You might have heard of the BMW M550d, with its triple-turbo diesel straight six engine. Well, there’s a good chance the new model will receive four turbochargers. The M550d has never been offered in Australia, however, the same engine is fitted to the X5 and X6 M50d. It features three […]
BMW 5 Series
2017 Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo previewed, Geneva debut confirmed (video)
With the new, G30 BMW 5 Series only recently hitting the scene, it was only a matter of time before tuner and manufacturer Alpina got hold of it to create the new B5 Bi-Turbo. Alpina has confirmed it will be unveiling the new B5 Bi-Turbo at the Geneva motor show […]
BMW shows off futuristic interior display at 2017 CES
BMW has shown off a rather interesting piece of furniture at the 2017 CES which doesn’t even have wheels. Instead, it’s a static interior display of the future. The ‘I Inside Future’ is a static interior with four minimalist seats integrated into the bodywork, and overhead headrests for the front. […]
2017 BMW 530e iPerformance unveiled, on sale in Australia Q2
BMW’s iPerformance sub-brand has helped add a new plug-in hybrid model of the latest G30 5 Series that will debut in Australia in the second quarter of 2017. The 530e iPerformance combines a 9.2kWh lithium-ion battery pack with a 70kW/250Nm electric motor, plus a 2.0-litre turbo four that churns out […]
2017 BMW 5 Series on sale in Australia from $93,900, arrives March
BMW Australia has confirmed the pricing of the crucial new G30 5 Series, which arrives in local showrooms in March, 2017. The range opens with the 2.0-litre diesel-powered 520d at $93,900, which represents a $9145 increase over the outgoing model. It is significantly lighter, faster, more economical and better equipped […]
BMW reveals M Performance parts for 2017 5 Series
BMW has unveiled a range of M Performance enhancements that will be available for the recently-revealed G30 5 Series next year, bringing enhanced styling and increased engine performance. Starting with the styling, BMW has added its usual M Performance carbon fibre intensive theme, with black grilles at the front, black […]
2017 BMW G30 5 Series revealed; 100kg lighter, M550i flagship
After a number of teasers and leaked images, BMW has now officially unveiled the 2017 ‘G30’ 5 Series luxury sedan. It packs impressive new technologies and sports a neat design makeover inside and out. We’ll start with the most interesting details. So, a new M550i xDrive variant is joining the […]
2017 BMW 5 Series revealed in leaked images
Purportedly official images of the 2017 BMW 5 series have hit the web, revealing the exterior design for the first time before its unveiling tonight. The images appear to be scans of a brochure of some description, first posted up on Germancarforum. They show the next-gen model will showcase a […]