Tag Archives: BMW 3 Series

2013 BMW 3 Series Touring launched: from $58,900

The all-new BMW 3 Series Touring range has launched in Australia with a range of turbocharged petrol and diesel variants priced from $58,900, before on-road costs. Based on the same platform as the rear-wheel drive 3 Series sedan, the latest 3

BMW 316i: new $50,900 entry-level 3 Series coming

BMW Australia today announced it will launch a new entry-level 3 Series sedan in June, known as the BMW 316i. Priced from $50,900, the BMW 316i will feature the 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine currently employed in the 116i and 118i hatch

BMW 1 Series, 3 Series High-line editions launched

BMW Australia has introduced High-line editions of its 1 Series and 3 Series coupe and convertible models, enhancing the specification and value of its small- and mid-sized two-door line-ups. Fifty 1 Series coupes and convertibles will be offe

BMW recalls 750,000 vehicles worldwide; local cars affected

BMW has been forced to recall about 750,000 vehicles around the world over a defect with the cars' battery cable connectors that can cause the engine to stall. The recall – the second-largest in the German car maker's history – affects BMW

BMW 3 Series GT: premium mid-sized hatch revealed

The BMW 3 Series GT has been officially revealed ahead of the premium mid-sized hatchback's Geneva motor show debut next month. Stylistically, the BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo follows the lead of the larger 5 Series GT, offering a midway point be

BMW limited edition M Sport models announced for Australia

BMW Australia has announced a range of limited edition M Sport models as part of the German brand's 'Festival of M'. Starting with the BMW X5 M Sport Limited Edition – priced from $99,900 driveaway – the upgrade sees the base BMW X5 xDrive

BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Review

You’d be forgiven for thinking the BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is a car aimed at cashed-up members of the Greens Party, but what BMW actually offers in its newest addition to the 3 Series range is a seriously quick sports sedan for drivers looking for a

Car sales 2012: Medium cars outsell large

Sales of medium cars surged beyond those of large cars in Australia for the first time in 2012, with the locally produced Toyota Camry leading the charge. After coming up just short of the large-car segment in 2011 (75,984 versus 78,077), the

2013 Ward’s 10 best engines awards snub hybrids, EVs

Four-cylinder petrol engines have dominated the 2013 Ward's 10 Best engines awards, while almost a dozen energy-efficient hybrid and electric propulsion systems were considered for a prize but ultimately overlooked. This year's winner list is

2013 BMW 3 Series Touring pricing and specifications

Pricing and specifications of the 2013 BMW 3 Series Touring have been released ahead of the first two entry-level models' arrival here in February. The F31-generation BMW 318d Touring and 320i Touring will be the first load-lugging variants t

Range Rover Evoque proves ladies’ choice in WWCOTY

The Range Rover Evoque has strutted its way into the top spot of the 2012 Women's World Car of the Year awards, proving its wares against a list of female-focused criteria. The Range Rover Evoque SUV was crowned Supreme Winner after accruing

BMW 3 Series and 5 Series diesels gain M Performance boost

BMW has announced the availability of an optional upgrade for its four-cylinder diesel engine to boost the performance of specific variants in the 1 Series, 3 Series and 5 Series model lines. Set to launch at next week’s 2012 Paris motor sho

BMW 3 Series M Sport package on sale in Australia

BMW Australia has announced the BMW 3 Series sedan's optional M Sport Package is now available, bringing performance-themed styling and a sportier suspension tune to the premium mid-sized line-up. The M Sport Package is available on all models

Hyundai’s BMW 3 Series rival progresses

Korean brand Hyundai is continuing its development of a new rear-wheel drive sports sedan intended to rival the BMW 3 Series from 2015. A source has revealed to US industry journal Automotive News that while the car is still a few years away,

BMW: US dealer network car-sharing trial

BMW will offer customers short-term new-car rentals directly through dealerships under a new pilot program starting in New York next month in a bid to boost new-car sales. US industry journal Automotive News reports the trial, managed by BMW G

BMW ActiveHybrid 3 may start below $100,000

BMW Australia is hopeful of launching the BMW ActiveHybrid 3 for under $100,000 when the first examples of the 3-Series-based petrol-electric mid-sized sedan arrive in showrooms at the end of this year. BMW Australia’s Piers Scott says the l