Observations From the Driver’s Seat: 2014 BMW 328d

  • BMW 328d
    Anyone who hasn’t driven a diesel lately – or ever, for that matter – is in for a surprise.  The new generation of diesels are quiet, smoke-free and powerful in a way that makes driving them in traffic a pure pleasure. And when that diesel is a BMW 328d, it’s also stylish and surprisingly fast. 
  • The headline on the BMW web site says the 4 Series is “Designed for Driving Pleasure.”  That’s a sort of generic description of BMW’s in general, but the 4 Series is definitely a treat from the driver’s seat.  The 4 Series is new to BMW’s lineup, and shares many parts with the 3 Series, but
  • BMW X5
    First impressions mean a lot when evaluating a new car, and the all-new 2014 BMW X5 makes a strong one, first with the fresh appearance resulting from subtle but stylish changes to every  single body panel.  And when you grab the door handle for the first time, it feels so sturdy and smooth that it’s
  • 528i
    The inclination when considering the virtues of a fair-sized car equipped with a small engine is to approach it with diminished expectations as to the fun-to-drive quotient, and the hopes that the fuel economy numbers will somehow make up for it.  But no such tradeoffs are required for the 2014 BMW 528i; this is a
  • When I tested the BMW 750 Li kindly provided by Braman BMW, it had been several years since I was last in a similar car, and that was a 12-cylinder 7-Series I tested for the Palm Beach Daily News. I’ve always been a ‘no such thing as too much horsepower’ kind of guy, so I
  • With automotive technology as good as it is these days, you stereotype a car at your peril.  Truth is, I’d always thought of the X3 as a ‘girl’s car,’ bolstered by the fact that my wife loved the look of the one the neighbor owns.  She kept bugging me to get one as a test
  • BMW 428i
    The headline on the BMW web site says the 4 Series is “Designed for Driving Pleasure.”  That’s a sort of generic description of BMW’s in general, but the 4 Series is definitely a treat from the driver’s seat.  The 4 Series is new to BMW’s lineup, and shares many parts with the 3 Series, but
  • There is no better time of year to buy or lease a new car than the holidays.  Not only can you get a spectacular deal, but this is the time when people you love expect spectacular presents… and when you hand them the keys to a new car sitting in the driveway, you’ve pretty well
  • Do you know what makes a great gift for the holidays? A new or used BMW! BMW’s are known for their luxury, style, and comfort on the road. Every year the BMW team offers innovative solutions for driving and makes millions of people happy customers. We know that shopping for a new car can be
  • BMW i3
    BMW is already considering a production increase for the i3 electric car after early demand for the model exceeded all expectations.  Customers have reserved more than 8,000 of the compact city car, which will cost $41,350 in the U.S., even before the battery-powered model hits European showrooms this month “If demand holds, which is what