BMW News

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  Mercedes and BMW to open fast-charging network in China

  Mercedes-Benz and BMW have announced plans to jointly create a vast fast-charging network across China. This collaboration involves Mercedes-Benz Group China and BMW Brilliance Automotive forming a 50:50 joint venture, with rollout beginning next year.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 1, 2023, 12:57 p.m.
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  BMW's Neue Klasse EV SUV: First Glimpse and Expectations

  Automotive spy photographers have captured a prototype of BMW's X3-sized electric SUV, which will be the first of the Neue Klasse cars to hit the market in 2025.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 21, 2023, 2:33 p.m.
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  BMW no longer builds internal combustion engines in Germany

  BMW has ended the production of internal combustion engines at its main plant in Munich. The long-announced move was made to make way for the production of electric vehicles at the Bavarian plant.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 14, 2023, 2:51 p.m.
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  Highly automated driving available in the new BMW 7 Series from next spring

  Level 3 highly automated driving, which allows the driver to take his hands off the steering wheel and temporarily divert his attention from the road, will soon be available in the new BMW 7 Series. Initially as an option for customers in Germany.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 13, 2023, 2:41 p.m.
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  BMW starts manufacturing MINI cars in Germany

  In Leipzig, BMW has started the series production of the new MINI Countryman and its all-electric variant. This is the first time a MINI model has been produced in Germany.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 11, 2023, 11:09 a.m.
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  BMW XM brand sets new record for hybrid-electric SUVs at Pikes Peak

  BMW XM Label — the company’s most powerful production vehicle to date with 738-horsepower and 738 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) of torque on tap — set a new record for hybrid electric SUVs at Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs on September 21, 2023, during an officially certified course run.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 3, 2023, 11:28 a.m.
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  Apple reportedly confirms iPhone 15’s NFC could be killed by BMW and Toyota wireless charging

  Apple has acknowledged that a certain BMW (and even Toyota models) could damage the NFC chip in the new iPhone 15 series. The tech giant promised to make a fix available later this year.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 27, 2023, 10:58 a.m.
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  BMW will launch a budget-friendly electric model. Like the "old i3", but not so weird

  BMW is reportedly developing a spiritual successor to the i3. A compact electric entry-level model, but without the controversial styling of the past i3.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 20, 2023, 1:25 p.m.
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  BMW Group to launch direct sales model across Europe, starting from 1 January 2024 with MINI in three countries

  2024 will see the BMW Group launch the rollout of its new sales model. It will be introduced across Europe in several stages, starting with MINI in Italy, Poland and Sweden on 1 January 2024. The remaining European countries will gradually follow, with BMW scheduled to transition from 2026.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 18, 2023, 12:58 p.m.
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  BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce to use Tesla's Charging Plug from 2025

  Another car manufacturer is adopting Tesla's NACS charging system in the U.S. and Canada. Starting in 2025, these cars will be compatible with Tesla's Supercharger network.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 18, 2023, 12:06 p.m.
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  BMW Regensburg reaches eight million cars milestone

  On Friday the 13th, BMW's Regensburg Plant in Germany had reason to celebrate, reaching a notable production landmark: eight million vehicles manufactured. The highlight was the fully electric BMW iX1 xDrive30, featuring a sleek Space Silver metallic exterior.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 17, 2023, 12:56 p.m.
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  BMW launched Vario luggage system for the new R 1300 GS adventure touring motorcycle

  For long trips with lots of stuff, BMW Motorrad has a new advanced Vario luggage system for the R 1300 GS motorcycle. It consists of two side cases and a top case.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 16, 2023, 3:38 p.m.
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  2024 BMW X2 M35i goes off-road for the Rebelle Rally

  The all-new BMW X2 made its debut just a few days ago, but the company is already using it to participate in the Rebelle Rally. The normally road-oriented coupe crossover has undergone a number of modifications to better prepare it for its role as an off-road rally car.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 16, 2023, 10:36 a.m.
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  2027 Electric BMW M3 could feature a dual-motor, rear-wheel-drive option

  BMW has previously confirmed that a gasoline-driven M3 will coexist with its electric counterpart.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 12, 2023, 1:42 p.m.
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  BMW Group all-electric car sales set new record in Q3 2023

  The BMW Group sold 93,931 fully-electric BMW and MINI vehicles in the third quarter – an increase of +79.6% compared to the same period of last year.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 11, 2023, 1:03 p.m.
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  The all-electric BMW iX2 gets a 64.8 kWh battery pack and 313 hp

  In addition to the second-generation X2 crossover with internal combustion engines, BMW today unveiled an all-electric variant. It is called the BMW iX2 xDrive30 and is scheduled to go on sale in March 2024.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 11, 2023, 11:42 a.m.
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  All-new BMW X2 debuts with up to 300 hp in Europe and 317 hp in USA

  The 2024 BMW X2 will launch in xDrive28i and sportier M35i xDrive guises. Will be available at dealerships in March 2024.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 11, 2023, 11:22 a.m.
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  543-hp BMW M3 CS Touring expected in 2025

  The success story of the BMW M3 Touring will continue in 2025. BMW has reportedly given the go-ahead for a beefed-up version of the sports wagon, which will be available in limited numbers.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 10, 2023, 6:58 p.m.
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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.