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  • BMW M135i xDrive loses more than its 6cyl engine

    For the past fifteen years BMW’s hottest 1 Series has been powered by a 3.0-litre straight six sending power to the rear wheels. The only evolution to that format was the introduction of turbo charging from the 130i to the 135i. Looking at the new BMW M135i xDrive, it’s...
  • Is the BM M850i the ultimate long distance cruiser?

    In the world of GT’s, there are a select few that stand out.  Bentleys GT, Aston Martins and now BMW have decided to resurrect the 850i name and throw it in the Gran Touring hat.  Is it any good? Here’s a short video of my 250km trip in the...
  • 2018 BMW X3 South African pricing revealed

    Four months after the unveiling of the BMW X3 ‘luxury compact crossover’ in the United States, the Munich-based manufacturer has announced local pricing and range details for South Africa. Scheduled to launch in November this year, the third-gen BMW X3 will be available in four iterations (all of which...
  • What makes BMW M5 so special?

    A four-wheel drive BMW M5? Indeed. To some purists that may sound like sacrilege, and to some extent it is sad to see the end of an era. But before you lose all will to live, let me explain: This is a four-wheel drive system designed for you to...
  • M-Performance revs up new 5-Series

    The next-generation BMW 5-Series is only a few weeks old and it already has its own range of M-Performance goodies! The additional pieces of kit will aim to cater to the discerning aesthetic, mechanical and performance demands of future customers. One of the most impressive add-ons is the Power...
  • First details on BMW’s quad-turbo B57 engine

    BMW’s latest high-powered diesel is up to four turbo chargers and will make its grand debut in the BMW 750d XDrive. An evolution of the triple-turbo N57 engine released in 2012, the new engine, codenamed B57, retains the 3.0-litre straight six configuration but with sharper low-end response and gains...