In 1999, BMW first offered the X5 for sale, making it the company’s first SUV—or, as the brand referred to it, “Sports Activity Vehicle.” Twenty-five years later, this midsize crossover stands at the pinnacle of the luxury automotive market. The X5 is the top-selling BMW model in North America, outshining other noteworthy machines like the […]
The sharing economy has revolutionized everything from food delivery and personal transportation to vacation rentals, camping, and retail. Simply download an app to your smartphone and you could start picking up a little extra work on the weekends or even launch an entirely new career. Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft allow drivers to turn […]
BMW has long been known as a brand that makes performance cars with solid driving dynamics, and in recent years, it has branched out into SUVs and put a lot of focus on providing luxury interiors. With all of these various elements at play, and sometimes at odds with each other, which models will you […]
While many concept cars never make it into production, they often represent a sneak peek at where the industry might be headed in the coming years. Designed to showcase new technology or a new design approach, these concept models are a sort of blue-sky thinking for the automotive industry. The concept scene has been particularly […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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’ […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
