BMW’s Strategic Approach to the EV Revolution Vindicated
As the global automotive industry undergoes a seismic shift towards cleaner transportation, BMW’s measured and flexible approach to electrification is setting it apart from competitors who once championed aggressive, all-electric timelines. The company’s CEO, Oliver Zipse, has publicly credited BMW’s multi-drivetrain strategy—where battery electric vehicles (EVs), hybrids, internal combustion engines (ICE), and even hydrogen-powered vehicles […]
2025 BMW X3 M50 – family-sized thrills
Having recently tested the X3 20d, I assumed that the BMW X3 M50 would be that and then some, boy was I wrong. This buffed-up version of one of beemer’s best sellers is both a thrill and an experience to savour. A member of the G45 generation, it offers a combination of updated design elements, […]
The new BMW M5 PHEV – When Electric Dreams Meet V8 Thunder
Move over, traditionalists – BMW’s latest M5 is here to shock and awe, quite literally. This seventh-generation super sedan arrives with an electrifying twist that’s causing quite the stir in M-car circles. But before you clutch your pearls over its controversial hybrid powertrain, let me tell you why this might just be the most spectacular […]
All-new BMW 120 M-Sport hatch – not an M135 but still bloody good
The revamped BMW 1 Series has strutted onto the world of premium hatchbacks like a well-dressed contestant at a high-stakes speed dating event, dynamic, high-tech, and ready to impress, though it’s not without a couple of quirks. We recently got behind the wheel of the BMW 135 and it’s fair to say we haven’t stopped […]
BMW Powers Ahead with Solar Expansion and Electric Fleet
BMW Group Australia has recently completed a major expansion of its solar panel array at its Melbourne headquarters, increasing the number of solar panels from 200 to an impressive 1,109. This upgrade raises the system’s output to 500kW, capable of generating 600 megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy per year—enough to fully power all 26 on-site electric […]
Better all-rounder – BMW X3 20d review
The new BMW X3 20d, part of the fourth generation of BMW’s X3 lineup, represents a sophisticated evolution of the brand’s mid-size SUV range. Designed with an emphasis on modernity, versatility, and a refined driving experience, the X3 20d strikes a perfect balance between practicality and premium appeal, catering to a wide range of lifestyles […]
Palette Talent: An Afternoon with Dr. Stella Clarke of BMW
Dr. Clarke is the genius behind BMW’s colour changing car technology!
BMW X5 xDrive 30d review – A Facelift That Lifts Expectations
When it comes to BMW‘s lineup, the X5 claims its crown as the brand’s most popular vehicle. This versatile SUV continues to dominate the market, leaving models like the X3 and nearly everything else in the dust. Having had the fun of experiencing its last launch in Tasmania, I was eager to dive back into […]
More sedate and sustainable sedan – BMW i4 eDrive35 review
BMW New Zealand has stepped up its game in the fully electric sedan market with the introduction of the new i4 eDrive35. It may sit at the entry gates of the model range, but it’s anything but ‘basic’. The new i4 eDrive35 is built on the fifth generation BMW eDrive technology (electric motors, power electronics, […]
X-tra value – BMW iX1 eDrive20 review
It was a little over 6 months ago that I jumped behind the wheel of the boxy new iX1 xDrive30, BMW’s smallest X and it impressed me with both its style and practicality, well it’s back in eDrive form, making it an ideal entry into the world of premium electric mobility. In terms of looks, […]