All 700 BMW M4 GTS special edition models have apparently been sold out after being on the market for only two months. The M4 GTS, revealed in October, is a stripped back, hardcore version of the M4 featuring various aero tweaks, weight reduction measures, and some engine tuning, all resulting […]
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BMW X3 track test: Can an SUV handle like a sports car? (video)
SUVs are fast becoming the most popular vehicle segment. Why? Well, we think it’s because they are just so versatile. They often meet a number of customer demands, all in one package. Take the BMW X3 xDrive30d as an example. Its economical turbo-diesel engine is powerful enough to see 0-100km/h […]
2016 Alpina B5 bi-turbo revealed with 800Nm V8
Alpina, the legendary aftermarket tuner and manufacturer, has just announced the 2016 model year update for the BMW 5-Series-based B5 bi-turbo sedan and wagon. The 4.4-litre V8 bi-turbo engine has been reworked, now pushing out 441kW of power and 800Nm of torque. The result of this tinkering has turned an […]
Future BMW 8 Series renderings show potential
South African freelance designer Giom Mouton has gained attention online with a stunning proposal for an elegant and large coupe, envisaged as a potential future 8 Series. The 3D renderings revive the 8 Series moniker; BMW’s large coupe flagship with popup headlamps built between 1989 and 1999. Using elements of […]
BMW Compact Sedan Concept revealed, previews 1 Series sedan
BMW has used the Guangzhou Auto Exhibition running from November 20th to 23rd to preview a future entry-level sedan with the Compact Sedan Concept. The product expected to manifest from the show car is a sedan smaller than 3 Series, spun off BMW’s new front- and all-wheel drive UKL platform […]
Video: BMW E30 M3 being driven to the limit in tarmac rally
Australia has the Targa Tasmania but, in our opinion, it’s nothing compared with the spectacular roads featured in some of the tarmac rallies in Europe. Take this video for example, showing a high-revving BMW E30 M3 being driven flat out in an IRC Santa Lucia special stage. The footage was […]
BMW i3 Shadow Sport special edition revealed
Following a preview yesterday, BMW has now gone ahead and unveiled the i3 Shadow Sport special edition at the LA Auto Show. As predicted, the special edition is merely a range of sporty cosmetic highlights, including some blue trimmings and an optional Deka World grey interior. It’s based on the […]
BMW X3 production shifting to South Africa, relieve pressure on US plant
BMW will shift production of its X3 mid-size SUV from its South Carolina facility in the USA to its Rosslyn plant in Pretoria, South Africa next year, the company announced yesterday. The move will free up production capacity at the US plant, which currently focuses on all of BMW’s X […]