BMW is reportedly working on a range of M performance variants for the next-gen X3 small SUV, including an X3 ‘M40i’ and a fully fledged X3 M. According to an Autobild report in Germany, the 2017 model will come with a variety of turbo four- and six-cylinder engines like the […]
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Australian vehicle sales for April 2014 – Hyundai overtakes Mazda
Australian auto sales figures for April 2014 have been released, with Hyundai, Range Rover and Mercedes-Benz all posting impressive figures. New WRX off to a cracking start too
2014 BMW X3 facelift debuts updated 140kW ’20d’ engine
The facelifted 2014 BMW X3 has been revealed, showcasing new-generation diesel engines, more power, improved fuel economy, and updated styling and interior features. Starting with the styling, BMW has applied its latest design language to the X3, with a perkier set of headlights, lifted cheekbones, a more eye-catching set of […]
Video: BMW X4 prototype spotted at Nurburgring
BMW has been spotted testing a prototype version of the upcoming BMW X4 SUV at the Nurburgring in Germany. The X4 will be based on the X3 only it will showcase a sleeker four-door coupe shape. Following in the footsteps of the BMW X6, which is a four-door coupe version […]
BMW leads global sales race between Mercedes-Benz & Audi
BMW has held onto its global sales crown in terms of being the best-selling brand out of the big three premium Germans. The company posted its best-ever September sales and a record stint for the first three quarters of the year. Around the world BMW sold 158,029 vehicles while Mercedes-Benz […]
Australian vehicle sales for November 2012 – new Corolla leads the way
The official VFACTS figures for Australian new vehicle registrations for November 2012 are out, and it’s the new Toyota Corolla that has blown every car out of the water. The new Corolla has been on sale for under two months (full review coming soon), yet it has already won the […]
Australian vehicle sales for July 2012 – Veloster holding on
The official VFACTS figures for Australian new vehicle registrations for July 2012 are out, and, contrary to what most were anticipating, the Hyundai Veloster has managed to hold off the popular new Toyota 86. Overall, Toyota is once again responsible for the best-selling vehicle of the month, with the Toyota […]
2012 BMW X3 xDrive28i with 2.0L turbo now on sale in Australia
BMW Australia has introduced the new 2012 BMW X3 xDrive28i. The variant features BMW’s latest 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder engine, replacing the outgoing 3.0-litre naturally aspirated straight six. The new variant means the entire X3 lineup is now turbocharged. The 28i joins the entry-level xDrive20i – which features a slightly detuned […]