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BMW has given us a glimpse of a close-to-production 8 Series prototype which is currently undergoing intensive dynamic testing on a high-speed proving ground in Aprilia, Italy. Clad in heavy camouflage, the prototype shows typical sports car proportions with dynamically stretched lines and a flat silhouette. The front of the …

BMW has announced the pricing and specification of its latest X2 SUV. Dubbed a Sports Activity Coupe or SAC, the X2 is set to arrive in Australia from March 2018 priced from $55,900 plus on-road costs. Offered solely in front-wheel drive sDrive20i form, the X1-based X2 is the latest coupe-style …

The new BMW M5 has set a new world record for the longest drift. Driving Instructor Johan Schwartz performed a sustained drift at the BMW Performance Center in Greer, South Carolina, in the twin turbo V8 M5, covering exactly 232.5 miles (374.2 kilometres) on a so- called skid pad, setting …

The BMW M2 is the performance hero of the 2 Series coupe range. It comes packing a six-cylinder inline turbocharged petrol engine developing 272kW of power at 6,500rpm, backed by 465Nm of torque, which is available from 1,400-5,650rpm. An in-built overboost function further swells torque to 500Nm from 1,450-4,750rpm. Already equipped with …

The first pre-production BMW X7 models have rolled off the company’s Spartanburg plant in the U.S., signaling the imminent arrival of the X model flagship at the end of 2018. The pre-production cars will be handed over to the development department specialists where they will be used for various testing …

The BMW X3 range has gained a new entry-level model in the form of the X3 sDrive20i. Slotting in beneath the xDrive20d variant, the X3 sDrive20i is the range’s first ever rear-wheel drive offering, bringing the entry-point to BMW’s mid-size SUV range to a sharp $65,900 plus on-road costs. “We have …

BMW Australia’s best-selling X1 compact SUV range has been expanded to include a new sDrive18i entry-level variant. Priced from $45,900 plus on-road costs, the BMW X1 sDrive18i brings several ‘firsts’ to the renowned X1 range. “The BMW X1 has been a mainstay of our product lineup for several years now,” said …

BMW Australia has revised the pricing for its range-topping BMW M4 CS flagship. Originally priced at $211,610 plus on-roads, the revised pricing now drops to $189,900 plus on-roads and is applicable to both new customers and those who have pre-ordered the car. ‘We have been working hard behind the scenes …

BMW has announced the pricing and specification of the sixth-generation 2018 BMW M5, which arrives in Australian showrooms from the second quarter of next year. The first 50 units will be designated the “Launch Edition” (blue car) and priced at $199,900 plus on-road costs. It comes equipped with semi-autonomous Driving …

BMW M GmbH is presenting another exclusive, limited-run special-edition model in the shape of the new BMW M3 CS which will arrive in 2018 as the most potent and performance focused model of the M3 range. Powering the M3 CS is an updated twin-turbo 3.0-litre straight six engine with output …

BMW has officially unveiled the all-new X2, which will go on sale in March 2018. The latest member of BMW’s ever expanding X family of crossovers slots above the X1 to appeal to buyers who want a sportier alternative to the compact SUV. Like the X4 is to the X3, …

Pricing and specification of the new BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo have been confirmed for the Australian market. Available in dealerships from November, 2017, the first ever 6 Series GT will replace the 5 Series GT with a two tier line-up, starting from $123,500 for the 630i GT and $148,900 for the 640i …

The sight of a BMW police vehicle on Australian roads will become a common scene in the not too distance future, as BMW Australia has today announced that it will supply up to 80 BMW 5 Series sedans to the Victorian Police Highway Patrol force by the end of 2018. Replacing the …

BMW Australia has confirmed pricing and specification details for the all-new 2018 BMW X3 mid-size crossover. Available from November 2017, the new X3 range will initially consist of the X3 xDrive20d, X3 xDrive30i and X3 xDrive30d variants. The launch range will be joined by additional models in 2018. With a modern …