Premium Sedan - SUV Traction For once luck was on my side. As the rain switched to snow, I was behind the wheel of BMW's 530xi, which meant that four wheels did battle with not, you've got to admit ...

SUV devotees always seem to have an explanation why a sedan or wagon isn't right for them. Popular rationalizations include a perceived need for an elevated seating position, a pumped-up image, or all ...

The on-ramp from Thickson Road in Whitby to the 401 Westbound is a long affair, a wide-radius 90-degree bend that wouldn’t be out of place on a Formula One circuit. Which makes it an ideal venue for ...

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This June, BMW's 5 Series gets three major enhancements--and none of them is controversial: the high-tech 3.0-liter six we sampled in the new 3 Series, xDrive AWD, and svelte wagon bodywork. A ...

This 2007 BMW 530xi is a stylish, well-maintained sedan with extensive updates-perfect for enthusiasts seeking a project car in Florida. Location: Cape Coral, Florida/USA Price: $4,500 Key Details ...

Having generally found BMW products to be on the firmer side of the ride-handling equation, I was pleased to discover how smoothly the 530xi conducts itself on rough roads, especially when its ...

At the 2005 NAIAS, BMW quietly introduced all-wheel-drive versions of its renowned 5-series, a lineup that also gets more power across the board, as well as the new 530xi Sport Wagon. For the U.S., ...

ANN ARBOR - We've always liked the BMW 5-series wagon, because it has the poise and performance of the 5-series sedan with the space of an SUV. Although the previous wagon was rear-wheel-drive and ...

Von 1991 bis 1996 bot BMW den damaligen 5er (Code E34) schon einmal mit Allradantrieb an. Der Erfolg blieb aus. Warum also der erneute Versuch? Das Zauberwort lautet US-Markt. Gutverdienende ...

Some cars are built for drivers. Others are designed with the passenger in mind. And then there’s the BMW 530xi — both a driver’s desire and a passenger pleaser. “There’s no doubt about which one is ...