BMW is accelerating its investments in electric vehicle (EV) technology, surpassing its initial plans. The company is on the verge of achieving its target of 15% battery-electric sales for the year, outperforming competitors like Mercedes-Benz and Porsche, who have achieved only around 11% of their sales from battery-electric cars. Despite this push towards electrification, BMW’s
The future of the iconic BMW M3 and M4 models is currently at a pivotal moment, with BMW’s development team considering various powertrain options for the next generation, set to be released around 2027 or 2028. In early 2022, Frank Weber, BMW’s development boss, hinted that the new M3 could potentially go fully electric. However,
Introducing the upcoming 2024 BMW X1 M35i xDrive, the German automaker’s latest addition to its entry-level SUV lineup. This powerful vehicle boasts a 2.0-liter engine and a visually striking design, along with enhanced hardware for improved performance on the road. Notably, the X1 M35i xDrive will also be the first BMW model to feature the
BMW is preparing to introduce the 2024 BMW M5 Touring, marking the return of the high-performance wagon after a hiatus of over a decade. Initially, it was thought that the M5 Touring would be available exclusively for European customers. While concrete visuals of the super-wagon have not been unveiled yet, initial preview images shared by
Marking its third generation, the BMW Z4 continues on thanks to the joint efforts of BMW and Toyota birthing the Supra, of which the Z4 shares its platform. Getting a chance to experience the Z4 with the more powerful engine, the brand’s 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6-cylinder, I get a better experience of what the chassis is
BMW has mostly bid farewell to dual-clutch transmissions, marking the end of an era for the snappy-shifting gearbox. Even the rare and expensive M4 CSL adopted a torque converter automatic transmission instead of dual-clutch or even an option for a manual. The new M2, M3, and M4 are still available with a 6-speed manual transmission,
BMW has unleashed the newly redesigned 5 Series marking its eighth-generation. The new design stands out with its refreshed exterior, spacious interior, and the option of either gasoline engines (ICE – internal combustion engine) or full battery electric (BEV). While the sedan variant has been unveiled, a Touring-badged station wagon is also in the pipeline,
BMW is set to expand its range of electrified vehicles with the introduction of several new models in the summer of 2023. One of the notable additions is the BMW i4 xDrive40, an all-wheel drive variant of the successful i4 lineup. Positioned below the i4 M50, the i4 xDrive40 features dual electric motors that produce
BMW has received a lot of flak due to some of the new designs starting with the “interesting” grilles and leading up to the acquired taste of the new XM SUV. While many of those design elements aren’t received so well across the board, BMW still has a powerhouse in the design area as they
Have you ever gone into your favorite restaurant and deviated from ordering your usual meal but somewhat regretted your new choice? Ultimately, you felt that you should have stuck to what works as the new choice failed to live up to how good it looked on the menu. As it turns out, this week a
