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Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:55:41 -0400 Lifestyle/Fashion http://www.thecarconnection.com/images/website/tcc-feed.jpg http://www.thecarconnection.com/ http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/bmw_7-series_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/bmw_7-series_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta  2008 BMW 7-SERIES STYLING | [7 out of 10] Car and Driver: "isn't for all tastes" Kelley Blue Book: "strikes an imposing pose even standing still" ConsumerGuide: "top-notch materials and generous use of wood give interiors a sophisticated, modern ambiance" The 2008 BMW 7-Series returns for the new model year, with its formerly ...]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:39:10 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/bmw_6-series_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/bmw_6-series_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta  2008 BMW 6-SERIES STYLING | [7 out of 10] ConsumerGuide: "Elegant cabins match lofty pricing" Road & Track: "deeply cut side sills" MyRide.com: "Flawed Exterior Styling" Car and Driver: "It's the same news as with the 5-Series " The 2008 BMW 6-Series is actually four cars: the 650i coupe and convertible , and the ...]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:39:41 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/bmw_x3-series_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/bmw_x3-series_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta 2008 BMW X3 STYLING | [7 out of 10] Edmunds: "The styling clearly says BMW " Cars.com: "Aging" Motor Trend: "Freshened visual athleticism" The 2008 BMW X3 is BMW's compact crossover. Derived from the 3-Series lineup, it's a four-door with a wagon back, a taller ride height, and all-wheel drive. It's built in South Carolina, ...]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:49:14 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/bmw_m3_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/bmw_m3_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta  2008 BMW M3 STYLING | [9 out of 10] MyRide.com: "Sophisticated Styling" Cars.com: "neat carbon-fiber roof" Car and Driver: "Resembles a family sedan even elderly Republican grandparents would find nonthreatening" Edmunds: "more aggressive body styling" Available in coupe and sedan styles, the 2008 BMW M3 transforms the usual ...]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:37:45 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/bmw_5-series_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/bmw_5-series_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta  2008 BMW 5-SERIES STYLING | [8 out of 10] New York Times: "Same carriage, fresh horses" Road & Track: "hard to distinguish a 2008 from a 2007" The Auto Channel: "combines supreme style and presence" The 2008 BMW 5-Series sports a body with avant-garde details that meet with mixed reviews. BMW designer Chris "Bangle has ...]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:47:52 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/bmw_5-series_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/bmw_5-series_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta  2008 BMW 5-SERIES SPORTS WAGON STYLING | [8 out of 10] Car and Driver: "quirky styling" Cars.com: "somewhat unconventional styling" ConsumerGuide: "elegant interior décor" Edmunds: "competitors offer more stylish and less austere environments" Kelley Blue Book: "the overall air of firm luxury remains" Reviewers across the Web have ...]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:41:06 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/bmw_3-series_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/bmw_3-series_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta  2008 BMW 3-SERIES STYLING | [9 out of 10] Cars.com: "a dynamic flair that reflects common styling cues with the larger series" Edmunds: "Plain-Jane interior design" Kelley Blue Book: "Clean, elegant look" The 2008 BMW 3-Series wears sculptured lines that please most reviewers around the Web, while its cabin is more sedate. ...]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:12:28 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/bmw_3-series_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/bmw_3-series_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta 2008 BMW 3-SERIES COUPE/CONVERTIBLE STYLING | [9 out of 10] Car and Driver: "elegant" Edmunds: "maintains much of the coupe's sexy styling" Kelley Blue Book: "Distinctive looks" Automedia: "border on beautiful" The 2008 BMW 3-Series coupe and convertible are the most attractive versions of a handsome family of cars. Inside, ...]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:58:48 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/bmw_3-series_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/bmw_3-series_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta  2008 BMW 3-SERIES SPORTS WAGON STYLING | [9 out of 10] Car and Driver: "Expensive-looking interior" Kelley Blue Book: "clean, elegant look" MyRide.com: "the only botched element is the front bumper" The 2008 BMW 3-Series Sports Wagon is a variant of the popular 3-Series sedan. The Sports Wagon is about the same length as the ...]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:52:14 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/bmw_z4-series_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/bmw_z4-series_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta  2008 BMW Z4 STYLING | [7 out of 10] Car and Driver: "the word 'strange' comes instantly to mind" Edmunds: "lots of standard metallic trim" ForbesAutos: "a stylish two-door" Whether you get the coupe or convertible version, the 2008 BMW Z4 is an athletic-looking two-seater. The Z4's controversial "flame surfacing" style created ...]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:46:50 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/bmw_x5-series_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/bmw_x5-series_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta 2008 BMW X5 STYLING | [7 out of 10] Car and Driver: "It doesn't look radically different from its predecessor" Cars.com: "The X5's skin shows no drastic styling rebirth" MyRide.com: "The BMW X5 looks like pretty much any other crossover" Edmunds: "Luxurious and handsome interior" With a major redesign last year, the BMW X5 ...]]> Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:59:14 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/article/1013468_1991-bmw-325i-bad-tune-up http://www.thecarconnection.com/article/1013468_1991-bmw-325i-bad-tune-up?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:08:58 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/bmw_1-series_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/bmw_1-series_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta  2008 BMW 1-SERIES STYLING | [7 out of 10] ForbesAutos: "Interior is simple and tastefully styled" Road & Track: "Projects an odd, almost ungainly proportion from some angles" Popular Mechanics: "Well thought-out cabin that looks nearly identical to the 3-Series " The 2008 BMW 1-Series features BMW's trademark styling both ...]]> Sat, 14 Jun 2008 10:50:10 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/bmw_x6-series_2009 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/bmw_x6-series_2009?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta  2009 BMW X6 STYLING | [7 out of 10] Edmunds: "little too forced" Popular Mechanics: "positively dripping with machismo" Jalopnik: "promising yet flawed" Car and Driver: "Is the X6 beautiful?" It's a "sports activity coupe"--or so BMW wants you to think of the 2009 BMW X6, which marries the sport-utility architecture of BMW's ...]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 14:56:39 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/bottomline/bmw_3-series_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/bottomline/bmw_3-series_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta  TheCarConnection.com has read some of the best reviews on the new 2008 BMW 3-Series to produce this comprehensive review that covers both the sedan and wagon. TheCarConnection.com's editors have also driven the BMW 3-Series sedan and wagon models and add their impressions to help shoppers distill the information. Likes Responsive, ...]]> Fri, 09 May 2008 10:40:01 -0400