It will be BMW’s series production hydrogen car
by Greg Potts
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
Guiltless performance in a practical package
The X5 opened a lot of doors for BMW. At a time when SUVs and crossovers were niche vehicles, the Bavarian automaker decided to take the plunge at the risk of alienating its loyal fans.But the gamble paid off big time,
Would you choose it over the diesel?
For those in the market for a BMW X5, they might want to consider the newest addition to the local lineup. To kick off 2025, BMW Philippines is introducing the xDrive50e plug-in hybrid to the range, giving customers the option between
Guiltless performance with business-class trappings
Electrification isn't just a buzzword these days-it's becoming a way of life. Not only are we chasing high fuel efficiency numbers, we also appreciate carbon neutrality more than ever. Advances in technology mean we can have vehicles that offer
Yes, the X5 has been around that long
The BMW X5 is not the first luxury crossover SUV. That title actually belongs to the Lexus RX which first came out in 1998, a year before the X5. Still, the RX and the X5 were pioneers of the segment, and the
Two variants are available
Are you in the market for a luxury SUV? Do you want it with a touch of German? If so, you might want to head to your nearest BMW dealership. That's because BMW Philippines has quietly rolled out the updated version
It looks like a regular X5, and that's the point
BMW's latest version of its X5 SUV is seemingly so divisive that it's had to launch a bulletproofed version so that drivers can go out in it.Well, not quite - you'll be buying the beefed up X5 if people
by Sam Burnett
BMW's fastest crossover yet
Earlier this month BMW unveiled the facelifted X5 and X6 SUVs. And so, it'll come as no surprise to see that the X5 M Competition and X6 M Competition have now been given the same treatment. OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT HAVE
by Greg Potts
The grille looks quite normal
BMW has given the X5 and X6 a mid-life update, and in a pleasing turn-up for the books, it hasn't messed it up.It's pretty standard facelift fare, if we're honest. On the outside there are new
by Greg Potts
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-
They're more than just BMW tuners
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 brand knows its market
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
by Drei Laurel
Got a favorite?
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
by Paul Horrell
There’s a market for these things
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-
by Tom Harrison
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
Given the money, of course
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
by Drei Laurel
“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
by Ollie Kew
A full year after the SUVs were launched
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
This week was a bit busier than the previous ones
It will reportedly produce 368hp
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
by Vijay Pattni
