BMW is planning to unveil this stunning BMW M4 GTS concept at the prestigious Concours d’Elegance at Pebble Beach this weekend. It previews a special edition of the near future. The M4 GTS, as seen in prototype form, will be a special edition based on the new M4. It continues […]
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BMW M2 to be unveiled online in October – report
The much-hyped BMW M2 will apparently make its debut online in October, becoming the first proper M car based on the 2 Series coupe. The news stems from a BMW Blog report that claims sources have confirmed BMW M is planning an unveiling for October. An exact date hasn’t been […]
What premium SUV should you buy; Discovery Sport, BMW X3, Lexus NX?
It’s no secret SUVs are the flavour of the month decade. All car companies offer at least one SUV, or are planning to introduce one in the near future – even Lamborghini, Bentley, and Rolls-Royce will soon cave into the fashion. We normally remain very partial here at PD, but […]
Widow of BMW saviour Johanna Quandt dies at 89
Johanna Quandt, the third wife and one-time secretary of Herbert Quandt, died last Monday at her home in Bad Homburg, Germany. She was 89 years old. No reason has been provided from Johanna Quandt Foundation. Her husband Herbert Quandt turned Germany’s BMW AG into the largest luxury automotive manufacturer in […]
BMW CEO hints at new model between i3 and i8 – i5?
It’s been rumoured for a while but now BMW CEO has hinted a new ‘i’ model might be on the way, ready to slot between the i3 city car and i8 sports car. Speaking with German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung, BMW CEO Harald Krueger said he couldn’t give any specific […]
Next BMW 4 Series convertible; carbon architecture, fabric roof – rumour
BMW’s 4 Series convertible has barely been on the market for two years, yet already word is circulating about its replacement. Expected to bear the G23 codename, the next 4 Series is due around 2021 and could benefit from BMW’s carbon fibre intensive ‘35up’ architecture. Of most importance is the […]
BMW X4 xDrive35d tuning kit announced by Lightweight
We haven’t see many aftermarket tuning kits for the BMW X4. But now, German company Lightweight has come up with a solution. Interestingly, Lightweight has selected the xDrive35d diesel as the vehicle to tune. It features a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel inline six producing 230kW and 630Nm – hardly considered a slouch […]
BMW M2 to be offered with dual-clutch auto & 6spd manual
It seems the upcoming BMW M2 will be available in both dual-clutch automatic and six-speed manual transmission forms, according to a punter that has apparently successfully placed an order. The new model is set to arrive next year. A member of popular BMW forum 2addicts has apparently placed an order […]