The M240i xDrive is a proper M-car chaser too
BMW has given the 2-Series Coupe a midlife refresh, which includes sharper looks, stronger powertrains and improved tech throughout the range, and peaks with the M240i xDrive-a car that gives the M2 a run for its money.Because it's
Some good news for local buyers
When the all-new BMW 2-Series was launched in April 2022, the model was only available in one variant: The 220i M Sport with a 2.0-liter turbo capable of 184hp and 300Nm.Frankly, that introduction was fine-but the
by Drei Laurel
They're different in name, but the similarities are there
Indeed. Just over 20 years separates the sharp, narrowed eyes of the M240i and the slightly ratty, foggy headlights of the (slightly rusty) 328i Sport. Moreover, both cars sit one level below their respective range toppers: the M240i will bow of course,
by Vijay Pattni
Can't wait for the next BMW M2? AC Schnitzer's got you
Getting impatient waiting for the new BMW M2 ahead of its unveil in October? Us too, especially since we drove a prototype and BMW told us it'd have "similar performance" to the old M2 CS. But we've good news:
It’s been a busy week for the local automotive industry
Look at that balanced face
Today's big BMW news is the Philippine debut of the iX electric SUV, preorders for which are now being accepted by BMW Philippines. Surprised? We know we were.But that's not the only Bimmer to enter the our market today.
by Drei Laurel
Whoa
Some big news on local motoring's electrification front today. If you're eagerly waiting for a worthwhile electric vehicle to pounce on in our market, you might not have to do so for much longer. BMW Philippines is bringing in the
by Drei Laurel
Offers enough excitement for most people
As I'm sure you know, this isn't the new M2. It's the next best thing: the M240i. The hottest 2-Series Coupe currently on sale, it's got a colossal 369hp and 500Nm. Thanks to four-wheel drive it'
by Ollie Kew
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It’s the least controversial-looking Bimmer in a while
Punchy-looking little fighter, isn't it? And yet, BMW's new 2-Series Coupe might well be BMW's least controversial-looking car for a long while. It's lumpy and bumpy from some angles. Downright squat and hunkered in others.
by Ollie Kew
And, it appears, no ugly grille here. Rejoice
Seasons change, tides ebb and flow, empires rise and fall. Also, cars tend to get replaced at some point with newer versions of that car.Okay, so it's perhaps less poetic than the other things, but it's another mark of
It’s been a pretty busy year
We're halfway through the year already? Well, that went by rather quickly. Frankly, though, with all that's been happening lately, it shouldn't really come as a surprise.To say the past few months have been hectic is a major
by Drei Laurel
There were some big reveals this week
It comes 1.5-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo that generates 140hp and 220Nm
It's been quite the busy year for SMC Asia Car Distributors Corporation (SMCACDC) so far. Back in February, the company launched the new BMW 1-Series and X1 here in the Philippines. Now, just a few months after, it has officially
The 2-Series Gran Coupe is setting its sights on the Merc CLA
What the flaming heck is a BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe, we hear you ask? Well, BMW has been curiously slow to break into the hatchback-based coupe-ish-sedan niche. It ran away with the coupe-SUV idea by perpetrating the
by Ollie Kew
It sits on the same chassis architecture as the new 1-Series
This is the BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe, and it is a small, four-door sedan-an area of expertise BMW practically built its reputation on.Only this one isn't a rear-drive small, four-door sedan, which is an area
by Vijay Pattni
More room and functionality
Asian Carmakers Corporation (ACC), the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, has introduced the 2-Series Gran Tourer, kicking off the BMW Roadshow 2017 this weekend.The BMW 2-Series Gran Tourer is the world's first premium subcompact
More tech, new trim
Facelift time for the BMW 1-Series and BMW 2-Series. As is traditional among German manufacturers, little has been done to change the way those cars look. You don't really notice the new LED head- and taillights, nor the 1-
by Tom Harrison
This car revels in its duality
In 2011, I had the pleasure of reviewing that year's BMW 135i. It was a rip-snorting pocket rocket with a 3.0-liter in-line-six under the hood. The way it was tuned, its engine didn't hum at
by Dinzo Tabamo
