BMW lovers in the United Kingdom are glad to know that the hot i8 Roadster is here for the taking. However, it doesn’t come cheap, customers emptying their pockets for at least £124,735 OTR. For that money, you get technology at its best, plenty of driving modes for a more comfortable ride, fuel efficiency and so on.

Speaking of fuel efficiency, the all-new 2019 BMW i8 Roadster uses a hybrid powertrain combining a three-cylinder petrol engine and an electric motor. All in one, the system develops 374 bhp and 320 Nm of torque. That also means a standstill to 100 km/h in a blasting 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 155 mph. The result is, according to the carmaker, a combined fuel economy of 141.2 mpg and CO2 emissions as low as 46g/km. That makes the perfect roadster for “a typical commute through city traffic and along country roads.”

As for the driving modes involved, there are no less than five – Comfort, Sport and Eco Pro in hybrid driving and Comfort and Eco Pro in all-electric driving.

The hybrid also features some tuning components for the damping systems and suspension. They come as standard and refer to the double-wishbone front axle, five-link rear axle and the company`s new Dynamic Damper Control.

The car`s structure also comprises a frameless dihedral doors, with the windscreen frame being made out from carbon fiber reinforced polymer, also known as CFRP. That makes this particular convertible more lightweight, with just 60 kg more over the Coupe.

From a visual standpoint, the 2019 BMW i8 Roadster follows the same language design as the standard model, however it does come with features of its own – 20-inch light-alloy wheels in W-spoke design or the new roof design. BMW is also offering new paintjobs like E-Copper metallic of Donington Grey metallic.

The interior is also high-class with the multi-functional instrument display, Carpo interior trim with full-leather upholstery or sports steering wheel.

More details about the 2019 BMW i8 Roadster in the United Kingdom can be seen in the media gallery below. Enjoy!

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The 2-Series Gran Tourer and Active Tourer are perhaps the last models from the German fleet not to receive any significant updates since their release on the market in 2014.

However, the Bavarian carmaker decided to release fresh updates for the 2018 editions earlier this year, with the models being officially presented during the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, this March. The updates refer to some visual enhancements and new technologies onboard.

Visually, the two models follow the company`s new design language, looking restyled with a wider body style with enhanced characteristics.

As we can depict from the impressive media gallery, the new 2018 2-Series Gran & Active Tourer wear larger front intakes, along with new headlights and taillights, as well as fresh LED fog lamps. The more aggressive look is also highlighted by the two exterior colours available, plus a choice of 16-, 17-, 18- or 19-inch alloy wheels.

The minimalistic changes move to the interior. According to the German carmaker, the new models are set to be more driver-oriented, meaning a suit of technological gizmos, all configured in an updated cockpit with dual-screen layout.

The customers are also welcomed with new types of clothing, Alcantara and Daakota leather, as well as seat cushions which provide better feel, looks and comfort while being on the road.

In the engine department, the two models come with 221 horsepower and 385 Nm of torque (224 PS/165 kW and 284 lb-ft of torque), squeezed from a 1.5-liter internal combustion engine with an electric motor. The drivetrain is paired to a 7.6 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

Also, speaking of engine configuration, we are also dealing here with four-cylinder diesels with two turbochargers and petrol burners with particulate filter. These features visibly improve the MPV`s CO2 emissions and fuel consumptions.

You can admire both models in the exquisite media gallery below. Also, don’t forget to tell us what you think! Would you pay at least £34,485 for one model?

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German based carmaker has finnaly decided to unleash the one-off 2018 BMW M5 in the United Kingdom, releasing as well two exquisite videos that explain design language and driving capabilities.

Once arriving in the United Kingdom, the high-end model will take on the likes of the new Mercedes-AMG E63 S, coming with a price tag of £89,645, as opposed to the E63 S which is set at £88,295.

Just like in many other European countries, the new M5 will be offered with a wide range of colours, like Frozen Dark Silver or Frozen Arctic Grey. Exclusively for the UK market, the new model will also arrive in the gorgeous Marina Bay, also highlighted in the media gallery below.

Technology wise, the new M5 borrows the same technology lineup also seen on the latest 5-Series or 2016 7-Series. It has been also equipped with updated equipment, like new shifter, M Sport steering wheel with two M Drive buttons, adding as well the state-of-the-art Head-Up Display with satellite navigation and much more.

One of the car`s main highlights refer to the xDrive configuration which uses a “central intelligence unit” that provides “all the agility and precision of standard rear-wheel drive with the supreme poise and traction of the all-wheel-drive system.”

As a premiere in a BMW model, the new M5 will also come with a CFRP roof, while the front wings and bonnet are made from aluminum. This makes it lightweight and increase its performance figures. Another distinguishable element is inside and refers to the steering wheel which now has received a couple of red lacquered buttons – M1 and M2 – which store the car`s chassis settings.

Paired to an eight-speed M Steptronic transmission and a new all-wheel-drive configuration, the all-new 2018 BMW M5 also features a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, developing 600 PS and 750 Nm of torque. This allows a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in a staggering 3.4 seconds. On the other hand, the 200 km/h sprint is also done in 11.1 seconds. with the M Driver`s Package, the top speed is raised from 250 km/h to an impressive 305 km/h.

As for fuel economy, the new M5 comes with a decent 26.9 mpg, while the CO2 emissions stop at 241 g/km. You can find full details in the two videos and gorgeous media gallery below!

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Following the official debut of the all-new 2019 BMW X4 at the ongoing Geneva Motor Show, the Bavarian carmakers has also announced the arrival of its hardcore version – the M40i M Performance – tweaked with a much more muscular aero kit, plenty of M goodies inside and impressive performance underneath the skin.

The model will also be previewed at the 2018 New York Auto Show (March 30th – April 9th), and introduced in the United States this summer. Prices will start at $60,450, without the $950 destination and handling fee.

The M Performance package adds a fresh feel and look, both at the exterior as well as inside the cabin, which perhaps makes it one of the finest and most attractive SAC model on the market.

The 2019 BMW X4 M40i M Performance stands out from the crowd with a muscular aero kit, specific to all M models, and which increases the car`s aerodynamics and improves performance characteristics.

There are also the wide tracks, sports suspension system or M brakes, all contributing to improved handling and driving capabilities. The lowered center of gravity also offers an astonishing driving experience and adrenaline rush at high speeds in tight corners.

Inside, the sport yet luxurious feel is provided by the M Performance tweaks. We are dealing here with exclusive leather upholstery with carbon fiber inserts, sports pedals and sports steering wheel, or thre-zone air conditioning which is a premiere for an X model.

As for performance under the hood, the 2019 BMW X4 M40i M features the carmaker`s famous inline six-cylinder engine, good for 355 horsepower and 365 lb-ft of torque. This allows a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.6 seconds.

More details will be provided at a later date, prior to its arrival in New York. Meanwhile, take your time and admire the all-new 2019 BMW X4 in the official video released at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show!

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BMW UK has recently announced the introduction of the gorgeous 2018 X2 and will be available for order in around two months. It will first arrive in the xDrive20d variant, with prices to start from £33,980. The rest of the X2 range will also be introduced later on and comprise the sDrive20i, sDrive18d and xDrive18d.

No matter the angle you admire it, the all-new 2018 BMW X2 is a sexy urban crossover, with a strong personality and more aggressive attitude, highlighted by the new aero kit and LED headlights and taillights; it adds as well plenty of power and performance under the hood.

The 2018 BMW X2 is a safe car to ride, as it offers the latest safety measurements – these refer to Lane Departure Warning, Speed Limit Info with No Passing Info Display, anti-dazzle High Beam Assistant, Collision Warning and Pedestrian Warning with City Breaking function, Park Distance Control and rear-view camera.

The safety pack is also complemented by the M Sport suspension system available available on all variants as well as the Dynamic Damper Control, all increasing the SUV`s driving capabilities and dynamics.

The 2018 BMW X2 also boasts plenty of new and advanced technology, like standard 6.5-inch Touch Control Display with navigation system, iDrive with Voice control Wi-Fi hotspot, wireless charging or Head-Up Display.

BMW is also throwing in some additional packages with extra goodies inside – Tech Pack, Drive Pack or Vision Pack.

In the engine department, the X2 xDrive20d variant is equipped in Europe with a diesel engine which develops 190 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque, enabling a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in a good 7.7 seconds. The top speed is also electronically limited to 137 mph.

The diesel engine also allows for a decent fuel consumption of around 61 mpg combined, while the CO2 standard emissions are set at 121 g/km.

BMW has also released the official introduction video of the new 2018 X2 in the United Kingdom. Enjoy and don’t forget to share your opinions on the gorgeous urban crossover!

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The all-new 2018 BMW X2 is the company`s new kid on the block, coming with an extraordinary design language, plenty of high-tech gizmos inside and powerful powertrains under the hood. It has already been announced on the Australian market, arriving this March from $55,900, without the available styling packages.

As we already know, the new X2 is a small crossover, slotting between the X1 and X3, and is first offered in the sDrive20i variant.

It also stands on the company`s new CLAR platform, meaning more lightweight components for increased comfort and space inside, lower fuel consumption and more performance under the hood.

Visually, the crossover`s main highlights refer to LED headlights with corner function, power tailgate, M Sport sports suspension as standard, as well as 19-inch M alloy wheels, blue accents and other M aero parts. All are part of BMW`s first “M Sport X” package.

Inside, the cabin features M Sport leather steering wheel for the driver and plenty of new technologies. Speaking of which, Marc Werner, CEO at BMW Group Australia, has also declared:

“We are excited to be adding the BMW X2 to the small premium SUV segment. The X2’s dynamic stance and highly efficient turbocharged petrol engine combine with outstanding connectivity and infotainment systems to create a sporty vehicle of outstanding versatility.”

BMW Australia has also announced three packages which add more features and gadgetries inside. We are dealing here with the Innovation Package ($2,600) with active cruise control or head-up display, as well as the Comfort Package ($2,700), with electric front seats and seat heating. There is also the Style Plus Package ($3,300) with panoramic glass roof or 20-inch alloy wheels.

As for performance, the 2018 X2 sDrive20i features a 2.0-liter turbo-petrol flat-four engine, with 141 kW and 280 Nm of torque, paired to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission with front wheel-drive configuration. It also sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in a good 7.7 seconds.

Aussie magazine PerformanceDrive has also released the standard equipment for the 2018 BMW X2 xDrive20i. You can find out more about it below.

BMW X2 sDrive20i standard equipment:

19-inch M light alloy wheels
M Sport X Exterior Package
M Sport suspension
M rear spoiler
LED headlights with cornering lights
LED Fog Lights
High-beam Assist
Automatic tailgate operation
Cloth Alcantara Anthracite with yellow contrast stitching
M Leather steering wheel
BMW Individual headliner in Anthracite
Sports seats for driver and front passenger
Interior Lights package
Automatic air conditioning
Rear-view mirror with anti-dazzle function
Park distance control, front and rear
Cruise control with braking function
Rear view camera
Parking Assistant
Driving Assistant, including speed limit info, lane departure warning, Pedestrian Warning with City Brake Activation and forward collision warning
Real-time traffic information
Foldable second-row seats with 40:20:40 split
Instrument panel with 5.7-inch TFT display
Satellite navigation
6.5-inch colour touchscreen infotainment.

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Officially announced a couple of weeks ago, yet to debut at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show this September, the all-new F90 BMW M5 will arrive in the United Kingdom later on this year, with prices to start at £78,935, in the entry level E63. On the other hand, the Mercedes E63 AMG will come with a £88,295 price tag.

Making a comparison with the older F10 BMW M5, there isn’t a significant price increase, given the F10`s £73,985 price. This means that the new 2018 F90 BMW M5 adds just a handful of new upgrades at the interior. As for the car`s design, this might be quite a disappointment for some BMW purists.

Technology wise, the new M5 borrows the same technology lineup also seen on the latest 5-Series or 2016 7-Series. It has been also equipped with updated equipment, like new shifter, M Sport steering wheel with two M Drive buttons, adding as well the state-of-the-art Head-Up Display with satellite navigation and much more.

One of the car`s main highlights refer to the xDrive configuration which uses a “central intelligence unit” that provides “all the agility and precision of standard rear-wheel drive with the supreme poise and traction of the all-wheel-drive system.”

Set to rival Mercedes-Benz`s brand-new AMG E63 S, the all-new 2018F90 BMW M5 comes equipped with a 4.4-liter V8 engine, with 600 horsepower and 750 Nm of torque. This allows a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in a staggering 3.4 seconds, while the quarter mile is done in 11.1 seconds. The high-end model is paired as well to a high-performance eight-speed automatic transmission and a brand-new all-wheel drive system. The top speed is also set at 250 km/h, but can be raised to 305 km/h, if equipped with the M Driver`s Package.

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The long-awaited and most anticipated car of the year from BMW is no doubt the recently presented 2018 F90 BMW M5, just ahead the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show.

This is a state-of-the-art car with plenty of technology and an impressive design language – even if some might have had more expectations on that matter – all packed with plenty of power and performance under the hood.

As usual, when it comes to launching new models, the German based carmaker released a series of videos which thoroughly explain the car`s exterior, interior, performance, driving modes and so on. They can be watched below, but not until hearing out about the car`s most important specifications.

Once going on the market next spring for at least 117,900 euros, the all-new F90 BMW M5 will be available in the First Edition variant (which by-the-way will cost 19,500 euros more than the standard), with a Frozen Dark Red Metallic exterior, gloss black accents or 20-inch lightweight alloy wheels.

In standard form, the “most emotionally engaging all-wheel-drive system” as the company likes to call the all-new M5, will stand out from the crowd with the same aggressive design lines that the M division has to offer – large air intakes for the front bumper, aerodynamic mirrors, sculpted aluminum hood and CFRP roof. Other highlights include the four-tailpipe sports exhaust system or integrated diffuser for the updated rear bumper.

The entire design looks smashing with the new 19-inch polished wheels with Orbit Grey finish, adding as well high-performance brakes with blue-painted six-piston calipers at the front and single-piston floating calipers at the rear.

The interior follows the same language design as the rest of the 5-Series, still adding the M sport steering wheel, M multifunction seats, Merino leather sport seats and much more.

The car`s main highlight is in my humble opinion, the raw power that seats under the hood. We are dealing here with a 4.4-liter M TwinPower Turbo V8 engine, with no less than 600 horsepower and 750 Nm of torque, allowing an acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds, at a top speed of 305 km/h. The 0 to 200 km/h sprint is also achieved in 11.1 seconds, thanks to the latest eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive system.

As seen in one of the videos below, the 2018 F90 BMW M5 xDrive is also equipped with the 4WD, 4WD Sport and 2WD driving modes, adding as well the Active M Differential at the back, as well as the Comfort, Sport and Sport Plus modes for the VDC (Variable Damper Control) system. Other mechanics include the new M Servotronic steering, M brakes or the M suspension system.

Full details are explained in the amazing videos presented below. Also, don’t forget to check out the media gallery with the all-new F90 BMW M5!

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In order to make the sedan market more competitive in Australia, BMW has announced that, besides the M3 standard model and the M3 Competition Package, it will also launch a more affordable edition, called the Pure, and priced at $129,900.

Over the standard sedan, the M3 Pure is $10,000 AUD cheaper, yet coming with exquisite features at the exterior as well as inside. Speaking of which, Marc Werner, CEO at BMW Australia, has also declared in an official interview:

“The BMW M3 Pure builds further on Australia’s successful Pure edition models, most recently seen on the BMW M3 and M5. This model offers the full capability of our M3 Competition at a price point that is sure to attract a new core of enthusiast customers.”

Common features with the rest of the lineup refer to illuminated ”M3” badging on the M sports seats, as well as the latest iDrive6 infotainment system.

At the exterior, the M3 Pure borrows plenty of the equipment from the M Competition Package, like 19-inch double-spoke black alloy wheels as standard, or the optional 20-inch alloys, adding as well LED headlights, M Competition exhaust tailpipes, carbon fiber roof, gloss black gills, kidney grille or bootlid with the M3 logo.

Inside, the list of mods are also impressive and refer to ConnectedDrive Freedom, Navigation System Professional, Driving Assistant, Carbon structure cloth/leather upholstery, Carbon fiber interior trim, or nine-speaker Hi-Fi sound system.

In the engine department, the 2017 BMW M3 Pure comes with the same 3.0-liter inline straight-six with BMW`s TwinPower Turbo technology, allowing 444 horsepower and 550 Nm of torque. Hooked to a six-speed manual transmission, the model runs the 0 to 100 km/h straight line in 4.2 seconds, however, with the seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, the same distance is done in 4.0 seconds.

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Even if the iconic BMW 1M was pulled-off from the market, leading the way for the present M2 Coupe, the agile sports car remains a classic that has gained lot of value on the second-hand market.

Let`s take for instance the bellow 2011 1M which is now looking for a new owner in Canada, for the asking price of no less than $100,000. The reason why the current owner is asking so much money is because he has never driven it. In fact, we are looking here at a brand-new car, never registered or driven.

As we can depict from the photos below, this hot-looking and pristine BMW M1 is coming in Valencia Orange body wrap, meaning that it increases its value from the start.

Is also comes with just 403 miles on-board and plenty of high-end features inside. The full details list is posted below. We would like to thank manx-classics from 1addicts.com for the info sheet.

What do you think, is this lad worth $100,000? Please comment!

2011 BMW 1M – Main Highlights

National Version – Canada (L838A)
Cup Holder (S442A)
Sports Seat (S481A)
Lumbar Support, Driver and Passenger (S488A)
Interior Strips, Alcantara Anthracite (S4WBA)
Headlight Cleaning System (S502A)
Rain Sensor (S521A)
Adaptive Headlights (S524A)
Navigation System Professional (S609A)
Headlining Anthracite (S775A).

Other Options:

Selection of COP Relevant Vehicles (S1CAA)
Hydro Steering-Servotronic (S216A)
Multifunction F Steering Wheel (S249A)
BMW LA Wheel M Y Spoke 359 (S2N6A)
Alarm System (S302A)
Integrated Universal Remote Control (S319A)
Exterior Parts in Vehicle Color (S321A)
Comfort Access (S322A)
Floor Mats, Velour (S423A)
Interior/Outside Mirror with Auto Dip (S430A)
Interior Mirror with Auto Dip (S431A)
Seat Adjuster, Electric, with Memory (S459A)
Armrest Front (S473A)
Seat Heating Driver/Passenger (S494A)
Park Distance Control (PDC), Rear (S507A)
Xenon Lights (S522A)
Automatic Air Conditioning (S534A)
Cruise Control (S540A)
Kilometer-calibrated Speedometer (S548A)
Light Package (S563A)
Voice Control (S620A)
Preparation, F Mobile Phone cpl. USA/CDN (S639A)
BMW US Radio (S645A)
Satellite Tuner (S655A)
Harman/Kardon Surround Sound System (S688A)
Area-Code 1 for DVD (S697A)
BMW TeleServices (S6AAA)
Control for Teleservices (S6ABA)
USB/Audio Interface (S6FLA)
Music Interface for Smartphone (S6NFA)
Apps (S6NRA)
Control for Combox (S6VCA)
High Gloss Shadow Line (S760A)
Hot-Climate Version (S823A)
Acoustic Belt Warning (S845A)
Additional Export Tank Filling (S850A)
Language Version – English (S853A)
Radio Frequency 315 MHz (S876A)
Telematics Access Request, Country-Specific (S8SCA)
Control Unit COP (S8SPA)
Dummy-SALAPA (S8TLA)
Transport Protection Package (S925A).

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