BMW is previewing another niche-busting SUV in the form of the 2016 BMW Concept X2. The X2 is set to be a sportier and more aesthetically-attractive version of the practical X1, sitting atop its UKL platform, which will also be shared by the next MINI Countryman. The X2 concept’s more […]
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BMW M3 30th anniversary looks back at unique projects
The BMW M3 turns 30 this year. To celebrate, BMW’s M skunkworks are rolling out some of the more unique and different prototype variants it has created over the years. These include an E30 ute, an E36 compact with the M3’s 3.2-litre six-cylinder, an E30 M3 ute, an E46 M3 […]
2018 BMW ‘Z5’ spotted at Nurburgring, interesting aero kit (video)
Following the recent spotting of the new Toyota Supra at the Nurburgring, it seems BMW is readying its version of the car expected to adopt a ‘Z5’ nameplate. It’s understood BMW and Toyota are co-developing both sports cars simultaneously, likely sharing some major components. The fact that a test mule […]
2018 Toyota Supra spotted again, begins Nurburgring tests (video)
Another video has popped up on the ‘Tube showing the 2018 Toyota Supra. This time engineers are spotted commencing testing on the Nurburgring. We saw a prototype earlier this week in and around the Nurburgring, but this is the first time the prototype has properly hit the track. Thanks to […]
New BMW 8 Series confirmed, prototypes spotted
BMW has been spotted test driving what appears to be a new 8 Series, essentially confirming the long-rumoured revival for the flagship nameplate. A prototype was spotted by various media during testing on public roads recently, and although PD doesn’t have access to any images, the main news is the […]
G30 BMW 5 Series to come with autonomous tech (video)
BMW has released a short clip teasing both its upcoming new G30 5 Series and the autonomous technology set to be packaged with it when it arrives in 2017. BMW says that its new steering and lane-control assist “presents a milestone toward automated driving”, and offers a similar function to […]
2016 BMW X1 xDrive20d review (video)
BMW’s smallest SUV, the X1, received a major makeover late last year that introduced an all-new platform, opening up more cabin space than ever before. Today we’re testing out the top xDrive20d diesel model to see if it’s worth your hard-earned dollars. The first-generation X1 was based on the E91 […]
BMW Z4 gets Dodge Viper V10 conversion
We are no strangers to BMW engine transplants here at PD, whether that be an M2 with an M3’s beefier six, a 1970s BMW CS receiving an E39 M5 V8, a Hartge H50 3 Series with M5 V10… even a 1 Series with a triple-turbo diesel. More recently though, we […]