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The latest round of fuel economy and CO2 emission testing by the AAA has seen some popular vehicles fall short of their official claims.
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BMW iX5: Hydrogen-powered SUV to join petrol, diesel, PHEV, electric versions
BMW will be hedging its bets with the next-generation X5, offering the luxury SUV with a dizzying range of powertrain types including hydrogen.
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2025 BMW X5 Shadow Edition price: Darkened special SUV comes at a premium
The special-edition large German luxury SUV adds a host of M Sport Pro extras for a not insubstantial price premium.
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BMW X5 to gain range-extender EV option – report
The sixth-generation BMW X5 will reportedly gain a range extender drivetrain option that can go last up to 965km before its needs refuelling.
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Which plug-in hybrids offer the longest EV range in Australia?
PHEVs are more popular than ever, and the EV-only ranges many of them offer are longer than ever. Here are the ones that can travel furthest.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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William Stopford
Multiple BMW models recalled
BMW is recalling over 7000 vehicles as signal interference may stop their brakes from working properly.
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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.
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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.
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