BMW News

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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.
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  BMW Vision Neue Klasse grille has impressive 3D effect

  BMW has released a brief teaser for its upcoming Vision Neue Klasse concept, set to be unveiled on September 2. The teaser video offers a glimpse into a kidney grille design that's entirely different from any previous BMW models.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 31, 2023, 3:43 p.m.
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  2024 BMW i5 Touring: An electric wagon spotted near the Nürburgring

  The BMW i5 series is poised for expansion as the brand prepares to unveil its all-electric i5 Touring. Once again, spy photographers have caught it in action, this time navigating the roads near the Nurburgring Nordschleife circuit.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 30, 2023, 6:05 p.m.
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  New BMW X5 Protection VR6 debuts as armor-plated 530-hp SUV

  The updated 2024 BMW X5 was unveiled earlier this year, and like its predecessor, it now has an armored version. Scheduled for its first public appearance in September at the 2023 Munich Motor Show, the BMW X5 Protection VR6 is ready to make its debut. We've got all the specifics about this fortified SUV.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 29, 2023, 2:04 p.m.
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  BMW to build 100 million euro battery logistics facility north of Leipzig

  The Bavarian car company is expanding its focus on electric vehicles. BMW recently started construction on a battery facility at their Leipzig plant, which will be crucial in producing the brand new Mini Countryman.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 28, 2023, 12:43 p.m.
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  2024 BMW X5 debuts in China with 130 mm longer wheelbase for more legroom for rear passengers

  The updated X5 Li comes after the mid-cycle facelift for the regular X5 and X6, introduced in February this year. The vehicle benefits from an extended wheelbase, 130 millimeters (5.11 inches) longer than its global counterpart - the same treatment applied to the pre-facelift version.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 28, 2023, 10:31 a.m.
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  2025 BMW X3 Spied With Production Headlights And Quad Exhaust

  BMW is gearing up for an upgrade to its immensely popular X3. With the codename G45, the fourth iteration of this Bavarian beauty, which competes with Mercedes GLC, has been caught on camera resting on a trailer during testing. Not just any X3, mind you, but the M Performance version, as indicated by its quad exhaust system.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 21, 2023, 5:56 p.m.
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  Airbus, BMW Group and Quantinuum are using quantum computers to improve hydrogen vehicles

  Their focus is on improving the efficiency of fuel cell catalysts, particularly the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in platinum-based catalysts.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 14, 2023, 1:17 p.m.
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  BMW has unveiled the new armored 7 Series and the first-ever armored i7

  BMW has unveiled a new line of armored vehicles, elevating safety and protection for heads of state. The flagship BMW 7 Series Protection and the electric BMW i7 Protection have been meticulously engineered with defensive features including reinforced body structures, protective glass, and capabilities to withstand explosive threats.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 9, 2023, 1:42 p.m.
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  2025 BMW M2 CS Undergoes Testing: Potential Power Surge Beyond 500 HP

  BMW is developing an intensified iteration of the M2, anticipated to carry the CS badge, showcasing an amalgamation of carbon fiber elements alongside an enhanced powertrain.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 9, 2023, 1:03 p.m.
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  Android Auto bug prompts BMW owners to switch from Waze to Google Maps

  BMW owners who rely on Android Auto for navigation have faced a recent setback, leading them to shift from Waze to Google Maps. The issue centers around BMW's head-up display, a useful technology that projects essential information in front of the driver's eyes. While Google Maps seamlessly integrates with this display, Waze encounters a bug, displaying only a "calculating route" message instead of turn-by-turn directions.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 8, 2023, 1:29 p.m.