Back in 2014, BMW did the unthinkable and launched a front-wheel-drive car in Europe: the 2 Series Active Tourer, a small, minivan-like thing built on the Mini Countryman’s platform. Oh, how the faithful rended their garments in hysterics. How could makers of the Ultimate Driving Machines sell out with a front-wheel-drive vehicle in its lineup? … Read more
WHAT THE HELL IS IT? The medium-strength version of BMW’s biggest sedan, and a technological tour de force. WHO IS IT FOR? The Skaaden Arps partner whose Christmas list is made up entirely of items from Uncrate. WHERE DID WE TEST IT? The city streets and flowing parkways of Brooklyn and Manhattan. THE FIRST THING … Read more
There’s an old, wise saying that goes: “It’s more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow.” It’s true. Just think of how much fun it is to drive a piece-of-crap rental on the absolute edge, than, say, a McLaren at 55 mph? But what if, just if, there was a … Read more