The next M5 is likely to get four-wheel-drive but with a trademark rear-drive bias, says the chief of BMW’s ‘M’ division, Frank van Meel. He told reporters at the Paris motor show: “The M5 has to drive like an M5 does today, but with better traction as well. “If we continue the power increases in the future then probably the next generation M5 and M6 will have so much … [Read more...] about New M5 likely to get all-wheel-drive to help harness 450kW
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BMW helps to drive network of NZ charge stations for electric vehicles
BMW is the latest company to team with electric vehicle (EV) support group Charge Net NZ to help build a nationwide network of fast-charge stations for EVs. The luxury German carmaker joins big trading names like The Warehouse, Noel Leeming, Pack’n’Save, Z Energy, Caltex, along with North and South Island power suppliers, to help set up more than 100 fast-charge stations … [Read more...] about BMW helps to drive network of NZ charge stations for electric vehicles
BMW Z5 gets fabric roof in place of Z4 tin-top
There have been videos and still pictures of the new Toyota Supra online, but here are the latest of the BMW Z5, which shares its platform with the Supra under a 2012 agreement between the two carmakers to share technology. The main picture above is from the BMW fanclub, BimmerPost. Both cars have been pictured time and again on the Nurburgring circuit. The Z5 will replace … [Read more...] about BMW Z5 gets fabric roof in place of Z4 tin-top
NZ registrations versus actual sales: it’s a game of numbers
The BMW press release was a trumpet cry: We’re the greatest, it said. The number one premium marque in New Zealand with 591 units registered in the first quarter of 2016. Wow! Number one in the same month as its 100th birthday, too. Life for BMW surely couldn’t get any better. It went on: Mini, its stablemate, the ‘world’s most iconic small car brand’, also opened the year … [Read more...] about NZ registrations versus actual sales: it’s a game of numbers
Future cars will become ‘digital chauffeurs’, says BMW
BMW has rolled out its ‘Vision Next 100’ concept, the first of four highlighting the carmaker’s vision of a future where cars will become “personal companions”. It appeared this week at a special event in Munich, entitled the ‘Next 100 Years’, which marks the start of a year-long celebration of BMW’s centenary. The company opened for business on March 6, 1916. The … [Read more...] about Future cars will become ‘digital chauffeurs’, says BMW