Some interesting – and potentially upsetting – details of the upcoming Toyota Supra have surfaced online, with a strong indication the new model, codenamed ‘J29’, will be an auto-only affair. As we already know, the new sports car will form the basis for both the Supra and the next-gen BMW […]
BMW Z5
BMW roadster concept confirmed for Pebble Beach, previews ‘Z5’
BMW is planning to unveil the concept version of its next-gen roadster soon, dubbed the Z5. And to get the juices flowing BMW has released a little sneak preview. The debut will take place at the 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance event, which is usually home to a number of […]
BMW Z4 to retain name, not Z5, concept in August – report
One of the most talked-about and anticipated sports car partnerships will manifest this year when the wraps come off Toyota and BMW’s co-developed sports cars. Toyota’s will sell the new Supra coupe, a car enthusiasts have been pining for since 2002, while BMW will introduce the next-generation Z4 previously thought to […]
Top 10 best performance cars coming to Australia in 2017-2018
Performance car enthusiasts are at something of a crossroads. Due to emissions regulations and shifting consumer preference, the best sports cars are ditching the manual gearbox and are disappearing before our eyes. With the end of the Aussie performance car, the XR6 Turbo and SS Commodore will no longer be […]
2018 BMW Z5 spotted playing in snow, nice engine sound (video)
BMW has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the Z5 in the snow again, with the driver showing off some of the fun sides of driving a rear-wheel drive in slippery conditions. As we already know, the Z5 is set to be the BMW side of the BMW […]
2018 BMW ‘Z5’ spotted at Nurburgring, interesting aero kit (video)
Following the recent spotting of the new Toyota Supra at the Nurburgring, it seems BMW is readying its version of the car expected to adopt a ‘Z5’ nameplate. It’s understood BMW and Toyota are co-developing both sports cars simultaneously, likely sharing some major components. The fact that a test mule […]
No plans for M version of BMW’s upcoming Supra-based Z5 – report
A high-level BMW exec has confirmed that its upcoming sports car collaboration with Toyota won’t be receiving any performance touches from its M division, according to a report. Road and Track author Máté Petrány claims BMW’s M2 project leader, Frank Isenberg, has confirmed the collaborative effort with Toyota will eventuate […]
Top 10 cars to look forward to before 2020
Between now and 2020, the automotive landscape is set to change dramatically. This decade has already seen a few trends emerge, with downsized and turbocharged engines as well as infotainment widely adopted across the industry. Other potential areas to watch might include 3D printing and crowd sourcing, both of which […]