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Jonny Lieberman Drives the New 8-Series—the Ultimate BMW Coupe

The last BMW 8-Series was a beautiful 1990s wedge that went fast and sold slowly. Now, BMW is bringing the nameplate back, attached to a striking design and powered by a host of turbocharged engines.

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BMW’s M Division used to make cars known for three qualities: rear-drive, high-revving naturally-aspirated motors, and slick manual transmissions. Now, things are a little different, as exemplified by the new M8 Comp. These days, M-Cars have turbos, all-wheel drive and lightning-quick dual-clutch transmissions. To see if the spirit remains, Randy Pobst takes this bruiser out on Willow Springs for a fast lap.

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Does the 2021 BMW 430i have enough equipment and performance to justify its starting price? Jonny Lieberman finds out in this Buyer’s Guide.

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Built in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the new Mercedes GLS has more than just a mysterious “Car Wash Mode”. Editor Billy Rehbock got an early look this truck, posed to be the S-Class of SUVs and direct competitor of the Escalade, and is here to take us through his favorite features.

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To help Rob Corddry prune seconds off his lap times, Randy Pobst uses everything at his disposal: Decades of racing experience, a turbocharged Mazda 3, a tail-happy BMW M2 CS, a skidpad and the Streets of Willow Springs. Watch as Randy and Rob oversteer through rain, sleet and hail in the name of a faster time.

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'The Coach' at Willow Springs: TGA's Rob Corddry Gets Some Tips

Ever wonder how fast the 2023 BMW M2 is from 0 to 60 mph? Wonder no more.

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With more weight and complexity than ever, and Mercedes nipping at its heels, can the star of BMW’s M line-up take the checkered flag?

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2018 BMW M5: Behind The Wheel

The Germans are known for their excellent engineering and distinguished design, but does the new 330i continue BMW’s legacy of building the ultimate driving machine? We took it to the track to find out.

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2019 BMW 330i First Test: Does It Continue The Legacy?