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On the road Hot-hatch swan song? The brilliant new M140i is put through its considerable paces. The next generation 1 Series will be based on a front-wheel drive platform which means that, as Bob Harper reports, this M140i could be the last of BMW’s rear-wheel drive hatchbacks Photography: BMW.

Ultimate Roadster What it’s like to own a Z8 from new Me and my car Sid Vasili’s superb, one-owner Z8 is a wonder to behold, as we discover.

Me and my car owner’s tale Glorious 2000CS sampled. Shaun Woodward is a product designer with a passion for all things automotive. His unusual classic car collection includes a couple of special BMWs, as Chris Graham discovers.

Trouble-shooter The BMW E63 6 Series: Bargain buy or mechanical nightmare?

Bargain Cruiser E63 6 Series: full buying guide… Buying guide: E63 6 Series If you’re after a stylish and capable BMW coupé or convertible, then we think this affordable, luxury GT is worth serious consideration. Six appeal! If you’re after a stylish and capable BMW coupé or convertible, set your sights higher than the ubiquitous 3 Series and see what the E63- generation 6 Series has to offer. Bob Harper reckons it’s a bit of a belter.

BMW E71 X6 M Black beauty We showcase a BMW E71 X6 M Hamann Widebody with Schmiedmann turbo kit – it’s quite a beast! Hamann Widebody with Schmiedmann turbo kit.

Bob Harper … is thoroughly bored by the current crop of hypercars. While I’d love to have seen the M8 Gran Coupé Concept in the flesh at the recent Geneva Motor Show, so much else about the exotica on display left me unmoved.

Mercedes-Benz SL R129 The SL for the ’90s is complex, but buy well and it makes for a rewarding modern classic. Words Malcolm McKay. Photography Tony Baker.