Articles tagged "BMW"

BMW decided that the best way to smarten up its cars in China is to partner with local tech giant Huawei. The two companies will work on the integration of Huawei's HiCar system and HarmonyOS 5.0 into electric BMWs. BMW is following a similar...

BMW's 5-series debuted some 50 years ago and each generation has demonstrated the pinnacle of the company's engineering at its time. The model is one of the most recognized today and arguably the most important release by the company in each...

BMW is pushing forward with its electric vehicle plans, revealing prototype testing for the upcoming i3 sedan, following the earlier glimpses of the iX3 SUV. These vehicles are part of the automaker's "Neue Klasse" lineup, a fresh generation of EVs...

The new BMW iX3 is probably the most important electric SUV for the brand ever. It has big shoes to fill in - it signals the start of the company's "Neue Klasse" era. This new vehicle, designed to compete with rivals like the Audi Q6 E-tron and...

BMW announced its new electronic system with four high-performance Superbrains computers that will power all upcoming vehicles on the Neue Klasse platform, regardless of the powertrain. BMW says the new system is more powerful and efficient, and...

BMW's Digital Key has added support for the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra and Razr 50 Ultra (also known as Razr+ in North America). It works through NFC on the Razr and through UWB technology on the Edge 50 Ultra if it's updated to Android 15 - if not,...

BMW claims it has made huge progress in electric car tech with its sixth-generation eDrive system. This new system, which will be featured in the upcoming Neue Klasse electric vehicles, promises to boost range and charging speed, and improve overall...

BMW teased a new visionary platform slash computer that will power future Neue Klasse vehicles. Called the "Heart of Joy", the computer was showcased in a prototype car BMW calls the Vision Driving Experience - meant as a testbed for BMW's next-gen...

The 2025 BMW iX3 is one of the most hotly-anticipated upgrades this year as the original model dates back to 2021. The first rumors about the refreshed iX3 surfaced back in 2023 and the initial launch time frame was set for July 2025, but it may...

The BMW 5-Series is one of the best-selling premium sedans in the last 50 years and its wagon counterpart is almost equally loved by customers around the world. But what if you had to choose between the two body styles in their current EV guise?...

The BMW iX electric SUV got a new version with some significant updates. BMW sharpened the iX's design, improved its performance, and introduced a new base model that lowers the entry price. The new iX lineup features three trims: the...

BMW unveiled a number of changes and upgrades coming to its model range in the spring of 2025. The 5 series is getting a new interior kit as standard, the 2 series gets a new powertrain, the X3 gets a six-cylinder diesel, and hybrid models get...

The BMW 5-Series Touring is one of the best-selling premium estates in the last 35 years and therefore a new model generation is a big thing in the industry. Even more so because for the first time ever, BMW is selling the 5-Series Touring as a...

In a surprising showdown, the electric Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and the BMW M3 CS went head-to-head in a drag race. Despite the Ioniq 5 N's superior power output, the lighter M3 CS managed to stay ahead by a slim margin. The Ioniq 5 N delivers an...

BMW is going all-in on widescreen displays and AI-powered assistance with its next-generation infotainment system. The German automaker has just taken the wraps off its new infotainment system, dubbed Panoramic iDrive, and it's the market-ready...

BMW will unveil its revolutionary Panoramic iDrive display at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in Las Vegas. This cutting-edge technology will debut in the Neue Klasse, BMW's upcoming lineup of electric vehicles built on a dedicated EV...

BMW is no stranger to pushing the boundaries of performance, and its M division has consistently delivered some of the most exhilarating driving experiences on the market. Now, the German automaker is preparing to electrify its iconic M3, and the...

BMW is developing fully electric M cars that will one day come standard with four electric motors. Carsten Wolf (Integration Vehicle Characteristics BMW M) revealed this in a video of an i4 M50 prototype. If you're unfamiliar with BMW's M cars,...

BMW Group Plant Steyr has begun producing and shipping its sixth-generation electric motors. This significant milestone in its electrification strategy has been reached in just ten months - from development through a new production line installation...

The BMW Group announced it is establishing a new Cell Recycling Competence Centre (CRCC) in Kirchroth, Lower Bavaria. The facility will focus on "direct recycling," a process designed to recover valuable materials from battery cells for use into the...