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BMW M CEO Says The 3.0 CSL Will Look Like Nothing Else
October 19, 2022
2022 brought us the M2, M3 Touring, M4 CSL, and the XM, but the highlight of M’s 50th-anniversary celebrations is yet to come. Arriving sometime in November, the modern-day equivalent of the E9 3.0 CSL is believed to be limited to 50 units and sources close to Munich are saying it’s going to cost a…
2024 BMW i5 Rendering Imagines Electric Sedan With Sharp Look
October 18, 2022
BMW will bolster its electric car portfolio in 2023 with the release of its first-ever i5, an EV version of the next-generation 5 Series Sedan. Sharing the “G60” codename with the combustion-engined models, the zero-emission variant will feature essentially the same design as the ICE-powered cars. This recipe has already been used several times: X1…
BMW Says It's A Coincidence Electric M Performance Cars Use Old Gas Engine Names
October 18, 2022
In case you haven’t noticed, BMW has revived several nameplates that were used back in the day as codenames for gasoline engines. They’ve now been repurposed for electric M Performance models, namely the i4 M50 and iX M60, with the i7 M70 coming next year. However, it wasn’t a deliberate move to revive these designations…
Elli now also offering wall boxes via German dealerships
October 18, 2022
The Volkswagen subsidiary Elli is offering electric vehicle customers of the Group brands more comprehensive service. The wall boxes can now be purchased from the German SEAT, Cupra, ŠKODA Auto and Volkswagen dealerships. Through the new sales channel, Elli is continuing its strategy to offer a customer-friendly ecosystem for electric mobility. The new partner for…
BMW CEO says brand still committed to build hydrogen cars
October 18, 2022
BMW is pushing forward with their hydrogen-powered cars, according to BMW CEO Oliver Zipse. In an interview with Bloomberg, Zipse said that the next automotive trend will revolve around hydrogen cars. “After the electric car, which has been going on for about 10 years and scaling up rapidly, the next trend will be hydrogen,” he says.…
Volkswagen Group and Xanadu establish quantum simulation program for battery materials
October 18, 2022
Volkswagen Group and Canadian quantum technology company Xanadu have established a multiyear research program to improve the performance of quantum algorithms for simulating battery materials. The goal is to reduce computational costs and accelerate Volkswagen’s adoption of quantum computers to develop battery materials that are safer, lighter, and more cost-effective. Accurate and efficient simulation of…
Van Service - what actually happens?
October 18, 2022
Have you ever wondered exactly what happens when you take your car or van for a service at your nearest Toyota dealer? We speak to Toyota Master Diagnostic Technician, Martin Kaminski, as he gives a Proace City van its 30,000-mile service.Which parts are changed during a van service?Tyre pressure is checked.“Service parts and fluid intervals…
Upclose with the BMW M2 in Zandvoort Blue and XM in Sao Paulo Yellow
October 18, 2022
The brand-new BMW M2 and the BMW XM were introduced this weekend at the BMW’s celebration of 50 Years of BMW M in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The duo also showed up at The Cars and Coffee car show hosted by the BMW M Chapter. The show displayed dozens of new and classic M vehicles, plus…
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