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Comparison: 2011 BMW 1M vs 2014 Cadillac CTS-V is Apples to Oranges

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We are about to do something ridiculous: compare two cars with no reason to go head to head.  Though the 1M and CTS-V were contemporaries, they were never competitors.  One was a lithe Skunkworks sports car, while the other was a plus-sized ass hauler.  It didn’t make any sense to pit the Bimmer against the… Continue reading Comparison: 2011 BMW 1M vs 2014 Cadillac CTS-V is Apples to Oranges

Test Drive: 2011 BMW 1M

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Have you ever tried to take a meaningful test drive in the heart of a major city? It’s not easy to accomplish, what with block-by-block stop signs, cyclists sharing the road, pedestrians at every crosswalk, and the general pervasive congestion that comes with dense, urban living. Still, plan carefully, and it is possible to get… Continue reading Test Drive: 2011 BMW 1M