BMW is set to expand its SUV offerings with confirmation that the X2 compact crossover and X7 seven-seater flagship will hit showrooms within the next two years. Speaking at the BMW Australia 2017 Range Day media event, BMW Group Australia CEO Marc Werner said it was a logical decision to introduce …
Read More »BMW M140i Performance Edition coming in Q2 – limited to 60 only
BMW Group Australia has developed a unique to Australia ‘Performance Edition’ for its M140i five-door hatch, which will arrive in Q2 of this year – limited to just 60 units, split between 45 automatics and 15 manuals. “We have been very encouraged by the M140i’s performance since it arrived in …
Read More »2017 BMW 7 Series First Drive Review – 750Li
The BMW 7 Series is a very important car for the German car maker. Of course, it’s the flagship of the line-up. But more importantly the 7 Series’ rival is the long-dominant Mercedes-Benz S-Class, a car it’s been aiming to topple iteration after iteration. Now, an all-new sixth generation 7 Series …
Read More »All-new seven-seat BMW X7 snapped ahead of 2018 debut
BMW’s range-topping X model, the X7 has been caught undergoing cold weather testing ahead of its arrival in 2018. Based on the underpinnings of the 7 Series, the X7 will be Munich’s answer to the Range Rover and Mercedes-Benz GLS, with seven seats and a luxurious interior to match its …
Read More »BMW 4 Series revised for 2017
BMW has rejuvenated its 4 Series line-up with revised styling, sharper dynamics and wider personalisation options. Refreshed styling It will take a good pair of eyes to spot the subtle changes but the facelifted 4 Series accentuates its sporty character with restyled LED headlights and LED taillights. The front bumper air …
Read More »Manhart drops an M4 engine into the BMW M2
We have seen several tuned BMW M2s now but this one is a bit different. Manhart Performance wasn’t going to mess around with the M2 engine. Instead they went one step further by dropping an M4 engine into the M2. While having the same displacement and layout – 3.0-litre in-line …
Read More »Fully electric BMW M models coming!
If you are a car enthusiast, you should stop reading right about… now, because BMW’s M Division boss, Frank Van Meel, has admitted all-electric versions of M cars such as the M3, M4 and M5 are coming! First they dropped the sonorous V8, now future M cars will be as …
Read More »Want a BMW M2 GTS? Call Evolve Automotive
While the BMW M2 GTS is all but official, Evolve Automotive has gone one step ahead by turning a standard M2 into a M2 ‘GTS’. With help from aero specialist Carbonfiber Dynamics, the Evolve Automotive BMW M2 GTS sports a host of niceties made of the lightweight material including a …
Read More »Next-gen BMW M5 switches between AWD and RWD via push button
It’s all but confirmed that the next-generation BMW M5 will feature an all-wheel drive system for the first time when it arrives in late 2017, just like its rival the latest Mercedes-AMG E63. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t go sideways in the new model, as it has emerged all …
Read More »BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition confirmed for Australia
BMW has announced it has secured 10 units of the ultra exclusive M4 DTM Champion Edition for Australia, with each example to change hands at a hefty $295,000 plus on-road costs. Launched in October this year the special edition M4 is built to celebrate BMW Motorsport Works Driver Marco Wittmann’s …
Read More »2017 BMW 5 Series Pricing and Specification announced
The all-new seventh-generation BMW 5 Series has launched in Australia with a bump in price across the range compared to the previous model. The four-tier line-up commences from $93,900 plus on-road costs for the range-opening turbo diesel 520d. The new pricing represents a hike of over $10,000 compared to the model …
Read More »120 brand new BMWs crushed in U.S. train derailment
Look away if you are a car lover as this could be your worse nightmare! Around 120 brand new BMWs have been damaged when a car transporting train derailed in South Carolina recently. According to BMW, the damaged vehicles include the X3, X4, X5 and X6 models which were headed …
Read More »3D Design offers BMW M2 aero package
The BMW M2 is fast becoming a tuner’s favourite – not surprising given its stunning coupe body shape and potent turbocharged straight-six engine. The latest tuner to jump onboard the M2 is Japanese aerodynamic specialist 3D Design. Turning the heat up on the already aggressive styling of the M2 even further, …
Read More »BMW 5 Series gains M Performance accessories
BMW has announced a series of M Performance accessories for the new 5 Series Sedan, covering the areas of engine, suspension, aerodynamics and cockpit. An M Performance Power upgrade kit will be available for the 540i variants which increases the output of the 6-cylinder 3.0-litre in-line turbo petrol engine by 15 kW/20 hp to …
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