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BMW is doubling down on BEVs and PHEVs for next-generation models: Report

BMW has been laser-focused on its electrification push with new battery-electric vehicles like the iX and i4. Alongside them are plug-in hybrid variants of its most popular models including its bestsellers, the X5, 3 Series, and 5 Series. The German automaker is poised to continue that offensive for its future vehicles. The folks over at […]

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BMW i7 to debut alongside 7 Series PHEV

The world debut of the BMW i7 has been confirmed for April. We get a couple of teaser photos of the car, revealing the massive illuminated twin kidney grille and part of the tiered headlight layout. BMW says that the upper lighting elements are made of crystal and should give the car a distinct look. […]

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BMW i7 undergoes acoustic lab testing

The BMW i7 is inching closer to production and is now undergoing acoustics testing at the Research and Innovation Centre (FIZ) in Munich, Germany. BMW is aiming for a combination of driving pleasure and comfort that’s in a class of its own and keeping noise levels down is crucial to that. Near-production prototypes are being […]

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BMW iX, i4 comes with two years of free charging at Electrify America

BMW and Electrify America have announced an agreement that owners of the former’s battery-electric vehicles will get two years of complimentary 30-minute charging. The free charging period starts from the date of the vehicle’s purchase and will launch with the iX xDrive50, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 this coming March. This will give drivers of […]

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Next-generation BMW X1, X2 to get PHEV and EV variants: Report

BMW is serious about electrification. From its lineup of plug-in hybrids, which includes the excellent X5 xDrive45e and the upcoming XM performance crossover to battery-electric vehicles like the iX and i4, the brand’s offerings are starting to broaden. The company has been open about its move toward sustainability and electrified vehicles, it confirmed last year […]

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2022 BMW iX EPA-rated up to 324 miles

The 2022 BMW iX will have one of the longest driving ranges with all variants rated over 300 miles. With the standard 20-inch alloy wheels, the iX is rated at 324 miles. Oddly, the optional 21-inch alloy wheels cut the range down the most to 305 miles while examples equipped with the 22-inch units travel […]

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BMW debuts changing exterior color on iX crossover

Cool tech features and battery-electric vehicles aren’t the only things debuting at the 2022 CES Show. BMW used the venue to show off an iX that can change its exterior colors. Called the iX Flow, the crossover comes with something BMW dubs E Ink, a wrap that allows for changing hues. It was tailored specifically […]

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2023 BMW iX M60 gets generous range and up to 610 hp

The performance-oriented variant of the BMW iX has arrived virtually at the 2022 CES Show. Offering more power and performance than the standard model, the 2023 BMW iX M60 is the hottest version of the battery-electric crossover to date. Featuring two electric motors, the iX makes 532 hp and 749 lb-ft of torque. Use Launch […]

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2022 BMW i4 EPA-rated for up to 301 miles per charge

The EPA range estimates for the 2022 BMW i4 have officially been announced and it’s up there among the highest. If you’re looking for the model that goes the farthest, get the i4 edrive40 with 18-inch alloy wheels, which is good for 301 miles per charge. Opting for the 19-inch units cuts those estimates down […]

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BMW iX5 Hydrogen shows off brand’s first FCV powertrain

BMW will use the 2021 Munich auto show to introduce its first hydrogen fuel cell vehicle: the iX5 Hydrogen. Based closely on the X5 crossover, the BMW iX5 Hydrogen promises to offer the brand’s renowned driving dynamics in another sustainable powertrain. Although the fuel cell system is still currently under series development, BMW aims to […]

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