What a little machine this is. It’s the new BMW M240i xDrive. You could think of it as a miniature BMW M4, offering focussed and engaging driving dynamics, neat coupe proportions and a potent engine up front. It is no longer rear-wheel drive, instead coming in all-wheel drive form only […]
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BMW teases special revival of 3.0 CSL for 50th anniversary?
While it remained nothing but speculation for a while, the head of BMW’s M division has just posted a photo standing in front of what is believed to be a modern-day revival of the iconic 3.0 CSL. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Franciscus van […]
First-ever BMW M3 Touring revealed, coming to Australia in 2023
BMW has confirmed that its M3 Touring, the first-ever wagon variant of the M3 will be arriving here in Australia in the first quarter of 2023, with prices and specs yet to be revealed. The M3 Touring is powered by the same twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre inline six powertrain as the M3 […]
New BMW M3 Touring sets wagon record at Nurburgring, 7:35.060 lap time (video)
How fast is the upcoming BMW M3 Touring around the Nurburgring? Very, it seems. The company has just confirmed a lap time of 7:35.060, making it the quickest wagon ever around the circuit. BMW M has just posted up a video onto its YouTube channel previewing the new M3 wagon […]
Startup ‘ONE’ testing dual-chemistry 965km-range battery in BMW iX
A startup company in the US called Our Next Energy (ONE) says that it is nearing a major breakthrough in electric vehicle technology, currently testing out a new long-range “dual-chemistry” battery in the BMW iX. The company says that its Gemini battery uses a dual chemistry makeup utilising two types […]
2023 BMW M2 confirmed: S58 engine, manual & auto, “M2 CS performance”
BMW will unveil its all-new 2023 M2 performance coupe in October, the company has just confirmed, allowing plenty of time for further testing and development. A big testing programme recently took place at the Salzburgring in Austria. The latest testing phase focussed on honing the driving dynamics and chassis tuning, […]
BMW M3 Touring debut confirmed for 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed
This year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed is looking to be one of the biggest we’ve seen yet, with BMW M set to continue its 50th anniversary celebrations there by unveiling its first-ever M3 Touring at the iconic event. To mark the celebrations, BMW is bringing more than a handful of […]
2022 BMW M3 manual review (video)
Like many driving enthusiasts out there, we have an uncontrollable desire for anything with an M3 badge on it. So when we heard BMW Australia was going to introduce a manual version of the latest model, our hearts melted. Is it the wet dream we hoped for? This is the […]