BMW News

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  BMW creates its own island in Fortnite and teases the second-generation X2 there

  The BMW Group has created a virtual city of the future with the island "Hypnopolis", which can be explored by Fortnite's players. In a storyline centered around the new BMW iX2, the island offers players a variety of challenges.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 5, 2023, 10:38 a.m.
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  Design of upcoming BMW 5 Series Touring revealed in trademark application

  A design patent application from the United Kingdom offers a glimpse of the upcoming BMW 5 Series Touring without any camouflage. The wagon will be available in ICE, EV and high-performance M5 variants.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 4, 2023, 10:08 a.m.
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  BMW's wireless charging could ruin Apple Pay in iPhone 15

  Some BMW owners have complained that their iPhone 15's NFC chip stopped working after charging the device using the car's wireless charging pad.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 3, 2023, 12:05 p.m.
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  2023 BMW 7 Series and i7 windshield wiper problem prompts vehicle recall

  A number of new 2023 BMW 7 Series models, including the all-electric i7, are being recalled in the United States due to a defect with the front windshield wipers.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 29, 2023, 2 p.m.
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  BMW presents high-tech video sports floor at FC Bayern Munich basketball season opener

  The first images of the high-tech video sports floor at the BMW Park have been released. The new high-tech glass floor will be used for the first time on Friday, September 29.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 29, 2023, 10:23 a.m.
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  Next-generation BMW X2 teased for first time with illuminated grille

  BMW has released the first teaser of the new X2, which - although short and shadowy - reveals interesting design details.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 28, 2023, 1:53 p.m.
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  BMW i5 features security recorder similar to Tesla's Sentry Mode to deter car thieves

  The BMW i5 incorporates an 'Anti-Theft Recorder' that utilizes both interior and exterior cameras of the car to record anyone attempting unauthorized entry.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 27, 2023, 12:30 p.m.
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  BMW launches AI-driven Proactive Care customer service

  The BMW Group is unveiling a new data- and AI-driven offering in customer service. Proactive Care includes new tools and offerings that allow the vehicle to identify existing and predictable service requirements itself, so that in many cases it can anticipate the customer’s needs and proactively offer solutions.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 26, 2023, 4:18 p.m.
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  BMW temporarily halts sales of all motorcycles in North America except electric bikes

  BMW dealers in North America must stop selling every single gas-powered motorcycle due to a voluntary stop-sale order. The last one relates to a quality issue in the evaporative system.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 22, 2023, 12:48 p.m.
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  Classic BMW 2002 TII Alpina tuned by Manhart to 200 hp and 215 Nm

  The Manhart team, based in Wuppertal, Germany, has unveiled its third creation from its newly formed Classic Cars division. This time it's a redesigned BMW 2002 tii, enhanced with Alpina factory components. This follows their previous work on the Lancia Delta Integrale and the BMW M3 (E30).

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 14, 2023, 4:18 p.m.
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  BMW hasn't set a deadline for internal combustion engines

  Despite the global trend toward electrification, BMW has refrained from setting an end date for its much-cherished internal combustion engines.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 13, 2023, 6:03 p.m.
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  BMW, Ford and Honda join forces to start vehicle-to-grid company ChargeScape

  BMW Group, Ford Motor Company, and American Honda Motor Co., Inc. agreed to form ChargeScape, LLC, a new company with equal ownership. ChargeScape aims to develop an affordable platform that will connect electric utilities, automakers, and interested customers of electric vehicles in the United States and Canada.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 13, 2023, 10:57 a.m.
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  BMW Group will transform Mini Plant Oxford to an all-electric production site from 2030

  Production of two new electrified models – MINI Cooper 3-door and MINI Aceman - will start in the UK in 2026.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 12, 2023, 9:57 a.m.
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  BMW Motorrad announces cloud-based ConnectedRide Navigator

  BMW Motorrad has unveiled the new ConnectedRide Navigator. This system is compatible with all BMW motorcycles built from 2014 onwards, provided they are equipped with a multicontroller and have navigation preparation in place, either as part of the original BMW Motorrad Accessories or retrofitted.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 8, 2023, 3:48 p.m.
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  BMW iX5 Hydrogen gets tested in the United Arab Emirates desert

  The vehicles in the BMW iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet, which launched in February this year, have completed an intensive round of hot-weather testing in the United Arab Emirates for the first time. According to BMW, the car's fuel cell drive system performed well in the face of temperatures as high as 45°C, as well as sand and dust, varying gradients and significant fluctuations in humidity.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 8, 2023, 2:36 p.m.
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  BMW abandons heated seat subscription due to low customer acceptance

  Charging a recurring fee for heated seats isn't gaining traction at BMW. In a recent interview, Pieter Nota, BMW's board executive for sales and marketing, disclosed that the automaker will cease offering a subscription model for activating a car's heated seats post-production.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 8, 2023, 12:15 p.m.
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  2024 BMW 530e PHEV unveiled in Munich alongside all-electric i5

  Although the BMW Neue Klasse Concept captured most of the attention at IAA Mobility 2023, BMW had other important reveals to showcase, particularly in the near term. Among these is the first plug-in hybrid model of the new BMW 5 Series, known as the 530e. This vehicle was publicly revealed in Munich, sharing the stage with its all-electric sibling, the i5. It is slated to hit the market in Spring 2024.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 6, 2023, 11:57 a.m.
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  The all-new BMW iX1 eDrive20 debuts with a 47,900 euros price tag

  The second all-electric variant of the compact crossover is powered by an electric motor with a maximum output of 150 kW/204 hp and has a range of 430 to 475 kilometers in the WLTP cycle.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 5, 2023, 5:54 p.m.
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  All-new BMW iDrive coming to the Neue Klasse vehicles from 2025

  BMW iDrive in the Neue Klasse is characterized by four central elements. They are Panoramic Vision approach, 3D head-up display, multifunction steering wheel and central display.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 5, 2023, 3:27 p.m.
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  BMW Vision New Class concept gives a clearer glimpse into the future of the BMW brand

  The BMW Vision Neue Klasse concept was unveiled at the IAA Mobility 2023 show in Munich, evolving from its predecessor, the i Vision Dee. This updated model retains the original's shape but brings more practical features closer to reality.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 4, 2023, 12:17 p.m.