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Neue Klasse BMW i4 Coupe and i4 Convertible to Launch in 2028

Neue Klasse BMW i4 Coupe and i4 Convertible to Launch in 2028

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September 16, 2022
BMW’s Neue Klasse chassis is launching in a few years and with it comes the future of the entire brand’s lineup. Not only will underpin almost all of the brand’s future models but it’s going to pack the brand-new Gen6 battery technology and cylindrical cells. That’s the boring stuff, though. The exciting part is the…
VIDEO: Is the G83 M4 Convertible at its Best in Spain?

VIDEO: Is the G83 M4 Convertible at its Best in Spain?

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September 15, 2022
Most die-hard driving purists would prefer to not have a convertible roof. Convertible tops not only add weight but reduce structural rigidity, making them technically worse to drive. However, sometimes, in the right circumstances, what convertibles add to the experience—more engine/exhaust noise, wind in your hair, and the smells and sights of the environment—can make…
2023 BMW XM Rated At 88 Kilometers (55 Miles) of WLTP Electric Range

2023 BMW XM Rated At 88 Kilometers (55 Miles) of WLTP Electric Range

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September 15, 2022
The production-ready XM is inching closer as BMW will finally take the wraps off its first dedicated M car since the mid-engined M1 of the 1970s on September 27. Positioned at the very top of the company’s SUV range, the sporty luxobarge will go down in history as the first fully fledged M car with…
BMW Boss Believes Combustion Engine Ban In Europe Would Be Wrong

BMW Boss Believes Combustion Engine Ban In Europe Would Be Wrong

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September 15, 2022
While many automakers active in Europe have rushed to set a cut-off date for the internal combustion engine, BMW is not in a hurry. Well, not the core brand as Rolls-Royce will become a pure EV brand in 2030 while MINI will follow suit early in the next decade. Oliver Zipse, the head honcho in…
BMW Neue Klasse EVs Won't Exceed 1,000 Kilometers (621 Miles) Of Range

BMW Neue Klasse EVs Won't Exceed 1,000 Kilometers (621 Miles) Of Range

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September 15, 2022
Last week, BMW confirmed rumors that had been circulating online about switching to round battery cells for Neue Klasse electric vehicles arriving in 2025. The sixth-generation battery will bring benefits on all fronts by improving range (+30%) and charging speed (+30%) while lowering production costs (-50%). Compared to prismatic cells currently in use, the cylindrical…
Hotter BMW M2 G87 Will Be Just As Powerful As Base M4: Report

Hotter BMW M2 G87 Will Be Just As Powerful As Base M4: Report

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September 15, 2022
In case you’ve missed the memo, October 12 will be the day when BMW is going to take the wraps off the new M2. Codenamed G87, the high-performance compact coupe will go down in history as the company’s last series-production M car to do away with electrification. Yes, there’s also the 3.0 CSL coming before…
Ex-Apple Design Boss Thinks Buttons Should Return In Cars

Ex-Apple Design Boss Thinks Buttons Should Return In Cars

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September 15, 2022
Technology is great, but realistically speaking, it doesn’t make sense to install a button for every single function a car is offering. It’s especially true with luxury vehicles with their ventilated and massaging seats, 360-degree cameras, 3D head-up displays, and whatnot. Even the original 8 Series E31 pictured above, a car launched in 1990, had…
BMW CEO Expects Germany To Enter A Recession, But Won’t Be That Bad For BMW

BMW CEO Expects Germany To Enter A Recession, But Won’t Be That Bad For BMW

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September 15, 2022
The coronavirus pandemic is still disrupting the automotive industry as delivery times continue to be longer compared to pre-2020 levels. Automakers have been facing new problems caused by the unstable geopolitical generated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, thus creating a perfect storm. Add into the mix high inflation and the European Union’s decision to rely…
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