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.
5 Months Ago
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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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 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.
8 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.
8 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.
11 Months 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.
1 Year 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
Scott Collie
2024 BMW X5 revealed
The new BMW X5 features a massaged exterior, updated interior, and new engines to take on the Mercedes-Benz GLE and Audi Q7.
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.