The latest BMW 5 Series has been subjected to Euro NCAP’s stringent crash testing procedures, with our local ANCAP division giving the results the full five-star standing. The testing was carried out on the 520d in Europe, with the Australian ANCAP team going over the results with a fine-tooth comb […]
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Top 10 best performance cars coming to Australia in 2017-2018
Performance car enthusiasts are at something of a crossroads. Due to emissions regulations and shifting consumer preference, the best sports cars are ditching the manual gearbox and are disappearing before our eyes. With the end of the Aussie performance car, the XR6 Turbo and SS Commodore will no longer be […]
2019 BMW 3 Series ‘G20’ prototype spotted, switches to CLAR (video)
BMW has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the next-gen 3 Series, codenamed the G20, out in extreme winter conditions. The current F30 3 Series was announced back in 2012, and BMW usually brings in a new generation change every 5-7 years. This means the G20 is getting […]
2019 BMW X3 M to debut ‘S58’ 3.0 turbo engine – report
It’s no secret BMW is working on the next-gen ‘G01’ BMW X3, and it’s also pretty much confirmed there will be a high-performance M version this time around. Some news is now trickling through regarding the potential engine for the X3 M. According to an Autoevolution report, BMW engineers are […]
BMW X2 prototypes spotted testing along side X1 (video)
BMW has been spotted testing what is believed to be the makings of the production version of the X2 concept SUV, out in extreme winter conditions in northern Europe. The prototypes might look very similar to the current X1, however, you’ll notice the roofline droops downward at the rear and […]
BMW & Intel to fast-track autonomous car with Mobileye acquisition
BMW’s forthcoming autonomous model, tentatively called the iNext, just received a booster shot in the arm thanks to development partner Intel’s acquisition of Israeli driverless car company Mobileye. BMW had formerly promised the new vehicle will debut in 2021 with level 3 autonomy and the level 5 (full) autonomy possible. […]
2017 BMW 5 Series Touring gets M Performance treatment
BMW is using the 2017 Geneva Motor Show to show off its latest range of M Performance parts and accessories for the new 5 Series Touring wagon. For the exterior, buyers have a big range of aero enhancements to choose from, including a carbon fibre front lip spoiler, black-highlighted side […]
2018 BMW X3 ‘G01’ undergoes extreme winter testing in Sweden
Just as some of the lineup details were leaked via a cracked file a couple of days ago, BMW has released some images and testing details of its upcoming third-gen, G01 X3. The new model is expected to debut a number of all-new features and technologies for the nameplate, including […]