It seems BMW could be preparing the BMW M2 unveiling for October 14, with the company releasing the teaser image on its German Facebook page. Accompanying the rather vague image is some text that translates from German to English, saying, “Passionate performance. Look forward to an exciting October!” Although this […]
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BMW M Performance working on X4 ‘M40i’ – UPDATE: confirmed
BMW is reportedly planning a performance version of the sporty X4 SUV dubbed the X4 ‘M40i’, developed by the company’s M Performance sub-brand. If there’s an SUV in the lineup that is deserving of a performance variant, it’s the X4. The model is based on the popular X3 mid-size SUV […]
BMW rejects claims it cheats on diesel emissions tests
Following the Volkswagen emissions scandal, other German carmakers are now being put under scrutiny, with the latest accusations being directed to BMW and the diesel engine used in the X3 SUV. According to German publication Auto Bild, the 2.0-litre turbo-diesel found in the X3 might also feature special cheating software […]
2016 BMW X1 on sale in Australia from $49,500, new FWD architecture
Local prices and specifications for the new 2016 BMW X1 have been announced, just ahead of its market entry in October. The two-wheel drive sDrive models will arrive in December. BMW Australia is offering customers four different variant levels for the new, front-wheel-drive-based X1, spanning from the sDrive18d, sDrive20i, to […]
Editorial: What SUV did we buy – Land Rover, Lexus NX, BMW X3?
For our more regular readers you might remember our editorial last month about buying a premium SUV. It was between the Land Rover Discovery Sport, Lexus NX, and BMW X3. This was one of the longest decision-making processes my wife and I had ever made. I think it was so […]
Bowers & Wilkins creates diamond speakers for BMW 7 Series
High-end audio brand Bowers & Wilkins has unveiled the world’s first production car speaker system that incorporates diamonds. They might be a girl’s best friend but it seems diamonds are also the ideal material for tweeters. Bowers & Wilkins says diamonds offer the perfect combination of lightness and rigidity for […]
BMW 330e plug-in hybrid unveiled, uses 2.1L/100km
BMW has unveiled the new 330e hybrid 3 Series at the Frankfurt Motor Show, coming in as a more affordable hybrid slotting underneath the ActiveHybrid 3. It’s also the first plug-in hybrid 3 Series. The powertrain consists of a 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder, from the 320i – instead of a 3.0-litre […]
BMW quad-turbo diesel ‘750d’ to produce 290kW/800Nm?
As has been previously reported, BMW is soon expected to show a flagship diesel engine for the new 7 Series ‘750d’, with four turbochargers. BMW already has a triple-turbocharged diesel engine, which generates 280kW and 740Nm – juicy enough to justify the addition of an ‘M’ badge on the M550d, […]