Posts from ‘BMW’
2020 Toyota Supra
Note: The following story was excerpted from the February 2021 issue of Collectible Automobile magazine.
Toyota’s sport-coupe history traces back to the 1967 2000GT, a handbuilt legend that sold only 62 copies in America. Then four generations of increasingly capable Supras were available in the States between 1979 and 1998. Reports of Supra’s return surfaced way back in 2012 when Toyota and BMW announced they would jointly develop a sports vehicle. Toyota’s result of the collaboration was indeed a renewed Supra that came out for 2020 and continues with some important changes for its second season.
Unusual Paint Hues at the 2022 Chicago Auto Show
Auto shows around the globe were dealt a huge blow by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Chicago Auto Show (Consumer Guide’s “hometown” auto show) fared better than most of them. The 2020 edition of the show happened in February 2020—less than a month before the coronavirus hit the United States in earnest and lockdowns began, making it the last “normal” big-league auto show. For 2021, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (the organization that produces the Chicago Auto Show) was able to work with state and local authorities to pull off a special indoor/outdoor edition of the show in mid-July. For 2022, the show returns to its traditional February time slot. In fact, it’s going on as we type this—the show runs through February 21 at Chicago’s McCormick Place convention center.
2021 BMW M4 Competition Coupe in Isle of Man Green (a $550 option)
2021 BMW M4 Competition Coupe
Class: Premium Sporty/Performance Car
Miles driven: 212
Fuel used: 10.5 gallons
Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast
Whether you drive a car, need a car, or just occasionally bum a ride with friends, you’ve come to the right place. Join the editors of Consumer Guide Automotive as they break down everything that’s going on in the auto world. New-car reviews, shopping tips, driving green, electric cars, classic cars, and plenty of great guests. This is the Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast.
2021 BMW 430i xDrive Coupe in Portimao Blue Metallic (a $550 option)
2021 BMW 430i xDrive Coupe
Class: Premium Sporty/Performance Car
Miles driven: 265
Fuel used: 9.8 gallons
Test Drive: 2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e
2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e in Arctic Grey Metallic (a $550 option)
2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e
Class: Premium Midsize Crossover SUV
Miles driven: 213
Fuel used: 5.8 gallons
Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast
Whether you drive a car, need a car, or just occasionally bum a ride with friends, you’ve come to the right place. Join the editors of Consumer Guide Automotive as they break down everything that’s going on in the auto world. New-car reviews, shopping tips, driving green, electric cars, classic cars, and plenty of great guests. This is the Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast.
2021 BMW M5 Competition in Motegi Red Metallic
We’re old friends now, the BMW M5 and Consumer Guide editors. A week in the 2021 model with the Competition Package was our third turn in one of the current-generation cars, following tests of a 2018 M5 and a 2019 Competition.
2021 Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium in Phantom matte-gray paint (a $1495 option)
2021 Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium
Class: Premium Sporty/Performance Cars
Miles driven: 255
Fuel used: 10.5 gallons
Quick Spin: 2021 BMW 330e
2021 BMW 330e Sedan in Alpine White
2021 BMW 330e Sedan
Class: Premium Compact Car
Miles driven: 157
Fuel used: 4.2 gallons
