Most car enthusiasts admit there’s a certain allure to scouring online listings—perusing leagues of used cars for sale of various conditions, makes, and model years. The excitement of uncovering a hidden gem, a cherished model with a fascinating history, or even a remarkable deal with low mileage creates a sense of adventure not unlike a […]
Category: BMW
The Best of the 3 Series
Sports sedans like the 3 Series are what BMW is known for. While the German car company made sure to get into the lucrative SUV market, the automaker made a name for itself with its incredible luxury sedans. Considering that BMW has been producing the iconic 3 Series since 1975, it can be hard to […]
Oh, Look: The Chip Shortage Is Still Going Strong!
It seems like it was only a year ago that the auto industry started to acknowledge the damage the global microchip shortage was going to do to it; oh wait—it was a year ago! That’s how long this has been going on. While some rather optimistic initial industry estimates discussed this being an issue mostly […]
BMW’s Concept XM Heralds a Stunning New Era
Ever see a vehicle go by that just stopped you in your tracks? Something that gave you whiplash and made you question your sanity by appearance alone? If so, the latest flagship model coming to BMW dealerships in early 2023 should be of interest. It may only be a concept car today, but with production […]
For Fun’s Sake
Economy cars and supercars alike tend to be pretty serious – on both counts, makers are jostling for market share among a choosy bunch of buyers who are serious about how they spend their money. But out-of-this-world hyper-cars are more like Hot Wheels models than actual road cars, and on the other end of the […]
What You Need to Know About the BMW X5
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 […]
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 […]