BMW has announced the world premiere of a limited-run M5 Competition Edition, but sadly Australian fans will miss out. Limited to just 200 units worldwide, the M5 Competition Edition is based on the existing platform, with BMW engineers squeezing out more power from the 4.4-litre bi-turbo V8. Total output has […]
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2017 BMW 1 Series on sale in Australia Q4, 250kW M140i added
BMW Australia has announced pricing details for the facelifted 2016-2017 BMW 1 Series, bringing more power for most models and improved economy. Starting out the changes is the new 120i. It comes with a 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder now producing 135kW and 270Nm (up 5kW). This means the 0-100km/h time is […]
2018 BMW X3 M confirmed, barking prototype hits Nurburgring
BMW has been spotted once again test driving a prototype version of the upcoming ‘F97’ X3 mid-size SUV. And this time we get some pretty convincing evidence there is going to be a proper M performance version. As spotted by YouTuber Automotive Mike, the prototype gives off a distinct exhaust […]
BMW 1 Series Sedan revealed, for China only
BMW, keen to boost sales in the east, has unveiled the recently-spotted 1 Series Sedan which will be sold exclusively in the Chinese market. The 1 Series sedan was first previewed as BMW’s Concept Compact Sedan, at last year’s Guangzhou Motor Show, and took just a year to reach the […]
BMW to expand use of 3D-printed components
BMW has revealed that it intends to construct even more parts for its vehicles using 3D printers, expanding its manufacturing capabilities. BMW has printed vehicle components using a 3D printing process in one way or another for 25 years now, and expects its new Planar 3D technology will make production […]
BMW ‘G20’ 3 Series to be offered with fully electric option – report
According to Auto Express, the next BMW 3 Series, the ‘G20’, due in 2018, will be offered with a fully electric powertrain option aimed squarely at the disruptive Tesla Model 3. The all-new model will be based on BMW’s CLAR carbon-fibre intensive architecture, which has been previewed by the G11 […]
Video: 2018 BMW M5 ‘F90’ spied on Nurburgring, with AWD?
The next-generation BMW M5 ‘F90’ has been spotted in prototype form out on the Nurburgring in Germany, featuring what many are saying will be an xDrive all-wheel drive system. This could be the first BMW M5, and even the first M sedan to feature an all-wheel drive system. And this […]
BMW Alpina confirmed for Australia, B3 & B4 Bi-Turbo first to arrive
BMW Australia has been considering introducing the Alpina tuning brand for a while but now the local arm has confirmed Alpina is coming to Australia. Alpina is perhaps best known in Australia as an aftermarket-style tuner. However, it’s actually classed as a manufacturer itself overseas, a bit like what HSV […]