haven’t been released yet, but we’ve […]