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BMW i7 teased again undergoing high-temperature testing
From one extreme to another. The last time we got a glimpse of the upcoming 2023 BMW i7 was a prototype undergoing testing in bitterly cold conditions in the Arctic regions of Sweden. Now the German automaker has brought its flagship electric luxury sedan to the extreme heat where it continues with its final testing […]
Autopia 2099 is Radwood’s techie cousin and that’s a good thing
Electrification is such a big deal these days. Automakers are scrambling to electrify vehicles and people, especially enthusiasts, are eager to see what it will do to cars and car culture. Between curiosity and the need to move to something more sustainable, consumers want to learn what electrification can do for them. For car enthusiasts, […]
Prototype BMW i7 electric flagship put through its paces in the snow
BMW has officially confirmed its all-electric flagship sedan by releasing photos of a camouflaged prototype undergoing cold-weather testing. Although most of the design cues are still hidden, the massive enclosed twin-kidney grille is there. The BMW i7’s design appears to be an evolution of the current 7 Series, which was the first to adopt thin […]
BMW Concept XM is a polarizing glimpse of an upcoming performance SUV
The BMW Concept XM is a thinly veiled show car previewing a production high-performance crossover of the same name. This high-riding plug-in hybrid won’t change much in looks meaning you’ll get that giant illuminated twin-kidney grille along, thin LED headlights and taillights, and massive openings on the lower front fascia on the production version. BMW […]
2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e review: Made for mass appeal
In the mid-size luxury crossover segment, electrification has become commonplace. For a while, your only choice was the Lexus RX but as more automakers move toward battery-electric vehicles, hybrids are emerging as the bridge technology. The 2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e is the latest iteration of the pioneering crossover’s plug-in hybrid flavor. It’s packed with what’s […]
Battery startup Our Next Energy gets investment from BMW i Ventures
BMW i Ventures, BMW’s venture capital firm, has announced that it has invested in the Michigan-based startup Our Next Energy (ONE). The startup aims to help develop lower-cost batteries that also give battery-electric vehiclesmore range. “Our Next Energy is working to fundamentally reinvent the battery while focusing on sustainability, safety, and cost; three key factors […]
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer survives for another generation with electrified powertrains
Remember that odd duckling known as the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer? The tall, utilitarian hatchback? Yeah, that one. Well, a new generation just arrived and it still looks quirky, only this time you get it with BMW’s massive new grille and a host of electrified powertrain options. You’ll be able to choose everything from […]
Hot or Cold: 2021 IAA Mobility Munich Motor Show reveal recap
During a pandemic, auto shows are lacking a lot of relevancy. In fact, we predicted their demise last year. But that doesn’t mean that they aren’t happening at all, and the IAA Mobility show in Munich was the first chance in awhile for manufacturers to show of new and future products. IAA Mobility was filled […]
BMW Concept iX5 Hydrogen Protection VR6 is the first armored FCV
Armored BMW X5s are a common sight. They’re a staple for transporting VIPs, and heads of state across the globe so it’s no surprise that BMW decided to create a Concept iX5 Hydrogen with the same level of protection. This makes the fuel cell-powered prototype the first of its kind. Not only is the iX5 […]
