Swiss manufacturer and tuner Rinspeed has unveiled its Etos (Σtos) concept just weeks away from its official debut at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Picture a BMW i8, but with even more tech. The Etos concept strips away BMW’s interior styling in favour of a new high-tech aesthetic. […]
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BMW Australia confirms local M2 prices, $89,900 for Pure edition
BMW Australia has announced pricing and specifications for the new M2 Coupe which will arrive here during the second quarter of 2016. It seems a previous report was correct. Two variants will launch locally, including an entry M2 Pure edition and the regular M2. The Pure will only come with […]
For Sale: BMW 507 Roadster Series II, 1 of 217 made
High-end automotive auctioneers RM Sotherby’s is listing a stunning 1959 BMW 507 Roadster Series II to go under the hammer today. With only 217 units of the Series II to ever roll out of the factory, more than half a century ago, the 507 Roadster is expected to fetch as […]
Man buys BMW M3 formerly thrashed on Top Gear, problems arise
A British man has purchased a BMW M3 only to discover the car was previously driven by Jeremy Clarkson on Top Gear, trashed to the point where it is now riddled with problems. 27-year old Rob Willis purchased the F80 M3 sedan (pictured) for just over AU$100,000 from a dealership […]
BMW i8 Spyder near-production version to debut at CES
BMW is preparing what is believed to be a pre-production i8 Spyder for an official debut at the Consumer Electronics Show in January next year. It will likely be inspired by the concept version unveiled in 2012 (pictured). The German manufacturer previously faced hurdles in the form of converting the […]
BMW M2 to go on sale in Australia from $89,900 – report
Australian prices for the new BMW M2 have reportedly been leaked out early, before it enters the local market during the first half of next year. According to a recent AUSmotive report, the BMW M2 will be offered in two main trim levels; the M2 Pure and the M2. A […]
AC Schnitzer BMW 150d revealed, gets tri-turbo diesel engine conversion
AC Schnitzer has unveiled perhaps one of the coolest engine conversion ideas for the BMW 1 Series hatch; shoehorning in the 3.0-litre M50d tri-turbo diesel engine and calling it the 150d. The M50d engine, or more specifically, the N57S unit is only available in the X5 and X6 in Australia. […]
All-new 2017 BMW 5 Series to debut at Paris Motor Show
The next-generation, 2017 BMW 5 Series is set to be revealed at the Paris Motor Show next year, an international report has revealed. It’s expected to showcase fresh styling in the theme of the latest 7 Series. According to Autocar in UK, the next iteration of arguably the brand’s most […]