Oh no, not another one!
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010 Posted in BMW | 4 Comments »The success of the BMW X5 M and X6 M has already seen suggestions there will be an X4 M in the future. So, I guess it stands to reason, then, that an X3 M could also be on the ...
BMW 1M Coupé previewed at US Oktoberfest show
Monday, August 30th, 2010 Posted in BMW | No Comments »Earlier in the month we speculated the new BMW 1M Coupé might be revealed at the Oktoberfest show which was held in Wisconsin over the weekend. Well, we kind of got it right. The car was indeed on show at ...
BMW Z4 sDrive35is arrives down under
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 Posted in BMW | No Comments »BMW's answer to the Audi TT RS—the 250kW Z4 sDrive35is—has arrived in Australia. BMW told us back in May that the hero model in the Z4 range was going to be priced from $129,990 and we also know most of ...
Gold fever
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010 Posted in BMW, Random videos | No Comments »When the BMW X5M was launched AUSmotive said the car had a heart of gold. This was a label based on the strength of the engine found beneath the skin that insidious beast. Well, sadly, now someone from Russia has ...
Fresh BMW M5 spy shots
Monday, August 9th, 2010 Posted in BMW | No Comments »It's been a few months since we last saw some decent pics of the F10-based M5 prototype. This round of images gives us a reasonable look at the car inside and out. The next gen M5 is likely to be powered ...
BMW 1M Coupé to debut at US Oktoberfest show in August?
Friday, August 6th, 2010 Posted in BMW | 3 Comments »The BMW Car Club of America have posted a teaser on their forums which all but declares the 1 Series M Coupé will be revealed at their annual Oktoberfest show. Curiously this event is due to be held, not in ...
The power of M
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 Posted in BMW, Motorsports | 3 Comments »A few days ago BMW celebrated the 25th anniversary of the mighty M3. They did so with a press release and a gallery of photos. Perhaps this video of a race-prepped E30 M3 lapping the Ring in under 7 minutes ...
X factor by 4
Sunday, July 18th, 2010 Posted in BMW | 4 Comments »Sales of the oddball X6 have exceeded BMW's wildest dreams. Expecting to sell around 20,000 models per year the X6, can you believe it, has already sold 80,000 units worldwide since its launch in 2008. Indeed, the model is on ...
A pax lap inside the BMW 1 Series M Coupé
Thursday, July 15th, 2010 Posted in BMW | 1 Comment »Since last week's news of the BMW 1 Series M Coupé emerged a number of videos from the Ascari track event have made their way on to YouTube. Journalists were offered passenger laps inside the 1M development prototype and one ...
25 years of the BMW M3 in pictures
Monday, July 12th, 2010 Posted in BMW, Past master | 13 Comments »Last week BMW brought us news about the iconic M3 celebrating 25 years. There's been just four generations of M3s in that time; if you compare the original E30 to the current E92 you begin to appreciate how long 25 ...
Last hurrah for BMW E60 M5
Sunday, July 11th, 2010 Posted in BMW | 1 Comment »As the door for a new M model opens, the door for the mighty E60 M5 has closed. With 373kW (507bhp) from its normally aspirated 5.0 litre V10 the most recent M5 was properly quick. In the opinion of AUSmotive ...
A closer look at the 1 Series M Coupé
Sunday, July 11th, 2010 Posted in BMW | No Comments »BMW were kind enough to give us an official tease of the 1 Series M Coupé on Friday. However, aside from the name, they've not given much else away, especially in the case of the car's specification or equipment. That ...
Official teaser: BMW 1 Series M Coupé
Friday, July 9th, 2010 Posted in BMW | 17 Comments »BMW have made their first official announcement about the M-powered 1 Series. In doing so they have ended the "M1" naming speculation by confirming the name of the new hero model will be the 1 Series M Coupé. The teaser video ...
25 years of the BMW M3
Friday, July 9th, 2010 Posted in BMW | 4 Comments »It doesn't matter what criteria you judge it against, the BMW M3 is a genuine motoring icon. The M3 nameplate is about to turn 25. Four generations on the reputation carved by the original E30 M3 has been upheld at ...
BMW Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo
Saturday, July 3rd, 2010 Posted in BMW | No Comments »Images of the BMW Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo have been published and here's a few for you to look at. Based on the F10 5 Series, the Alpina hot rod is currently on show at the Goodwood Moving Motor Show. Billed as ...