BMW Australia is introducing three new BMW M5 Edition models to its stable of BMW M vehicles. From the raw, track-inspired BMW M5 Pure to the striking, limited edition BMW M5 Nighthawk and White Shadow, the latest additions to BMW’s M range promise to deliver performance, luxury and the unmistakeable …
Read More »BMW Concept M4 GTS previews production model due next year
BMW has unwrapped its BMW Concept M4 GTS, which is making its debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The high-performance, track-focused concept will preview a production model slated to hit showrooms next year and showcases new technologies destined to make their way into the series production model. These include …
Read More »BMW M2 snapped ahead of Frankfurt debut
The highly anticipated BMW M2 hits the road for some final tweaking, ahead of its expected debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The M2 will serve as the successor to the 1 Series M Coupe and sit atop the 2 Series range as the new performance flagship. Spotted …
Read More »2015 BMW 2 Series Convertible Review
The BMW 2 Series Convertible is the entry point to propeller-badged open top motoring. Replacing the 1 Series Convertible, the new drop-top sets out to continue the success of its predecessor, which had no real rivals during its time. The first generation established itself as the undisputed leader in its …
Read More »Price drop and extra kit for BMW M3 and M4
BMW has announced a massive 10 percent price cut and extra kit for the revised M3 performance sedan, which is due to launch in Australia in the fourth quarter of this year. The new price of $139,900 (excluding on-roads) lobs a whopping $16,530 off the current sticker, as BMW goes …
Read More »BMW M4 widened by TAG Motorsports
How wide can a BMW M4 be? California-based tuner TAG Motorsports has the answer. In collaboration with HRE Wheels, TAG Motorsports has equipped the BMW M4 with a bodykit wide enough to rival the Lamborghini Aventador. The aerodynamically designed bodykit consists of wider front bumper with integrated splitter, extended front …
Read More »BMW-Toyota co-developed sports car to be Porsche 911 size
New details have emerged about the hotly anticipated BMW-Toyota joint venture sports cars. According to a report by Motoring, the models will be based on an aluminium spaceframe chassis and feature carbon fibre reinforced plastic body panels. A source close to the manufacturers also revealed that the cars will be …
Read More »Next-Generation BMW M5 scooped – AWD possible
The next-generation BMW M5 has been caught leaving the company’s Nurburgring track-side test centre draped in full camouflage, leaving the M5’s signature quad exhaust pipes as the only hint of its performance flagship status. Due to launch in 2017, the new BMW M5 is speculated to pack an upgraded 4.4-litre …
Read More »BMW M boss says manual ‘box headed for extinction
It seems like car enthusiasts have another reason to hang on to their DIY shifters. BMW’s new M boss, Frank van Meel told Autocar recently that manual gearboxes could become a thing of the past. At least for BMW’s M cars. According to van Meel, sales of manual M cars …
Read More »Watch BMW camouflages their 5 Series GT prototype [video]
Ever wondered how the heavy cladding that car manufacturers employ to hide their early prototypes from prying lenses came to be? Well BMW has let us in on their little secret with this video showing how it’s done. And it is more involving than you think. First, each individual cladding …
Read More »BMW Australia passes on Luxury Car Tax savings in full
BMW Group Australia has announced it will pass on the Luxury Car Tax concessions to its customers. With the Luxury Tax Threshold increased from $61,884 to $63,184 for the 2015/16 financial year, the changes will see price reductions of up to $390 apply to all affected models in the BMW …
Read More »First ever BMW M235i Convertible launched from $85,800
The first ever BMW M Performance convertible has launched in Australia. Priced from $85,800 plus on-road costs, the flagship BMW M235i Convertible brings open top motoring to the performance oriented model for the first time. Powered by a 3.0-litre turbocharged straight six engine delivering 240kW and 450Nm of torque and …
Read More »Revised 2015 BMW 6 Series and M6 arrive Down Under
The mildly revised 2015 BMW 6 Series range has arrived Down Under. Subtle refinements to the interior and exterior highlight the changes evident in the new BMW 6 Series, while ongoing chassis development and engineering has yielded advances in ride and handling. Priced from $177,900 plus on roads for the …
Read More »2016 BMW 7 Series officially unveiled
After a string of leaks and teasers, the new BMW 7 Series has been officially unveiled. As expected from a new flagship, the 7 Series brings new technologies in the areas of lightweight design, powertrains, chassis, operating systems, intelligent connectivity and interior ambience. The design of the new BMW 7 Series …
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