As BMW’s M cars become progressively more computerised, with artificial engine noises, turbos and dual-clutch transmissions, the classics which embodied the purity that made the brand so desirable in the first place are becoming hot property on the used car market. Take this 1990 E30 M3 Sport Evolution, for example. […]
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2017 BMW M550i revealed; quicker, more efficient than M5
Following the debut of the new quad-turbo M550d yesterday, BMW has now unveiled the new M550i xDrive performance 5 Series, sitting as a stepping stone just beneath the M5. First thing’s first, the engine. It’s a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 producing an impressive 340kW and 650Nm, sent through an eight-speed automatic […]
2017 BMW M550d revealed; quad-turbo, most powerful 6cyl diesel
BMW has revealed the new 2017 M550d performance diesel sedan with an insane four turbochargers on board, creating the world’s most powerful production six-cylinder diesel passenger car. The new M550d is based on the latest G30 5 Series, and is developed by BMW’s in-house tuning arm M Performance. It brings […]
2018 BMW G20 3 Series spotted testing, potential M340i (video)
The next, ‘G20’ BMW 3 Series has been spotted at the Nurburgring getting a good shakedown before its expected 2018 debut. Evident in the video is a distinct inline-six snarl, markedly angrier than today’s car, as well as the pronounced whoosh of a turbocharger, suggesting this could be an ‘M340i’ […]
Top 10 best small cars coming to Australia in 2017-2018
Small cars have become the new default non-SUV for Australian purchasers. These days they have a depth of engineering that results from a staggering amount of competition. Safety, driving dynamics and creature comforts are generally top-notch in premium and non-premium small-medium cars alike. There has been plenty of renewals, with […]
BMW M4 CS revealed; limited edition, more power
BMW has revealed the new M4 CS, sitting between the top GTS and the regular M4 with the Competition Package. It brings more power and some visual tweaks. The M4 CS is distinguished by a unique carbon fibre bodykit, with a carbon bonnet and ‘powerdome’, carbon roof, lip spoiler on […]
2018 BMW M5 spotted, looks quick at Nurburgring (video)
BMW has been spotted hurling a prototype version of the next-gen M5 around the Nurburgring in Germany. And judging by the footage, the new model is going to be extremely quick. The new M5 will be based on the recently-introduced G30 5 Series, featuring a lower-profile design language with more […]
Top 10 electric cars coming to Australia between 2018-2020
The future that we didn’t expect ten years ago is now. The proliferation of electric cars such as the Tesla Model S has sent shock waves through the auto industry, and there is barely a carmaker out there that doesn’t have plans to produce an electric car in the near […]