In his latest Drive clip Chris Harris has put a 2012 BMW M5 up against a 2012 Nissan GT-R? That doesn’t make any sense. Well, according to Google and YouTube it does. From the video description: “It’s perfect for YouTube search results, and thats why we’re doing it.” Okay, then. Well they are both considered [...]

Now that the new BMW 3 Series is about to be seen on local roads it’s opportune to take a closer look at the 328i. It’s powered by a 2.0 litre trubo four cylinder “N20” engine and has official performance figures of 180kW/350Nm. BMW say it can reach 100km/h in 6.1 seconds. With a list [...]

BMW Australia has already given us a preview of its new F30 3 Series sedan range by announcing pricing late last year, before confirming the addition of two new models in January. With the new 3 Series ready to roll into showrooms this month they’ve now released extensive detail on local specification and equipment levels. [...]

If you like the BMW 3 Series Touring it’s clear you have style and class. Not too flashy, but not cheap and nasty either, it’s the ideal choice for those wanting a bit more space while resisting the scourge of the SUV. So it’s with a degree of anticipation we bring you this spy shot [...]

If you like big loping sports cars you’re going to love the BMW M6, just revealed in Coupé (F13) and Convertible (F12) form. Here at AUSmotive we thought the E63/E64 6 Series was, to put it bluntly, just plain ugly. But this new generation 6er may make us reconsider our opinion. The image above, shown [...]

BMW Australia is busy burning rubber on Phillip Island to celebrate the local launch of the F10 M5. Well, when pricing for the car starts at $230,000 what’s a few grand on some rear tyres? In case you’ve forgotten the new M5 has a 4.4 litre twin turbo V8 that snarls its way to 412kW/680Nm. [...]

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 [...]