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BMW M2 gains M Performance Parts

The new BMW M2 can now be specified with a range of original BMW accessories from the M Performance range. Lending the M2 extra sporting appeal is a set of carbon fibre bodykit which includes a front splitter, side sill attachment, rear diffuser, mirror caps and front grille in high-gloss black with integrated …

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BMW Z5 caught in winter testing

The is the BMW Z4 replacement, the Z5, caught testing in winter conditions ahead of a 2017 launch. Draped in thick camouflage, the Z5 appears to follow the classic roadster proportion of Z4 – long bonnet up the front and a short rear haunch. However, a major difference is in …

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BMW is world’s first to integrate IFTTT into their cars

BMW always strive to bring the latest technological advancements to their vehicles. Their newest advancement integrates the IFTTT service into their vehicles allowing customers to pair hundreds of services with commonly available Internet Of Thing devices (IOT). IFTTT allow users to create statements known as “Recipes”, which allow them free …

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Production version of BMW i8 Spyder delayed

BMW has delayed the introduction of the drop-top version of its eco-supercar, the i8. According to our friends at Motoring, the production version of the BMW i8 Spyder, which made its debut at the 2012 Beijing Motor Show as a concept, won’t hit the market until 2017 at the earliest. …

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Who needs a BMW M2 when a Dinan M235i makes 328kW?

Find the BMW M2 too dear and the M235i lacking punch? American tuner Dinan comes to the rescue. Shown here with only subtle updates to the exterior, the M235i impresses with what’s under the bonnet. The goodies of the “S3” performance enhancement package include a Dinan-built new turbocharger and larger …

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BMW announces competition package for M3 and M4

BMW-M3 M4 Competition Package

BMW have announced the Competition Package will be available for the M3 sedan and M4 coupe/convertible models. The competition pack provides exclusive performance/comfort upgrades and place it between the base and GTS models. BMW aggressively tuned the engine on the competition pack and managed to squeeze out an additional 14kW …

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BMW teases AirTouch next-gen gesture control

BMW has teased its AirTouch contactless touchscreen ahead of its debut at the Consumer Electronics Show, CES, in Las Vegas. The interior of the Vision Car will demonstrate what the user interface of the future might look like. According to the carmaker, the rapid advance of networking between driver, vehicle …

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Its official, BMW will enter the 2016 Australian GT championship

BMW Group Australia in a recent press conference officially confirmed its entry into the Australian GT Championship in 2016. The group will compete with their freshly developed BMW M6 GT3 in the prestigious series. 2016 marks the 100th anniversary of BMW and therefore there is increased “motivation to present the …

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UK man bought problematic BMW M3 thrashed by Top Gear

There’s always some risk in buying a second hand car, even with a full service history. Take for example 27-year old Rob Willis’ recent acquisition. He bought a £50,000 BMW M3 Sedan from his local dealership in Kent, United Kingdom, who advertised the car as an executive driven ‘demo’ vehicle. …

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BMW i3 goes the extra mile with new battery pack

BMW has taken advantage of new battery technologies developed since the i3’s launch back in 2013. The new battery pack makes use of latest generation lithium-ion cells which offer the same capacity but at a much higher power density. The increase to power density will allow the i3 to to …

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