Josh Nevett
The 10 cheapest new V8-powered cars in Australia
Carmakers are rapidly abandoning eight cylinder powertrains in the name of efficiency, and the few remaining V8s aren't cheap.
5 Months Ago
All BMW X5 News
William Stopford
Multiple BMW models recalled
BMW has recalled 17 vehicles – albeit over several model lines – due to a fault affecting their braking and stability control systems.
6 Months Ago
Scott Collie
BMW Australia starts delivering cars after weeks-long stop sale
BMW Australia dealers have been cleared to start delivering cars impacted by a brake fault. More than 26,000 cars were recalled today.
7 Months Ago
Jordan Mulach
BMW, Mini and Alpina recall: Almost 27,000 vehicles affected
A brake system fault is impacting nearly 27,000 BMWs, Minis and Alpinas in Australia, leading to a recall of at least a dozen model lines.
7 Months Ago
Jordan Mulach
BMW stops deliveries: Thousands of cars stuck in showrooms
BMW is holding back thousands of cars from customers, following the discovery of a fault which could lead to reduced braking performance.
7 Months Ago
Jordan Mulach
BMW X5 driver loses thumb, wins major settlement in lawsuit
A software engineer who lost the tip of his thumb after his BMW X5’s soft-close doors severed the digit will be paid millions by the carmaker.
9 Months Ago
William Stopford
2027 BMW X5 getting a bold makeover, optional electric power
BMW's next X5 will wear a more distinctive design language previewed by recent Neue Klasse concepts, and gain the option of electric power.
9 Months Ago
William Stopford
2027 BMW X5: Secrets revealed by briefed dealers
The next BMW X5 will reportedly wear a distinctive face and offer both V8 and electric options when it enters production in 2026.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Multiple BMW models recalled
BMW is recalling over 7000 vehicles as signal interference may stop their brakes from working properly.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Multiple BMW models recalled
BMW is recalling 2009-12 1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, X3, X5 and Z4 models due to an issue with the bolts connecting the camshaft timing unit.
1 Year Ago
Alborz Fallah
BMW bringing hydrogen-powered iX5s to Australia
The Germans are bringing hydrogen back with three iX5 hydrogen-powered demonstration vehicles set to land in Australia early next year.
2 Years Ago
Jade Credentino
Australia to miss out on more powerful diesel BMW X5, X6
The BMW X5 and X6 are getting a more powerful mild-hybrid six-cylinder turbo-diesel, but it's not coming here.
2 Years Ago
Jack Quick
BMW Australia raises prices on most models
The majority of BMW vehicles sold in Australia have received a price rise of up to $9000. Check out our full price breakdown here.
2 Years Ago
Scott Collie
BMW says hydrogen cars are 'a matter of time'
Hydrogen is dead? Not if you ask BMW. It's standing by its plans to bring a hydrogen fuel-cell car to market by 2030.
2 Years Ago
William Stopford
2024 BMW X5 and X6 M Competition price and specs: V8 mild-hybrids here this year
BMW's most powerful X5 and X6 models get revised tech, a 48V mild-hybrid system, freshened looks and new colours.
2 Years Ago
Scott Collie
2024 BMW X5 price and specs: Update here Q3 2023
The strong-selling BMW X5 has been fettled for 2024, with a new look, new technology, and new engines. It's here in Q3, 2023.
2 Years Ago
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Other SUV to consider
The BMW X5 is the classic large luxury SUV benchmark. It goes head-to-head with the Audi Q7, which packs a bit more space inside and a more confident seven-seat option, and the Mercedes-Benz GLE with its high-tech cabin.
The Genesis GV80 and Volkswagen Touareg offer more equipment for less money, but don't have the allure of a BMW badge.