

BMW

BMW launches electric models in Oz
BMW electric ‘i’ sub-brand hits Australian roads in November, with prices from $64,000

No premium on BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
Four-door coupe version of BMW’s 4 Series costs the same as the two-door

BMW X5 plug-in: guilt-free SUV
SUVs are fuel-guzzling, ozone layer-ripping, earth destroyers, right? Not if buy BMWs latest creation.

The BMW M3 coupe is dead
It’s a sad, sad day. One of the world’s greatest performance cars is no more, with BMW officially ending production of the M3 coupe.

Pininfarina coupe hints at new BMW flagship
BMW and famous Italian design specialist, Pininfarina, have unveiled a spectacular concept coupe at this year’s ‘Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este’, held on the shores of Lake Como.

BMW M powers up with Competition Package
To coincide with upgrades across its 5 Series range, BMW has released a new ‘Competition Package’ for the powerhouse M5 sports sedan, and its M6 coupe/convertible sibling.

BMW’s all-new M6 Gran Coupe
BMW has just released a third variant to its tyre-shredding M6 range – the M6 Gran Coupe.

BMW adds four-door M6
Love the looks and performance of the BMW M6 Coupe, but need the practicality of four doors?

BMW offers ‘super cheap’ 3 Series
BMW is taking the fight to its luxury rivals by offering a new, cut price, entry-level 3 Series sedan.

VW Up! wins World Car of the Year 2012
The Volkswagen Up! has been declared winner of the 2012 World Car of the Year award. The announcement was made at the 2012 New York International Auto Show.

BMW recalls 1.3 million cars worldwide
BMW has announced a huge global recall of previous-generation 5 Series and 6 Series models, which affects 1.3 million cars built between 2003 and 2010.

2012 BMW 640d xDrive revealed
This is the 2012 BMW 640d xDrive – and that last bit is important. The German manufacturer’s xDrive moniker is significant because it means instead of power just being sent to the rear, as is conventional for any BMW, the car’s front wheels receive drive too.

2012 BMW M135i ‘F21’ 3dr Concept
BMW has revealed a hot turbocharged six-cylinder Concept M135i model that also showcases the 1 Series three-door bodystyle for the first time.

New BMW M6 2012-2013 coupe & convertible revealed
BMW has revealed the new 2012 M6 – the hottest version of the 6 Series – in both coupe and convertible form. Using the same 418kW 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 as the BMW M5, it rushes from 0-100km/h in 4.2 seconds.

BMW M diesels: new for 2012 with 284kW and three turbos!
Look out world – the first BMW M diesels are on the way. Badged M550d, X5 M50d and X6 M50d, they’re packing THREE turbochargers, 284kW and 740Nm of torque, and debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.

BMW’s electric dreams
BMW has lifted the covers on concept versions of its two i models – the full electric i3 city car, and active hybrid i8 supercar.

BMW’s hybrid supercar
BMW has revealed its new ‘i’ brand, part of a drive to produce eco-friendly cars that are still fun to drive.

Pippa Middleton’s $60k BMW gets clamped
Her rear has won the world over but now another rear of hers is making headlines. Pictures have emerged showing the back of Pippa Middleton’s car being clamped.

Women’s World Car of the Year
BMW and Citroen have both won the 2011 Women’s Car of the Year award for the 5 Series and DS3 respectively

Volvo concept universe teased
Volvo has released a new video that teases an upcoming design study to be revealed soon, although it has yet to offer any details for the concept

BMW Sharpens Pricing For 2011 3 Series
BMW Australia has pulled out the red pen for the pricing of its 2011 3 Series range, slashing prices by up to 11 percent for many of its petrol models – including the M3.

X6 proves the doubters (and motoring journos) wrong
The melding of a sports coupe and SUV has been a niche hit for BMW. Next – the X6 M rocket.

Australian touring cars return to the island
The names on the doors are a hint at their history, but the drivers of these original Group A and Group C cars are happy to watch from the stands…