The BMW M5 still retains its V8, but it is now paired with an electric motor to give 717bhp and 1,000Nm of torque. BMW has just unveiled the new M5. The V8 lives on, but it is now coupled to a new hybrid system; 577bhp 4.4-litre from the V8, 194bhp from the electric motor. Combined, the M5 can churn out a staggering 717bhp and an eye-watering 1,000Nm of torque. But, because of the ...
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The BMW X3 lineup has been updated, and it comes with new looks and an updated Operating System 9. BMW has just unveiled the fourth-generation X3. With a refined exterior and a host of upgrades, this new X3 is ready to turn heads and take on the competition. The new X3 measures 4,755mm in length, 1,920mm in width, and 1,660mm in height. Translated, it's 34mm longer, 29mm wider, and most crucially, 25mm ...
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Quickest LCI or mid-cycle refresh for the BMW M2. Seems like it was just yesterday that we reviewed the G87-generation hip-to-be-square BMW M2. Actually, it kinda was. And here we are with the LCI G87 BMW M2, the quickest LCI that we know of for a BMW. The worldwide launch is scheduled for August 2024, and the M2 LCI will be built alongside the LCI 2 Series Coupe at the BMW ...
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First introduced in 2021, the G42 2 Series Coupe receives a mid-cycle refresh. Life Cycle Impulse or LCI is BMW-speak for mid-cycle refresh or facelift. That's what's happened here with the G42 BMW 2 Series Coupe, set for market launch in August 2024. Five engine variants will be available from launch, with Singapore specifications yet to be confirmed. The 218i, 220i and 230i coupes all sport two-litre inline four-cylinder turbocharged engines with 156hp ...
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The LCI facelifted BMW 4 Series and M4 models come with enhanced looks and performance, plus an improved BMW OS8.5 infotainment system. BMW has just rolled out the updated 4 Series and M4 models in Singapore. There are 4 new models in total - 2 coupes, 2 cabriolets. The 4 Series range features the sleek 420i Coupe and the elegant 420i Convertible, while the M4 family boasts the M4 Competition Coupe and ...
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Fourth generation F70 1 Series receives updated looks and more technology. The fourth generation BMW 1 Series, codenamed F70, has just seen its global unveiling. Market launch is scheduled for October 2024. Two models feature for the unveiling - the 120 in both base spec and M Sport trim and the fire-breathing M135 xDrive. The 120 in both base spec and M Sport will feature a turbocharged 1.3-litre inline three-cylinder engine ...
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The updated BMW M3 Competition and M3 Competition Touring get a 20bhp boost and run on BMW’s latest Operating System 8.5. BMW has once again elevated the stakes in the high-performance sector with updates to their iconic M3 models - the M3 Competition Saloon and the M3 Competition Touring. Both variants now boast an enhanced power output, pushing up to 523bhp with a whopping 650Nm of torque. This power is now accessible ...
Read MoreThe new BMW 3 Series Sedan and 3 Series Touring get Operating System 8.5, and there’s a new improved PHEV variant. BMW has spruced up the 3 Series, but you'd need a keen eye to spot the changes. The aesthetic tweaks include new aprons at both ends and a fresh duo of paint options: Arctic Race Blue and Fire Red metallic, adding a splash of colour to the lineup. Rolling on either ...
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Three eventual winners from the local golf qualifiers will go on to represent Singapore at the BMW Golf Cup World Final in 2025. The lush greens of Sentosa Golf Club have recently hosted the spirited swings and focused gazes of participants in the first qualifying round of the esteemed BMW World of Golf. This prestigious golf series promises to elevate local talents, showcasing their skills across several of Singapore's premier courses, including ...
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A piece of art on two wheels was recently presented at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este. This is the BMW R20 Concept. At the scenic Villa d'Este by Lake Como, BMW Motorrad unfurled the BMW R20 concept. The BMW R20 concept is unique in that the Big Boxer engine takes a central, almost sculptural role in its design. Markus Flasch, Head of BMW Motorrad, calls it a “mechanical masterpiece,” emphasising that it’s ...
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M4 CS is another special edition from BMW M GmbH. This special edition M4 CS is meant to sit in between the M4 Competition and the 1,000-unit M4 CSL special edition. Its three-litre TwinPower Turbo engine forms the basis for the engine in the 2022 DTM touring car championship-winning BMW M4 GT3. Increasing boost pressure of the two single-scroll turbos to 2.1-bar sees the M4 CS put down 550hp at 6,250rpm ...
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BMW Group Asia clinched this achievement thanks to record-breaking sales figures, an expanding brand footprint and more customer engagements than ever before. BMW Group Asia decided back in 2022 to introduce a second dealer in Singapore rather than downsizing or switching to an agency model. Fast forward to the present, and this strategy appears to have revved up their market position quite impressively, judging by their latest sales report. Singapore has warmly ...
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The BMW 4 Series and i4 now come with BMW's Operating System 8.5 and have new taillights reminiscent of the M4 CSL. BMW has just lifted the veil on the latest upgrades to its all-electric i4 and the 4 Series Gran Coupe. At the forefront of this new wave of design, both models boast a redesigned front grille, with the i4 featuring a fresh mesh pattern. This grille, surrounded by standard matt ...
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X2 be or not X2 be, that is the question... Imagine a young executive who needs a set of wheels suited to their high-powered job status. Or parents looking to purchase a car for their university-going child who needs to commute frequently and look cool while doing so. Sure, there's the BMW X1, which is more practical, but for the cool-factor and style-points, one needs to take a serious look at the ...
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The BMW iX1 is a compact family EV that is more than practical enough for most families. It seems that BMW’s smallest SUV, the X1, isn’t so small anymore. Echoing the way a modern 3 Series now sprawls into the space once occupied by an older 5 Series, the latest X1 has stretched its limbs to rival the dimensions of the original X3. It's a growth spurt that makes you take a ...
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