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BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe Unveiled

BMW has taken the wraps off its all-new 6 Series Gran Coupe. Based on the 6 Series Coupe (which is based off the 5 Series sedan platform), the Gran Coupe adds two extra doors but keeps the stylish and sleek look established by the 6 Series Coupe.

Toyota Australia wants BMW diesel power for Corolla and Camry

Toyota Australia says it will import models such as the Corolla and Camry featuring BMW diesel engines if they become available for the local market. BMW and Toyota last week announced a new collaboration that would see the German car maker exchan...

BMW X6 M50d video sneak peek

BMW has released a teaser video of what could be the first ever diesel-powered M production car. The clip – titled ‘A new chapter powered by M. Step 1.’ – shows a hazy BMW X6 carving up the road. The tell-tale sign that is no ordinary M ca...

Renault Koleos Review

The mid-life upgrade for the Renault Koleos gives the Korean-built compact SUV a fresh face, a range of new standard features and builds on the old model’s attractive value equation. Renault Australia says it has added between $1490 and $3150 in...

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe facelift announced

Hyundai is introducing the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe facelift. The update includes minor exterior cosmetic revisions, more equipment, and is available in two variants and three trim levels. The facelifted Santa Fe comes in three trim levels, the S...

BMW to supply diesel engines for Toyota: report

BMW and Toyota could be about to share fuel-efficient technologies, at least initially with Toyota adopting BMW diesel engines for an upcoming model in Europe. According to a Nikkei Business Daily report, the two companies were recently in tal...

2012 BMW 1 Series tuned by AC Schnitzer

Renowned BMW aftermarket specialist AC Schnitzer has revealed a new tuning kit for the 2012 BMW 1 Series. The company offers power upgrades for the 118d and 120d diesel models, as well as a range of exterior revisions. Starting with the polari...

Volkswagen XL1 Concept confirmed for production in 2013

The ultra-efficient Volkswagen XL1 will become a production reality in 2013. Volkswagen Group CEO Martin Winterkorn confirmed the two-seater plug-in hybrid would hit the streets in low numbers in less than two years’ time. “We will start smal...