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BMW M135i: hot-hatch a chance for this year

The all-new BMW M135i hot-hatch will offer performance to match the ballistic BMW 1 M Coupe when it goes on sale in Australia potentially as early as the final quarter of this year. The first small car from BMW’s recently formed M Performanc

BMW 3-Series Touring: executive wagon revealed

The all-new BMW 3-Series Touring has been revealed, combining the added space and versatility of the wagon body style with the enhanced dynamic performance and sharp styling of the new sedan range. The first variants to launch internationally

BMW 4-Series Convertible: first pictures of new roadster

CarAdvice’s spy photographers have snapped the upcoming BMW 3-Series-based roadster – set to be called the BMW 4-Series Convertible – ahead of its launch in 2013. Although the lights, bumpers and grille are obscured, the spy shots confir

BMW X3 xDrive28i swaps inline six for turbo four

BMW Australia has boosted its X3 line-up, substituting the old naturally aspirated six-cylinder petrol engine  in the BMW X3 xDrive28i for a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder unit. As we reported back in February, the four-cylinder repla

Hyundai, BMW discuss engine development partnership: report

Hyundai and BMW have reportedly held talks over a potential deal to collaborate on research and development of engines and other vehicle components. An unnamed source told Reuters the talks are in “early stages” and confidential in nature,

BMW low-emission London Olympic Games fleet unveiled

The official automotive partner of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, BMW, has unveiled its Olympic fleet of 4000 vehicles, including 240 electric and hybrid cars. BMW incorporated the electric and hybrid vehicles into its fleet t

BMW X5 responds to Mercedes-Benz ML threat

BMW has increased the value of its BMW X5 4WD by up to $16,120 in a bid to counter the strong sales threat from the recently released Mercedes-Benz ML. The German luxury car arch-rivals are squaring up in the large luxury SUV segment after Mer

BMW M135i spy shots

Our spy photographers have captured the new BMW M135i completing high-speed testing at the Nurburgring circuit in Germany. The images confirm the production version of the M135i hot-hatch will look almost identical to the white BMW Concept M13

BMW 1 M RS: race car looks for the street

German tuning house Tuningwerk has unleashed the BMW 1-Series M Coupe for those who feel the standard car's 250kW of poke and up to 500Nm of shove just wasn't adequate. The Tuningwerk BMW 1 M RS appears to be an all-out racer with its roll cag

Chinese lookalikes heading to Beijing motor show

With the 2012 Beijing motor show just days away, a number of strangely familiar concept and production cars have started appearing online. Among the most recognisable is a hatchback from Chinese car maker Brilliance. Called the ‘It’s Me’