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Refreshed BMW iX3 caught testing with M Performance bits

The BMW iX3 is about to get a refresh and prototypes have been spotted running around Germany. Some of the key changes are mostly cosmetic but it appears they’re telling a completely different story. Why? Because the changes hint that a new powertrain option may be on the horizon. Looking closely at the iX3 prototype […]

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BMW accelerates battery development, solid state batteries to arrive by 2030

BMW has announced that it has pushed forward its electrification plans by ramping up battery technology development. Part of this is so that the upcoming Neue Klasse range can benefit from the new cells, which aim to prioritize performance and sustainability. “With the Neue Klasse, we will make a big leap in technology in electric […]

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All-electric BMW 5 Series, 7 Series, and X1 are coming

The iX and i4 aren’t the only all-electric BMW models coming. At its 2021 Media Day Conference, the German brand has announced the full extent of its electrification offensive. By 2023, BMW plans to have an EV for 90 percent of the segment that it competes in. “We are consciously adopting a broad approach with […]

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BMW debuts electric 2022 BMW i4 sports sedan

The production 2022 BMW i4 has been unveiled and it looks similar to the upcoming 4 Series Gran Coupe. That means the all-electric four-door sedan sports a swoopy, coupe-like roofline, giving the car a long, lean look. Key design cues include blue exterior accents, aerodynamic-looking alloy wheels, and a massive kidney grille that’s partially closed. […]

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BMW debuts 2022 iX models, provides preliminary U.S. pricing on xDrive50 model

BMW has announced more information on its upcoming iX all-electric crossover. One of the highlights is the manufacturing process because the 2022 iX will be produced sustainably. That means the factory building the car will be powered by renewable energy. Material components are all recycled and take into consideration people’s allergies by placing bits with […]

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BMW’s iDrive 8 interface is now your in-car digital assistant

BMW has revealed the latest version of its iDrive multimedia interface that will first debut on the iX and i4 battery-electric vehicles. Called iDrive 8, the system has been optimized for speech andtouch screenn controls. Building on the digital assistant function that first appeared on iDrive 7, the system now understands natural language and will […]

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BMW takes iX3, i4, and iNEXT extreme weather testing at the Arctic Circle

In order to ensure that its electric vehicles will work in all conditions anywhere on the planet, BMW takes its lineup to the Arctic Circle for testing. While they were up there freezing to ensure range and functionality of equipment, they also snapped some of these incredibly cold photos.

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17 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles — PHEVs — for first time owners

Plug-in hybrid vehicles are a great way to get a taste of electrified motoring without the range anxiety. The ability to travel set distances strictly in EV mode lets you choose when to drive emissions-free while the gas engine retains a car’s long-distance driving capability. The thought of a new car that runs on gas […]

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2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e PHEV photo gallery

The X5 is one of BMW‘s most popular crossovers, and to help make it more efficient, BMW added a plug-in hybrid variant to its “Sports Activity Vehicle.” You can check it out in intricate detail in this interior and exterior photo gallery.

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2020 BMW X3 xDrive30e photo gallery

BMW‘s small X3 crossover is a popular choice for city dwellers and small families. For the 2020 model year, the X3 gets a plug-in hybrid version, called the X3 xDrive30e. Check out these detailed interior and exterior photos of the new BMW X3 xDrive30e.

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