Welcome to the BMW i7. This is the fully electric version of the new 7 Series, and, in my opinion, it actually suits a silent electric powertrain more than a petrol engine, because it is so incredibly relaxing. BMW offers two versions of the i7 in Australia, including the performance […]
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2023 BMW X1 review – sDrive18i & xDrive20i (video)
BMW has released the third generation of its baby SUV – the X1. But just because it’s the smallest does not mean it’s small. Now bigger, bolder and smarter than ever before, the 2023 X1 is out to reset benchmarks for its class. According to VFACTS, the outgoing X1 slipped […]
BMW reduces its fleet carbon emissions in EU by 9% in 2022
German auto giant, BMW, is mapping out the real-world impact of its expanding battery-electric lineup correlating with sizeable CO2 reductions, seeing a 9 per cent emissions drop recorded across its fleet over the past 12 months. Based on preliminary figures, BMW says that it is on track for a 9 […]
BMW expands solid-state battery development, partners with Solid Power
BMW has announced a significant step in its aim to develop a solid-state battery pack for its battery-electric vehicles, with the expansion of a joint agreement with US company, Solid Power. Officially, BMW has expanded an already existing joint-agreement that adds a research and development licence atop Solid Power’s battery […]
2022 BMW 230i M Sport review (video)
BMW has introduced a new mid-level version of its two-door 2 Series coupe favourite, with the 230i M Sport. It harks back to classic BMW models in a number of ways, including driving characteristics and cabin environment, while blending in plenty of BMW’s latest technology and luxury. The Mexican-built 230i […]
BMW global sales in 2022 drop 4.8%, remains best-selling premium brand
In a mixed set of results, BMW Group has announced that its global sales for 2022 dropped by 4.8 per cent after being plagued by component shortages and logistical nightmares, while sales of its growing battery-electric lineup more than doubled. All up, BMW Group – which includes the M division, […]
BMW Australia introduces 5-year warranty for new vehicles
BMW Australia is finally matching most other premium vehicle brands by offering a 5-year, unlimited kilometre warranty on all of its new cars from now on. BMW is one of the last of the mainstream brands in Australia to step up to a standard five-year warranty plan, with main rivals […]
2022 BMW iX xDrive50 Sport review (video)
Here’s an interesting one. It’s called the BMW iX, and it is, from what we can gather, part SUV, part supercar, and part family-bus/MPV. Add in a big dollop of futuristic concept and you’ve pretty much got the gist. The iX is not based on any existing model line. In […]