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September 11, 2026

Green light for Ring-themed M

September 11, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Green light for Ring-themed M

BMW’s performance division has given its all in celebration of a certain race track’s 100th. You can, too.

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September 11, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
M, M2, M3, M4, M5, Nurburgring, Green Hell
July 09, 2026

iX3 aces new ANCAP test regime

July 09, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
iX3 aces new ANCAP test regime

BMW’s soon-to-land electric SUV proved up to snuff as the first product to face the ‘four pillars’ schedule.

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July 09, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
ANCAP, iX3, five star, Australia, NZ, Carla Hoorweg
July 01, 2026

X appeal: Electric, petrol PHEV and diesel X5s signed for NZ

July 01, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
X appeal: Electric, petrol PHEV and diesel X5s signed for NZ

Gen five line-up starts rolling out locally in ICE around October, with full battery edition in 2027.

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July 01, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
X5, iX5, PHEV, BMW NZ, BMW Australia, 40d xDrive, 50e xDrive, eDrive 60
June 15, 2026

Electric M3 pointer at Le Mans

June 15, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Electric M3 pointer at Le Mans

Munich’s concept revealed to chime in with strongest bid to win classic motor race it last won in 1999.

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June 15, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
M3, electric M3, M Concept Neue Klasse, i3
June 04, 2026

M2 now into four play

June 04, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
M2 now into four play

All-wheel-drive edition also introduces clever engine tech.

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June 04, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
M2, all wheel drive, M3, M4, Euro 7, M Ignite
June 03, 2026

Electric 7-Series joins $300k club

June 03, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Electric 7-Series joins $300k club

A big update for BMW’s flagship delivers lots of change, but also asks for more cash.

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June 03, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
i7, 7-Series, BMW NZ, EV
June 02, 2026

Second iX3 choice on horizon

June 02, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
 Second iX3 choice on horizon

Rear-drive edition serves as lower-cost alternate to dual motor type set to start NZ availability.

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June 02, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
iX3, iX3 40, xDrive, rear drive, BMW NZ, WLTP
May 19, 2026

BMW concept a peak achievement

May 19, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
BMW concept a peak achievement

Alpina’s reshape of  the latest Seven Series has caused huge excitement. Could it hit production?

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May 19, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
Alpina, concept, Vision BMW Alpina, Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d’Este
April 28, 2026

BMW first partner for smarter charging set-up

April 28, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
BMW first partner for smarter charging set-up

German brand says simplified process will amplify user-friendliness of EV replenishment.

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April 28, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
ChargeNet, Plug and Charge, Autocharge, EV, CCS, Chademo, Balzarelli, Roca
April 24, 2026

Schmoozed 7-Series chasing sector vote

April 24, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Schmoozed 7-Series chasing sector vote

BMW’s prime number product has undergone a massive refresh. You’ll see it at year-end.

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April 24, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
7-Series, EQS, BMW NZ, i7, electric, range, VIP
April 23, 2026

EQS off NZ Benz menu, what of BMW rival?

April 23, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
EQS off NZ Benz menu, what of BMW rival?

Status of Mercedes’ plush sedan and sports utility clarified in wake of limo’s recent update.

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April 23, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW, Mercedes Benz
EQS, i7, Mercedes Benz NZ, BMW NZ, electric, 2023, registrations, 4Matic, xDrive60
March 19, 2026

Now you see … the new i3

March 19, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Now you see … the new i3

Handsome styling will be an allure, but the potential range from the powerhouse first issue is also a big talking point.

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March 19, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
i3, Munich, BMW NZ, 50 xDrive, M3, i4
March 11, 2026

Long-legged dual motor starter for iX3 roll-out

March 11, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Long-legged dual motor starter for iX3 roll-out

Kiwis’ first chance to try out Neue Klasse comes with tasty 50 xDrive variant.

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March 11, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
iX3, 50 xDrive, BMW NZ, EV, electric
March 06, 2026

Countdown to new i3

March 06, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Countdown to new i3

Electric Three Series has been dancing in ice and snow in lead up to mid-March reveal.

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March 06, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
i3, iX3, BMW NZ, electric, 800v, Neue Klasse
March 03, 2026

Baby M’s whopper upgrade

March 03, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Baby M’s whopper upgrade

The M2 is a great choice for track days. An M2 with this extrovert kit? All the better, the brand says. 

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March 03, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
M Sport, M Performance, M2, BMW NZ, Germany, CS, Jorg Weidinger
January 20, 2026

More perk for Munich’s baby brawler

January 20, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
More perk for Munich’s baby brawler

All-paw six-cylinder pumps up but also lives more cleanly.

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January 20, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
M240i, performance, M2, BMW NZ
January 15, 2026

Electric M3 ‘geared’ for action

January 15, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Electric M3 ‘geared’ for action

Plenty of stomp, no shortage of dynamic dexterity - as the countdown to release enters the final phase, BMW ups its argument for change.

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January 15, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
M3, i3, BMW M, BMW, Munich, Franciscus van Meel, electric, EV, Heart of Joy
December 23, 2025

Government VIPs staying Seven sweet - but with electric

December 23, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Government VIPs staying Seven sweet - but with electric

Prolonged move from diesel to battery for Crown VIP duty appears to have finally wrapped up.

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December 23, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
i7, BMW NZ, Adam Shaver, limo, VIP, Prime Minister, dignatories, judiciary, Crown fleet
November 04, 2025

Dual motor, entry i4 culled

November 04, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Dual motor, entry i4 culled

Just the mid choice of three editions of the ‘electric Three’ will return to sale, with more spec and a price increase.

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November 04, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
i4, eDrive40, eDrive35, eDrive M50, BMW NZ
September 23, 2025

Hydrogen X5 talked up regionally

September 23, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Hydrogen X5 talked up regionally

Munich confirms fuel cell edition will join EV, PHEV, petrol and diesel types - will we see it here?

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September 23, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
iX5, X5, Munich, BMW NZ, BMW Australia, EV, PHEV, petrol, diesel, FCEV, Hydrogen
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