Hard as it may be to imagine for some, there was a time when there was no BMW 5 Series. Shocking, we know, but that was over three decades ago. The Bavarian mid-range staple is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and to mark the occasion, BMW is offering a special edition exclusive to the Japanese market. The 528i 30th Anniversary Edition packs the M Sport aero package, matched to the blue colour of the exterior, and interior options – including beige leather, satin walnut trim, head-up display, 16-speaker sound system with USB interface – plus aluminum window frames ... Read More

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A new segment of four-cylinder luxury As the grandfather of the Sport Sedan, the 5-series BMW typically didn't stray too far from the core product. There were a couple of six pots, a V8 and then there was the tweaked M5 mill. But like all cars today, the foundations are being shaken and the thought of anything other than a six, eight or later a 10 ...
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BMW heralds its X5 sport utility vehicle as a "Sport Activity Vehicle." The tactic is designed to focus attention on the vehicle's on-road handling and driving dynamics, but it's also an attempt to eliminate any need for the automaker to apologize for the X5's limited cargo space and restricted off-road capabilities. Regardless, consumers don't seem to ...