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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
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
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
September 02, 2025

Munich show set to be an electric frenzy

September 02, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Munich show set to be an electric frenzy

All of Germany’s big gun brands -a a few more besides - have huge presentations next week.

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September 02, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
Audi, BMW, Porsche, Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes Benz, Polestar, Skoda, Cupra, Munich, IAA, motor show
May 28, 2025

CS level M2 set to be a riot

May 28, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
CS level M2 set to be a riot

End of year arrival for the most powerful rear-drive M car yet. 

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May 28, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
M2, M Division, Munich, BMW, BMW NZ, CS
June 26, 2024

M5: Punch aplenty ... with a plug

June 26, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
M5: Punch aplenty ... with a plug

Grunty in Green: The long-awaited flagship of the Five Series family has finally broken cover. 

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June 26, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
M5, performance, Munich, hybrid, PHEV, Touring, BMW NZ
June 13, 2024

One reborn, M2 tweaked

June 13, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
One reborn, M2 tweaked

Two of BMWs babies have received refreshes, one more extensive than the other.

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June 13, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
1-Series, 2-Series, M2, BMW NZ, Munich
November 28, 2023

World power status for German brand

November 28, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
World power status for German brand

BMW has ceased making combustion engines in Germany. Will that bother the brand faithful?

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November 28, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
Neue Klasse, BMW engines, Munich, Adam Shaver, Dingolfing
September 11, 2023

Budget BMW electric a 2024 arrival

September 11, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Budget BMW electric a 2024 arrival

Edition cited as make’s strongest chance to win a Clean Car rebate might arrive after assistance is axed.

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September 11, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
iX, BMW NZ, iX1, iX1 eDrive, electric, Munich
September 04, 2023

It’s the Klasse of 2020-something

September 04, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
It’s the Klasse of 2020-something

BMW’s latest concept is production bound, potentially with little change.

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September 04, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
Neue Klasse, concept, IAA, Munich, BMW NZ
February 27, 2023

NZ hits M3 CS jackpot

February 27, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
NZ hits M3 CS jackpot

Factory has rewarded historic Kiwi support for M products.

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February 27, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
M3 CS, BMW NZ, M Competition, Competition Sport, Munich, Adam Shaver
August 07, 2018

Extra lift for X3, M5

August 07, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
Extra lift for X3, M5

BMW is introducing two more performance variants.

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August 07, 2018/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW
Performance, M, Munich
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