Articles tagged "BMW"

BMW is freshening up its electric vehicle portfolio in time for the spring. As part of its ambitious plans for 2024 that include 20% increase in EV sales, the company is introducing new models to cater to an even wider customer base. Both BMW i5...

BMW delivered a report on the progress it has made in lowering the CO2 emissions of its cars and revealed some bulish expectations on its EV in the process. While the company was keen to point out that it has met and exceeded the EU targets for...

Another major EV range arrived, this time courtesy of the guy from Motor 1. It involved 11 of the most popular EV models and showed how long they can go on a charge. The cars were driven at the same time alongside the "Autostrada del Grande...

BMW i7 is the flagship luxury sedan of the German brand, which we already thoroughly reviewed. Now, we are focusing on its consumption and energy efficiency. The i7 is BMW’s first full-size electric vehicle and as such it has to meet a very high...

There aren't enough electric station wagons in this world and it looks like BMW ìs finally ready to do something about it. In a short teaser video posted on X, the company revealed its plans to release an i5 Touring, a station wagon version of the...

BMW's new i5 has been setting new standards when it comes to vehicle safety, as proven by independent testing institutes on three continents. In the well known Euro NCAP testing, the i5 received the highest rating - five stars. BMW says the...

The BMW 5-Series has been around for over half a century and is now entering its eighth generation. For the first time ever, it got a fully electric version, called the i5. This new G60 model offers a completely redesigned exterior, interior and new...

The top selling EV in the US in 2023 was the Tesla Model Y, with 394,497 units sold. It was followed by the Model 3 with 220,910 units sold, and the Chevrolet Bolt EV/EUV with 62,045, though keep in mind these are two different models counted...

This latest car we've got for review is an exciting one! The BMW i5 in its more capable M60 version hopes to become the new benchmark for family sedans.While we still need to run a bunch more tests to see how good it is overall we've already got the...

The 2024 BMW i4 has rolled into the United States with some exciting updates, including a new xDrive40 version, improved EPA range, and a few changes in pricing. The BMW i4 lineup now consists of four versions, each available with two different...

In a recent interview with Top Gear, Frank van Meel, the head of BMW's M division, put to rest any hopes of an electric M3 with the "i" badge. While BMW had recently filed a trademark for the name "iM3," suggesting a blend of electric "i" technology...

A relatively new battery company called ONE (Our Next Energy) is a Michigan-based startup dedicated to developing advanced battery tech to improve the durability, safety, sustainability and energy density of EV batteries. Its latest project involves...

BMW and Mercedes-Benz have reached an agreement over a 50:50 joint venture in China with that will focus on building a fast and premium charging network in the country. The first charging stations will be operational in 2024 and the entire network...

The European Car Of The Year 2024 contest is in its final stage as the finalists have been announced. And the list is absolutely dominated by EVs with 5 out of the 7 contenders, plus the BMW 5 Series which comes in both EV and ICE flavors. So...

BMW marks the end of an era in Germany, as the last internal combustion engine (ICE) has left its Munich production line. This does not signify a complete farewell to combustion engines for BMW, but it's as symbolic a move as they come. BMW's...

Today, BMW announced that the BMW 7 Series will get Level 3 driving assistance by next spring. The feature will be available for order this December and the first cars with it will ship in March 2024. Strangely enough the eDrive50 and M70 xDrive...

In the ever-evolving world of electric vehicles, BMW has taken a path maybe slightly less trodden with its latest innovation - a 'Push-to-Pass' boost mode designed specifically for electric sports cars. With this cutting-edge technology, BMW wants...

In an industry often punctuated by cautious strides, BMW is making bold leaps into its electric future. A surge of information from a well-placed insider within the Bimmerpost forum has sketched a tantalizing outline of BMW's electrification plans,...

BMW introduced its iX2 fully-electric compact SUV a month ago and the now company announced the start of the production in its Regensburg factory in Germany. The factory is responsible for the entire X2 lineup, along with the BMW 1 Series and BMW...

The BMW Group – umbrella to the BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce brands – has decided to jump on the NACS bandwagon in North America. Beginning in 2025, the automaker group will integrate Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) into their EVs for...