Doing its part in saving the wagons
Is the 5-Series still the gold standard for executive sedans?
The previous-generation BMW 5-Series was still mostly an analog version of the prototypical business-class, three-box design. For its eighth generation, it retained the same formula that made it the beloved choice of those stepping into the first rung
This E28 looks like it’s in excellent shape
Every now and then, the Marketplace Finds segment in our podcast makes it out of the studio and into...well, our website. What we mean is that we actually find a secondhand car for sale that's worthy enough of a feature
Catch BMW PH’s Festival of Deals event at C1 Park, BGC, on May 16
The summer of 2025 could be the year you score your ultimate driving machine. BMW Philippines has kicked off its Festival of Deals, with several discounts on a number of its most popular models.The discounts will run all month long, closing
It would be great to see these in PH
Are plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) the ideal electrified vehicle for the Philippines? Given our limited (but expanding) charging infrastructure in the country, that might be the case. But whatever your stand on it is, there's no denying that more automakers are
It's yours for P3,990,000, to be exact
The words luxury and value don't always go together, but that was the case of the BMW 5-Series from one generation ago. There was a time one could buy this executive sedan for under P4-million, undercutting a lot of
Pretty please, BMW PH?
There was a time when the BMW 5 Series was practically a fixture in the metro's business districts. More often than not, you'd see at least a couple on the road in a day, particularly the 520d.These days, however,
The most controversial M5 yet?
A new BMW M5 is always An Event. It's exactly 40 years since the first ever M5 invented the super-saloon, and in all that time (and seven generations to date) there hasn't been a duff M5. Maybe not all
by Ollie Kew
The newcomer vs. the icon
You'd certainly face fierce debate dare you disagree, and not least from us. See, we retrospectively named it our 1995 Car of the Year when we celebrated three decades of TG mag by bringing together our 30 CotY champions, with Chris
History repeats itself
It seems that every 20 years or so, BMW likes to attract controversy. Wind back the clock to the early 2000s and you might see where we're going with this. In 2001, the world feasted its eyes on the fourth-generation
The electrified 5-Series is officially here
Fresh off the launch of the new i4 last month, SMC Asia Cars Distributors Corporation (SMCACDC) and BMW Philippines are now back with the reveal of yet another new model in our market: the new 5-Series. Specifically, the all-electric i5
Other trim levels include Sport Edition, M Sport, and M Sport Pro
Calling all suits! BMW has revealed its sixth-generation 5-Series Touring, which arrives this summer and brings with it the first-ever all-electric 'i5' variant. Several trim grades will be available from launch, including 'Sport Edition,' 'M Sport,' and 'M
Check out the latest teaser
BMW has followed up last year's preview of the all-electric i5 M60 Touring-which is scheduled for a spring 2024 release-with an official teaser video. Yes, it might've been more useful to just show us a potato in
We're keeping our fingers and toes crossed
There are a lot of cars we're looking forward to in 2024. While some are confirmed for launch, there are still those that have unknown local debut dates.Still, that hasn't stopped us from making up a wish list of
It can even out-accelerate a V10 M5 from the '00s
BMW is one of the brands that's best known for making inline-six engines. Back in the day, the company would stick it in just about everything, from small sedans and hatchbacks to even large executive cars. These days, however, BMW'
Play solo or compete with your passengers in multiplayer mode
BMW has teamed up with an online video games platform called AirConsole, and the new collaboration means for the occupants of the new all-electric BMW 5-Series can pass the time playing games while the car is charging.Launched last week,
by Cat Dow
Like it better?
It's been a few days (or weeks, depending on when you read this) since the all-new BMW 5-Series made its world premiere. It was introduced as the i5 pure electric models, and both launch models wore M Sport kits.
Going more and more electric
There are quite a few firsts packaged into this new, eighth-generation BMW 5 Series, but the most pressing will likely be the fact it's the first time you'll look at a 5er and think, 'hmm, that looks a bit
by Vijay Pattni
A direct response to the all-new E-Class
If you recall a few weeks ago, Mercedes-Benz announced the launch date of the sixth-generation E-Class just days after BMW previewed the all-new 5 Series. It was an interesting way of making noise for the executive car and
Bimmer fans, it’s coming this year
The BMW 3 Series may be Bavaria's sales driver, but it's actually the 5 Series that rakes in the dough. The 5 Series is one of the most important models the company makes, and its success is vital to the
The German carmaker begins manufacturing operations in partnership with THACO
Big changes are up for BMW in the region. The German carmaker has announced its newest partnership with Truong Hai Auto Corporation (THACO) which effectively enables BMW to produce vehicles in Vietnam.BMW's Vietnam operations cover the manufacturing of the 3-
