BMW’s next ‘i’ model will reportedly be based on the 5 Series, called the i5. It will be the sub-brand’s third model following the release of the i3 and i8. The i3 is a small city car that can be had with a fully electric powertrain or with an optional […]
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BMW to introduce plug-in hybrid version of every model
Following the unveiling of two unique plug-in hybrid prototypes last week, BMW has confirmed it is planning to introduce a plug-in hybrid version of every one of its core models in the future. The idea is to share technologies developed by the BMW ‘i’ brand, so far responsible for the […]
BMW 3 Series High-Line announced, $6000 in added value
To spice up the local BMW 3 Series range, BMW has introduced the High-Line Special Edition for the sedan and Touring wagon. The package adds a number of features to increase overall value and appeal. The special editions come with a BMW Line option – Sport, Modern, Luxury – as […]
2013 BMW 3 Series pricing revised, launch control introduced
BMW has revised the 3 Series lineup in Australia, with new prices, reduced option prices, and updated in-car technology. The updated model also sees the introduction of launch control. Starting with the in-car stuff. Models equipped with the ‘Professional Navigation’ grade interface, the iDrive system now comes with a touch-controller […]
2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 M Sport review (video)
The 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is a lot more exciting than the name suggests. Aside from the M3, it’s the most powerful and the quickest accelerating 3 Series ever made. It’s also the only hybrid on sale with a proper sports automatic gearbox, as opposed to the usual boring CVT […]
BMW 316i on sale in Australia in June, gets 1.6 TwinPower turbo
BMW Australia will expand the new 3 Series range by introducing a new entry-level model in June; the BMW 316i. Not to be confused with the last 316i, which was a short wheelbase hatch, the new sedan features the company’s latest TwinPower turbo engine. Up until now the 318d has […]
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 prototype crash kills test driver
A very unfortunate accident in Germany has ended with a BMW test driver being killed while driving a BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Series prototype. The prototype crash occurred on Germany’s unrestricted speed autobahn ‘A92’ freeway near the company’s factory in Dingolfing, Southern Bavaria. It’s understood the driver was conducting high speed […]
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 revealed, 0-100km/h in 5.3 seconds
BMW has revealed the new BMW ActiveHybrid 3. This is the hybrid version of the new 3 Series. Don’t for a moment think that it’s a fuel-sipping slow coach though. With acceleration from 0-100km/h coming up in just 5.3 seconds, it’s actually the quickest 3 Series this side of the […]