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2002 Witnessed the arrival of the BMW Z4. The bigger brother of the Z3, the Z4 was bigger, more versatile and more sharp in it looks. Buyers loved it’s contemporary styling and proved a popular addition to the BMW lineup. Fast forward 16 years and the Z4 is back and this time it's bigger and bolder than ever before. The return of the BMW Z4 has seen an engineering collaboration between Japanese giant Toyota and BMW. This joint project has seen the new BMW Z4 developed alongside the, als...

Taking place in the heart of Sussex, in the grounds of Goodwood House, the Goodwood Festival of Speed has quickly established itself as one of the world’s premier gatherings of all things automotive and this year BMW took prominent place at the festival as it debuted some exciting new developments and showcased its current line up to the public. The Festival of Speed runs for four days every summer and has played host to a range of new car launches over the past two and a half decades a...

Just a few years ago the prospect of driverless cars seemed more like science fiction than a plausible reality, however, given the rapid advances in technology the sight of autonomous vehicles on Britain's roads may soon become a genuine reality. In whatever way you look at it, there pros and cons for driverless cars. For some, the prospect of no longer being an integral part of the machine is not something to savour, especially for drivers who enjoy the pure thrill of driving. However, there...

With SUV’s becoming one of the most popular types of vehicles on sale over the last few years there has been a vast number of new models coming to market. With that in mind, what do you look for if you are after something a little more premium? We think that this BMW X6 XDrive 40D could be the answer. Acclaimed for its presence, build quality and purposeful looks, the BMW X6 provides a perfect crossover of utility and luxury and this particular X6 is one of the best of the breed. Finish...

The Volkswagen Golf. One of the best selling cars of all time and one of the most popular cars in automotive history and we’re delighted to have in stock one of the hottest versions. Say hello to the critically acclaimed Volkswagen Golf R.First manufactured way back in 1974, the Golf has witnessed 7 generations, each continually improving on the iteration before it resulting in continuous improvement and refinement of the model for over 40 years. It’s no surprise then that the most r...

Volkswagen has become the latest manufacturer to take on the infamous Pikes Peak Hill Climb. Located in Colorado, United States, Pikes Peak is a white-knuckle 12-mile climb which pushes car and driver to the limit. Volkswagen has been a notable absentee from the global motorsport stage since it suddenly pulled the plug on its World Rally Championship campaign at the end of 2016 after ‘dieselgate’ rocked the automotive world. But now it’s back and it’s more serious than e...

The luxury SUV segment of the market is diverse with some of the world's top car makers now competing in this space all vying for your cash. But what if you are looking for something a little larger, more purposeful and featuring more load space whilst retaining its luxurious attributes? At Big Motoring World we believe we have the answer and that comes in the guise of the Mercedes-Benz GL Class GL350. From the makers of the technologically advanced and class-leading S-Class saloon, in the GL...

In recent times SUV’s have exploded in popularity. Once featuring on Britain's roads in small minorities it seems that every second car now falls into this segment. It’s not hard to see how this boom came around, however. Customers looking for practicality and safety have been wooed by their practical nature, the ability to chuck in whatever your life throws at it and their high driving position which gives a commanding view of the road ahead. Couple that to premium manufacturers d...

The Le Mans 24 Hours, arguably one of motorsports toughest events. 24 hours of nerves, grit and determination. 24 hours of non stop driving around one of the most challenging race tracks on the face of the earth, the prize for those that make the distance, a place in the motorsport history books. Last weekend's event was the 86th running of the famous enduro. Every year teams and drivers from all over the motorsport world decent on the small French town to tackle the great race. Starting at 2...

 The Big Motoring World Experience Buying a new car is a significant investment, not only in a financial sense but also in your time, by means of research and coming to the conclusion of which vehicle will become your next car. The team at Big Motoring World fully understand this and that’s why our service is tailored to not only make your car buying journey straightforward, but also an enjoyable one. After browsing our extensive selection of vehicles on our website, the next step i...

BMW recently became one of the first major manufacturers to offer both an electric sports car and city car with both since going on to help change the perception of electric vehicles. Jumping both feet first into electric vehicle adoption, the BMWi range has been a fundamental part of building the marques green credentials. Whilst other manufacturers were specialising in one type of electric vehicle, BMW was carefully, and silently, working away on two all new electric and hybrid vehicles. The ...

A perfect segway from our recent blog post on electric vehicles, our star car this week is this fantastic, all-electric, Tesla Model X. Whilst Tesla are relative newcomers to the car manufacturing world, being established in 2003, they have quickly established themselves as a leader of fully electric vehicles. Starting out with their first model, the Tesla Roadster, it gained critical acclaim for its performance and the way it handled, thanks in part to it’s Lotus Elise underpinnings. ...

The automotive industry is continually changing and this has always been the case since the first car came into existence, however, advances in powertrain technologies have seen this rate of change accelerate at a pace the industry hasn’t seen before. Petrol and diesel engined vehicles have very much been the staple means of propulsion on Britain's roads for the best part of almost a century now, but as the world wakes up to its environmental obligations, this is slowly beginning to cha...

Mercedes-Benz may have dominated in Formula One over recent seasons with their cars crushing performance but their F1 involvement includes far more than their own team's recent success having been an engine supplier to a number of teams over the years. Formula One, the so-called pinnacle of motorsport and what better place for a manufacturer to showcase their wares to the masses than on the stage of a global sporting event. Beamed to millions of homes around the world F1 has been an important p...

The Mercedes Benz S Class, arguably the flagship saloon of the Mercedes range and potentially one of the best executive saloons ever produced.Whilst its predecessor was manufactured since the mid-1950’s, the S Class name came to pass in 1972 and has remained a constant fixture ever since. Throughout that time it has commonly been the technological test bed for Mercedes Benz, being the first with features such as seat belt pretensioners and drivetrain technologies, all of which are taken fo...

Meet The New G63 AMG Another icon of the motoring world, the Mercedes Benz G-Wagen has generated somewhat of a cult status for itself over recent years and has become a popular favourite with both petrolheads and Mercedes-Benz fans alike. Designed initially as a military vehicle and 4x4 workhorse, the G-Wagen is very utilitarian in its looks and abilities featuring enormous flared arches to accommodate chunky off-road tyres and a go anywhere four-wheel drive system. First rolling off the Merce...

It's the call we all dread. "Hi, it's garage here. Unfortunately your car hasn't passed its MOT this time." It's time for a tough decision, where we need to weigh the sale value of the car against the cost of repair. But is there a way to avoid your car failing in the first place? Well, there are a number of checks that it’s been recommended you make before you send your car in for its test. Here at Big Motoring World we certainly think that's a good idea, particularly as the tougher new ...

The Geneva Motor Show is one of the major events on the international automotive calendar. Bringing together some of the worlds finest automakers, the Geneva Motor Show offers petrol heads and motoring journalists alike, the first look at some of the latest models to hit manufacturers showrooms. Being one of the places to be last month, Big Motoring World took a flight out to the lake site city to take in the sights and sounds of the 88th running of the show first hand. Naturally given our spe...

We love the pure electric BMW iX3 that was unveiled at the Beijing Motor Show - but we also really enjoyed the launch of their new BMW M2 Competition too. Enjoy the unveiling here.

The new Formula One season is now well and truly upon us as the first races come thick and fast. Ferrari may well have been the early season pace-setters but there’s one car that is always destined to be out front no matter what, the Formula One safety car. The new season gives us a first glance at everything new for F1 2018. Be that new drivers, new team colours or new cars, a new season provides a fresh start for teams and fans alike. Another new edition for this season see’s Mer...

The Geneva Motor Show is a famed hotbed for concept cars and new car launches alike and over on the BMW stand at this year's show were a number of headline showcases. The most notable of which was the new BMW M8 Gran Coupe, and we took a moment to find out more. Whilst officially a concept, the car on display in Geneva effectively resembles what will become the latest addition to the BMW range. This is the second coming for the 8 Series having previously seen life between 1989 and 1999 before ...

Last month we had the pleasure of picking up the award for ‘Dealer Website Excellence’ at this year’s Auto Industry Excellence Awards. Taking place at Denbies Wine Estate, the awards brought together the best of the best in the automotive industry and celebrated outstanding standards and achievements within the sector, and we were delighted to be present to collect the award for 'Dealer Website Excellence'. Facing some strong competition within our category made winning this...

Every now and then something very special arrives on our forecourt at Big Motoring World and this week is no exception with the arrival of this simply magnificent Range Rover Velar First Edition. Unveiled to the world at a London premiere back in March of 2017, the Velar finds its name from a very limited run of pre-production models of the original Range Rover from way back in 1969, with this model very much a homage to the original Range Rover. Slotting into the marques product offering jus...

Here at Big Motoring World we're huge F1 fans - and of course we love the Mercedes team in particular. With the new season now underway we thought we'd take a quick trip back to hear exactly what the new Mercedes F1 car for 2018 sounds like when you start it up.

We've probably all experienced it at one time or another. You get back to wherever it was you left your car, and find a note on the windscreen telling you that you've outstayed your welcome and now owe a hefty fine. Parking penalties are a frustrating, but generally avoidable cost - but what about the cost of parking overall? Well, recent research suggests that it's becoming more and more expensive to park legally. The increasing cost of parking The research was conducted by the experts at INRIX...

We all like to think we're good drivers. But there's always room for improvement - and this helpful film has a few great tips that we can all benefit from.

There was a time when it seemed like Tesla - and the company's CEO Elon Musk - could do no wrong. With the success of his SpaceX venture and long lines of people signing up for the latest Tesla Model 3 - the company's first mass-market car - it felt like things were looking positive, both for Tesla and the electric car industry as a whole. And that may still be the case - but here at Big Motoring World we've been watching the company's recent wobbles with interest. Too little supply and too much...

We're big fans of the new BMW X2 here at Big Motoring World – so here's a quick tour.

Cars are certainly becoming more convenient: many vehicles now have keyless technology that allows a driver to dispense with fiddly keys and to just use a fob to open and even start them up in a moment. But here at Big Motoring World we were concerned to hear recently that they may not be becoming more secure as a result of these advances - with thieves exploiting the technology to quickly and easily steal new cars. A growing trend So, how do they do it? Well, all it takes is a simple devics - w...

Pigs might fly The AMG brand has turned out some pretty remarkable cars for Mercedes-Benz over the years, but the 1970s 300 SEL 6.8 - affectionately known as ‘The Red Pig’ – really was quite something, even by their own high standards. Here it is in action - hold onto your hats!

  We all know about just how important it is to prepare your car for the winter months - whether it's doing the regular oil and water checks, adding antifreeze or making sure your tyres are up to scratch. But what about when the weather starts to improve? Well, with clocks finally going forward and (hopefully) some brighter weather on the way, here are Big Motoring World's tips for getting your car ready for those long hot days of summer. Make sure you're all set for long journeys again Th...

  To celebrate (hopefully) the end of the snow and all the horrendous driving weather we've had recently, we thought we share this film from 1911. It's an unusual trip in a Model T Ford over Ben Nevis, which shows that right from the start people have been determined to just keep on driving, whatever the conditions. Enjoy!

They say 'follow the money' - and if the latest moves in the financial world are anything to go by, it might be time to start really believing in electric. Here at Big Motoring World, we were struck by the news that investment by venture capitalists into battery technology has now hit $1bn already this year – that’s far more than ever before. This massive cash injection is being driven by a need to create industry leading technology for electric cars - batteries are a fundamental par...

Many experts see self-driving cars as the future - here's Mercedes' take on the technology, with a demonstration of an adapted S-Class at last year's CES event in Las Vegas.

‘Trade wars are easy to win’. That's at least according to the US President, who many say is in danger of sparking one over his recently announced tariffs on steel and aluminium. But whether this turns out to be true or not, here at Big Motoring World we're sure that there could be some fairly dramatic consequences for the motoring industry - and by implication, for drivers themselves. But first, a quick explanation. Essentially, the announcements this week mean that US import dutie...

The UK has been in the grip of some seriously testing weather in the last few weeks, so we thought a timely reminder of how to drive safely in the snow might be in order. Here's a quick primer on winter driving from the AA.