BMW has today released a statement confirming what we already knew; they will be cutting full factory support from Prodrive for its MINI WRC program. However, Prodrive will continue as a factory-supported privateer team—Dani Sordo in the lead car, with the second car sold on a pay-per-drive basis. They will also continue to build customer [...]

The new BMW F10 M5 is about to be released in Australia and soon you’ll be reading reviews around the traps. We’ve not been lucky enough to score a drive just yet but a long-term AUSmotive reader has. Wayne was invited by BMW to attend a launch event at the Ascari Race Resort in Spain [...]

Amid the hype and over production of Super Bowl television commercials BMW has released a simple and effective YouTube clip that showcases the company’s history as well as its present. The BMW 1M, with its near 50:50 weight distribution, has been selected to spearhead the message. Who needs explosions and supermodels?

BMW returns to DTM racing with its M3. Initially, we were very happy about this, but since learning of rumours that this is the sponge sucking money away from the MINI WRC program we’re a little less enthusiastic. Still a racing M3 is a thing to behold and here is what one of the six [...]

Currently the 155kW front-wheel drive Golf GTI is the hot hatch benchmark. Sure, there may be some cars that are sharper, the Renaultsport Megane RS, for example. And some are more extreme; see the Ford Focus RS. But none provide the all-round finesse of the GTI. BMW, a surprisingly new player to the niche, hopes [...]

As tipped by AUSmotive reader Wayne last week, BMW Australia has confirmed plans to introduce a new limited-run M3 model called the Pure Edition II. Available to order in coupé form only, between March and July, the Pure Edition II will be limited to 50 models and is exclusive to the Australian market. BMW Australia [...]

Today BMW has announced the details of the M550d xDrive, the first example of its new M Performance Automobiles range. Joining the M550d is a Touring version as well as the X5 M50d and X6 M50d. All are powered by an innovative 3.0 litre straight six diesel engine fitted with three turbochargers, sending power to [...]

A couple of weeks back BMW announced they’d be introducing a new range of models called M Performance Automobiles. They’ll be placed in between regular BMW offerings and the fully fledged M models. The benefit here of course is the ability to get an M-badged product without the full admission price. It’s also a very [...]

BMW Australia today announced they have added a 318d and 320i to its new F30 3 Series range ahead of the official launch which takes place next month. Positioned as entry-level models the 318d, featuring a 105kW/320Nm four cylinder turbo diesel, will be priced from $56,400*. The 320i is powered by a 135kW/270Nm four cylinder [...]

According to an interview with BMW North America’s M Manager, Matt Russell, the next-gen M3 will not debut until next year. That’s because production of the current E92/E93 Coupé and Convertible will remain active for all of 2012. That makes it virtually impossible for the F80/F82 M3 Sedan and Coupé to be released for sale [...]

The BMW 3 Series has been with us for almost 40 years. Next month, the newest in the range, the F30 3 Series will be on sale in Australia. It’s quite timely, then, that BMW Munich has released a short history on the 3 Series with comments on all six generations. Here’s the full 3 [...]

BMW brings word it plans to spend US$900m on its Spartanburg production facility in South Carolina. Frank-Peter Arndt, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, responsible for Production, says the bewildering demand for the BMW X-line of models is the cause. “This is in response to rising global demand for our BMW X [...]

We’ve often admired Steve Sutcliffe’s handiwork at the wheel. Here the Autocar frontman has the BMW F10 M5 at his disposal and a few acres of tarmac. Which begs the question: Just how far can the M5 drift? Take the jump to find out.

M3Post brings our attention to an M3 photoshoot featuring an original Imola Red E30 along with an Interlagos Blue E46 and a Laguna Seca Blue E92. A nice collection of M3s we’re sure you’ll agree. Astute observers will also notice the colours of the three cars are reminiscent of BMW Motorsport’s iconic coloured stripes. Did [...]

BMW’s global arm has released a new video showing their designers talking about the new F30 3 Series. It’s a short and concise peak into the minds of the creators of what is ultimately BMW’s most important model. This clip coincides nicely with news of local pricing for the 3 Series.