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There are sport sedans, and then there’s the BMW M5. No other car in recent memory has been able to represent the ideal for this segment as strongly as the Bimmer. For each of its four generations, the M5 has impressively blended sports car performance, sedan utility and luxury ambiance.

The M5 is a product of BMW’s performance-tuning M Division. It’s based on the 5 Series sedan and historical calling cards include a unique and more powerful engine, a sport-tuned suspension, more powerful brakes, special wheels and tires and aerodynamics-enhancing bodywork. Though the current BMW M5 is the best of the group, a used third-generation car still represents a fantastic choice for a luxury sport sedan. M5s from the 1980s and ’90s were also significant performers for their day but are much harder to find because of their rarity. Read the rest of this entry »

formance. Its series of M-badged high-performance variants, in particular, are often regarded as some of the best performance cars in the world. It therefore stands to reason that the BMW M6, as the company’s flagship performance coupe (and convertible) is something truly special.

Though there have been two generations of the M6, it is the more recent one that people are most familiar with. Though not a true sports car, the M6, thanks to its 500-horsepower V10 engine, versatile suspension and powerful brakes, can challenge the world’s best on just about any road. At the same time, it offers all the comfort and luxury one would expect from BMW’s premier coupe and convertible. Read the rest of this entry »

The BMW Z4 is one of the more intriguing sports cars currently available. It’s known for its engaging handling and steering, thrilling inline six-cylinder engine and distinctive styling. Although its stated horsepower ratings are equaled or surpassed by those of some less expensive machinery, the Z4 counters with a lighter curb weight and, in most cases, a more rewarding driving experience. Recent improvements have made the latest Z4 the best yet, and older models are still a very viable choice for a used sports car.

The BMW Z4 is built at the company’s Spartanburg, South Carolina, facility, and has been in production since the 2003 model year. It’s a successor to the original Z3 and is the company’s only two-seat sports car. It features traditional characteristics such as a front-engine/rear-drive layout, a hunkered-down stance, a long hood and rearward positioning of driver and passenger. Another notable element is the car’s chiseled exterior design, which BMW says is used to add tension to the car’s shape. Read the rest of this entry »

The BMW X5 was this German automaker’s first entry into the luxury SUV segment. Realizing that most SUV buyers rarely, if ever, venture off-road, BMW designed the X5 for on-road performance and handling. Short overhangs, a compact size (the original was 4.5 inches shorter than the 5 Series sedan of the same time period) and a car-based chassis combined to give the X5 its low stance and superb on-road performance. The X5, produced at BMW’s first American plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina, quickly became a huge hit for BMW in the U.S.

The first-generation BMW X5 only sat five people, however, and this is something that the company addressed with the current model. Redesigned for the 2007 model year, the latest X5 features an optional third-row seat and seating for seven. The vehicle is larger than before and has more cargo capacity but is still very entertaining to drive as luxury SUVs go. If this appeals to you, the BMW X5 is a fine choice, new or used. Read the rest of this entry »

Mazdaspeed, Mazda’s internal high-performance tuning and race division, has a long history in Japan. Known for producing exciting limited-edition performance models, the badge has only recently arrived in North America. The Mazdaspeed 3 is only the third Mazda in America to receive the full Mazdaspeed treatment.

Based on the Mazda 3 hatchback, the Mazdaspeed 3 features a turbocharged engine, a specially tuned suspension and many other exclusive components. Priced well below $25,000, the Mazdaspeed 3 should appeal to all younger enthusiasts thanks to its balance of speed, practicality and affordability. Read the rest of this entry »

Up until recently, the only vehicles truly capable of carrying seven adults or lots of cargo were minivans, traditional full-size SUVs and passenger vans. However, a new crop of crossover SUVs (sometimes referred to as CUVs) has recently been introduced that provides the space of a large SUV, respectable fuel economy and handling, and exterior styling that doesn’t immediately scream “diapers!” One of the latest seven-passenger crossovers to become available is the Mazda CX-9.

The CX-9 combines a spacious interior that can be lavishly appointed along with the sporty handling characteristics that Mazdas are known for. Though the CX-9 shares its basic architecture and engine with the Ford Edge, the Mazda CX-9 feels much better executed with superior driving dynamics and a more athletic feel, despite its larger size. Read the rest of this entry »

There may be no segment of the market more competitive than that of the midsize car. With two or three well-established Japanese-brand vehicles dominating the segment, and dozens of likable competitors trying to unseat them, it’s tough for any particular vehicle to stand out.

However, the handsome Mazda 6 has something most others midsize cars do not: charisma. Launched for the 2003 model year, the Mazda 6 has received rave reviews for its edgy, handsome design and stylish interior. Even more impressive are its communicative steering, responsive suspension and lively 4-cylinder and V6 engines. Available with a sport-oriented automatic transmission or an enthusiast-pleasing manual, the Mazda 6 is a veritable dance teacher in a class full of wallflowers. Read the rest of this entry »

Compact minivans have been very popular in Europe and Japan for many years. Families have found them to be very useful for dealing with narrow streets, limited parking and high fuel prices. Import automakers’ attempts to bring these “space wagons” to U.S. shores in the early 1990s were largely unsuccessful, however, as Americans were more interested in modern SUVs.

However, with rising gas prices and some buyers looking to downsize from larger vehicles, Mazda has decided that a small minivan might again have a chance with U.S. consumers. The new Mazda 5 compact minivan is a low-priced Lilliputian hauler significantly smaller than other minivans on the market. But despite its slight stature, the six-passenger Mazda 5 compact is authentically minivan when it comes to amenities and value. Read the rest of this entry »

2008 Ford Fusion SEL V6 Sedan Shown

The introduction of the Ford Fusion marked a turning point for Ford, as the company finally had a strong entry in the midsize sedan segment for the first time in a decade. Key strengths of the Fusion include a long wheelbase that provides generous legroom throughout the cabin, responsive driving dynamics and a distinctive exterior design. In addition, the Fusion is priced lower than perennial class leaders: Entry-level, four-cylinder versions start well under $20,000. Choose the optional Duratec V6 and you’re still comfortably within the $22,000 threshold.

Among our handful of complaints about the Fusion are its engines’ so-so refinement levels and the mediocre quality of its interior materials. Also, certain features like stability control and a navigation system are not available on Ford’s midsize sedan. On the whole, though, the Ford Fusion offers good value for family-car shoppers, particularly taller families in need of extra rear-seat legroom. Read the rest of this entry »

2008 Ford Mustang GT Convertible Shown

As household a name as Folgers, Marlboro or Kraft Mac ‘n Cheese, the Ford Mustang is the longest surviving of the affordable breed of classic American muscle cars. Sold always in coupe and most times in convertible and 2+2 fastback forms as well since its 1964 introduction, the Ford Mustang is the only one of the original pony cars to enjoy an uninterrupted production run. It hasn’t been easy, either, as oil crises, tightening emissions standards and corporate budget cuts have put the Mustang’s future in doubt on more than one occasion. Ultimately, though, its iconic status within the Ford lineup and popularity with consumers has seen it through.

There have been many great Mustangs over the decades: Most revered as collector cars are the 1965-’70 Shelby Mustangs and the ‘69 and ‘70 Boss 302 and 429, while the ‘69 and ‘70 Mach 1, 1984-’86 turbocharged SVOs, 2000 Cobra R and ‘03 and ‘04 supercharged SVT Cobra are also coveted. Most Mustangs have had far more pedestrian credentials, of course, but with at least one V8 in the lineup for virtually all of the car’s lifespan, the Mustang has long been the choice of consumers seeking power and style in a rear-wheel-drive coupe, fastback or convertible. The current-generation Ford Mustang is easily the best ever from the standpoints of performance, refinement and day-to-day livability. Read the rest of this entry »

As like many before you, when you first start trading on the Forex market you will soon realize that a lot of the traders lose money rather than gain. So if you do not want to end up in the same situation as many before you, here are some tips in relation to Forex currency trading online that can help you gain more and lose less.

1. Forget the Hype

Too often you will see sites that are promoting ways in which you can get rich through Forex trading as long as you purchase their book for $100. However, instead of spending your money on something that is probably completely worthless, all you need to do is spend some time searching the internet and you will soon discover everything you need to know and all for free.

If however you really want to learn what the top traders are doing and obtain advice from them, there are plenty of good quality books that you can purchase through such online stores as Amazon. Read the rest of this entry »

2007 BMW M6 Convertible

BMW is known for building cars and SUVs that combine everyday practicality with enhanced performance. Its series of M-badged high-performance variants, in particular, are often regarded as some of the best performance cars in the world. It therefore stands to reason that the BMW M6, as the company’s flagship performance coupe (and convertible) is something truly special.

Though there have been two generations of the M6, it is the more recent one that people are most familiar with. Though not a true sports car, the M6, thanks to its 500-horsepower V10 engine, versatile suspension and powerful brakes, can challenge the world’s best on just about any road. At the same time, it offers all the comfort and luxury one would expect from BMW’s premier coupe and convertible. Read the rest of this entry »

2008 BMW M5 Sedan

There are sport sedans, and then there’s the BMW M5. No other car in recent memory has been able to represent the ideal for this segment as strongly as the Bimmer. For each of its four generations, the M5 has impressively blended sports car performance, sedan utility and luxury ambiance.

The M5 is a product of BMW’s performance-tuning M Division. It’s based on the 5 Series sedan and historical calling cards include a unique and more powerful engine, a sport-tuned suspension, more powerful brakes, special wheels and tires and aerodynamics-enhancing bodywork. Though the current BMW M5 is the best of the group, a used third-generation car still represents a fantastic choice for a luxury sport sedan. M5s from the 1980s and ’90s were also significant performers for their day but are much harder to find because of their rarity. Read the rest of this entry »

BMW’s 3 Series has long been regarded as the benchmark compact sport coupe, sedan and convertible. Taking this already athletic vehicle to new heights is the M version, known as the BMW M3. In the BMW world, the letter M stands for the company’s Motorsports performance division. These fun-loving engineers tweak a given BMW model’s engine for more output, upgrade the suspension for even more agile handling and add sporty exterior and interior design elements.

Throughout its two decades on the U.S. market, the BMW M3 has been a favorite of enthusiasts looking for sports car performance and handling out of a true four-place car. Although content to smoothly burble around while doing daily driver duty, the M3 transforms into a back-road burner when conditions allow and gives its pilot the opportunity to attack corners with precision and rocket out of them with gusto. Read the rest of this entry »