A lap of Spa-Francorchamps with Robert Kubica
Friday, September 5th, 2008 Posted in BMW, Formula 1 | 4 Comments »I've been waiting for BMW-web.tv to load this clip all week—now they have and it's only a computer generated lap of Spa! They usually use real in-car footage. Never mind, it's a great track any way you look at it. ...
BMW’s Head of Design talks about 1 Series Coupe
Monday, September 1st, 2008 Posted in BMW | No Comments »Adrian Van Hooydonk, BMW's Head of Design, talks us through the design of the 1 Series Coupé. The clip runs for 3 minutes, 44 seconds. Source: bmw-web.tv
BMW M3 race version
Friday, August 22nd, 2008 Posted in BMW, Motorsports | 2 Comments »Regular trawlers of motoring websites will know information on this BMW M3 race version is not new. This does not mean its late arrival on AUSmotive is any less worthy however. A replacement for the awesome BMW M3 GTR the ...
2009 BMW E90 3 Series
Wednesday, August 13th, 2008 Posted in BMW | No Comments »BMW's most important model, the 3 Series, has recently been given a bit of a spring clean. And look at that, the lads in Munich still had a few extra crease lines in the back of their cupboards that needed ...
BMW automobile guide - All production models since 1928
Friday, August 1st, 2008 Posted in BMW | 2 Comments »BMW Group have just released this handy model guide in PDF format. Featuring simple side on line drawings of all their automobiles from 1928 through to 2008. The guide also includes useful information on production numbers for BMW models that ...
Hyundai introduces tamper proof identification labels
Tuesday, July 8th, 2008 Posted in Audi, BMW, Hyundai, News, Nissan, Porsche, Renault | No Comments »In a bid to reduce the chances of vehicle re-birthing Hyundai has joined Audi, Nissan and Renault by introducing self-voiding vehicle identification labels. The labels are cheap to produce and will be rendered useless if removed from the car. The ...
BMW M3 Convertible and Sedan
Friday, June 20th, 2008 Posted in BMW | No Comments »BMW Australia has lifted the lid off its new M3 Convertible and Sedan models. Both feature the 309kW V8 from the M3 Coupé and the Convertible will be the first BMW in Australia to offer the company's new seven-speed double-clutch ...
A lap of Circuit Gilles Villeneuve with Nick Heidfeld
Sunday, June 8th, 2008 Posted in BMW, Formula 1, Motorsports | No Comments »To get you in the mood for this weekend's Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix, I hope you enjoy this lap of the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve with commentary from BMW Sauber's Nick Heidfeld. This clip was spotted at our friends from ...
Drive Thru: BMW 135i Coupé
Saturday, May 31st, 2008 Posted in BMW, Drive Thru, Reviews | 5 Comments »After attending the launch of BMW's 1 Series Coupé, I was keen for a closer look at the 135i. Initially I thought the 1 Series Coupé was a bit of a design faux pas, however, the more I see it, ...
BMW Performance range
Sunday, May 25th, 2008 Posted in Accessories, BMW | 1 Comment »I recently heard about the BMW Performance range, a collection of official aftermarket bits and pieces that can be retro fitted to sir's 135i. Given a few of the photos below are taken with parts fitted to an M3, it ...
BMW 1 Series Coupé and Convertible launch
Wednesday, May 21st, 2008 Posted in BMW | 11 Comments »Earlier tonight I enjoyed the hospitality of Rolfe Classic BMW in Canberra at the launch of the new additions to BMW's 1 Series range – the Coupé and Convertible. There has been plenty of hype about these cars on the ...
Australian International Motor Show - A German free zone?
Saturday, May 17th, 2008 Posted in Audi, BMW, Mercedes Benz, News | 2 Comments »GoAuto are reporting that Audi Australia has now been confirmed as the third major German manufacturer to withdraw from October's Australian International Motor Show (AIMS) in Sydney. Only Volkswagen remain confirmed, with BMW, Mercedes-Benz and now Audi pulling the plug. ...
BMW’s twin-turbo 6 cylinder claims world’s best engine award
Thursday, May 8th, 2008 Posted in BMW, News | 1 Comment »For the second year running the 3-litre twin-turbo straight-six cylinder engine from BMW has claimed overall honours at the International Engine of the Year awards, announced last night in Stuttgart, Germany. The 225kW engine as seen in the BMW 3 Series, ...
Nick Heidfeld crashes F1 car at publicity event
Friday, April 25th, 2008 Posted in BMW, Formula 1 | No Comments »This is a classic 'oops' from Nick Heidfeld. Watch the clip above, where BMW have allowed Heidfeld to show off the BMW Sauber F1.08 at BMW's Munich headquarters, all goes well and the usual burning rubber stunts keep the fans ...
MINI to introduce diesel model in Australia
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 Posted in BMW, MINI | 3 Comments »GoAuto is reporting that MINI Australia will introduce the MINI Cooper D within the next 12 months. Coupled with a 6 speed manual and a 1.6l 80kW/240Nm powerplant the Cooper D is said to be capable of consumption under 4l/100km. ...
