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Really, how can anyone be dissatisfied with a BMW M2? In its stock form it’s already a competitive package. The 3.0-litre turbocharged straight-six engine pumps out an impressive 272kW and 465Nm of torque, which it channels to the rear wheels via either a 6 speed manual or 7 speed dual …

The Nürburgring is one of the most revered racetracks in the world. Car companies hone their cars on the track, while drivers hone their skills there. However, the track is also one of the most challenging and many have found out the hard way, such as this BMW 1 Series M …

  BMW is reportedly working on a rear-drive 2 Series Gran Coupe, in addition to the upcoming Chinese-market front-wheel drive 2 Series Sedan. According to BMW chairman, Harald Krüger, the company’s decision to offer the 2 Series Sedan only in China, along with the fact that the next-generation BMW 3 …

It has been widely speculated BMW is planning a product onslaught, with the BMW X7 SUV pretty much confirmed. Now, rumours have (re-)emerged the BMW 8 Series might be making a come back. According to Auto Express, the magazine has uncovered a series of patent filing by BMW for the …

Building on the spirit of the BMW E46 M3 CSL, the new, limited-edition BMW M4 GTS is the powered-up, track-focused variant of the M4. Its iconic status is assured by the brand’s latest thinking in lightweight construction and racetrack engineering, while simultaneously increasing power output. “The BMW M4 GTS is …

BMW has given its 3 Series Gran Turismo a mid-life facelift, following a similar exercise for the regular 3 Series range late last year. Like its donor car, the GT’s facelift is relatively subtle, with the 2017 model now getting standard LED headlights and front fog lights, along with mildly …

The next-generation BMW 5 Series appears to be inching closer to production as evident by these latest spy photos. Codenamed G30 for the sedan, the new model was spotted out in the open with near-production trim and very little camouflage. Don’t expect a great departure from today’s F10 model though, …

Higher than expected demand for the all-new BMW M2 in Australia has prompted the company to increase local allocation by another 100 units. The extra order of the 3.0-litre turbocharged six-cylinder rear-wheel drive M2 coupe will be added to the 2016 production to satisfy Australia’s appetite for the latest BMW …

In only a few months since its launch, the BMW M2 is already resonating through the tuning world. And the latest tuner to jump on the bandwagon is Laptime Performance. First showcased at the Tuning World Bodensee show in Germany, the Laptime Performance BMW M2 gets a track oriented setup …

BMW has refreshed its 4 Series range with new model designations, increased power and sharper pricing. All variants also enjoy a significant lift in standard equipment. Kicking off the 4 Series range is the 420i Coupe and Gran Coupe, priced from $68,900 plus on-road costs – a $2,200 reduction compared …

BMW has created a special concept for this year’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este to pay tribute to one of the most significant models in its history. Based on the BMW M2, the BMW 2002 Hommage celebrates the extraordinary feats of engineering behind the BMW 2002 turbo – and re-imagines them as a …

The next-generation BMW 6 Series has reportedly been developed to compete directly with the Porsche 911. Scheduled for a global debut in 2018 or 2019, the new 6 Series is said to be nearly 226kg lighter than the current model, thanks to the use of BMW’s new CLAR platform which …

As of July 2016, BMW will refresh their 1 and 2 series M Performance models, promising improved performance and greater fuel economy. There is a new 3.0-litre inline-six engine on the block that develops 250kW – 10kW more than its predecessor. Improved performance is just the start. BMW has also …

BMW has revealed Australian pricing and specifications for its new Competition series M3 and M4. The Competition models feature tuned versions of the M TwinPower Turbo 3.0-litre petrol engine. The straight-six now produces 331kW (up 14kW) while retaining its 550Nm torque. Channelling the power through a seven-speed double clutch transmission, the M3 and M4 …