BMW Australia has announced the pricing of the new BMW 4 Series. Four variants are on offer, with the 420d, 428i and 435i available at launch, while the entry-level 420i, which kicks off the range at $69,500, will arrive in January. It is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder producing …
Read More »New Photos: BMW 2-Series spied almost undisguised
New photos taken by spy photographers in Germany of a thinly disguised BMW 2-Series have further revealed the of design of the highly anticipated coupe. Following the footsteps of the new BMW 4-Series coupe, the smaller 2-Series can be seen from the photos adopting a sleeker and lower side profile …
Read More »BMW 4 Series loses its lid
BMW has official revealed the BMW 4 Series Convertible. Based on the 4 Series Coupe, the Convertible sports a three-piece retractable hardtop with a fully lined “noise-absorbing” headliner that the firm says ensures quietness and genuine passenger comfort under all weather conditions. It reduces wind noise by up to 2dB …
Read More »2014 BMW 2-Series engine specifications released
The new BMW 2-Series is not set to bow in until early 2014 but BMW South Africa has released the full official specifications of the upcoming entry level coupe. The 2014 BMW 2-Series line up will include the 220i, 220d and the range topping M235i before the arrival of the …
Read More »AC Schnitzer tweaks BMW 4-Series coupe
AC Schnitzer has released a new tuning package for the BMW 4-Series coupe. The package consists of both styling and performance enhancement. Subtle changes to the exterior include a selection of AC Schnitzer wheels with sizes ranging from 18-inch to 20-inch and AC Schnitzer decals. In the handling department, the …
Read More »2014 BMW M3 Sedan crashes at the Nurburgring
Only yesterday BMW released new technical details on the upcoming 2014 BMW M3 sedan and M4 coupe. Today a pre-production M3 sedan has crashed during a test session at the Nurburgring circuit in Germany. The BMW M3 sedan crashed ten minutes before the end of the session when the driver …
Read More »2014 BMW M3 and M4 detailed – 316kW 3.0L turbo, Manual comes standard
With the imminent launch of the all-new BMW M3 sedan and M4 Coupé, the Bavarian company has released some technical details that the motoring world has been waiting for. The first question that most of us want answer to is what sits under the car’s bonnet. We already know that …
Read More »JMS previews styling kit for BMW 4 Series Coupé
JMS has previewed their styling package for the new BMW 4 Series Coupé. Available in early 2014 for €399, the parts will fit all coupé/convertible models without the M front bumper. Customers can also option up a set of 20-inch Gambit-style alloy wheels, wrapped in 225/35R20 at the front and …
Read More »BMW 2-Series Gran Coupé realistically imagined
While the BMW 2-Series coupé is still months away from hitting the showrooms, anticipation is already high on the range. Photoshop maverick, Theophilus Chin, has realistically imagined a Gran Coupé version of the car. The 2-Series will launch with a two-door coupé next year, with a convertible to follow a …
Read More »BMW i8 Plug-in Hybrid officially revealed at Frankfurt Motor Show
BMW has unveiled the new i8 at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. The BMW i8 is the second model from the new BMW i brand and also the first plug-in hybrid for the company. Designed as a 2+2 sports car, the revolutionary BMW i8 gives focus on lightweight construction and …
Read More »2013 BMW X5 pricing and specifitions
BMW has announced the pricing and specifications of the third generation BMW X5. Three models will be available when the SUV goes on sale in mid-November this year, including the X5 xDrive30d, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M50d. Priced from $99,900 plus on-road costs, there is more standard equipment across the …
Read More »BMW Z5 reportedly under development with Toyota
According to a report by Bimmerpost, a BMW enthusiast’s forum, the German carmaker is working on a new sports car that is being co-developed with Toyota. Set to be badged the Z5 (M3i Sports Coupé concept shown here), what comes as a surprise is that even Toyota’s version will share …
Read More »2013 BMW Z4 roadster receives minor update and better specifications
The BMW Z4 roadster has received minor cosmetic updates for 2013. Particular attention has been paid to the front of the vehicle with LED light rings now part of the standard bi-xenon headlights. There are also accent lights with metal inserts that arch over the headlights and chrome colour surrounds …
Read More »BMW to debut Concept X5 eDrive plug-in hybrid at Frankfurt Motor Show
BMW is using the 2013 Frankfurt International Motor Show to present the logical next step towards efficiency in the SUV segment. The BMW Concept X5 eDrive plug-in hybrid will make its debut at the show next month. Claimed to combine driving pleasure of a BMW all-wheel drive with plug-in hybrid …
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