Home | News | Road Tests NEWS INDEX:   BMW Home > News > BMW BMW X1 here next month 16th March, 2010 BMW’s versatile X1 will join the Bavarian luxury brand’s line-up in Australia with a starting price of $43,500* ..... more New BMW 5 Series Touring 15th March, 2010 The 4th generation of the BMW 5 Series Touring stands out with powerful design aesthetics, premium-level functionality and typical BMW driving dynamics combined with modern day efficiency ..... more BMW Group to Build Electric Vehicle 28th February, 2010 With this new car, the BMW Group will be providing an innovative solution for sustainable mobility in urban environments. It is being developed as part of project i and is due to reach the market in the first half of the next decade under a sub-brand of BMW ..... more BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo arrives 19th February, 2010 Stylish and elegant in design, this unique four or five-seater is emphasised by the coupé-like roofline, long bonnet, generous wheelbase and two-piece tailgate ..... more BMW 3 series facelift 19th January, 2010 BMW have announced a raft of changes to the 3 series, expected to arrive in Australia later in 2010 ..... more Top of page BMW reveals the new M3 GTS 8th November, 2009 The new M3 GTS will deliver more performance for those in need with race inspired modifications ..... more BMW announce prices for new Ms 5th October, 2009 The X5 M will be priced from $172,900* when it arrives in Australia after Christmas ..... more BMW update the 6 Series 22nd September, 2009 BMW is introducing a sportier edge, as well as improved fuel consumption, for its new 6 Series Sport Coupé and Convertible, which arrive on Australian shores in November ..... more BMW 760Li arrives in December 8th September, 2009 The German brand’s new flagship replaces the M6 Convertible as its most expensive model and is the first BMW to feature an eight-speed automatic transmission ..... more Sublime BMW Six-Cylinder Power Tempts Luxury Buyers 7th September, 2009 Renowned for its smoothness, refinement and efficiency, the straight-six BMW 323i sedan will tempt luxury buyers with a starting price of $58,300. Previously, this BMW model was priced from $63,200 ..... more BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Concept Unveiled 2nd September, 2009 BMW has unveiled a high-performance concept study with ActiveHybrid technology visualising the dynamic performance typical of a BMW against the backdrop of future demands in sustained mobility ..... more BMW increase 3 Series diesel line-up 26th August, 2009 BMW is set to expand its diesel range even further, introducing the first ever diesel powered 3 Series Coupe, Convertible and Touring to the Australian market ..... more BMW to revise 1 Series diesel models 23rd August, 2009 Each new model will be equipped the latest in fuel saving technology, including Auto Start/Stop Function, Optimum Shift Indicator, Electric Power Steering and Brake Energy Regeneration ..... more BMW's new ActiveHybrid 7 14th August, 2009 Based on the BMW 7 Series, this unique car will compete with the already established Lexus LS 600hL hybrid luxury car ..... more BMW: 80 years of car production 9th August, 2009 Guests invited to BMW’s new showroom in the middle of Berlin in July 1929 were able to admire a small car bearing the model designation 3/15 PS DA 2, with the two last letters standing for “Deutsche Ausführung” ..... more M Package now available for BMW 7 Series 29th July, 2009 Now the BMW 7 Series may be further accentuated with the addition of the BMW M Sports Package providing both interior and exterior highlights and a truly unique look ..... more BMW upgrades 5 Series 23rd July, 2009 For the first time all 5 Series vehicles will be equipped, as standard, with Head-up Display, Professional Navigation with 8.8 inch monitor, TV and Voice Recognition ..... more BMW X5 to gain an M in '10 21st July, 2009 The BMW X5 M accelerates from 0-100 km/h in a scintillating 4.7 seconds. Top speed is limited to 250 km/h or 275 km/h with the optional M Driver’s Package ..... more BMW 330d Arrives 17th July, 2009 BMW’s first ever six-cylinder diesel 3 Series arrives in showrooms ready to entice buyers with a wide-ranging list of standard features ..... more BMW's 4.5l/100km miser coming to Australia 7th July, 2009 The BMW 118d, which consumes just 4.5 litres per 100 kilometres, will arrive in the final quarter of this year. Carbon dioxide emissions are a very low 119 grammes per kilometre ..... more BMW X1 Set For 2010 Arrival 2nd July, 2009 Appealing to significantly younger urban customers, with an active and varied lifestyle, the X1 promises a new driving experience in the premium compact SUV segment ..... more BMW X3: 6,000 out the door 29th June, 2009 A family of three have taken delivery of the 6,000th BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle sold in Australia ..... more Diesel BMW 7 Series Released 28th June, 2009 The new BMW 730d – the first diesel powered 7 Series sold in Australia – will, right from the start, establish itself at the top of the performance pecking order ..... more BMW's New 5-Series Gran Turismo 24th June, 2009 As a new entrant in a expanding segment, the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo combines essential features of a prestige saloon, a modern Sports Activity Vehicle, and a classic Gran Turismo ..... more Aston Martin V8 Vantage see our road test ... here BMW’s new 730d challenges traditional fuel consumption wisdom 19th June, 2009 The new 730d consumes no more fuel, on the official combined cycle, than much smaller four-cylinder cars such as the manual 1.8-litre Holden Astra CD ..... more X6 proves a niche hit for BMW 17th June, 2009 In ten months, 545 examples of the crossover BMW have been delivered in Australia, highlighting its unique customer appeal ..... more Seventy-Five Years of the BMW Roadster 14th June, 2009 With the public appreciating this car, BMW decided to build the 315/1 in a small series, catering also to motor sport enthusiasts ..... more BMW’s New Voice Control 11th June, 2009 For the first time, one single voice command is sufficient to completely transmit the driver’s destination into the navigation system ..... more ROAD TEST BMW Z4 sDrive35i 8th June, 2009 Stopping Safely in a Medical Emergency 7th June, 2009 BMW engineers are developing a system that will safely bring a car to a controlled stop on the side of the road in a health-related emergency ..... more BMW M3 Edition Model – Exclusivity at its Most Exclusive 3rd June, 2009 Powerful, aesthetic design, supreme performance and exclusive style – BMW Group Australia has announced a strictly limited number of highly exclusive M3 Edition Models, will make their way to Australia towards the end of the year ..... more All–New BMW Z4 Roadster Arrives in Australia 5th May, 2009 The new BMW Z4 is powered by one of three highly efficient six-cylinder engines with the most powerful being a twin turbo 3.0-litre high precision injection engine generating 225 kW of power and 400 Nm of torque ..... more BMW 760Li Added To 7 Series Line-Up 20th April, 2009 Once again, BMW’s twelve-cylinder power unit underscores BMW’s endeavour to achieve leadership in the luxury segment ..... more BMW adds M to X6 7th April, 2009 Australian customers will be able to purchase the BMW X6 M in Q3; whilst the BMW X5 M is not planned for Australian introduction ..... more BMW Group Classic at Techno Classica 2009 6th April, 2009 BMW celebrated 80 years of automobile construction, while the BMW 700 looked back 50 years to the time when it set the company back on track ..... more BMW Celebrates 1 Series Milestone in Australia 13th March, 2009 In February 2009, the sales success of the rear-wheel drive BMW culminated in the delivery of the 10,000th 1 Series model in Australia ..... more BMW 120d Manual Here in May 4th March, 2009 It will be the first BMW offered in Australia to match a six speed manual transmission with the four cylinder diesel engine ..... more April Release For New BMW 7 Series 25th February, 2009 Innovations in technology make the new car the trendsetter within the BMW model range ..... more BMW's New Z4 Roadster Set For May Arrival 24th February, 2009 For the first time, BMW presents a Z4 Roadster powered by a twin turbo-charged straight six-cylinder engine and equipped with a retractable hardtop ..... more BMW Concept 5 Series Gran Turismo 16th February, 2009 Yesterday, when Next Car became the first Australian media company to show an image of BMW's newest concept car we promised additional details would be published today. In adhering to that commitment, we now publish an additional image and some details on this new car ..... more BMW Concept 5 Series Gran Turismo 15th February, 2009 Next Car will have details of BMW's new concept car tomorrow ..... more No Record, But Strong Growth For BMW M Cars 12th February, 2009 Delivering 24,186 BMW M cars to customers in the 2008 business year, BMW M GmbH has scored the second-best result in the thirty-year history of the company ..... more Top of page BMW M Division post strong sales results 29th December, 2008 BMW M GmbH has increased year on year sales, with year to date sales of 22,340 vehicles worldwide as of November 2008. This compares with the previous year’s equivalent figures of 14,092 units - meaning an increase greater than 50 per cent ..... more New BMW Z4 Roadster 15th December, 2008 The latest in BMW’s roadster family has been revealed. The all-new BMW Z4 will go on sale in Europe in 2009 and features a host of innovations never before showcased during BMW’s 75 years of roadster heritage ..... more BMW M3 Sedan Released 1st December, 2008 Powered by the a 4.0-litre, 309 kW V8 engine, producing 400 Nm of torque and revving to a 8,400 rpm red line, the BMW M3 Sedan adds the most practical of body shells complete with five seats and substantial luggage capacity ..... more BMW Museum: Night of the White Gloves 17th November, 2008 Please touch – that will be the catch phrase this coming Friday, during the "Night of the White Gloves" at the BMW Museum in Munich ..... more Mercedes-Benz C280 see our road test ... here BMW Announces Pricing for New 3 Series 10th November, 2008 The most successful BMW 3 Series yet will be replaced by a new model later this month, offering new styling, new features and a new price point ..... more BMW Welt Celebrates Its First Birthday 7th November, 2008 In just 12 months, BMW Welt has become the second most popular sight in Munich with over 2.2 million visitors to the unique building and wide range of exhibits and displays ..... more BMW X3 Lifestyle Edition Released 4th November, 2008 The BMW X3 adds even more appeal with the arrival of two new model designations: Exclusive Edition and Lifestyle Edition ..... more BMW Introduces X5 With M Sport Package 27th October, 2008 BMW is to offer the X5 with an M Sport Package that enhances the suspension settings and adds a further dash of sporting individualism to the exterior and interior ..... more Saab 9-3 Aero TTiD see our road test ... here BMW M Sales Into Top Gear 17th October, 2008 In the coming months the M3 Coupé will be joined by the M3 Convertible (complete with its poor rear-end crash test result) and for the first time in Australia the M3 Sedan ..... more BMW Concept X1 12th October, 2008 The design study, a precursor to a series production version, takes typical BMW X model design cues and translates them in into a more urban concept ..... more BMW Announces Pricing for its First Ever V8 Twin Turbo Model 30th September, 2008 Boasting 300 kW and 600 Nm of torque from its 4.4-litres, it is the new pinnacle performance engine in the BMW range* ..... more BMW Goes For Double Clutch 19th September, 2008 BMW will offer drivers of the 335i Coupé and 335i Convertible the option of a new sports automatic transmission before the end of the year ..... more Range Rover Vogue see our road test ... here BMW X6 Arrives Next Month 22nd July, 2008 The drive train, incorporating the latest BMW technologies, ensures the BMW X6 delivers reasonable fuel consumption figures in conjunction with suitable output and acceleration performance. All that in a none too-attractive coupé-like body shape that is unique in the premium segment ..... more BMW Reveals New 3 Series Sedan and Touring 17th July, 2008 The new BMW 3 Series Sedan and Touring models will deliver more driving pleasure, quality and technology than existing models, when they arrive in Australia in early 2009 ..... more BMW Reveals The New Seven 10th July, 2008 The fifth generation of the BMW 7 Series delivers a new interpretation of style, luxury and driving enjoyment. It will feature two new engines that are relativebly frugal, clean, powerful and satisfying in their performance ..... more BMW Museum Re-Opens After Total Refurbishment 1st July, 2008 After a two and a half year refurbishment project, visitors can look forward to more than 120 exhibits in museum space covering 5,000 square metres ..... more Volkswagen Touareg R50 see our road test ... here BMW M GmbH Races from 0-300,000 in 30 Years 20th June, 2008 The 300,000th M car, an Alpine White BMW M3 Coupé was handed over to a customer in Regensburg (Germany) recently ..... more New BMW 1 Series Convertible 19th May, 2008 The range is priced from $52,900 for the 120i six speed manual, from $63,400 for the 125i six speed manual and $78,400 for the 135i six speed manual ..... more Alpina Returns To Racing 11th May, 2008 After a 20-year absence from the competitive scene, the manufacturer best known for their development of high-performance variants of the BMW model range is to field a race car based on the BMW ALPINA B6S in the FIA GT3 European Championship ..... more BMW M1 Homage Concept For Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2008 29th April, 2008 “The BMW M1 Homage clearly manifests the creativity and potential of the BMW Design team. A project such as this is a valuable source of inspiration for our day-to-day work.” said Adrian van Hooydonk, Director Design BMW Automobiles ..... more Peugeot 407 HDi coupe see our road test ... here BMW 1-Series Coupes Arrive Next Month 24th April, 2008 The BMW 1 Series Coupé will compete against highly acclaimed performance cars such as the class-leading Volkswagen Golf R32 ..... more Thirty Years of the BMW M1 10th April, 2008 When the 64th Paris Motor Show opened its doors in 1978, sports car enthusiasts had only one destination – the stand of BMW Motorsport GmbH ..... more BMW Group Invests US$750 Million in US Plant 25th March, 2008 After the expansion, the Spartanburg plant will manufacture the BMW X3, X5 and X6 models for world markets ..... more New BMW Museum Set to Open Soon 13th March, 2008 After a construction period of around two and a half years, BMW will once again be opening the doors to the BMW Museum on 19th June, 2008 ..... more Shadow For BMW 7-Series 25th February, 2008 BMW has designed a car for those customers who seek the utmost in luxury and look to own a more personalised vehicle, with a new BMW Individual-inspired 7 Series ..... more BMW Welt Attracts Over Half a Million Visitors 19th February, 2008 In the first 100 days following the Opening Ceremony on 17th October 2007, more than 500,000 guests have visited BMW Welt, in Munich (Germany), and no less than 3,500 cars have been handed over to their owners in the Car Delivery Centre ..... more BMW Reveals V8 M3 Convertible 22nd January, 2008 Undeterred by last year's criticism by America's Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) of the new BMW 3-Series convertible's poor rating in rear-end crash testing, the company has released details of their new M3 convertible ..... more BMW Debuts A Pair Of Twin Turbos In Queensland 7th January, 2008 BMW is in the position of being able to shower the Brisbane Motor Show with not one but two twin turbo debutants ..... more Top of page BMW Convertible For The Little Ones 28th October, 2007 This is the only BMW convertible (see image) that is worthy of my appreciation ..... more BMW Concept 1 Series tii 25th October, 2007 BMW Concept 1 Series tii offers a rendition of the brand’s sporting genes, at the same time endeavouring to support the not-so-highly desired 'character' of BMW’s compact two-door ..... more BMW M3 Released Locally 19th October, 2007 The first-ever BMW M3 with an eight-cylinder engine is now on sale in Australia, bringing BMW up to Audi standards for high-performance compact sized cars ..... more New BMW 1 Series Convertible 11th October, 2007 BMW has announced the first details of the new BMW 1 Series soft-top. This new model will compete against established coupe/cabriolets, such as the highly desirable Peugeot 307 CC and the soon to be released Peugeot 308 CC together with the recently released and outstandingly successful Volkswagen Eos ..... more BMW Concept X6 Hybrid Debuts In Frankfurt 13th September, 2007 The BMW Group has joined forces with General Motors and DaimlerChrysler to form the Global Hybrid Cooperation, to develop the next generation of hybrid drive systems ..... more New BMW M3 Revs Up for October Arrival 10th September, 2007 The Australian arrival of the fourth-generation BMW M3 is one step closer with the pricing structure recently announced. The new model will compete against the highly desirable and more attractive Audi RS4 ..... more BMW Plant Leipzig Celebrates the 250,000th Vehicle 18th July, 2007 The BMW plant Leipzig has celebrated the 250,000th vehicle to roll off the assembly line since production started in 2003 .... more BMW 1 Series Coupé For 2008 3rd July, 2007 The new coupé is based on the underwhelming BMW 1 Series and will feature a Twin Turbo petrol engine and rear-wheel drive .... more BMW 6 Series '08 Update 29th June, 2007 With the half-yearly statistics for the Australian new vehicle market being announced next week, BMW are, no doubt, wanting an opportunity to gain some traction (so to speak) in an endeavour to hold their share of the market. For example, using the May YTD stats, BMW have a growth rate of just 4.1%. Yet the market, as a whole has a growth rate of 8.4% (over double the BMW growth rate). Compare that with the amazing growth rate of the Audi brand, which has a sales growth of 41%, some ten times the growth of BMW! .... more Luminance Adds Sparkle to BMW 3-Series 24th June, 2007 The Individual Luminance Edition of the BMW 3 Series Sedan is equipped with features that add more exclusivity, comfort and style to the car that is the company's best seller in Australia ..... more BMW 7 Series Adds Executive and Sport Variants 18th June, 2007 To further extend the 7 Series line-up, BMW has developed a two-model strategy that adds Executive and Sport models to the existing range ..... more BMW Convertible Flops Crash Test 15th June, 2007 There are times when the 'spin doctors' don't disclose all the known facts about their particular product/s. One such instance is the little known fact the new BMW 3 Series convertible has not scored well in crash testing by America's Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) ..... more Updated BMW 1-Series Released 12th June, 2007 Together with the Mini Cooper, the 1 Series is the model BMW uses to compete against the highly successful Audi A3 in the premium small car market ..... more New BMW 5 Series Makes Australian Debut 7th June, 2007 Although not as appealing to many buyers as the highly desirable Audi A6 and the highly successful Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the BMW 5 Series moves to its next stage of development with an update that brings new styling features inside and out, along with a host of innovations ..... more BMW M3 Gains A V8 29th May, 2007 Although the latest generation of the BMW M3 was based in its development on the new BMW M3 Coupé, the new high-performance model differs from the “regular” coupé in terms of both looks and technical features. Apart from the car’s unique design as well as its drivetrain and suspension technology conceived from the start for performance, lightweight technology came right at the top in the brief given to the engineers at BMW M ..... more Centenary of Birth: BMW's Alexander von Falkenhausen 23rd May, 2007 As a racing competitor, designer and test driver, Baron Alexander von Falkenhausen had a greater influence on the history of BMW than almost any other man ..... more BMW Expands US Plant 18th May, 2007 BMW sees growth potential in the USA and will expand its activities in its largest single market. “We will expand the production capacity of our US plant in Spartanburg in the medium term from the current 140,000 to well over 200,000 vehicles per annum“ ..... more BMW Concept CS Unveiled In Shanghai 24th April, 2007 Mercedes-Benz has met with extraordinary success with its CLS-Class. This trend-setting success story from the long-time leader in prestige cars has seen BMW respond with the unveiling of a concept car which our Editor believes will be the basis of a new production model sooner, rather than later ..... more BMW at Techno Classica 2nd April, 2007 The BMW brand celebrated its 90th birthday at the 2007 Techno Classica show ..... more BMW at the 2007 Melbourne Motor Show 7th March, 2007 Almost unnoticed amongst an avalanche of new models from numerous manufacturers, at the 2007 Melbourne Motor Show, is the new 2007 BMW X5. It is displayed with the revised BMW 1-Series and 5-Series ..... more Fastest Ever BMW Convertible Now on Sale 16th February, 2007 BMW’s fastest ever soft-top, the new BMW M6 Convertible, has arrived in Australia with the first customer cars just delivered ..... more BMW Announces Prices for the New X5 2nd February, 2007 Priced from $85,000, the new X5 will make its Australian debut at the Melbourne Motor Show on Friday, 2nd March, 2007. Customer deliveries of the BMW X5 diesel and V8 petrol models will commence the following month ..... more BMW Group Reports New Sales Revenue Record in 2006 30th January, 2007 The BMW Group reported record figures for sales volume and revenues ..... more Pricing for new BMW 3 Series Convertible Announced 24th January, 2007 BMW Group Australia has announced pricing for its new 3 Series Convertible, which will be launched next month to the Australian public at the Brisbane Motor Show ..... more New BMW 1 Series Coming 17th January, 2007 It may not be the most appealing car in its class, but the time has come for BMW to refresh the exterior and interior styling, increase the power and reduce the fuel consumption and add a new generation four-cylinder diesel engine to the updated BMW 1 Series which will go on sale later this year ..... more BMW Announces the M5 Touring 11th January, 2007 BMW’s M Division has lifted the covers off its latest model, the BMW M5 Touring. Featuring BMW’s V10 power plant, it’s the first time this engine has been seen in a five-door model ..... more Detroit Debut for new BMW 3 Series Convertible 3rd January, 2007 BMW will reveal its new 3 Series Convertible to the public for the first time at the Detroit Motor Show on 7th January, 2007 ..... more Top of page 2007 BMW X3 Released 19th December, 2006 BMW has re-invigorated its X3 range, with improved ergonomics, revised cabin and dashboard functions, as well as offering new magnesium aluminium VALVETRONIC six-cylinder petrol engines ..... more BMW Hydrogen 7 Debuts in LA 3rd December, 2006 The world’s first hydrogen-drive luxury automobile – the BMW Hydrogen 7 – has celebrated its world premiere at the Los Angeles Motor Show with the Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, congratulating the hydrogen initiative ..... more Australians Boost BMW V10 to Record Highs 22nd November, 2006 The BMW home of ultra-high performance cars, BMW M GmbH, is firing on all ten cylinders thanks to demand for its jewel ..... more BMW's new Nürburgring home 16th November, 2006 After a three year renovation and expansion project, BMW has a new home at the famous Nürburgring Nordschleife race circuit ..... more New BMW single-seater for Australia 2nd November, 2006 BMW will next month introduce a look-alike version of the M6 convertible in which you won’t lose your driving licence or ever get a speeding ticket. Guaranteed ..... more BMW M6 Convertible 23rd October, 2006 Australians will get their first peek at the fastest accelerating and most expensive example of open-top motoring in the BMW family, the M6 Convertible, later this week ..... more BMW X3 for 2007 20th October, 2006 A six-cylinder petrol engine, with 200 kW, will lead a re-invigorated BMW X3 range ..... more BMW Z4 Coupes Arrive in Australia 16th October, 2006 Brandishing a choice of two BMW six-cylinder engines, the new Z4 Coupé range will start at $87,900 (RRP) for the 3.0si ..... more BMW's Limited Edition Individual M6 Convertible 6th October, 2006 The luxury convertible comes dressed to impress with a custom Ruby Black exterior combined with Piano Black interior trim, power sport seats wrapped in supple custom made Gold Brown BMW Individual Merino leather ..... more BMW 3 Series Coupés Arrive Next Month 17th September, 2006 The BMW 3 Series Coupés will arrive in dealerships around Australia in October in both 325i and 335i six-cylinder guise ..... more BMW Refurbishes Munich HQ 24th August, 2006 An architectural legend is set to shine again as the world famous headquarters of the BMW Group in Munich, known as the "Four Cylinders" building, prepares to reopen ..... more BMW 335i sedan coming in December 21st August, 2006 BMW is to bring the new twin turbo 335i sedan to Australia ..... more BMW's all-new X5 9th August, 2006 And now the new BMW X5 sets another benchmark for driving excellence with powerful eight- and six-cylinder engines, unique suspension ..... more BMW 7 Series Luminance Edition 3rd August, 2006 BMW expands the 7 Series line-up, next month, by adding a "Luminance Edition" ..... more BMW Announces Pricing for 3 Series Coupés 19th July, 2006 The 3 Series Coupés will arrive in dealers in October in 325i and 335i six-cylinder guise ..... more BMW Achieves Record First-Half Sales 10th July, 2006 BMW vehicles continue to win over customers in Australia, industry figures released last week show ..... more BMW X3: Fresh Face, New Engines for 2007 6th July, 2006 BMW has re-invigorated its X3 range, with improved ergonomics, revised cabin and dashboard functions, as well as offering new magnesium aluminium VALVETRONIC six-cylinder petrol engines ..... more New BMW 3 Series Touring 26th June, 2006 The new BMW wagon offers a combination of driving dynamics, safety, passenger comfort and versatility in a car that is larger than its predecessor in every way, yet weighs less ..... more Now It's A BMW 3-Series Diesel 23rd June, 2006 Following the immense success of Audi and Peugeot diesel powered models in Australia, BMW now brings its turbo-diesel 3 Series sedans to the local market with the introduction of the 320d ..... more New BMW M6 Convertible 21st June, 2006 The world-famous division of BMW, M GmbH follows its tradition of producing ultra-performance luxury vehicles by introducing its latest variant - the new BMW M6 Convertible ..... more BMW Z4 Coupé Priced to Thrill 11th June, 2006 BMW Group Australia will endeavour to set the Coupé market alight with its new Z4 3.0si and M Coupé models when they arrive late in the third quarter of 2006 ..... more Professional Package For BMW 5-Series 29th May, 2006 BMW continues to expand its offerings with the announcement of an additional option package for the six-cylinder and V8-powered range of 5 Series cars ..... more BMW 1 Series Diesel 24th May, 2006 The 2.0-litre fitted in the 120d is the first four-cylinder diesel BMW has offered in Australia ..... more BMW Group Sets Ambitious Goals for the Future 17th May, 2006 The BMW Group has used its Annual General Meeting to announce the company’s strong start to the new business year ..... more BMW Concept Car Unveiled At Mille Miglia 12th May, 2006 BMW has unveiled a brand new concept car prior to the 2006 Mille Miglia. With hints of one of BMW’s most famous racing cars, the BMW 328 ..... more BMW Announces 3-Year/Unlimited km Warranty 1st May, 2006 Effective today, 1st May 2006, all sales of new BMW and Mini vehicles will be covered by a new three-year/unlimited km factory warranty ..... more New BMW 3 Series Coupé 24th April, 2006 Individual style now comes in a new expression: the BMW 3 Series Coupé, offering a brand-new look ..... more LOOKING BACK - BMW 02 16th April, 2006 This year marks the 40th Anniversary of the BMW 02 Series ..... more The New BMW Z4 Roadster 12th April, 2006 Toting 252 kW and 365 Nm of torque, the 3.2-litre BMW M Roadster arrives in unison with new 2.5si and 3.0si Z4 models that rewrite the rules ..... more BMW Enters Greenfleet Technology Trial 22nd March, 2006 BMW’s entry in the inaugural Greenfleet Technology Trial on Tuesday 28th March, 2006 will highlight a combination of driving enjoyment and clean, frugal power ..... more BMW Upgrade The X5 For 2006 20th March, 2006 The BMW X5 was introduced to the Australian market in November 2000. Since that time the market has seen additional manufacturers enter this very competitive segment ..... more BMW Makes a Million in USA 10th March, 2006 BMW has built one million cars at its US production plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina in just 12 years ..... more BMW Motorsport Reveals Ready-To-Race Z4 M 8th March, 2006 BMW Motorsport has torn the wraps of its ready-to-race two seater. Designed for customers who ache to post a competitive time at the famed Nordschleife ..... more BMW 323i Sedan Expands The 3 Line-Up 27th February, 2006 Set to join the 323i Touring which also arrives in June, the 323i Sedan will be priced from $64,800 (RRP) for the six-speed manual ..... more BMW at the 76th Geneva Motor Show 23rd February, 2006 The BMW Group is once again celebrating a premiere at this year’s Geneva Motor Show in launching the BMW Z4 M Coupé and the BMW Z4 Coupé 3.0si ..... more BMW's New Biturbo 6-Cylinder Engine 20th February, 2006 BMW is set to tear the wraps off a production-ready biturbo version of its acclaimed petrol-powered six-cylinder at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show ..... more BMW Z4 Coupes to Arrive In H2 2006 25th January, 2006 The new two-seater Z4 Coupe and Z4 M Coupe are destined for Australia, with a release due in the second-half of 2006 ..... more Top of page BMW Obtains Car of The Year Award 16th December, 2005 The BMW 3 Series Sedan has obtained the “Automobile of the Year” title for 2006 by Automobile Magazine in the United States ..... more BMW Confirms Z4 Coupé for Australia 25th November, 2005 BMW Group Australia has confirmed it will bring the just announced Z4 Coupé and Z4 M Coupé to Australia in the second half of 2006 ..... more BMW Group Opens Up Indian Market 4th November, 2005 BMW Group has announced its intention to formally enter the Indian market ..... more BMW Z4 M Roadster 26th October, 2005 BMW will release its Z4 M Roadster, together with a revised Z4 range, in Australia early next year ..... more BMW Z4 Coupé Concept Car 12th September, 2005 BMW re-ignites passion for closed-roof sportscars with its Z4 Coupé Concept Car, revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show ..... more Global Alliance for Hybrid Drive Development 10th September, 2005 BMW Group, DaimlerChrysler AG and General Motors have signed a "memorandum of understanding" governing the formation of an alliance for the development of hybrid drive systems ..... more BMW Group Australia Sales Boosted 9th September, 2005 BMW Group Australia enjoyed sales success in August, in line with record results posted around the world ..... more BMW Boosts Power in V8 models for 2006 23rd August, 2005 BMW V8 engines borrowed from the new 7 Series, boasting increased power and torque, debut in the 5 Series and 6 Series for 2006 ..... more BMW Reveals M Sports Package for New 3 Series Sedan 15th August, 2005 BMW Group Australia has announced the introduction of the M Sport Package for the E90 3 Series sedan ..... more Power Boost For BMW 14th July, 2005 A deluge of new BMW models is set to rain down on the 40-strong national dealer network as high-performance models race in and out of the showroom ..... more BMW 325i Sedan Returns 12th July, 2005 One of the most popular BMW numbers returns to the showrooms this week with the arrival of the new generation (E90) 325i Sedan ..... more Top of page About | Car Clubs | Home | News | Road Ramblings | Road Tests | Subscribe | Top Drive ©   2004 - 2009   All rights reserved.   Next Car Pty. 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