BMW News

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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.
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  BMW unveils eighth-generation 5 Series Sedan and new BMW i5 exclusively from China for China

  BMW has unveiled the latest iteration of its premium sedan, the 2024 5 Series, for the North American and European markets earlier this year. Now, the automaker is introducing a version tailored specifically for the Chinese market. Joining the lineup is the highly anticipated i5 model, both of which will be produced at the Dadong plant through BMW's joint venture with Brilliance.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 8, 2023, 12:07 p.m.
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  Renegade Design Unveils Subtle Yet Striking Body Kit for BMW 7 Series

  Renegade Design has developed a custom body kit for the latest BMW 7 Series (G70) to enhance its design and aesthetics. The body kit is designed to strike a balance between subtlety and aggression, improving the car's appearance without overwhelming its original character.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 7, 2023, 1:41 p.m.
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  BMW Strengthens Electric Vehicle R&D in China with New Tech Office in Shanghai

  BMW has opened a new research and development (R&D) center in Shanghai, China, known as the BMW Group Tech Office Asia-Pacific. The focus of this center is on integrating hardware and software technologies, including those related to electric cars based on the New Class architecture.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 2, 2023, 11:37 a.m.
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  BMW to Discontinue 6 Series Gran Turismo Due to Poor Sales Performance: Report

  BMW is reportedly planning to discontinue the 6 Series Gran Turismo later in the year. While nothing is officially confirmed, it is likely that the model will be dropped from the brand's range for the 2024 model year.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 2, 2023, 10:46 a.m.
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  Refreshed BMW M3 Spied For First Time With New Headlights, Familiar Face

  BMW M3, renowned for its high-performance capabilities, is set to receive a well-deserved refresh. Recently, a new batch of spy shots surfaced, providing a glimpse of the updated sedan as it underwent testing.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 1, 2023, 9:51 a.m.
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  BMW opens it's largest test center for developing highly and fully automated driving and parking

  BMW has launched a massive new test site in Sokolov, in the Czech Republic, that will be used comprehensively in the development of automated driving and parking technologies. The site, dubbed the Future Mobility Development Center, took more than €300 million ($329 million) to bring to life.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  July 28, 2023, 4 p.m.
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  Manhart MH3 400d: Unleashing the Power of Diesel with a Sinister 380-HP BMW 3 Series Sedan

  Manhart, a tuning company, has developed the MH3 400d, which is based on the BMW 3 Series in M340d guise. It's a diesel-powered sedan with a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-six engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission that sends power to all four wheels. In its standard form, it produces 335 horsepower and 700 Newton-meters (516 pound-feet) of torque.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  July 25, 2023, 3:35 p.m.
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  BMW Harnesses AI to Slash Production Costs at Spartanburg Plant, Saving Over $1 Million Annually

  BMW is utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) at its Spartanburg factory in South Carolina to cut production costs. The AI-powered system is used in the body shop to inspect and check the placement of 300 to 400 metal studs welded onto the SUV frames by robots

  Evgenii Ushakov

  July 25, 2023, 9:56 a.m.
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  BMW may add simulated gearbox and vibration feedback to future EVs

  BMW is considering implementing simulated gearbox, acoustic cues, and vibration feedback in its future high-performance electric vehicles (EVs) under the M brand.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  July 21, 2023, 12:17 p.m.
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  BMW M Boss Expresses Ambition for Pure Electric Next M3 and M4 Models

  The head of BMW's M Performance division, Frank van Meel, expressed a desire for the next BMW M3 and M4 models to be pure electric. However, this decision is contingent on the electric-only versions being able to outperform the current gasoline-powered models.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  July 21, 2023, 10:46 a.m.
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  Latest BMW Art Car Is iX1 Electric Crossover Designed By German Artist

  The BMW Group is announcing a new long-term partnership with the Städel Museum, one of the most renowned and oldest museum foundations in Germany. The new collaboration celebrates an exclusive kick-off with the design of the BMW iX1 by artist Marc Brandenburg.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  July 12, 2023, 1:20 p.m.
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  BMW Motorrad presents ConnectedRide smart glasses with head-up display technology for 690 Euros

  The innovative motorcycle goggles provide the head-up display technology already familiar from the automotive sector and project all relevant data, such as navigation, speed or gear, directly into the rider’s field of vision in real time, thus enabling particularly anticipatory and thus safer motorcycle riding.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  July 10, 2023, 3:46 p.m.
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  2024 BMW CE 02 two-wheeler unveiled: can be ridden in Germany from the age of 15

  About two years after the CE 04, BMW Motorrad presents another e-vehicle. The company describes it as "neither an e-scooter nor an e-motorcycle," but "the cool e-parcourer" for cities and urban areas.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  July 8, 2023, 11:27 a.m.