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A series of undisguised photos of the 2016 BMW 7 Series has posted on the net by Autobuzz, revealing the new model in all its glory. As you can see from the photos, the new car will sport an evolutionary styling but gets a prominent grille flanked by a pair …

The next-generation BMW 7 Series has been speculatively rendered based on recent spy shots. Sporting a familiar exterior design, the 2016 7 Series is expected to get a larger and more upright BMW “kidney” grille flanked by a pair of headlights that meets the grille. Crucially, BMW’s flagship sedan will …

After pulling off one of the bravest moves in the motoring world by creating the ungainly X6, BMW is at it again with a downsized version of the coupe-SUV. The BMW X4 is the German manufacturer’s latest controversial-stirrer in its quest to fill up every possible niche it could find. Dubbed …

A few more juicy details have emerged from Germany regarding the next-generation BMW 7 Series. According to Auto Zeitung, BMW’s flagship sedan will lose as much 170kg, thanks to the use of exotic materials such as carbon fibre reinforced plastic, aluminium and magnesium together with more conventional high-strength steels. From …

G-Power has introduced their latest offering – a performance upgrade package for the BMW M3 and M4. In standard form the 3.0-litre straight-six TwinPower Turbo engine under the bonnet of the M3/M4 punches out 317kW and 550Nm to the rear wheels. G-Power raises that further by optimising the engine’s ECU …

BMW will preview a raft of clever technologies at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas January next year, including the possibility of collision-free driving. 360-degree collision avoidance. The platform for 360-degree collision avoidance is secure position and environment recognition. The research vehicle is a BMW i3. Four …

The BMW X6 created an entirely new segment of crossover when it was launched in 2008. Now, the new second-generation BMW X6 has arrived in Australia featuring sportier styling, a substantial increase in equipment, more powerful and fuel-efficient engines, and even greater dynamic handling. Dubbed the Sports Activity Coupe (SAC), the …

The BMW 6 Series range has been give a mid-life update, with minor tweaks to its exterior and interior, improved equipment levels and more customisation than ever before. All three variants in the range – convertible, coupe and gran coupe – received the updates. Headlining the new exterior is the …

In 2003 niche-filling maestro, BMW, launched its segment first X3 that started a host of new premium mid-sized SUVs such as the Audi Q5, Volvo XC60, and more recently, the Lexus NX. More than ten years on and with over a million global sales under its belt, the facelifted (LCI …

BMW has released a wide selection of M Performance parts for the new X6. Designed to further enhance the Sports Activity Coupe’s appeal, the M Performance package includes both exterior and interior tweaks. The Aerodynamics Package lends the BMW X6 a more sporting and masculine appearance. It includes a carbon …

BMW has expanded its 2 Series range with the new 228i Coupe. Slotted between the entry-level pair of diesel and petrol 220d Coupe and 220i Coupe models and the top-of-the-range M235i Coupe that were launched in February, the mid-range 228i Coupe is priced from $64,400. BMW Group Australia general manager of sales, …

The Chinese are well known for their acrobatic skills and while this isn’t strictly acrobatic, it could pass as “motrobatic”. A couple of talented Chinese drivers recently set a new Guinness World Record for completing the “most donuts around a car driving on two wheels in one minute.” The feat …

BMW Australia has launched its second i model – the BMW i3. Priced from $63,900 for the standard i3, the five-door, four-seat electric vehicle is the world’s first premium car purpose-designed from the ground up for an electric drive system. Its lightweight “LifeDrive” architecture combines a separate aluminium Drive module …

AC Schnitzer has unveiled their latest offering – a performance upgrade package for the BMW X4. New engine tuning is available for the X4 range. The base xDrive20i gets a power hike to 180kW, while the xDrive28i gets boosted to 216kW. The top dog xDrive35i can also be upgraded to …