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BMW is no stranger to electric cars. It’s first foray into the world of EV was in 1972 with the 1602e, a concept car that was used to lead a pack of long-distance runners at the 1972 Munich Olympic games. More test cars were produced by the German carmaker in …

The all-new second generation 2023 BMW M2 has been officially unveiled today, combining compact dimensions with powertrain and chassis technology from the latest BMW M3 and M4 to create a new iteration of the baby M car. Availability of a six-speed manual alongside an eight-speed automatic transmission, the new M2 …

The updated 2023 BMW Z4 roadster will launch in Australia early next year with a host of key revisions. The open-top two-seater will feature fresh design accents for the exterior, newly available paint finishes, a new alloy wheel design and an expanded range of equipment to boost its appeal. BMW …

Australia will receive the third-generation BMW X1 in the fourth quarter of this year with the sDrive18i and xDrive20i the first to arrive. Priced from $53,900 and $65,900, respectively, the new X1 is $6,000 dearer than before and will debut BMW’s new Features on Demand, where buyers subscribe to features …

With just a few months remaining until the world premiere of the new BMW M2, the final test phase in the development of the new high-performance car is in full swing. In keeping with its affinity with the racetrack, the car’s driving dynamics were subjected to an intensive test at …

BMW M is adding its M2 CS Racing-based safety car to the MotoGP’s fleet. Fitted out with special livery and extra light bars for its new role, the car features a twin-turbo 3.0-litre straight-six that produces up to 331kW (444hp/450PS) depending on the setup. Compared to the road-going M2 CS, …

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe brings an extra set of doors for added practicality, without looking any less sexy than its coupe sibling. The stretched 4 Series variant not only carries over much of the coupe’s front fascia and rear styling, but also retains the coupe’s swooping roof line …

Enthusiasts rejoice! The 2022 BMW M2 will be offered with a six-speed manual when it enter production from December 2022. Set to be based on the recently unveiled 2 Series’ G82 chassis, the G87 M2 will be powered by the familiar S58 engine borrowed from the current M3 and M4 …

The BMW M4 may have the most controversial kidney grille ever, but it sure isn’t short on performance. Packing a 3.0-litre twin turbo six-cylinder in-line engine with up to 375kW of power and 650Nm of torque, the rear-wheel drive sports car can dash from 0 to 100km/h in just 3.9 seconds. Already …

The BMW 3 Series G20 has been around since 2019. In a model’s lifecycle, this means a mid-life facelift is almost due. While we have not seen anything official from BMW so far, a leak has surfaced from China. And the leak is for what’s claimed to be the actual …

The all-new 2022 BMW 2 Series Coupe has been unveiled ahead of its official debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Sporting a sleek new look that looks more muscular than ever before, the new 2 Series Coupe is, thankfully, not plagued by the bucktooth grille of the larger 4 …

Every decade or so, we see a drastic shift in BMW’s design philosophy. At the start of the new millennium, BMW gave us the ‘Bangle Butt’, the infamous and controversial rear decklid on the E65 7 Series designed by then chief designer Chris Bangle (hence the nickname). The radical design …

What do you do when everyone calls their mid-life update a facelift? You give it a fancy name, like ‘LCI’, or ‘Life Cycle Impulse’ in BMW-speak. So, let me introduce you to the 2021 G30 BMW 520i LCI M Sport. Now available only in the popular M Sport trim, the …

The 2nd-generation BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe has broken cover today with BMW Australia confirming its arrival in late 2021. Based on the 4 Series coupe, which in turn is based on the 3 Series sedan, the Gran Coupe has been a decent seller for BMW. Three engine options will …