BMW's bread and butter 3 Series has undergone a facelift or an LCI (Life Cycle Impulse) update in BMW-speak. Here, we test the handsome and capable entry-level 318i M-Sport and tell you what's new and what's not. Let's cut to the chase. The grill and headlights are the most obvious edits to the front end. The headlamps are now less fussy and sport a cleaner rectangular shape that connects to the ...
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330i Touring is everything one could want if an SUV doesn't catch one's fancy. 'BMW' and 'station wagons' are two terms you don't often see together here in Singapore. Elsewhere in the world, especially in Europe, the Touring body style is far more common. But in the same year, BMW launched two very appetising models, the M3 Touring and the 330i Touring. I've driven both, and which one I like better might ...
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The all-new BMW X2 is bigger, bolder, and hungrier than ever. BMW is back in action with the second coming of their X2. It's like the X2 decided to hit the gym, bulked up, and slapped on some snazzy new attire. So, what's all the buzz about this bold Bavarian? First things first, you can't help but notice that iconic BMW kidney grille. It's not just there; it's throwing a bold statement, ...
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R 1300 GS shows why it is still THE go-to adventure bike Some four decades ago, BMW Motorrad established the touring-enduro segment with the R 80 G/S. Fast forward to today and we find an almost completely new design for the R 1300 GS which shaves 12kg off its predecessor. The legendary two-cylinder boxer engine is once again found here. At 1,300cc capacity, it produces 145hp at 7,750rpm and 149Nm of torque ...
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Following the all-electric BMW i5 and the new BMW 5 Series, the model range will be expanded from November 2023 to include the BMW 530e Sedan and BMW 550e xDrive Sedan models. Just a few weeks after dropping the all-electric BMW i5 and some combustion engine variants juiced up with 48-volt mild hybrid tech, BMW is rolling out not one, but two plug-in hybrid models for the BMW 5 Series come ...
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Roadster M 1000 R and racing-homologated M 1000 RR superbike are now yours for the taking - if you dare. On 23rd September 2003, BMW Motorrad launched the M 1000 R roadster and M 1000 RR racing-homologated superbike at Handlebar at Gillman Barracks. Folks, this was a sight to behold, with many bike enthusiasts, including those from the BMW bike community, turning up to grace the event. Let's start first with the ...
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The BMW M2 has matured into a more rounded and grown-up sports coupe, but it lost some of its predecessor’s brash naive charm. The BMW M2 is the smallest, least expensive M car you can lay your hands on today. And this Zanvoort blue unit you see here is also the sequel to the best-selling M car ever in history. Yes, more than 60,000 individuals snapped up the old M2, so ...
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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 ...
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BMW 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 ...
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The 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 ...
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One 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 ...
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Plush 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 ...
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Held 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 ...
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There’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 ...
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Crossovers 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 ...
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