Neue Klasse, i7, iX3 and M Electric — Munich’s EV program from validation mule to showroom.
As electric vehicle (EV) adoption faces hurdles like range anxiety and charging infrastructure gaps, automakers are turning to extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) to bridge the gap. A recent NBC News report highlights how EREVs, a type of plug-in hybrid, offer a practical solution by combining electric propulsion with a small gas engine, delivering impressive ranges…
BMW’s measured approach to electric vehicles (EVs) is proving successful as competitors dial back aggressive EV targets, the company’s CEO announced. Oliver Zipse, speaking to shareholders on Wednesday, credited BMW’s multi-drivetrain strategy—blending EVs, hybrids, and combustion engines—for its edge in a shifting automotive landscape, according to Reuters. Flexible Approach Outshines All-Electri
BMW has unveiled its next-generation Gen6 electric powertrain, set to debut in the iX3 later this year, promising a transformative leap in efficiency, range, and performance for its Neue Klasse lineup. According to BMW’s official release, this modular 800-volt architecture marks a pivotal step in the automaker’s quest to redefine electric vehicle (EV) excellence, blending…
BMW has announced a surprising pause on its electric vehicle (EV) production through May 2025, leaving EV enthusiasts wondering about the future of models like the i4 and i5. According to a report by Automotive News, the German automaker will hold off on building new electrified vehicles for the next three to four weeks, though…
In a bold move, BMW’s iconic M3 sports sedan will blur the lines between electric and combustion power by 2027, with the electric ZA0 and gas-powered G84 sharing nearly identical designs. Top Gear’s exclusive interview with Mike Reichelt, head of BMW’s Neue Klasse program, reveals that both M3 variants will sport the same sleek look…
In a stunning move, BMW has announced a pause in U.S. electric vehicle (EV) production starting May 2025, citing uncertainty over new auto tariffs under the Trump administration, Electrek reports. This decision, shared with dealers, freezes output for BMW’s four electric models—the i4, i5, i7, and iX—despite a robust 26% surge in EV sales in…
In January 2024, Figure AI, a California-based robotics startup, announced a commercial partnership with BMW Manufacturing to deploy its humanoid robots at the automaker’s Spartanburg, South Carolina plant. The deal was hailed as a landmark for humanoid robotics, with Figure’s founder and CEO Brett Adcock touting a “fleet” of robots performing “end-to-end operations.” But a…
BMW has officially unveiled its first glimpse of the all-electric M3, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of its performance lineup. The electric variant will be built on BMW’s next-generation 3-series platform, incorporating the company’s Neue Klasse design language while maintaining the M division’s distinctive performance characteristics, reports Can and Driver. The electric M3’s…
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