BMW M3Phwoarty – BMW M340i xDrive Sedan review
A little over a month ago BMW New Zealand gave us the keys to their M340i Touring. It’s a bit of a brute of a vehicle with oodles of power and, thanks to its extended tail end, plenty of room too. A thrilling drive that also (since it’s not a full blown, guns ablazin’ M3) […]
Deuce Coupe – BMW M235i Gran Coupe review
Ok, so when the American surfer band the Beach Boys sang about a Deuce Coupe they were referring to a different car brand that was in actual fact a hot rod, but when BMW New Zealand threw me the keys to their first-ever 2-Series Gran Coupe all dressed in bright Misano blue, the Beach, the […]
It’s Official, an M3 Wagon has Been Confirmed
The first ever BMW M3 Touring is on the way and we can’t wait!
Final 18 BMW i8 cars leave Plant Leipzig
Austin Yellow. British Racing Green. Le Mans Blue. The last 18 BMW i8 vehicles left BMW Group Plant Leipzig today as their future owners looked on. Each car was a one-off created in close collaboration with the customer. “The degree of customisation in these vehicles threw up some major logistical and process challenges,” said Plant […]
The 1 Thing that Changes Everything
The BMW 1 Series has changed but does anyone really care?
BMW release all-new phwoor – BMW 4 Series Coupe
All-new BMW 4-Series is on the horizon, here’s what’s in store. Mild hybrid technology, the latest weight-saving chassis technology and the first BMW to be available with the specialised M Sport Pro Package, form part of the offering in the all-new BMW 4 Series Coupé that is set to raise the standard in the premium […]
New BMW 5 soon to arrive in NZ
There’s a new (look) BMW 5 on the horizon and here’s what we know. The new BMW 5 Series revealed yesterday will arrive in New Zealand later this year carrying a raft of upgrades. The updated model builds on previous model’s superior driving dynamics and elevated refinement with contemporary styling touches, enhanced powertrains and new […]
Some yummy news from BMW NZ
BMW NZ – Award-winning dining paired with premium delivery – BMW supports the re-opening of Sid Sahrawat restaurants for food delivery One of New Zealand’s top chefs and restaurateurs Sid Sahrawat, with his wife and business partner Chand, are for the first time ever offering contactless curated takeaway menus from their three Auckland based establishments: […]
Even your BMW is telling you to stay home!
BMW Group New Zealand made use of the advanced technology embedded in its vehicles to send a message to approximately 8,000 BMW and MINI customers encouraging them to follow government advice to stay at home to keep safe and help contain the spread of COVID-19. The message was also displayed within the BMW ConnectedDrive phone […]
BMW’s Lap of luxury
It’s always a plus when your BMW media invite begins with ‘Meet at Mechanics bay.’ This location generally means a Helicopter ride to an event that will undoubtedly be something rather special. In this case, I was correct with the event but thanks to the weather gods not playing ball, incorrect with the chopper. Still […]