The official VFACTS figures for Australian new vehicle registrations for September 2013 show some big moves in various segments.
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BMW 1 Series ‘New Entry-level Sedan’ confirmed, FWD
The next BMW 1 Series will be a smaller hatch adopting a front-wheel drive layout, as opposed to the current rear-drive setup. There’s now word from an insider confirming a sedan version will also be on the way, codenamed the NES (New Entry-level Sedan). Think of it as like a […]
2014 BMW M3 & M4 (some) specifications officially confirmed
BMW M has finally revealed some specification details of the upcoming 2014 BMW M3 sedan and M4 coupe. Power won’t jump all that much from the current V8 model, however…
BMW X6 M Design Edition revealed, 100 being made
BMW has revealed a new special edition X6 called the X6 M Design Edition, providing a full suite of ‘M’ additions to the high performance four-door coupe off-roader. The M Design Edition showcases obvious M highlights on the outside, such as M Performance stripes over the bonnet and along the […]
BMW-Toyota tie-up to spawn flexible new sports car platform – report
It’s no secret BMW and Toyota are partnering up to develop and share various technologies, however, there’s been some talk lately about the two companies building an entire vehicle platform together. More specifically, a sports car platform. A recent report by CAR magazine in the UK is suggesting the two […]
Video: BMW M4 prototype undergoing ‘drift tests’ at Nurburgring
BMW has been spotted once again testing a prototype version of the upcoming BMW M4 sports coupe. This time, it seems the company is checking the car’s drift-ability at the Nurburgring. The new BMW M3 will become a sedan-only model while the M4 will become the two-door version. It will […]
Video: BMW M6 owner angry about service, beats up car
As a way of protesting after an alleged incomplete service experience, the owner of a 2008 BMW M6 has decided to literally beat up his car outside the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show to attract attention. In-depth details of the service experience aren’t completely clear, however, it’s understood the M6 owner […]
BMW i8 production car unveiled at Frankfurt Motor Show
The 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show has just started in Germany, and one of the first vehicles to be unveiled it seems is the new BMW i8 production car. The car will be the second of many new BMW ‘i’ models to come out in the near future. It’s hardly believable […]