German tuning firm AC Schnitzer has added some visual flair to the i8 hybrid supercar, calling it the ACS8, which will be showcased at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. The Schnitzer-ised i8 features 25mm of ride height reduction at the front and 20mm at the rear, carbon-fibre front airdam with […]
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2018 BMW X3 ‘G01’ getting M40i, M40d, X3 M, xDrive30e variants
Some interesting facts about the upcoming 2018 BMW X3 ‘G01’ have seemingly been leaked via a code-cracked file, with indications of an M40i and M40d variant joining the lineup for the first time. BMW doesn’t currently offer an M Performance or even proper M version of the current X3 – […]
AC Schnitzer updates ACL2S for BMW M240i
Renowned BMW tuner AC Schnitzer is back again with its latest package for the 2 Series, called the ACL2S. It extends on the already-cooking M240i. A range of enhancements are made to the car, covering everything from aerodynamics and design, road presence, to handling and ride, to engine performance and […]
2017 Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo Touring previewed, sliding about (video)
Alpina, the legendary German tuning brand which specialises in BMWs, recently made its creations available to Australians, as bespoke alternatives to BMW M vehicles. Recently, the B5 Bi-Turbo was teased, based on the latest G30 5 Series featuring a twin-turbo V8 alternative to the M5. The outgoing version of that […]
Top 10 most economical cars on sale in Australia
When purchasing a motor car, the most common recurring cost is filling up. As such, there have been many technological advances lately to get the litres consumed per 100km figure (L/100km) down to previously unheard-of levels. Buyers are increasingly looking to save on fuel costs, with the proliferation of ride-sharing […]
G30 BMW M550d to get quad-turbo diesel, 294kW – report
You might have heard of the BMW M550d, with its triple-turbo diesel straight six engine. Well, there’s a good chance the new model will receive four turbochargers. The M550d has never been offered in Australia, however, the same engine is fitted to the X5 and X6 M50d. It features three […]
2018 BMW 3 Series ‘G20’ spotted, based on CLAR platform (video)
BMW has been spotted test driving a prototype version of what is believed to be the next-generation 3 Series, dubbed the G20, out in winter conditions far north. Although it might look very similar to the current, F30-generation 3 Series, it’s understood the prototype is in fact wearing all-new body […]
2017 Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo previewed, Geneva debut confirmed (video)
With the new, G30 BMW 5 Series only recently hitting the scene, it was only a matter of time before tuner and manufacturer Alpina got hold of it to create the new B5 Bi-Turbo. Alpina has confirmed it will be unveiling the new B5 Bi-Turbo at the Geneva motor show […]