BMW News
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The man in charge of BMW sees China as the only way to comply with upcoming regulations.
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BMW i7 and i5 recalled for steering issue
Some electric BMW i5 and i7 sedans may have a flaw with their steering systems.
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Redwood Materials will help BMW recycle EV batteries
J.B. Straubel's Redwood Materials will work with BMW dealerships to recover batteries at the end of their useful lives.
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BMW sees volume in hydrogen cars, forms fuel cell alliance with Toyota
Automaker says it will introduce its first fuel-cell-powered vehicle in four years.
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2024 BMW i4 recalled because chassis beam may crack
A small number of BMW i4s have been recalled for a potentially large issue.
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Test drive: 2024 BMW i4 M50 dials up the numbers, not the fun
Acceleration times and driving range are shorter, the price and handling grip are higher, and somehow the i4 M50 doesn’t deliver an elevated driving experience.
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The BMW i5 rolls into 2025 with no meaningful changes.
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2025 BMW i4 starts at $58,475, some models get range boost
More lasers, more miles: One of BMW's great electric cars gets a mild revamp this year.
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2025 BMW iX continues with minor changes
The striking electric car hasn't changed its powertrain, but better handling's easier to get.
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Do EVs need to simulate gear shifts? BMW and Hyundai think so
Hyundai's already launched a sporty EV with simulated shift points, now BMW's developing a similar concept.
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BMW nixes Northvolt battery deal
BMW has pulled the plug on a deal estimated at $2 billion with the Swedish EV battery supplier.
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Electric BMW M3 coming to "beat everything"
BMW's M division plans to reassert itself as the king of the sports-car hill in the electric era.
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There's still no end date for internal combustion and the automaker's CEO said it will stay flexible on powertrains "well into the 2030s."
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BMW begins EV battery buildout ahead of Neue Klasse EVs
A 20% boost in cell energy density and 30% boost in charging speed and range could help put these upcoming affordable BMW EVs ahead of Tesla.
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Rimac will help BMW with next-gen EV battery packs
The Croatian company started with a BMW EV conversion but now will be a supplier for future EVs from the German automaker.
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BMW previews future electric SUV with faster charging, more range
An 800-volt architecture and cylindrical cells are part of BMW's Gen 6 electric architecture set for a production start in 2025—due in a new Model Y–sized EV by 2027.
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BMW aggregates more EV chargers, adding Shell ahead of Tesla
Through Shell Recharge Solutions, it will provide access to more than 100,000 public chargers through the My BMW app.
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BMW i5 electric wagon is a beauty, but it's not US-bound
BMW says that it's the first EV of its kind, but Americans won't get a chance to see this efficient sport wagon.
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Among the two new BMW plug-in models is an i5 version that fits between the rear-wheel-drive i5 eDrive40 and performance-oriented i5 M60 xDrive.
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Review: 2024 BMW i5 electric sport sedan trounces gasoline sibling
Between several gasoline and electric versions of the BMW 5-Series available at a drive event, one was clearly better: the i5 EV.
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BMW i3 EV sequel won't be an "outsider," claims development boss
The BMW i3 gained a cult following for its polarizing styling and packaging, which didn't follow BMW design heritage or fit in very well with the rest of the BMW lineup.
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BMW claims Tesla is no longer ahead in EV range, battery tech
With BMW's shift to sixth-generation battery tech—and cylindrical cells of its own size and chemistry—it's claiming Tesla no longer holds the upper hand.
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BMW, Mini, Rolls-Royce will adopt Tesla charge port in US, Canada
The three BMW Group brands will also adopt the NACS port as their native charging tech for the U.S. and Canada starting in 2025.
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2025 BMW EV will get this minimalist look, more range, faster charging
A 2025 production EV, yet unnamed, may take the form of this concept—a traditional three-box sedan expected to be about the same size as the 3-Series, Tesla Model 3 and Hyundai Ioniq 6.
Bengt Halvorson