It has been reported that BMW is working on a larger hatch variant of the new 1 Series that most assumed would be called the 1 Series Gran Turismo, falling in line with other BMWs in the showroom. A concept version has now been revealed called the BMW 1 Series […]
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Video: Stock 2012 BMW M5 makes 393kW at the wheels
It seems BMW may have underrated one of its cars once again. The guys at BimmerPost recently strapped a brand new and stock standard 2012 BMW M5 to a dyno where it produced 393kW at the wheels (527hp). According to the factory specs, the new M5 produces 412kW at the […]
Video: 2014 BMW M3 prototype gives off cracking exhaust note
Another spy video has surfaced online of a prototype of the upcoming 2014 BMW M3. This time we get a clear indication of its cracking and bursting exhaust note as it’s tossed around the Nurburgring in Germany. As far as we know, the 2014 BMW M3 will feature a turbocharged […]
Top 10 high-performance convertibles for summer
If you’ve ever driven around in summer in a convertible with the roof down, you’ll be all too familiar with the feeling of your hair blowing in the wind, and the sun crisping your skin. Couple that with a scenic set of roads and an engine/exhaust soundtrack from a serious […]
Australian vehicle sales for August 2012 – Falcon clawing back
The official VFACTS figures for Australian new vehicle registrations for August 2012 are out, and it’s the Toyota HiLux that stands out as the clear favourite once again. In the popular battles, the Toyota 86 (review here) was unable to overtake the Hyundai Veloster in the fierce Sports Car under […]
2012 BMW 3 Series M Sport pack now available in Australia
BMW Australia has announced the new ‘F30’ 3 Series M Sport package is now available from showrooms, on most 3 Series variants, from the 320i to the top-line 335i. The M Sport pack brings sports lowered (10mm) suspension, an M Sport bodykit with revised front and rear bumper bars and […]
2012 BMW X6 xDrive30d review (video)
It might be an unconventional combination blending coupe styling with SUV functionality, but the 2012 BMW X6 xDrive30d goes further than that; you also get true sports car handling and decent performance from an efficient turbo-diesel engine. 2012 BMW X6 XDRIVE30D – PROS AND CONS PROS: Proper sports car handling […]
2012 BMW M5 police car – the ultimate chaser?
In Germany there’s roads that you may have heard of called the autobahn. These are speed limitless freeways. Some of these freeways do have a speed limit of 130km/h though, and for that, the German police could have this; a 2012 BMW M5 police car. This is not a car […]