BMW Australia will soon expand the 5 Series range with the introduction of its first M550i xDrive. It’ll come in as the only all-wheel drive 5 Series, aside from the M5 from BMW M division. The M550i is the work of BMW’s in-house M Performance department (not to be confused […]
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BMW M5 Competition highway patrol car joins Victoria Police
Victoria Police have taken delivery of a spanking new BMW M5 Competition, building on the strong partnership with BMW Australia. It joins the existing 5 Series patrol cars that are on fleet in the state, and other states around the country. Unlike the current 530d patrol cars, the M5 Competition […]
BMW testing next-gen EV tech with 720hp 5 Series
BMW is testing an advanced electric drive system with a special 5 Series prototype as part of the #NEXTGen event this week. The “Power BEV” technology will make its way into the upcoming iX3 fully electric mid-size SUV. The experimental BMW 5 Series is fitted with an advanced electric drive […]
Video: 2019 BMW M5 Competition laps Nurburgring in 7:35.90, hits bird
We know the new BMW M5 (F90) can lap the Nurburgring in 7:38, but what sort of lap time can the more powerful and more hardcore M5 Competition version do? Sport Auto has just provided the answer. In one of its renowned ‘Supertests’ the German publication has sent an example […]
BMW M5 Edition 35 Years announced, just 350 being made
Avid BMW M5 fans mights remember the M5 30 years edition. Well, it’s back… sort of. Welcome to the 2019 BMW M5 Edition 35 Years. It comes with a range of exclusive trimmings, helping to celebrate 35 years of the iconic performance sedan. Based on the new M5 Competition, the […]
BMW 5 Series Carbon Edition spices up US range
It seems BMW is about to introduce a special 5 Series Carbon Edition, at least for the US market, with images and details recently hitting the web confirming such a model. The latest-gen, G30 5 Series has been around now for a few years, but it looks like BMW is […]
Alpina XD3 & B5 Touring announced for Australia
Looking to buy a BMW but want something a little more exclusive? BMW’s tuning brand Alpina is getting ready to launch its two latest models, the Alpina XD3 based on the X3, and the B5 Touring based on the 5 Series wagon. Starting with the Alpina XD3. This comes with […]
Video: BMW M5 vs Mercedes-AMG E63 vs Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid
Autocar in the UK has put together a quick drag race between the spanking new BMW M5, the electrifying Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, and the mighty Mercedes-AMG E 63 S. Before you head down and simply click play, let’s quickly go over the main specs of each car. All […]