Modern SUVs really are becoming ‘multi-purpose’ vehicles. Need proof? The new BMW X6 M has reportedly just lapped the demanding Nurburgring in 8:20, which would make it as quick as a dedicated high-end sports car. Equipped with a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 churning out 423kW and 750Nm, the new X6 M […]
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BMW signs champion bodyboarder Ben Player as social advocate
BMW Australia has signed on three-time World Champion Bodyboarder Ben Player as its new local social advocate. Ben Player, who took out the world title in 2005, 2007 and 2013, has been one of the biggest forces in the bodyboarding world, and now joins the luxury marque as its new […]
2015 BMW X5 M & X6 M on sale in Australia from $185,900
The new 2015 BMW X5 M and X6 M will soon land in Australia, promising some of the highest performance capabilities you can get with an SUV. As reported earlier in the year, the new X5 M and X6 M carry over the outgoing 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 engine. However, it […]
BMW M Performance accessories announced for X5 M & X6 M
The next line of BMW M Performance accessories have been revealed. This time for the new 2015 X5 M and X6 M high-performance SUVs. BMW’s M Performance sub-brand specialises in developing unique accessories and options for almost all BMW models. For the X5 M and X6 M, there’s bespoke grille […]
2015 BMW X6 M laps Nurburgring in 8:05, as quick as V8 M3
With a 423kW twin-turbo V8 on board, the new BMW X6 M, revealed last week, is one of the most powerful production SUVs yet. It seems it is also very fast, reportedly matching the previous-gen BMW M3 coupe Nurburgring lap time. Speaking with Sport Auto website, BMW M project manager […]
2015 BMW X5 M & X6 M revealed; more power, improved economy
Following the teaser last week, BMW has unveiled the new 2015 BMW X5 M and 2015 BMW X6 M super high-performance SUVs. Both showcase improved economy, more engine power, and quicker acceleration times. Starting with the engine. It’s a revised version of the outgoing 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 which now produces […]
2015 BMW X5 M & X6 M previewed in Paparazzi Challenge (video)
BMW is playing the teaser game with the new 2015 X5 M and X6 M high-performance SUVs. Instead of the usual silhouette or zoomed in snapshot, the teaser campaign takes a bit of a humorous poke at automotive spy photographers. No details or even a decent glimpse of the performance […]
BMW X4 arriving in 2014, along with new X3 and X6
BMW will introduce the new X4 SUV in 2014, drawing its inspiration from the X4 concept that was unveiled at the New York Auto Show earlier this year. The company will also launch an updated version of the X4’s bigger brother, the X6, and the new X3 mid-size SUV. Building […]