You’ve heard of the tri-turbo diesel, currently available in BMW’s X5 M50d and X6 M50d. Now we hear there might be a quad-turbo diesel on the way from the Bavarian manufacturer, set to debut in the new 7 Series. Rumours are heating up on BMW specialist websites, specifically, BimmerToday. It’s […]
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Apple ‘iCar’ could be based on BMW i3 – rumour
Rumours that tech-juggernaut Apple may be developing a car almost broke the internet earlier this year, when Apple started hiring some former automotive industry heavyweights, and testing strange-looking Chrysler Voyagers around its headquarters. Insiders revealed this was part of ‘Project Titan’. German publication Manager Magazin is reporting Apple indeed wants […]
2015 BMW M3 & M4 LCI update on sale in Australia from $139,900
Performance car and driving fans will be happy to hear BMW Australia has just announced a price drop for the BMW M3 and M4 sports cars, as part of the 2015 ‘LCI’ model year update which lands locally in the fourth quarter. The BMW M3 now starts from $139,900, down […]
BMW Individual creates bespoke interior for latest M3
If you want your new BMW M3 to stand out from the rest, BMW Individual has just come up with an option that is certain to do the trick. The sub-brand has developed an exquisite interior package including a fine-grain Merino leather upholstery in two-tone Fjord Blue and Silverstone colour […]
BMW to unveil 2 new concepts at annual press conference
BMW will unveil two new concepts at the the Concourse d’Elegance event at Pebble Beach, potentially including a preview of the anticipated M2 performance coupe. Judging by this teaser image, at least one of the concept cars will be quite futuristic. The steering wheel adopts an F1-style layout with paddle […]
2015 BMW X6 M actually laps Nurburgring in 8:20?
Modern SUVs really are becoming ‘multi-purpose’ vehicles. Need proof? The new BMW X6 M has reportedly just lapped the demanding Nurburgring in 8:20, which would make it as quick as a dedicated high-end sports car. Equipped with a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 churning out 423kW and 750Nm, the new X6 M […]
BMW signs champion bodyboarder Ben Player as social advocate
BMW Australia has signed on three-time World Champion Bodyboarder Ben Player as its new local social advocate. Ben Player, who took out the world title in 2005, 2007 and 2013, has been one of the biggest forces in the bodyboarding world, and now joins the luxury marque as its new […]
G-Power creates mega limousine with previous-gen BMW 760i
German tuning wizard G-Power has given the outgoing F01 BMW 760i the send-off it deserves, by squeezing more grunt out of the twin-turbo V12 limousine. In standard form, the 760i generates a formidable 464kW and autobahn-punching 740Nm of twist. With a mere €2600 (around AU$3849) computer tune and a dollop […]