BMW Explores Range Extender Return for X5 and 7 Series EVs
BMW is re-evaluating its electric vehicle roadmap, with internal sources suggesting a possible return to range extender (REX) technology.
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BMW Group US Sales in April Up 2 Percent
Sales of the BMW 2 Sereies Coupe contributed to BMW’s April successes BMW Group US Sales in April totaled 29,592 vehicles (BMW and MINI combined), resulting in a 2 percent year-over-year sales jump and bringing year-to-date totals up to 110,626 units—2.5 percent better than group sales at the same point in 2013. “April started and…
Hyundai Reveals i30 Wagon, FE Concept SUV, & Plan to Dominate Europe
COO of Hyundai Motor Europe discusses Hyundai’s plans for the i30 family Over on the other side of the ocean in Europe, Hyundai’s i30 is a staple of the automaker’s lineup. Known in the states as the Elantra GT, the i30 is a popular blend of compact value and sporty performance. Its newest generation will…
BMW Ultimate Driving Experience Tour Underway
The BMW 2 Series Coupe will be a featured model at Ultimate Driving Experience tour stops BMW is celebrating the start of summer in style with the Ultimate Driving Experience tour, which will consist of eight different events in seven major U.S. markets over the course of 74 days. Events are currently underway at Gillette…
Enough BMW i5 Rumors! Will There Be One or Not?
Pictured: BMW 5 Series GT Hybrid with Power eDrive… Could the future i5 look like this? Remember last month in March when AutoNews Europe interviewed BMW Group research and development chief Klaus Froehlich, who confirmed the next BMW i Series model wouldn’t be released until at least 2020? German publication Auto Bild has reported that…
BMW's Highlights at the Chicago Auto Show Include Hot Security Guards
As can be expected from such a self-assured and conservative brand, BMW didn’t stage the same spectacles that other automakers did this week at the Chicago Auto Show. Instead, BMW arranged its newest models in a simple, accessible display and invited visitors to walk up, poke around, and ask questions–much like the automaker did at the LA Auto Show. Just…
We Have to Wait at Least 5 Years for BMW's Next i Model
Pictured: The 2014 BMW i8 at the Chicago Auto Show If you’re a fan of the heavily-praised all-electric BMW i3 and i8, you’re probably already anticipating the announcement of the next revolutionary i model. Don’t hold your breath. The German automaker is nowhere near releasing a third vehicle with an i badge. As its designers…
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The very first BMW i8 made its debut at the 2013 International Motor Show Germany, wowing guests with its efficient powertrain and impeccable style. Once the vehicle went on sale in 2014 and the butterfly doors of the plug-in hybrid opened up, there was no stopping this innovative vehicle. Move ahead four years and we’ve…
BMW M3 Sedan and M4 Coupe Teased Before Detroit
BMW has already been busy in 2013 with the release of the i8 hybrid, i3 EV, and the revamped 3 series. The reveal of the highly-sought-after performance brand prior to the New Year would prove as something of a fitting cap on an undeniably successful year for the German automaker. The bad news: this teaser…
BMW Says Moral Dilemmas Delay Development of Self-Driving Cars
Remember the development that BMW has been doing of autonomous vehicle technology–advancements like the BMW i3 that can park itself for you? Apparently the automaker has run into some difficulties–and not just in the technological sense. As BMW has been testing autonomous (referred to as “highly automated”) driving technology in places like China and Europe, its…
BMW and Hans Zimmer Want You to Feel More Emotions in Your EV
Hans Zimmer is responsible for creating the music for many award-winning films Photo: BMW You may not know his face, but you definitely know his music. Hans Zimmer is the man behind some of the world’s most beloved film scores. Just a handful of his compositions include The Lion King, Gladiator, A League of Their…
2018 Chicago Auto Show Photo Gallery: See the Vehicles BMW Had on Display
Nestled between Lincoln and INFINITI in the South Hall of McCormick Place, BMW had practically every car in its lineup on display at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show. Classic BMWs like the various numbered Series vehicles were there, but most visitors were excited about the presence of the 2019 BMW i8 Roadster. The plug-in vehicle—placed…
BMW at CES: Our Top 3 Favorite Concepts
BMW brought some fun, tech-filled concepts to CES 2020 Photo: BMW At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, every company tries to win the attention of guests with their latest tech innovations. This year, BMW presented its vision of future mobility through four intriguing concepts summed up with the hashtag #ChangeYourPerception. Here are a…
BMW i8 Spyder News: What Does BMW Have Up Its Sleeve?
Back in 2013, BMW released this BMW i8 Spyder concept design. With all the buzz the past couple months about the hot BMW i8 electric vehicle coming out, some of us have been wondering… what about that BMW i8 Spyder you’ve been teasing us with for years? At long last, BMW has released word on…
[VIDEO] BMW i8 Safety Car Leads the Way in Formula E
If you’re not pumped about FIA Formula E Championship yet, let me explain why it’s a big deal. Intended to generate buzz about new electric cars, the FIA Formula E Championship will function as the counterpart to the Formula 1 series but will feature single-seat, electric race cars. The global event will take place in multiple cities around…
