Earlier this week we heard news that BMW is planning to introduce the facelifted 3 Series ‘LCI’ in May. And now we hear the range-topping model, the 335i, could be replaced by a ‘340i’. According to reports BMW is planning the Life Cycle Impulse (LCI) for next month, with speculations […]
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BMW 335i gets speared in crash, driver survives
A driver is lucky to be alive after a freak car accident in Johannesburg, South Africa, involving a BMW 335i coupe and a large guard rail. The rail ended up spearing through the centre of the car. It’s scary just to look at the aftermath, with the guard rail literally […]
Schmidt Revolution BMW 335i two-stage tuning package
Schmidt Revolution, a German specialist tuning company, has just finished devising a tuning program which gives the already-potent BMW 335i M3-rivalling performance. Starting with the Stage 1 kit, engine power is takdn up from the factory 225kW rating to an impressive 247kW. This alone should see 0-100km/h times falling down […]
BMW 335i xDrive M Performance announced in Canada
Sometimes the Australian market misses out on the really desirable stuff from overseas. The latest is the limited edition BMW 335i xDrive M Performance, which has just been announced for Canada. Based on the 335i sedan, the xDrive version, as the name suggests, gets BMW’s ‘xDrive’ all-wheel drive system. Various […]
BMW 316i on sale in Australia in June, gets 1.6 TwinPower turbo
BMW Australia will expand the new 3 Series range by introducing a new entry-level model in June; the BMW 316i. Not to be confused with the last 316i, which was a short wheelbase hatch, the new sedan features the company’s latest TwinPower turbo engine. Up until now the 318d has […]
Alpina B3 Bi-Turbo unveiled at Geneva show
Alpina has taken the new BMW 335i, an already great performance car, and made it even more appealing by creating the Alpina B3 Bi-Turbo. It’s being made in both sedan and touring wagon formats. The styling keeps inline with the company’s trademark subtle yet stylish looks thanks to the addition […]
BMW 1 Series High-line and 3 Series High-line announced
BMW has announced new ‘High-line’ limited edition versions of the current BMW 1 Series and 3 Series coupe and convertible. The special variants provide up to $4000 in added value for the 1 Series, and up to $15,000 for the 3 Series. Starting with the 1 Series High-line, the coupe […]
2013 Alpina B3 Bi-Turbo previewed before Geneva debut
Renowned BMW tuners over at Alpina are planning to unveil the new 2013 Alpina B3 Bi-Turbo performance 3 Series at next month’s Geneva Motor Show. The company has just released some preliminary details. Taking the already potent F30 BMW 335i, Alpina has come up with an engine tune which tweaks […]