BMW i4 arrives in Singapore

The first four-door EV from BMW sets the brand on a direct course with the Tesla Model 3 in its sights. BMW’s EV offensive finds another gear with the launch of the first-ever i4 today. Although it has four doors, the Bavarian automaker calls its latest car a ‘Gran Coupe’ — alluding to the sporty lines of a 4 Series Coupe combined with the practicality of a sedan and the comfort ...

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BMW 2 SERIES: The most important Beemers in Singapore

They’re neither the cheapest nor the most advanced BMW models, but the new 2 Series compact MPV and coupe are vital for the brand. Here’s why. The new BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and 2 Series Coupe have just arrived in Singapore, joining the 2 Series Gran Coupe which has been on sale here since 2020. With that, the 2 Series family, as well as BMW's entire compact model lineup, is ...

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2ND CHANCE: BMW 220i Active Tourer review

The Bavarian automaker’s second-generation mini MPV continues to break new ground for the brand. Image credits: Tom Kirkpatrick MALAGA, SPAIN – The 2 Series Active Tourer may not fit the description of the classic BMW. It is, after all, a front-wheel drive mini-Multi Purpose Vehicle (MVP) made by a brand that was once synonymous with sporty, rear-wheel drive sedans and sports cars.  Breaking out of its comfort zone however has apparently paid off ...

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SNEAK PEEK: The all-new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

The BMW coupe with the prominent grille now has more doors for added practicality. Meet the all new 4 Series Gran Coupe. If you’ve been following the Burnpavement.com Facebook page (well done you!), you’d probably have seen our post brought to you live from the media preview of the new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe. A year after the two-door variant nosed into the market, its more practical sibling has arrived! So, ...

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2021 BMW 420i M Sport: lightly grilled to perfection

The BMW 420i M Sport gives the term ‘personal mobility’ a whole new meaning. A drive around Singapore proves that even the entry point to the two-door range has an appeal that is all its own. Beauty can be a fickle thing. For starters, it is completely subjective. Remember the rom-com Shallow Hal? The horribly superficial Hal Larson (Jack Black) gets hypnotised to appreciate the inner beauty of women rather than ...

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2021 BMW 5 Series 530i M Sport review: Old Faithful

Want a large luxury sedan that can do it all? The cleverer and ostensibly greener facelifted BMW 5 Series takes some beating. The BMW 5 Series - has there ever been a more complete car in the history of the automobile? Posh, yet not ostentatious; techy, yet not gimmicky; handsome, yet practical and spacious. It’s a reputation that goes back further than any BMW you’d recognise today. Nearly 50 years ago, ...

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LESS IS MORE: BMW 318i Sport

With a willing engine, lively handling, and a good bit of kit, entry level doesn’t feel quite as such in the new BMW 318i. Buying a car is a bit like portion sizing your lunch. Do you saunter up to the aunty at the counter and ask for the basic $3 bowl of fishball noodles? Or do you go all out and ask for the $6 bowl with more noodles, more ...

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The different flavours of BMW Luxury

BMW Luxury motoring is defined in 3 different ways as shown by these flagship models. Depending on your disposition, the idea of a luxury vacation for example, can take different forms. For some, their ideal holiday might be a stay in a 6-star resort in the heart of a mega-city that never sleeps, with hi-speed WiFi and the latest technology to automate their rooms. On the other hand, others would happily ...

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The FANTASTIC 4: Iconic BMW coupes that shaped the brand

Over the decades, BMW has produced some truly inspiring coupes. How does the all-new BMW 4 Series Coupe build on the legacy of its forebears? There is no denying that the all-new BMW 4 Series Coupe is a car that grabs everyone’s attention. Its design has generated countless conversations and it evokes emotions all across the spectrum. This is precisely what a sporty coupe should be. If it doesn’t excite, set tongues ...

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EXECUTIVE DECISIONS: The New BMW 5 Series and BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo

With both cars featuring a host of styling and technology updates, the only hard choice left is to decide between the new BMW 5 Series sedan or BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo fastback. Although the BMW 5 Series is still regarded as the benchmark of executive sedans, the Bavarian carmaker has once again, raised the proverbial bar to new levels of design, technology, efficiency and dynamism.  Known internally as a Life Cycle ...

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