In April I had the chance to review the BMW X3 M40i on a long weekend to Martinborough with our 5 month old daughter. BMW came back to us to see if we would be keen to test the new diesel M40d in a similar scenario over the Christmas break. And as luck would have it, we had planned to go Masterton for the week to my parent house, making...
When we schedule vehicles in for the DriveLife team, some leave you wondering what they will be like, others leave you with some excitement or anticipation. Then there are the vehicles that you know are going to be pushing the benchmarks.That's exactly how we felt when we saw that the new BMW M5 was on our list. Has there ever been...
The 88th Geneva International Motor Show kicked off earlier this week and as usual saw the debut of a whole host of bright and shiny new cars. Geneva may not be the biggest motor show on the calendar but it’s certainly one of the best and most important.From the latest physics-defying hypercars only the wealthiest of Swiss bankers...
It's always fun to get a chance to review a BMW M vehicle, but none are as anticipated as the BMW M2. I had a chance to drive it on the track at Hampton Downs when we got invited to the BMW M Festival during May last year. I loved it, and said “I am not sure I would want this car as an everyday driver, but as a track focused toy, it...
This week, BMW invited Drive Life to the New Zealand launch of the next generation X3. We were to meet in Auckland at BMW HQ, and then drive on backroads to Kinloch for the night, and then head to Poronui the next day to do some off-roading.First up was the normal briefing on statistics on the SUV segment and the X3’s history and...
Monday mornings are usually nothing to be excited about, it's the start of the work week, and it's usually preferred to stuff your head under a pillow and hope it just goes away. But this Monday was different, this Monday was the first day of the 2017 BMW M Festival, which I have been invited to. This made getting out of bed at 4:45...
Munich. Intelligent functionality is the great strength of the new BMW 5 Series Touring. But whether in day-to-day use or on longer trips, it stands out not just due to its comfort and versatility but also thanks to its enhanced driving pleasure derived from optimised engine and suspension technology. This sporty character can be...
A new chapter for an iconic BMW M nameplate. The ultimate sports sedan has been reinvented. BMW Group New Zealand is delighted to announce the introduction of a new BMW M5 model to its stable of BMW M vehicles.The new BMW M5 Pure promises to deliver performance, luxury and the unmistakeable power of the Bavarian marque’s V8...
Few events on the motoring calendar are as glamorous as the Villa D’Este Concours d’Elegance. It’s right up there with the Montarey Car Week and the Monaco Grand Prix as the place for petrolheads to see and be seen. Exclusive cars and a hotel at Lake Como, what could be better than that?Being a Concours event there’s...
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