AC Schnitzer has given us a preview of its ACL2, which will make its official debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show next month. The impressive looking ‘green monster’ is believed to be based on the sporty BMW M235i coupe and sports a wide body kit comprising of new bumpers …
Read More »BMW’s new flagship M760Li gets a 441kW Turbo V12
BMW has finally applied the M Performance badge to a 7 series model. The all new M760Li comes with a twin-turbo V-12 engine pumping out an impressive 441kW. This is the first V12 to be fitted to the new 7 series line and finally brings a competitor to the AMG-S63 and …
Read More »BMW M2 announced as 2016 MotoGP Safety Car
The first round of the 2016 MotoGP Championship is just around the corner and BMW will once again line up the grid for the 2016 season with the new BMW M2 Safety Car. The new BMW M2, launched late last year, will replace the M4 used in the 2015 MotoGP …
Read More »BMW M2 gains M Performance Parts
The new BMW M2 can now be specified with a range of original BMW accessories from the M Performance range. Lending the M2 extra sporting appeal is a set of carbon fibre bodykit which includes a front splitter, side sill attachment, rear diffuser, mirror caps and front grille in high-gloss black with integrated …
Read More »BMW Z5 caught in winter testing
The is the BMW Z4 replacement, the Z5, caught testing in winter conditions ahead of a 2017 launch. Draped in thick camouflage, the Z5 appears to follow the classic roadster proportion of Z4 – long bonnet up the front and a short rear haunch. However, a major difference is in …
Read More »BMW is world’s first to integrate IFTTT into their cars
BMW always strive to bring the latest technological advancements to their vehicles. Their newest advancement integrates the IFTTT service into their vehicles allowing customers to pair hundreds of services with commonly available Internet Of Thing devices (IOT). IFTTT allow users to create statements known as “Recipes”, which allow them free …
Read More »Production version of BMW i8 Spyder delayed
BMW has delayed the introduction of the drop-top version of its eco-supercar, the i8. According to our friends at Motoring, the production version of the BMW i8 Spyder, which made its debut at the 2012 Beijing Motor Show as a concept, won’t hit the market until 2017 at the earliest. …
Read More »Who needs a BMW M2 when a Dinan M235i makes 328kW?
Find the BMW M2 too dear and the M235i lacking punch? American tuner Dinan comes to the rescue. Shown here with only subtle updates to the exterior, the M235i impresses with what’s under the bonnet. The goodies of the “S3” performance enhancement package include a Dinan-built new turbocharger and larger …
Read More »BMW announces competition package for M3 and M4
BMW have announced the Competition Package will be available for the M3 sedan and M4 coupe/convertible models. The competition pack provides exclusive performance/comfort upgrades and place it between the base and GTS models. BMW aggressively tuned the engine on the competition pack and managed to squeeze out an additional 14kW …
Read More »Next-gen BMW 5 Series scooped ahead of mid-2016 launch
With Mercedes-Benz all set to roll out the all-new 2016 E-Class next week at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), it’s no surprise that BMW is feeling the need to get the next-generation 5 Series to market sooner rather than later. Due for a mid-2016 launch, Munich’s E-Class rival …
Read More »BMW teases AirTouch next-gen gesture control
BMW has teased its AirTouch contactless touchscreen ahead of its debut at the Consumer Electronics Show, CES, in Las Vegas. The interior of the Vision Car will demonstrate what the user interface of the future might look like. According to the carmaker, the rapid advance of networking between driver, vehicle …
Read More »Watch the BMW M4 GTS laps the Nurburgring in 7.28 minutes [video]
The track-focused BMW M4 GTS was built to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the M3 and has its sights set squarely on the racetrack, with a lap time of 7.28 minutes around the legendary Nürburgring-Nordschleife. To back what it claimed, BMW has finally released the onboard footage of the M4 GTS’ lap. …
Read More »BMW M2 Coupe arrives Q2, 2016 priced from under $90k
The BMW M2 Coupe will arrive in Australia from Q2 next year, priced from $89,900 plus on-road costs for the 6-speed manual only, entry-level M2 Pure. It is joined by the range topping, 7-speed double clutch transmission equipped M2 from $98,900. The eagerly anticipated M division model is powered by a …
Read More »Its official, BMW will enter the 2016 Australian GT championship
BMW Group Australia in a recent press conference officially confirmed its entry into the Australian GT Championship in 2016. The group will compete with their freshly developed BMW M6 GT3 in the prestigious series. 2016 marks the 100th anniversary of BMW and therefore there is increased “motivation to present the …
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