Why are SUVs so popular at the moment? It’s a question that we can’t definitively answer. But we can see the attraction, especially with vehicles like the 2015 BMW X3 xDrive30d on sale. This is a product that is probably best described as an all-rounder. It promises a degree of […]
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BMW rejects claims it cheats on diesel emissions tests
Following the Volkswagen emissions scandal, other German carmakers are now being put under scrutiny, with the latest accusations being directed to BMW and the diesel engine used in the X3 SUV. According to German publication Auto Bild, the 2.0-litre turbo-diesel found in the X3 might also feature special cheating software […]
Editorial: What SUV did we buy – Land Rover, Lexus NX, BMW X3?
For our more regular readers you might remember our editorial last month about buying a premium SUV. It was between the Land Rover Discovery Sport, Lexus NX, and BMW X3. This was one of the longest decision-making processes my wife and I had ever made. I think it was so […]
What premium SUV should you buy; Discovery Sport, BMW X3, Lexus NX?
It’s no secret SUVs are the flavour of the month decade. All car companies offer at least one SUV, or are planning to introduce one in the near future – even Lamborghini, Bentley, and Rolls-Royce will soon cave into the fashion. We normally remain very partial here at PD, but […]
Australian vehicle sales for June 2015 – i30 breaks records
The national VFACTS vehicle sales figures for Australia for June 2015 have been released, and for the first time since 1998, a Hyundai stands at the top of the popularity board. Starting with the most popular car brands, Toyota is still the front-runner, posting impressive figures compared with the previous […]
Australian vehicle sales for February 2015 – SUV domination
The Australian new vehicle registration VFACTS figures for February 2015 have been released, and straight away we see a number interesting trends kicking off for the year including a rise in popularity for SUVs. It’s good news for Ford fans. The local company somewhat redeemed itself from the previous month’s […]
2015 BMW X3 xDrive28i M Sport review (video)
The line separating different vehicle styles is becoming more and more blurred, especially with propositions like this BMW X3 xDrive28i M Sport. It promises sharp and sporty handling, generous accommodation, and the active personality of an SUV. All of this does come at a price, though. The X3 received an […]
BMW adds South American plant, first car produced
BMW Group has today celebrated assembling its first car at its new assembly plant in Araquari, Brazil. The facility is also set to get a new body shop and paint shop, due to be constructed by September 2015. The first car to be produced from the factory was a BMW […]