The Nurburgring is the holy grail of proving grounds. And it’s the one place BMW tests all of its cars, especially M cars. BMW M even has a dedicated workshop set up right next to the track. We thought we’d head over to check out what all the fuss is […]
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2018 BMW M2 CS prototype spotted at Nurburgring (video)
A prototype BMW M2 has been spotted at the Nurburgring undergoing testing, potentially previewing a new CS ‘Club Sport’ variation that’s been spinning on the rumour mill lately. Spotted by PerformanceDrive out on the Nurburgring last week, the prototype was seen being pushed pretty hard by the test driver, even […]
2017 BMW 420i Luxury Edition announced in Australia
BMW Australia is introducing two Luxury Editions to the 4 Series range, in the form of the 420i Coupe and Gran Coupe. These add further elegance to the recently-updated 4 Series, according to BMW. As standard, the 420i Luxury Editions come with keyless Comfort Access, metallic paint, and an electric […]
BMW i8 Roadster on sale in 2018, teaser released (video)
BMW has confirmed the new i8 Roadster is coming soon, releasing a short preview video onto Facebook to build anticipation. The BMW i8 is the flagship model in the ‘i’ range, and up until now it has only been available in coupe form. In the latest teaser video we get […]
BMW announces X5 M & X6 M Black Fire editions
BMW has revealed new special editions of the X5 M and X6 M performance SUVs, called the Black Fire edition. Firstly, there is no performance gains to be had with the special editions. Under the bonnet is the usual 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 that belts out 423kW and 750Nm, offering a […]
BMW 2 Series to drop manual transmission option – report
It appears BMW’s relentless manual transmission killing spree is still underway, with news that the BMW 2 Series sports coupe and convertible are next on the firing line in the U.S. Reuters reports that as more funds are being diverted into electric and autonomous vehicle development, the manual transmission is […]
BMW 3 Series EV to be unveiled at Frankfurt Motor Show – report
It looks like BMW doesn’t want Tesla to have all the premium mid-size EV glory, with reports suggesting that a Model 3 competitor based on the 3 Series will debut in September at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. According to German publication Handeslblatt, the electric 3 Series variant will have […]
2018 BMW X3 officially revealed, M40i confirmed
BMW has officially revealed the all-new 2018 BMW X3 mid-size SUV, including the first M Performance version for the nameplate called the X3 M40i. Starting with the design, the new model goes for a smoother, more rounded style that falls in line with the latest X1 and even the X5 […]