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The car that launched BMW…

Let’s take a trip down a Bavarian memory lane and look back at the first car that launched the German powerhouse: the Dixi, back in 1928. Dixi – the first BMW A German company called Automobilwerk Eisenach began building a brand ...

The BMW M8 got a facelift for 2022. No, really.

What’s the old saying? If it ain’t broke, don’t facelift it? Doesn’t apply to cars, though, which is why we have a new BMW M8 Competition. Actually, three new ones if you count Coupe, Convertible and GranCoupe as separate, ...

2023 BMW 8 Series First Look: The Grille Size Stays Reasonable

It’s only a matter of time before the ever-growing, now-oversize take on the kidney grille that for decades has identified BMWs spreads to the German automaker’s entire lineup. Thankfully for the 2023 BMW 8 Series—unlike, say, the X7 SUV or ...

The 2023 BMW X2 Edition GoldPlay Likes Goooooooooold

The 2023 BMW X2 Edition GoldPlay could’ve been ideated by the late fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent. Or maybe BMW product planners and designers have been drinking too much Mello Yello. Regardless of where the gilded inspiration came from, the ...

BMW 8-Series gets refreshed for 2022

Looks like illuminated grilles are the next big thing for the automaker All good things come in threes. PHOTO FROM BMW The BMW 8-Series is known as the sporty alternative to the ultra-luxurious 7-Series. It is offered in three different ...

ROAD TEST: BMW 520d Steptronic

Handsome new LED head- and taillamp arrangements help differentiate the LCI. Tan-coloured leather and mood lighting make the cabin a superb place to spend time. When it comes to its 5 Series business saloon, BMW’s raison d’etre has always ...

BMW’s i3 stretches electric range

BMW is upgrading its i3 electric car with major battery changes. Modifications to the batteries of both the i3 and i3 Range Extender will turn them from 60Ah to 94Ah units, boosting the range by more than 50 per cent. ...

BMW Just Unveiled a Color-Changing Car

Given the advancement of technology, it shouldn’t be surprising that an automaker has designed a car that can change colors using an app. BMW‘s announcement will be intriguing for those who like a bit of variety in their lives. Here ...

VIDEO: Cars.co.za Spent a Month in the BMW iX xDrive50

With a car as complex and interesting as the BMW iX, a typical week-long test drive isn’t enough to get a real understanding of what it’s like. There’s a lot to take in with the iX; its styling, its ...

Tesla Model 3 becomes Europe’s best-selling EV, outselling BMW 3 Series, Volkswagen Tiguan

As electric cars start to become the norm in Europe, the American-made Tesla Model 3 sedan has surged ahead to become the EV of choice The Tesla Model 3 had a strong European sales year in 2021, climbing the charts ...

BMW X3 SUV to gain potent M model

The next BMW X3 SUV will include the first M Performance version, with 360hp on offer from its 3-litre six-cylinder petrol engine. On sale in November and priced from £38,800, the third-generation X3 is expected to continue the success of ...

BMW confirms production of electric MINI

As part of its wider plans for an electric future, BMW has confirmed that a fully-electric MINI will go into production in 2019. The MINI’s existing diesel, petrol and plug-in hybrid powertrains will be joined by an electric three-door model. The ...

Mercedes follows BMW lead with diesel scrappage offer

Daimler has announced a similar diesel part-exchange programme to the one announced last week by BMW, for any customer part-exchanging an older diesel car against a selected number of Mercedes-Benz or smart models. Until the end of 2017, any owner ...

Most potent BMW M5 on sale in February

The sixth-generation BMW M5 has been unveiled and dubbed the most powerful version of the performance super saloon yet. On sale in February 2018 at prices expected to start from just under £90,000, the new M5 comes fitted with all-wheel-drive ...

BMW and MINI announce part-exchange allowance for older diesels

The BMW Group has announced a new £2,000 part-exchange allowance for customers trading in an older diesel car on a new low-emissions BMW or MINI model. For the rest of 2017, any owner of any Euro 4 (or older) diesel ...

Frankfurt – new electric concept previews BMW i5

The BMW i Vision Dynamics, debuting on the German brand’s busy Frankfurt show stand, previews an i5 sister to the existing i3 and i8 electric cars, and expected to launch in 2021. Described by its makers as a ‘four-door Gran ...

BMW Group joins Leather Working Group – for responsible and sustainable leather sourcing

Membership underlines environmental and corporate responsibility The BMW Group is underlining its corporate responsibility in the field of sustainability, by becoming the second automotive manufacturer worldwide to join the Leather Working Group. The aim of the not-for-profit, multi-stakeholder organisation is ...

2022 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe review

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is a really good looking car. Phew, it feels good to get that off my chest! Sure, the grille is still a bit much from some angles, but BMW has the proportions of bigger ...

BMW 8 Series put to test on Welsh roads

The BMW 8 Series has been testing on roads in Wales as the new luxury 2+2 coupé moves towards its launch. BMW’s test programme for the car has seen camouflaged examples tackling the challenging routes on mountainous Welsh B-roads, which ...

2022 BMW 8 Series revealed: Porsche Panamera, Mercedes-Benz SL rival's mid-life update adds bigger multimedia screen and more

The 8 Series update includes the addition of an illuminated grille. BMW has updated its flagship 8 Series model line as part of a mid-life facelift, with improvements to multimedia and exterior styling. The 8 Series continues to be ...

Limited edition BMW M4 Convertible

BMW is offering the latest in high-tech luxury open-top motoring – if you have a spare £80,000 to spend and are quick off the mark. The special limited edition BMW M4 Convertible Edition 30 Jahre open-top four-seater has a maximum ...

BMW X2 GoldPlay Edition Is Green, Gold And Funky

The athletic compact crossover is finished in a unique color scheme. The BMW X2 tends to blend in the background with the carmaker's more popular larger SUVs dominating the sales charts. To pump some more life into its sports activity ...

BMW 5 Series review

60-second summary What is it? The BMW 5 Series is the latest, all-new version of a car many regard as the definitive upmarket saloon. Key features New engine range, upgraded interior, more technology. Our view The new BMW 5 Series ...

Sports model tops new BMW i3 electric range

The BMW i3 has been facelifted three years after it first went on sale, with styling revisions, more equipment and a new sports-pitched model, the i3s. This version produces 184hp with peak torque of 270Nm, which compares to 170hp and ...

Frankfurt – Mercedes-Benz EQA set to rival BMW i3

The Mercedes-Benz EQA, unveiled at the Frankfurt motor show, is set to provide competition for BMW’s i3 electric compact car. Displayed as a concept, the EQA is the second model in the Mercedes EQ sub brand of electric cars. The ...

More details of updated BMW 4 Series

Further details of the updated BMW 4 Series have been released. As previously announced, the range gets styling updates inside and out, including 18 and 19-inch alloy wheels and two new exterior paint finishes, as well as a host of the latest technology. ...

BMW 8 Series to be reborn in 2018

The BMW 8 Series is on the way back – the German brand has revealed a concept version of the 2+2 coupe that will go on sale in 2018. The Concept 8 Series, on show this week at the Concorso ...

2022 BMW 8 Series, M8 Competition confirmed for Australia

BMW has given its biggest coupe an update, but you’ll have to look closely to spot the differences. The 2022 BMW 8 Series, 8 Series Gran Coupe, and M8 Competition will be arriving in Australia in the middle of 2022. ...

BMW 4 Series gains new look and tech

Facelifted versions of the BMW 4 Series will be displayed at the Geneva motor show in March. The changes run across two-door Coupé, Convertible and four-door Gran Coupé versions of the car and form the first refresh since the initial ...

BMW 530e plug-in promises 400-mile range

The BMW 5 Series will gain a plug-in hybrid model in March with the launch of the £43,985 530e. Described by its makers as completing the 5 Series range, the newcomer has also been dubbed the most efficient version of ...

BMW M440i Gran Coupe 2022 review

With more practicality than a 3 Series sedan and much improved four-door coupe styling, the new-generation BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe should be the perfect middleweight from Munich, especially with a gorgeous straight-six under the bonnet Good points Smooth, powerful ...

2022 Range Rover price and features: Plug-in hybrid and flagship SV models added to BMW X7, Audi Q8, Mercedes-Benz GLS rival's range

The Range Rover SV is available in standard and long-wheelbase guise in Australia. Range Rover has beaten its luxury SUV rivals to the punch by being the first upper-large SUV offered in Australia with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain. ...

Paris show – BMW X2 Concept previews new crossover

BMW has unveiled a near-production X2 concept at the Paris Motor Show, giving us a very clear indication of what the regular X2 model will look like when it arrives next year. Although it won’t be on sale for about ...

BMW To Mark 50 Years Of M At Daytona By Bringing M1 And 3.0 CSL

BMW kicked off the celebrations for the M division’s 50th anniversary even before the start of the new year. Last November, the company announced M / M Sport Package cars sold in 2022 would get retro-flavored badges. This weekend ...

BMW reveals 2017 upgrades

BMW will be releasing a host of 2017 upgrades for its product range with the introduction of more efficient, stronger-performing four- and six-cylinder engines for the BMW 1 and 2 Series. There will also be new additions to the BMW ...

On video: BMW looks to next 100 years

BMW is celebrating its centenary with the unveiling of a self-driving concept car. Dubbed the Vision Next 100, the new vehicle has been revealed at a 100th anniversary celebration staged by BMW at the German brand’s first factory in Munich. ...

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer review

What is it? The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is the Bavarian company’s first MPVKey features: Front-wheel-drive, large space for compact sizeOur view: The Active Tourer marks a sea change in philosophy for BMW In today’s competitive market many long-held ...

Entry-level BMW iX – What you get for R1,650,000

The electric BMW iX went on sale in South Africa recently, with the first units sold out shortly after release. This luxurious electric vehicle (EV) has a starting price of R1,650,000 – which gets you the “entry-level” iX xDrive40. ...

Cost-cutter! 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan R lowers price to become even more affordable Audi SQ5, BMW X3 M40i and Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 rival in Australia

The Tiguan R has now had its specification changed twice ahead of its local launch. It might not arrive in showrooms until later in the second quarter of 2022, but Volkswagen Australia has just cut the hot new Tiguan ...

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