The latest BMW 5 Series has been subjected to Euro NCAP’s stringent crash testing procedures, with our local ANCAP division giving the results the full five-star standing. The testing was carried out on the 520d in Europe, with the Australian ANCAP team going over the results with a fine-tooth comb […]
BMW 520d
2017 BMW 5 Series on sale in Australia from $93,900, arrives March
BMW Australia has confirmed the pricing of the crucial new G30 5 Series, which arrives in local showrooms in March, 2017. The range opens with the 2.0-litre diesel-powered 520d at $93,900, which represents a $9145 increase over the outgoing model. It is significantly lighter, faster, more economical and better equipped […]
2017 BMW G30 5 Series revealed; 100kg lighter, M550i flagship
After a number of teasers and leaked images, BMW has now officially unveiled the 2017 ‘G30’ 5 Series luxury sedan. It packs impressive new technologies and sports a neat design makeover inside and out. We’ll start with the most interesting details. So, a new M550i xDrive variant is joining the […]
2015 BMW 5 Series gets new option packages, 550i phased out
BMW Australia has announced new option packages for the 2015 5 Series, presenting buyers with a potential increase in value across the board. Two main option packages are added to the lineup, including the Professional and Exclusive option packs. The Professional can be had on the 520i, 520d, and 528i, […]
Driving the Nurburgring Nordschleife (video)
You always hear manufacturers boasting about their cars that have been developed on the Nurburgring, or clocked such-and-such time on the Nurburgring. What makes this place so special?
2014 BMW 520d Touring M Sport review (video)
If you were to pick a car for a 3800km trip of Europe, what would you pick? You want something super efficient but you also want something that’s ready to be flung around the Nurburgring…
2014 BMW 5 Series revealed; styling tweaks, new trim levels
BMW has pulled the wraps of the 2014 BMW 5 Series facelift, including the sedan, Touring, and Gran Turismo (GT) versions. The update comes with some styling tweaks, trim changes, and some technology updates. Just looking at the front end, it’s difficult to instantly point out the changes. There’s optional […]
BMW 320d and 520d M Performance Power Kit announced
BMW has announced it will reveal the M Performance Power Kit for the 2012 BMW 320d and BMW 520d – both of which use the same engine. The option package could soon be available in Australia. Currently, the BMW 320d and 520d come with a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine producing […]