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BMW

M5 watch: Do a skid!

The latest teaser video from BMW for the F10 M5 is a real cracker. The footage shows a number of development prototypes in testing at the BMW Autodrome de Miramas in France. There’s the usual wet weather slides and high speed oval runs you would expect; as you can see, the M5 is able to […]

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BMW

M5 watch: All-wheel drive model confirmed

Autocar is reporting its earlier rumour that the new BMW M5 would have an all-wheel drive model in its lineup has now been confirmed by BMW insiders. While BMW is yet to provide official technical specifications, Autocar is also stating the F10 M5 will have 552hp on tap from its twin turbo 4.4 litre V8. […]

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BMW

M5 watch: Exclusive customer previews

If you thought the release of official images of the new F10-based Concept M5 was going to be the end of the official teasing from BMW, you were wrong. Okay, we know what the car looks like and Autocar has given us a taste of the performance we can expect, but we still haven’t seen […]

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M5 watch: Performance specs revealed

Ahead of the car’s official “concept” launch Autocar has revealed the performance specs of the forthcoming BMW M5. As expected the F10 M5 will be powered by a 4.4 litre twin turbo V8 sourced from the X5 M. Upgrades to the induction and exhaust system improve throttle response and also boost power to 552bhp (410kW) […]

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BMW

M5 watch: Testing in the alps

A couple of weeks ago we brought you video of the next BMW M5 (F10) undergoing cold weather testing. Here is a new clip that runs for a long 29 minutes plus. It’s essentially the extended mix of our earlier post. So, sit back, relax and enjoy seeing the F10M being put through some very […]

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BMW

M5 watch: Snow business

BMW’s latest M5 teaser clip has hit the tube. Unsurprisingly, not too much is given away, but the frequency of material released does suggest the predicted reveal at Auto Shanghai in late April is looking likely. So, for the latest look at the 4.4 litre force-fed V8 and 7-speed DCT take the jump and watch […]

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BMW

M5 watch: Pre-production review by Chris Harris

Chris Harris has been given some time in a pre-production BMW M5, internally known as the F10M. There’s a brief video clip for you after the break as well. So what’s this F10M like, then? Here’s what Harris reckons so far: “Is turbocharging a highlight? When it makes a car this flexible and plain accelerative, […]

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BMW

M5 watch: Strong and five

BMW’s Dr Segler is back to tell us all about the next M5, which he exactly knows we are all waiting for. This clip is more substantial than the earlier footage released via M-Power.com. Despite some concerns about the sound from the twin turbo V8, we reckon it’s not sounding too bad. Remember, we’re expecting […]

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Toyota

VIDEO: The definitive Toyota 86 review

Nino Karotta, you may not know the name, but after watching his review of the Toyota 86 we reckon you’ll remember it. Actually, we got a glimpse of Karotta’s talents last year when he reviewed the new BMW M5. This time the review is in English, and for a guy who does not have English […]

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Jaguar News

Heaven’s gate

Freelance motoring journalist Karl Peskett was recently at the Nürburgring as a guest of Jaguar. He was kind enough to pen a few thoughts for us. The Nürburgring. It’s the name which strikes fear into the hearts of many, and awe into the minds of others. It was named Green Hell by Sir Jackie Stewart—“Green” […]

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Porsche Video

Chris Harris on the Porsche Boxster S

After his disappointing piece for the BMW M550dX Chris Harris is back in form with this Porsche Boxster S review. For the first time it has him questioning his preference for the mighty 911. That’s some wrap for what he has previously termed a girl’s car. We don’t necessarily agree with that because the Boxster […]

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Formula 1 MINI Motorsports

Nowhere man – part 1

In the build up to tomorrow’s Grand Prix here is a tale that will warm the hearts of most readers. It tells of the chance given to a regular guy, called Tom Browell, to participate in the celebrity race at the 2002 Australian Grand Prix. It’s a long piece so it’s been split it into […]