The all-new BMW 5 Series has just made its grand entrance into the Lion City. It's not just your run-of-the-mill 5 Series; it's got a twist that's electrifying the Singaporean automotive scene. First things first, let's talk numbers. The starting price for the 520i, the base model, kicks off at S$385,888 with COE. And, for the first time ever, BMW is offering the 5 Series in a full-electric i5 eDrive40 variant. This ...
Read MoreBMW and AirConsole recently debuted a special BMW i5 that featured AirConsole on the main show floor at Gamescom. Ever had a situation where you were in your car, and desperately had to play a video game? No? Well, BMW has got you covered anyway. Picture this: You're cruising in your BMW or MINI, and suddenly, you're not just driving; you're in the hot seat, ready to tackle trivia questions that could ...
Read MoreThe 3 Series is BMW’s best-selling car, and arguably one of the most prominent automotive pillars. Much like cars such as the Volkswagen Golf, Porsche 911 and Mercedes S-Class, the BMW 3 Series has cemented itself as the standard by which all of its peers are measured. And those peers nigh on always come off worse. But for how much longer? The 3 Series faces a not completely certain future as electrification ...
Read MoreOne of BMW’s greatest M cars gets even better - the all-new 2023 BMW M2. The 2023 M2 is arguably BMW’s best new car on the market today. It’s quick, balanced, communicative, and still a thoughtful daily driver. All of the sugar, spice, and everything nice things you’d expect from a small car wearing the M badge. But here's the million-dollar question - can it conquer the track? You see, these M ...
Read MorePlush luxury BMW iX EV meets rugged offroad terrain. Fun ensues. BMW recently invited me to Buriram to attend the Asia Driving Challenge 2023. It was an action-packed day filled with non-stop automotive joy, being able to experience a myriad of BMW cars on and off track. If you haven’t seen it already, check out my thoughts here. However, one particular station stood out to me, so unorthodox that it was frankly ...
Read MoreHeld at the Chang International Circuit (CIC), we got to savour some of BMW’s finest in the BMW Buriram Driving Challenge. Greetings, fellow speed enthusiasts. Let me paint for you a vivid picture of an experience that transcends the ordinary, where BMW's finest machines come alive in a symphony of power and elegance. Now, I know that the mention of Buriram (which is in Thailand, for those not in the know) might ...
Read MoreThere’s only one answer when you’re asked to spend an afternoon test-driving the latest range of BMW models back to back… The car industry moves at such a rapid rate that it doesn’t take long before an entire range changes right below your nose. After being away for the first half of the year due an overseas posting, the opportunity to be reacquainted with the latest range of BMW models proved ...
Read MoreCrossovers and SUVs dominate the family car market these days, but BMW is keen to prove that the humble MPV is still deserving of a place on the family lot. And they’re doing so with this - the new and improved BMW 216i Active Tourer. Keen viewers would have already spotted the ‘16’ vehicle designation in the title, which in a local context means that this new 2 Series has a powertrain ...
Read MoreBMW's electric four-door coupe is eye-catching and exciting. Think of this BMW i4 as an electric 4 Series four-door coupé and BMW's tagline "the first-ever fully-electric Gran Coupé" makes sense. What you see here is the "entry-level" model called eDrive35, with the i4 M50 sitting above it. So, what does this i4 Gran Coupé (GC in short from now on) compete with in the Singapore market? Nothing. Nothing from Audi and Mercedes-Benz. ...
Read MoreThe updated BMW X5 and BMW X6 have made their way to Singapore. Both models have undergone makeovers for their mid-life refresh. The X5 struts onto the scene with a fresh pair of headlights, shedding a cool 35mm off their outline. These Matrix LED marvels are also armed with a non-dazzling high beam feature alongside arrow-shaped daytime driving elements that add a dash of futuristic flair. The X5’s redesigned air intake and ...
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