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Luxury wagons such as the new BMW 3 Series Touring remain relatively niche models in Australia, struggling to match their popularity in Europe as Australians mostly snub them in favour of SUVs. BMW, for example, is only hoping to convince a pa
At a glance you could easily mistake the BMW X5 M50d for one of its lesser X5 stablemates, but aside from the familiar styling there’s nothing ordinary about the M50d. Only the set of tractor-sized tyres and the M50d badge on its tailgate su
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
Five years after its introduction, the BMW M3 remains a brilliant compact luxury sports car - looking its best in coupe form. A new-generation M3 is due in 2013 that will follow other cars such as the M5 and 1M from BMW's performance division,
It’s by no means the prettiest or cheapest soft top around, but few cars in the premium compact class offer as a complete a package as the BMW 1 Series Convertible. The aesthetic challenge faced by the entry-level BMW 1 Series began with its
The BMW 116i is currently the cheapest way into the German luxury brand, costing just $36,900. That brings an obvious question: does it feel like a stripped-out version lacking classic BMW values or is it a genuine luxury entry point to the bl
If climate change was a myth and fossil fuels were in abundant supply and produced no nasty CO2 emissions, you might now be reading about the new V12-powered BMW M5. Instead, 27 years after the executive express emerged as game changer in 1985
Traditionalists may not like it, but the latest four-cylinder additions to the Z4 line-up effectively signal the end of BMW’s famous normally aspirated six-cylinder. BMW might produce what many believe to be the ultimate driving machines, but th
The BMW 330d Coupe is literally in a league of its own. Some car companies make a big fuss about their cars delivering both power and efficiency - for BMW, it’s just common practice. The problem with reviewing a BMW is just how much each var
BMW Australia says the all-new BMW 1 Series hatch is targeted at “city folk with options”. The world’s largest luxury vehicle manufacturer believes most new BMW 1 Series buyers will be stepping into a BMW for the first time, up from cheaper car
BMW 1 Series M Coupe 3.0-litre twin-turbo direct injection in-line six-cylinder, six-speed manual transmission, 250kW/450Nm (500Nm with overboost): $99,990 (Manufacturer’s List Price) I’m flat stick down the back straight and the red needl
BMW X3 xDrive20d 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo diesel: $62,200 BMW X3 xDrive28i 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol: $71,900 With BMW X3 sales expected to account for 20-25 per cent of the German manufacturer’s sales in Australia, the formula
The BMW 650i may not technically be a supercar, but when it comes to comfort, performance and the latest in-car technology, it’s rather hard to fault this 4.4-litre twin-turbo beast. The BMW 6 Series is essentially the grand tourer version o
2011 BMW 520d Touring It doesn’t seem to matter which BMW you get into; diesel, petrol, sedan, wagon, they’re almost always an exciting car to drive. It’s that perfect balance between luxury, technology and sports performance, and very few o
With 'efficiency' proliferating throughout the automotive industry, even into motorsports, we could one day see a seriously fuel-efficient version of the BMW M5. Until then, the closest thing is the fuel-frugal BMW 535d M Sport turbo-diesel. T
Location: Gold Coast Hinterland, QLD. We’re hard on the brakes and deep into the corner in the new BMW 650i Convertible, enjoying that glorious V8 metallic drivetrain whine as we flick the paddles to go from third gear to second. All of a su
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