Capturing the thrills of the track with BMW Motorrad

There’s something special about a track day. The purposeful look of the paddocks, the echoing of the engines as the vehicles fly past, and the energy of riders pushing their limits in a controlled environment — it’s always the perfect setting for both adrenaline junkies and those looking to sharpen their skills. I first got […]

2025 BMW X3 M50 – family-sized thrills

2025 BMW X3 M50 review NZ

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

BMW M5 G90 PHEV review NZ

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 […]

Watt a Ride! BMW’s Take on Electric Mobility, pt II

You join me after a rather electrifying week to close off the BMW Electric Mobility story! It’s been a busy week with many driven and ridden kms, so kick back and get comfortable, because this is a long one! My daily journey is a 25km round trip that starts in suburbia and goes right to the […]

How about now? BMW unveils the new, 2026 iX line

Timing could not be more convenient. Just minutes after I got my iX piece up – which you absolutely should go read now – BMW unveiled the new iX, pushing the boundaries by offering enhanced performance and a longer range. This update extends its range to over 700 km (on the WLTP cycle), thanks to […]

R18 Alert! BMW Updates R 18 Lineup for 2025

BMW Motorrad has announced its updated R 18 range for 2025, enhancing the iconic cruiser series with a host of design tweaks, performance upgrades, and new equipment options. These updates aim to strike a balance between classic styling and modern functionality, further refining the R 18’s appeal to both those that want a vintage, traditional […]

Neo-Tokyo meets Bavarian Steel: I want this BMW R nineT Inspired by Akira

Some motorcycles are functional tools, others artistic expressions. Then there are bikes like this custom BMW R nineT, a jaw-dropping blend of cinematic inspiration and creativity when customising. Drawing heavily from the dystopian environment of the anime classic Akira from the 80s, this one-of-a-kind build pushes the boundaries of what a modern motorcycle can look like. The […]

Rush hour champion – BMW M135 Review

The hot hatch segment is one with a rabid legion of fans cultivated back in its golden era, and one that seems to have been relegated to more premium offerings as of late. Those that subscribe to the idea of driving something with a smaller footprint that an SUV while not letting go of driving […]

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