The BMW Concept Active Tourer has been unveiled at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, currently underway, giving us a preview to a new crossover the German company plans to introduce in the coming years. BMW has never really launched a crossover before. The company’s first attempt is expected to blend […]
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G-Power G1 V8 Hurricane RS BMW 1 Series gets V8 conversion
There’s the BMW M5 with 412kW. Imagine having more power on tap in a little BMW 1 Series. Well, wonder no more. The G-Power G1 V8 Hurricane RS BMW 1 Series package is not only more powerful, it is being labelled as the fastest 1 Series in the world. Using […]
BMW M750i and 728 hybrid on the way – report
BMW is expected to expand its flagship 2013 7 Series range next year with the introduction of a new performance ‘BMW M750i’ and a fuel-efficient 728i hybrid. The M750i – name not yet official – is set to be the first petrol M Performance 7 Series ever. According to a […]
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 prototype crash kills test driver
A very unfortunate accident in Germany has ended with a BMW test driver being killed while driving a BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Series prototype. The prototype crash occurred on Germany’s unrestricted speed autobahn ‘A92’ freeway near the company’s factory in Dingolfing, Southern Bavaria. It’s understood the driver was conducting high speed […]
Standard 2012 BMW M5 runs quarter mile in 11.78 seconds
A Member of BMW enthusiast forum Bimmerpost has taken a bone stock 2012 BMW M5 and ran it down the quarter mile in a blistering time of 11.78 seconds at 192km/h (119mph). We’ve previously heard reports of the new M5 running the quarter in high-11 seconds, 11.8 and 11.9, but […]
BMW 320d and 520d M Performance Power Kit announced
BMW has announced it will reveal the M Performance Power Kit for the 2012 BMW 320d and BMW 520d – both of which use the same engine. The option package could soon be available in Australia. Currently, the BMW 320d and 520d come with a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine producing […]
Video: 2014 BMW M3 prototype screaming like a six-cylinder
BMW M has been spotted once again testing a prototype version of the upcoming 2014 BMW M3 sedan. This latest video gives us a clear indication of the new model’s exhaust soundtrack, which reminds us of the old E46 M3. Bringing back the glorious six-cylinder scream, it’s now pretty much […]
BMW 1.5L TwinPower three-cylinder with up to 165kW
In the ongoing fight to improve efficiency and reduce fuel consumption, BMW has unveiled its new 1.5-litre TwinPower turbo three-cylinder engine line. The new engine family will come in a range of tunes, including turbo petrol and turbo diesel forms. Despite using a measly three cylinders of combustion, the new […]