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In another piece of potential bad news for purist, according to a recent report by Autoblog, the upcoming 2014 BMW M4 will be built exclusively with a twin-clutch transmission. This news comes as no surprise to us as more and more performance cars move away from manual transmission. The inherent …

Following the unveiling of the BMW Concept M4 Coupe last week, BMW has brought the car to its first public debut at the annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance over the weekend to showcase the new M4 Concept under the summer sun. “The BMW Concept M4 Coupe reflects the BMW M …

BMW has taken the wraps off the Concept M4 Coupé, a thinly disguised model that previews the upcoming production model. As expected, the most powerful BMW 4 Series sports an aggressive front bumper and power dome bonnet. Other M trademarks include ventilated front guards with ‘M4’ streak, an integrated boot …

BMW’s visionary i brand has reached another milestone with the presentation of a second prototype, the BMW i8, following the world debut of the first production i model last month, the BMW i3. The hallmark of the BMW i8 lies in its plug-in hybrid system. A compact three-cylinder turbocharged petrol …

The BMW 4 Series Coupé will arrive in Australia in mid-October. It is the latest nameplate to join the BMW range, with the 2 Series to follow suit next year. They are essentially the coupé and cabriolet siblings of the 3 and 1 Series respectively. According to BMW Group Australia …

BMW has launched its first electric vehicle and the company’s sub-brand, the BMW i3 and BMW i, respectively. The i3 – the first series-produced model by BMW i – is touted by the company as the zero-emission vehicle in a premium car package with ‘pure driving pleasure’. Powered by an …

The all-new 2013 BMW X5 won’t hit showrooms until November this year but tuner Lumma Design has already gone a step ahead by previewing a new aero package for the Bavarian SUV. Dubbed the CLR X 5 RS, the chunky body kit comprises of a new front bumper with larger …

The new 2014 BMW 2-Series coupe has been caught half disguised ahead of its debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The entry level BMW coupe was spotted undergoing final testing in Austria. Wearing little camouflage, the 2-Series coupe can be seen with a more purposeful kidney grille. …

BMW’s Bahn-storming M5 sports sedan has received a midlife update that includes a mild facelift, new standard equipment, tweaked suspension and even more power. The 2014 BMW M5 now sports a new M kidney grille M5 model designation and twin slats that reflect the double-spoke design of the M Alloy …

BMW’s newest nameplate – the 4-Series, will soon be offered with a range of BMW M Performance accessories, when the coupe hits showrooms in early 2014. The accessories will be available through the company’s M division, which will be offered as upgrades for non M 4-Series. The parts include a …

BMW Group Australia has released the pricing and specifications of the refreshed 2013 BMW 5 Series. There is a significant enhancement in standard equipment across the range while prices have been reduced for some models. According to Phil Horton, Managing Director of BMW Group Australia, the additional value will further …

As the last BMW E92 M3 rolled off the production line last week, a new rendering of its replacement has surfaced on the web. The BMW M4 will replace the M3 in 2014 as the flagship 2-door M coupe for the 3-Series and 4-Series line up. Looking more like a …

The BMW Concept Active Tourer Outdoor will take to the stage at the OutDoor Friedrichshafen fair. BMW will use the concept to present the company’s plug-in hybrid drive system as well as intelligent use of compact dimensions. The Active Tourer features a unique drivetrain that combines an electric motor with …

AC Schnitzer has rolled out a new tuning package for the BMW M6 Gran Coupe. Showcased recently at the 2013 Bimmerfest in Germany, the black coupe was the crowd puller of the day with its black paint job and customised engine bay. Full details have yet to be revealed but …