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BMW 5 SERIES BACK AS ELECTRIC WAGON

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BMW 5 Series wagon is set to make a comeback to Australia as the fully electric i5 M60 xDrive Touring. Priced from $219,900 it is due to arrive here in time for customer deliveries later this year. The addition of i5 M60 xDrive Touring will expand BMW’s fully electric line-up to 16 variants across seven model series in its Australian product portfolio. The i5 M60 xDrive Touring is the first all-electric premium model in its competitive field. It follows launch […] Read more

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BMW TO EXPAND ITS EV RANGE

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  BMW Australia has announced details of three new EV variants due to arrive here  either late this year or early in 2024.   The three additions are i4 eDrive35, iX3 M Sport and iX1 eDrive20. All three will be  priced below $89,332, exempting them from both Luxury Car Tax (LCT) for fuel  efficient vehicles and Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) for fleet operators.   The BMW i4 eDrive35 and iX3 M Sport will arrive at the end of 2023 followed by the  iX1 eDrive20 in the first quarter of 2024… Read more

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WARMER WEATHER AND HOTTER BMW X1 BY CHRISTMAS

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For those that can’t afford something larger and more expensive, BMW plans to launch an M version of its smallest SUV the X1 later this year. It will be known as the BMW X1 M35i xDrive, joining the highly regarded M135i xDrive, M235i xDrive and M240i xDrive. But remember, this isn’t a full M model like the BMW M3 or M5 – but a mid-range offering. The four-cylinder power turbocharged engine will produce 233Kw of power and 400Nm of torque from 2000-4500 rpm, and will be able to dispatch the… Read more

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BMW X1 A NEW BEST FRIEND FOR THE FAMILY

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The new BMW X1 is a little car with big ideas. BMW has imbued the third generation of its compact SUV with extra space, higher tech and more features to make it what the maker claims is the segment leader. I tend to agree. Coming to Australia in two petrol powered variants – an electric version is penned for later this year – the entry-level is the X1 sDrive18i front wheel drive, which leaps to the X1 xDrive20i all-wheel drive. Added attractions have upped prices to $60,400, plus on road… Read more

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BMW X1 XDrive 2.0i

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The BMW X1 xDrive 2.0i is an impressive piece of machinery from the upmarket German company that has been at the forefront of automotive engineering for many decades. The X1 is the smallest model in BMW’s SUV range with five larger models on offer. Some of these are what we would call SUV bodies, others are coupe-like in their shape. It’s quite large, indeed being it’s almost the size of the BMW X3 of a few generations back. STYLING It’s an attractive vehicle, with a very large front grille that’s… Read more

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FIRST-EVER BMW XM

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The first-ever BMW XM will be launched in Australia in the first half of 2023. It is powered by an electrified drive system. The M Hybrid drive system has an overall system output of 480kW using a combustion engine and an electric drive system. The extensively updated V8 engine features a cross-bank exhaust manifold, reinforced crankshaft drive and optimised oil separation process to deliver an optimum balance of power and efficiency. The engine is assisted by an electric motor integrated into the eight-speed M Steptronic transmission. The motor’s power is… Read more

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LATEST ITERATION OF BMW’S Z4 ROADSTER

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The latest iteration of BMW’s Z4 roadster will launch in Australia early in 2023 with many key revisions. It will have fresh design accents for the exterior, newly available paint finishes, a new alloy wheel design and an expanded range of equipment. BMW Australia will continue its existing two variant line-up with the Z4 sDrive20i and M40i, providing high levels of response and efficiency from their TwinPower Turbo engines and eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmissions. It will have a new kidney grille design that features horizontal slats and new front apron… Read more

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BMW 1 SERIES 2011 – 2021

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The BMW 1 Series is the smallest car in the prestigious German company’s range. It’s aimed at those who enjoy their driving, rather than simply seeing it as a way at getting from one place to another. It has excellent engines driving the rear wheels. A downside is that rear-wheel drive takes some cabin and boot space because the engine and transmission are mounted longitudinally rather than sideways, so it encroaches into the passenger area. There’s good legroom in the front seats, though foot-width is restricted by the gearbox housing…. Read more

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MASERATI PROJECT24

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Maserati has presented Project24 (referred to by a codename) to raise the brand’s unlimited performance to a new level of adrenalin on the track. This truly extreme track-only car inherits the specifications of the Maserati MC20, enhancing it with technical specifications that have advanced even further. It’s powered by a state-of-the-art V6 Nettuno engine adds new turbochargers to raise its power to 740 hp, innovative suspension, carbon-ceramic braking system and tyres tuned up for racing, as well as FIA-approved safety features. Based on the brand’s obsession with lightness, the target… Read more

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2022 BMW 430i GRAN COUPE

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The BMW 430i Gran Coupe is a fascinating mix of pure-bred sports car and family hatchback. It’s capable of carrying five people, though see the Driving section of this review for comments on that, and is low enough to look sleek. It certainly grabbed the attention of people who saw it on the road during our test period. Either when we were on the road or in carparks. STYLING Gran Coupe has the sometimes-criticised very-large front grille, but in the 4 Series the sheer size of the car means the… Read more