The polarizing BMW G80 M3 and G82 M4 have been in the market for quite some time now. Originally stirring the automotive world at their initial unveiling with what BMW considers a bold choice in design, their imposing aesthetics have become subdued over an overwhelmingly positive reception for their superfluous ability on the road. We spent a few days with the impressively quick M4 Competition model so we could understand just how ludicrous the new range really is.
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The BMW M3 & M4 Competition
Say what you want about the looks, this is still a proper M car! Shaun Korsten reports from launch in the Western Cape It’s been the butt of the joke and the subject of enormous social media ridicule ever since BMW unveiled the concept version of the new M4 in late 2019. Some went as… Continue reading The BMW M3 & M4 Competition
Is The Petite BMW 218i Gran Coupe Worth Its Salt?
The original BMW 2 Series Coupe made its global debut in 2014 with its trendy styling and desirable coupe proportions. In 2019, BMW changed the recipe and seemed to start from scratch launching the front-wheel-drive (FWD) F44 generation 5 door as its replacement. Alex Shahini spent time with the 218i Gran Coupe specced in the… Continue reading Is The Petite BMW 218i Gran Coupe Worth Its Salt?
Part 1: Which Luxury BMW do you choose? BMW 750Li vs 760Li
BMW 750Li Vs BMW 760Li: Part One As much as I’m a Sci-fi fan, I’m scared as to what the future hold for us. I mean really, cars that drive themselves – something straight out of iRobot the movie. See, I’m one person that REALLY enjoys driving. To the shops, down to Cape Town, driving… Continue reading Part 1: Which Luxury BMW do you choose? BMW 750Li vs 760Li
Is the BMW 440i Coupe a poor man’s M4?
Poor mans M4? Our thoughts on the new BMW 440i Coupe I read somewhere that the BMW 440i Coupe was referred to as the poor man’s M4. This unfortunately highlights the gap in knowledge that this person has regarding the differences between these two variants from BMW. Look at this example, you have two sons… Continue reading Is the BMW 440i Coupe a poor man’s M4?
Released: BMW M550d & M550i X Drive – The Models Which South Africa Won’t Get.
South African Car News: BMW M550d & M550i Xdrive It’s True. BMW have just released both the M550d and M550i – very exciting indeed, or not… As of yet, we have no news on exactly if or when these stinkingly powerful 5 Series variants will be heading to our beautiful country. BMW M550d First to… Continue reading Released: BMW M550d & M550i X Drive – The Models Which South Africa Won’t Get.
Forever young: 40 years of the BMW 3-Series.
Driving the face-lifted BMW 3-Series. Turning forty is big deal for many, it’s an interesting year because generally at forty years of age, many look back to see if they have done all that they strived to do in their lives. This is the case with BMW’s 3-Series. To begin with, one has to give… Continue reading Forever young: 40 years of the BMW 3-Series.