The BMW M440i Is an Unfortunate Disappointment for Bimmer Fans

Once, every BMW could promise to deliver driving fun. The new 4 Series, sadly, seems to have lost its way.

Once upon a time, the name BMW stood for something.

Well, obviously, it stood for Bayerische Motoren Werke. But it used to mean something beyond that abbreviation, too. It was indicative of The Ultimate Driving Machine, as the carmaker liked to call its wares — a vehicle that would deliver not just performance, but above-average involvement If a car wore that roundel on its nose, you knew you could count on having some fun when the road turned curvy.

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