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Consumer Reports, which has been ranking new-car reliability for years, has released its first-ever ranking of used cars that are 5 to 10 years old.

The 2024 U.S. Tech Experience Index Study suggests buyers of new vehicles are “becoming overwhelmed with technology features that don’t solve a problem, don’t work, are difficult to use or are just too limited in functionality.”

Read here for five things we like about the 2024 BMW X6 M Competition and three things we do not.

BMW is recalling nearly 720,800 vehicles over an issue with the water pump connector that could lead to a short circuit.

This is only the third time in the M5’s nearly 40-year history that BMW has made an M5 Touring, and the first time the model has ever been sold in the U.S.

BMW is recalling more than 105,000 vehicles over an issue with the starter motor, which may fail and overheat.

Longer and wider, yet lighter and stiffer than its predecessor, the fourth-generation BMW X3 launches for 2025 with standard mild-hybrid assistance for both engine options.

Some automakers furnish complimentary maintenance programs that last anywhere from one to five years from when the car was new, but there are limitations.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has bestowed its highest honor on three luxury SUVs, giving the 2025 BMW X5, 2024 Lexus NX and 2024 Volvo XC90 Top Safety Pick+ awards.

For 2024, Porsche takes the top spot for premium brands as well as the overall crown, with Mini taking the honors among mass-market brands.