In a nutshell, it's the car person's car company, alongside the likes of Ruf and Dallara. Down to its singular focus, stellar talents and severely limited build numbers, Alpina has become something of a byword for the chosen chariots of
The US market, when it comes to cars, loves all things big. The Philippines? Well, if it comes with seven seats, it'll likely pique buyers' interest. And China? Well, if we're talking the People's Republic, you just can't
For decades, this was BMW's highest achievement. A superfast V8 two-seater, beautifully built. That package was gift-wrapped in a gorgeous body styled by Albrecht von Goertz. It came about because BMW wanted to make a splash in America, and
Modern-day BMW design is, um, controversial to say the least. And we bet the X5 and X6 Black Vermilion Editions will do precisely nothing to change that.On the face of it, the Black Vermilion Editions are little more than matte-
These tires are produced using FSC-certified natural rubber and rayon
BMW is taking another big step towards a greener future, as it has now announced that it will be using new sustainable tires in the X5 xDrive45e plug-in hybrid later this year.These 'sustainable tires' are produced using certified sustainable natural
Some people buy a car to prove to everyone that they've made it big. Others? They prioritize the one person who likely put them in the position to do so in the frist place.We're talking about our moms, of
“This is a super-SUV that actually commands some respect”
It's the M car the world wants right now, not the one it needs. The BMW X5M Competition splices the drivetrain of BMW's sublime M5 super-sedan with the body, high driving position and 'move over, I'm running late
So, it appears it hasn't exactly been all M3 this and M4 that for BMW's M division these past few months. The German carmaker's performance arm actually had something else in the pipeline: the First Edition variants of the
Though BMW says it will be "some time" before hydrogen fuel-cell tech becomes commonplace, work continues-with help from Toyota-on a potential drivetrain.And lo, we have a few small nuggets of info. A prototype hydrogen BMW X5 will be
Proof, if indeed any more was required, that the world's appetite for bludgeoningly fast Super SUVs shows no signs of slowing down resides along the vast, angular flanks of both the new X5M and X6M Competition cars. They are big, they
It’s all about luxury, performance, and top security
The BMW brand is usually associated with luxury and exceptional performance, but these aren't the only things the German carmaker does well-every once in a while, it produces security vehicles that are more than worthy to transport the world's
It's been a pretty eventful year for the local automotive industry so far. Every major player, from Japanese giants like Toyota and Suzuki to more upscale European brands like Volvo and BMW, has been busy bringing products in. And to think
Can a car worth nearly P6 million be considered a steal?
BMWs have always had a certain mystique about them. Having called its offerings "The Ultimate Driving Machine" in the past, this German car brand has always prided itself in making cars that appealed to the gearhead in all of us-a fact
Why you don’t really need a 395hp quad-turbo diesel SUV
Not yet, it doesn't. But it will. Should be here early next year with the M5's 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 and 600-odd horses. To take on the Porsche Cayenne Turbo and Merc's inevitable GLE63.Anyone else
If there's one thing German designers and engineers have taught us, it's that an elegant sense of style and a rugged demeanor can go hand-in-hand. BMW's offerings are a testament to this, and the all-new X5-
It's finally arrived. BMW Philippines has launched the fourth-generation X5, and it's putting the entire segment on notice with its rugged looks, tech-filled interior, and-wait for it-a five-year or 200,000km warranty.The design alone
Brakes, wheels, tires, and body parts: BMW sportifies its fourth-gen SUV
Fast SUVs are, in spite of logic, increasingly popular. SUVs that look fast? Equally so. To the latter crowd, then, BMW has some modifications available for its new, fourth-generation and really rather big X5. Step forward, M Performance.Because who doesn'
One is an M Performance version, the other is a plug-in hybrid
BMW has been busy expanding its range of SUVs (or sports activity whatever), and for 2019, the X2 and the X5 are getting new variants, each boasting some of the brand's latest powertrain, driver-assistance, and multimedia technologies.First up
This is the new BMW X5, and it is big. Really big. Longer, wider and taller than it's predecessor, and much longer, wider and taller than the very first generation of the ground-breaking 'Sports Activity Vehicle' BMW launched back at
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