Mercedes-Benz is struggling to keep pace with BMW and Audi in terms of global luxury German vehicle sales. And the gaps are widening. During the first nine months of 2012, BMW managed to sell 1,109,900 vehicles around the world, and Audi pushed 1,097,500 vehicles off showroom floors, while Mercedes-Benz moved […]
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2014 BMW M3 to be lighter with more torque – report
According to the latest international reports the 2014 BMW M3 will be lighter in weight and produce a lot more torque than the current model, making it quicker and more agile. With every new model of the M3, from the first E30 in 1985, to the E36 and then the […]
BMW 335i with M Performance accessories at Paris show
BMW is showing off a 2012 BMW 335i (F30) sedan at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, kitted out with the full M Performance accessories. The accessories give the F30 flagship sedan a definite stealthy yet aggressive personality. Showcasing a distinct black and white colour scheme, the BMW 335i with full […]
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 prototype crash kills test driver
A very unfortunate accident in Germany has ended with a BMW test driver being killed while driving a BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Series prototype. The prototype crash occurred on Germany’s unrestricted speed autobahn ‘A92’ freeway near the company’s factory in Dingolfing, Southern Bavaria. It’s understood the driver was conducting high speed […]
BMW 320d and 520d M Performance Power Kit announced
BMW has announced it will reveal the M Performance Power Kit for the 2012 BMW 320d and BMW 520d – both of which use the same engine. The option package could soon be available in Australia. Currently, the BMW 320d and 520d come with a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine producing […]
Video: 2014 BMW M3 prototype screaming like a six-cylinder
BMW M has been spotted once again testing a prototype version of the upcoming 2014 BMW M3 sedan. This latest video gives us a clear indication of the new model’s exhaust soundtrack, which reminds us of the old E46 M3. Bringing back the glorious six-cylinder scream, it’s now pretty much […]
BMW 1.5L TwinPower three-cylinder with up to 165kW
In the ongoing fight to improve efficiency and reduce fuel consumption, BMW has unveiled its new 1.5-litre TwinPower turbo three-cylinder engine line. The new engine family will come in a range of tunes, including turbo petrol and turbo diesel forms. Despite using a measly three cylinders of combustion, the new […]
Video: 2014 BMW M3 prototype gives off cracking exhaust note
Another spy video has surfaced online of a prototype of the upcoming 2014 BMW M3. This time we get a clear indication of its cracking and bursting exhaust note as it’s tossed around the Nurburgring in Germany. As far as we know, the 2014 BMW M3 will feature a turbocharged […]