Very German and the brand includes Mini. Snob value AND engineering some would say! Are they as good as they say they are or is it all pi$$ and wind?
The BMW M140i is a handsome hot hatch for those looking for something just a bit different. It is pricey, but with that outstanding price comes outstanding performance. The 8 speed auto gets to 100 in just 4.6 seconds, but this is the manual, [...]
The BMW M140i is a handsome hot hatch for those looking for something nippy and petite. It is pricey, but with that outstanding price comes outstanding performance. The 8 speed auto gets to 100 in just 4.6 seconds, but this is [...]
The 2018 BMW X5 M50d is deceiving on first approach as it really looks like the rest of the X5 range with some modifications. What lurks beneath is a sporty AWD SUV that has awesome performance. The M Performance accouterments are subtle but obvious to aficionados. The BMW X5 M50d is another rare beast. Exterior The exterior of the [...]
There's another new crossover/small SUV available in Australia with BMW welcoming the new BMW X2. Launched this week in Canberra, the new BMW offering fills the gap in the X range between the X1 and the X3, prices start from $55,990. Officially labeled a 'Sports Activity Coupe' by BMW, the German car brand is hoping to see the X2 [...]
I always feel like I should be wearing a chauffeurs cap when driving the BMW 7 Series. The 'Daddy' of the BMW passenger car range is certainly focused on delivering a great experience to those in the rear-seat. But, if you find yourself at the controls it's also a nice experience with plenty of power available and better than [...]
Though it’s accused of an over indulgence in 'derivative' styling, the 2018 BMW 230i Convertible is arguably the best looking family member in the German carmakers local lineup. A gorgeous thing by any measure the small four-seat convertible really stands out with the fabric roof setting it all off. Too many manufacturers have gone to folding hardtop convertibles but [...]
We took the 750Li on a mini road trip. Our extra long video will be used on Two Fat Gentlemen too. I hope you enjoy.
Since we last drove BMW’s diminutive i3 with Range Extender (read it here), i3 has been improved in range and consumption with the 94Ah (with or without range extender) recently brought to Australia. We liked i3 a lot. It’s either cute or silly depending on your point of view. My 10-year-old nephew loves it because it has blue lights [...]
Hover Mouse for details The Utterly Delicious BMW 430i GranCoupe The 430i highlights the confusing nomenclatures the Germans have inflicted on buyers over the last decade. The “even” numbers signified 2 door coupes, so when the 2, 4 and 6 series came out, they only had too doors. However, that shipped has sailed. There is now 4 and 6 [...]
Yes yes yes oh YES: LOVE love love I want!!!!!!, smug factor, tech genius Oh dear me no: can feel choppy on rough roads, price At times, hybrids seem morally ambiguous. The batteries are expensive to replace and are made of polar-bear-unfriendly heavy metals, they require fuel, and, they take more power to make than they could ever save. [...]
