

BMW

BMW cuts prices on iX1 and iX2 electric SUVs
Updated tech and sharper pricing aim to boost EV appeal.

BMW tuner AC Schnitzer to shut down after almost 40 years
Legendary tuner AC Schnitzer to shut down after almost 40 years in business thanks to a range of factors like US tariffs and lengthy parts approval processes.

BMW i4 to be phased out to make way for next-gen electric i3
BMW’s first electric 4 Series will be phased out after 2026 as the brand transitions to its Neue Klasse platform and a new generation of EV sedans.

Australia-EU trade deal signed, set to cut car prices… but Luxury Car Tax lives on
Tariffs scrapped and luxury car tax changes for EVs could lower the cost of European vehicles for Australian buyers.

BMW confirms Alpina return with flagship 7 Series and X7
Reborn Alpina brand to focus on ultra-luxury, high-speed models positioned between BMW and Rolls-Royce, starting with flagship sedan and SUV.

BMW reveals electric 3 Series with long range and fast charging
Neue Klasse-based BMW i3 sedan debuts with up to 900km range, 400kW charging capability and production locked in for Munich from 2026.

April Fools’ prank becomes reality as BMW creates new M3 Touring car to enter Nurburgring 24h
What started as a viral stunt is actually happening: BMW is officially racing the M3 Touring in the Nurburgring 24h race.

BMW iX3: First debut from the Neue Klasse era priced for Australia
BMW’s Neue Klasse is officially here with Australian pricing and specifications announced for the groundbreaking new iX3 electric mid-size SUV.

Luxury Car Tax threshold set to be lifted under EU free trade agreement
Ongoing free-trade negotiations with the EU could see Australians paying less for some new cars.

Manual transmission on life support, says BMW M boss
BMW M chief Frank Van Meel admits the days of M cars with manual transmissions are numbered.

Ken Done-inspired BMW Art Car to race at Bathurst 12 Hour
A Ken Done-inspired M4 GT3 EVO will race as part of 50-year BMW Art Car celebrations at this year’s Bathurst 12 Hour.

Next-generation BMW 3 Series nears reveal as electric i3 takes shape
Production-ready prototypes signal a major shift as BMW prepares its most advanced mid-size sedan yet.

BMW updates X1 and X2 line-up for 2026 with new plug-in hybrid and tech changes
New X1 xDrive25e joins the range as petrol, hybrid and electric models receive technical revisions.

BMW boosts range for iX1 and iX2 as small EV battle heats up
Efficiency tweaks deliver longer driving distances without changing performance or charging times.

BMW M performance division unveils major shift from 2027
As the Neue Klasse era approaches, BMW M plans to blend five decades of motorsport DNA with cutting-edge electric technology as it redefines its future.

BMW and Opera Australia to bring free open-air opera back to Fed Square
BMW Opera for All returns to Melbourne in March 2026 with a new cast, celebrated arias and free public access.

BMW 3 Series marks 50 years as backbone of a global production network
From a single plant in Munich to factories across four continents, the 3 Series has shaped how BMW builds cars worldwide.

BMW’s #NextTech apprenticeship program tackles serious automotive skills shortage in Australia
The mentored scheme has enrolled 167 apprentices since 2021, kept more than 80 per cent through training, and will expand into motorcycle and body repair streams from 2026.

New car calendar 2026: All the new cars coming to Australia next year
Here’s the WhichCar by Wheels guide to all the new cars that will launch in Australia in 2026. Check back in regularly for updates…

BMW enters final countdown for Neue Klasse production with iX3 lead model
Debrecen plant in Hungary prepares for first all-electric SUV, showcasing BMW’s new iFACTORY concept with fossil-free operations, AI-driven production, and Gen6 battery technology.

BMW iX3 launches Neue Klasse Era with 800km range and radical tech
All-new SUV debuts sixth-generation eDrive, 400kW charging and digital “superbrains” ahead of 2026 Australian arrival.

BMW bids farewell to M 8 Series with retro-inspired Edition M Heritage
Limited run of 500 M850i Gran Coupés pays homage to 1990s original with classic colours, exclusive trim and fully loaded equipment list.

BMW is preparing an off-road SUV to rival Mercedes’ G-Wagen
BMW looks set to shape up to Mercedes-Benz’s G-Class with an SUV blending off-road engineering, luxury, and powerful petrol-hybrid performance by 2029.

BMW Australia expands digital experience with new online paint configurator
Customers can now design the paint scheme for their vehicle from their home desktop.
