With the BMW i8 turning out to be the poster boy of electric propulsion for BMW, the Bavarian company is said to be working on a third model to join the i-family (the other i model being the less sexy i3). Set to be called the i5, the new model …
Read More »Track-focused BMW M2 GTS Coupe reportedly on the way
BMW is purportedly working on an even lighter and faster version of the M2 Coupe. According to German publication, Auto Motor und Sport, the Bavarian company’s bosses have approved the more powerful, stripped back, track focus M2 Coupe, which could take on the GTS moniker. The CSL name has also …
Read More »BMW ALPINA brand launches into Australian market
BMW Group Australia has confirmed the introduction of the ALPINA brand into the Australian market. Melbourne-based The In Motion Group, trading as ALPINA Automobiles, has been appointed the national importer and distributor for BMW ALPINA cars. ALPINA cars will initially be sold via the Group’s Doncaster and Bundoora dealerships, with …
Read More »2017 Toyota Supra getting Toyota/BMW hybrid engine
More news have emerged about the impending arrival of Toyota’s born again Supra sports car. Heavily inspired by the Toyota FT-1 supercar concept shown here, the new Supra will share its chassis and hybrid powertrains with the next-generation BMW Z4. The two companies first announced their joint venture back in …
Read More »BMW 330i and 430i Gran Coupe 100 Year Editions introduced
BMW Australia continues to celebrate its centenary with the introduction of 100 Year Edition variants of the BMW 330i Sedan and 430i Gran Coupe. These Australian-market special editions offer further enhanced specification, including an expansive array of BMW Individual selections, and come with a commemorative ‘100 Year Edition’ certificate to ensure authenticity. BMW …
Read More »Sharper pricing and more kit for revised 2016 BMW 4 Series range
The revised 2016 BMW 4 Series Coupe, Gran Coupe and Convertible range has launched in Australia. Highlighted by the revised naming designations, the new line-up sees a price reduction of up to $10,000, while gaining more standard equipment. 2016 BMW 420i and 420d Commencing from $68,900 plus on road costs, …
Read More »Unsatisfied with your BMW M2? Let Dahler beef it up
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 …
Read More »Video: BMW 1 Series M Coupe crashes at Nürburgring
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 …
Read More »BMW M2 Gran Coupe in the works. Coming in 2019
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 …
Read More »BMW 8 Series gran tourer rumoured to make a comeback
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 …
Read More »Sub-$300k for limited edition BMW M4 GTS
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 …
Read More »2017 BMW 3 Series GT facelift detailed
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 …
Read More »SPIED: 2017 BMW 5 Series and M5 inch closer to production
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, …
Read More »High demand for scotching BMW M2 prompts increase allocation
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 …
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