BMW has been spotted testing an updated version of its Z4 convertible sports car. The current generation of the Z4 debuted in 2018 as a 2019 model. This updated version should arrive in early 2023, likely as a 2023 ...
It seems the roadster's LCI will skip the iDrive 8 unless we'll see it on more evolved prototypes.
The BMW Z4 M40i is a bit of a hidden gem in BMW’s lineup. It’s all but forgotten at this point, with sales in the triple digits annually and nary a peep about it from automotive publications. Despite its ...
The new transmission could arrive with the car’s alleged 2023 mid-cycle refresh.
BMW Z4 M40i is not only one of the best driving cars today in the Bavarians portfolio, but also a future classic. Featuring a sleek and sporty design, and powered by BMW’s best engine today – the B58 – ...
What Makes the Z4 M40i Fun to Drive? What Makes the Top Z4 Model Important? Could the Z4 M40i Appreciate? BMW Z4 M40i: Future Classic For a car to become deemed a “future classic”, there’s generally a few prerequisites ...
The BMW Z4 is probably the most underappreciated cars in the brand’s lineup. Despite what its shockingly low sales figures might suggest, the current Z4 is actually one of BMW’s best cars. However, shockingly low sales figures, as unfair ...
The BMW Z4 hasn’t been getting a lot of attention in recent times, so we’ve decided to address this issue by putting the spotlight on an M40i. It has been turned into a polarizing roadster since the owner asked ...
Awhile back, we learned of the absolutely gorgeous Smit Oletha, a sort of love-letter to the best era of BMWs, built by two California, Willem and Kaess Smit, of Smit Vehicle Engineering. What the Smit brothers did was pull ...
19 May 2022 Review Restomods don’t get much more glamorous than the Smit Vehicle Engineering Oletha. Developed by two engineer brothers, Kaess and Willem Smit, the Oletha is a BMW Z4 underneath, with an impossibly beautiful carbon fibre body that looks like the ...
All-new Z4 goes on sale in Spring 2019
BMW's roadster is back and better than ever.
Work was done to tweak the ZF manual transmission unit to Toyota’s liking. Listen to this article If you’re among those clamoring for a stick-shift fifth-generation Supra, we’re pretty sure you’re aware that Toyota has already indulged the world with ...
BMW currently makes one of the very best engines in the world — the B58 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six. It’s unanimously praised for its brilliant combination of power, refinement, versatility, and noise. We recently spoke about how it’s BMW’s best ...
The Mercedes-AMG SL 43 uses a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine, but packs a mighty 280kW/480Nm punch. Mercedes-Benz has revealed the entry point to its new-generation SL model, the AMG SL 43, which eschews the twin-turbo petrol V8 of its ...
Ousted founder of BharatPe, Ashneer Grover is currently managing to grab a lot of headlines. After an open blame game started between the management of BharatPe and Ashneer Grover, the mudslinging is yet to stop. While Grover has resigned from ...
If the BMW Z4 is a little bland for you, then the Boldmen CR4 could be right up your alley and a pair of them have just hit the used car market. Boldmen was founded by Harald Käs, Michael Käs, ...
Production of the 5 Series is also affected. BMW will be hitting the pause button for the production of the Z4 and 5 Series in the Magna Steyr plant in Austria. According to a report by Österreichischer Rundfunk (ORF), Austria’s national ...
The supply bottlenecks in the car industry caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine have already impacted several BMW factories in Europe. Manufacturing partner Magna Steyr is also experiencing a parts shortage, which is taking its toll on BMW ...
During our podcast episode with Joe Achilles, he spoke about how he’s currently driving around in a very special loaner car. He recently traded in his BMW M3 Competition for an M3 Competition xDrive and, in the interim, he’s ...
BMW is hoping that the third time’s a charm as it recalls hundreds thousands of cars to cure a fire risk, despite already having made two previous attempts. Owners of more than 917,000 BMW cars and SUVs built between 2006 ...
This review was originally published in issue 154 (2006) of Top Gear magazine From the outer rim of its thick steering wheel, to the very tips of its quad exhaust pipes, the Z4 M Coupe feels like it was built ...
All-seasons solution, How one car enthusiast fulfills his childhood dream with a newer BMW Roadster that’s enjoyed year round For Marco Mantenuto, cars are both an interest and passion. The Stouffville resident has been working in automotive sales and management ...
The day cars with naturally aspirated V8 engines will no longer roam the earth will be a tremendously sad day. Thankfully, it hasn’t come yet and this new video is a good reminder of why we love them. You ...
The 2022 BMW Z4 is a roadster convertible that delivers a high level of driving excitement. If you desire the best possible version of the Z4, then you can buy a fully loaded model. Find out how much a fully ...
BMW allegedly isn’t happy with its sales. UPDATE: BMW responded: “We cannot speculate on future product offerings.” The BMW Z4 will allegedly end production in mid-2025, according to a rumor from the Spanish site Motor.es. The roadster isn’t getting the ...
Recently, our good friend Joe Achilles announced he’d be trading in his BMW M3 Competition for an M3 Competition xDrive. However, the xDrive model won’t be coming for a couple of months and he had to trade his current ...
Customer demand for roadsters has plummeted in the last years, prompting automakers to reduce their droptop offerings. Mercedes axed the S-Class Convertible and SLC before merging the AMG GT Convertible with the SL. The three-pointed star could drop the C-Class ...
There’s been a lot of hype surrounding the up-and-coming Toyota Supra/BMW Z4 (J29/G29 model codes respectively), but we’ve got a little bit of bad news for enthusiasts out there. A leaked internal BMW document sourced by the SupraMkV forums has ...
BMW has started driving dynamics trials of the all-new (G29) Z4 two-seater roadster at its Miramas test centre. Trials at the Autodrome de Miramas at the south of France are focussed on fine-tuning of all drive and suspension systems, not ...
The all-new G29 BMW Z4 is set to make its first public appearance at the Paris Motor Show next month. However despite the repeated teasers and previews, the roadster will not go on sale until March 2019. As such, BMW ...
A BMW Z4 transforms into a big flower pot as owner gets creative with his car after deciding not to renew its COE. Facebook posts that go viral usually show either the weird or the wonderful, and the most recent auto-related viral Facebook ...
Perennial BMW tuner, AC Schnitzer, has unleashed its upgraded version of the (G29) BMW Z4. Based upon the BMW Z4 M40i – which famously shares its engine and underpinnings with the (A90) Toyota Supra – the AC Schnitzer Z4 has ...
When you ask BMW fans what they love about a BMW, it’s fairly common to get an answer that alludes to the prowess of their family of straight six engines. There is so much praise for this particular engine layout (for ...
What are the advantages and disadvantages of the three, four, five and six-cylinder engines? Since the birth of motorcars, there have been many successful and unsuccessful attempts to develop and universalize different types of engines. Currently, manufacturers make extensive use of ...
BMW Malaysia has launched its all-new BMW Z4 open-top roadster in a single variant i.e. sDrive30i M Sport. The premium roadster comes with a retail price of RM479,800 (on the road without insurance), and includes BMW Group Malaysia’s latest ...
MUNICH: With the BMW Z5 coming in late 2017 or early 2018, that spells the end of the long-running Z4 this month. The last Z4 E89, a rear-wheel drive Z4 sDrive35is in Valencia Orange Metallic, rolled off the line ...
That 4.4-liter V8 was a fine choice. The BMW Z4 is a pretty good candidate for just about anything. We've seen this two-seater sports coupe turned into a rally fighter and Wiesmann has made a $200,000, 400-horsepower special edition out ...
When the BMW Z8 was first launched, it was a vehicle that didn’t make much sense. However, fast forward to 2022 and retro-inspired performance cars are all the rage, as are restomods. These factors have led to the creation ...
NEW YORK: BMW is keeping the media on tenterhooks with a mysterious invite to the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, California, on Aug 23, to witness the world premiere of an unnamed model. “The identity of the world premiere model ...