d handling on both dry and wet surfaces and reduced braking distances. It also supports high torque and reduces noise. In addition, the company is working to equip dozens of soon-to-be released cars, with specific versions already homologated for models such as the Lamborghini Urus SE, Audi A5, BMW M5 and M5 Touring, Mercedes GLE and GLS, Lucid Gravity, Polestar 4, Nio ET9, and Xiaomi SU7. (From a press release dated March 31, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/01

Bharat Mobility 2025: BMW Group India to launch multiple models On January 8, BMW Group India announced that it will present a host of new launches from BMW, MINI, and BMW Motorrad. BMW will launch the all-new BMW X3 in India. BMW will also showcase the all-electric i7, X7, 5 Series Long Wheelbase, BMW M5, BMW M,4 and BMW M2. MINI India will launch a special MINI Cooper S John Cooper Works Pack. BMW Motorrad will launch the new BMW R 1300 GS Adve...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/09

BMW India launches M5 sedan for 19.9 million On November 21, BMW India launched the M5 sedan for INR 19.9 million as a completely built-up (CBU) model. It has a V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology mated with an eight-speed M Steptronic transmission and all-wheel-drive system. Its M hybrid system gives a maximum output of 535 kW and peak system torque of 1,000 Nm. The combustion engine delivers up to 430 kW and a maximum torque of 750 Nm w...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/21

BMW Dingolfing plant begins production of BMW M5 Touring model On November 4, BMW Dingolfing plant started the production of the new BMW M5 Touring. The model features the M HYBRID drive train, combining a high-rpm V8 engine with a responsive e-drive, and generates output of 727 hp and 1,000 Nm of torque. With the introduction of the M5 Touring, BMW completes its new 5 Series lineup, providing customers with a diverse range of drive technologies ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/04

BMW South Africa launches electrified M5 with M HYBRID System and adds M3 Touring to lineup On October 25, BMW South Africa announced that it has introduced an electrified M5 model with the M HYBRID system, delivering output up to 535 kW and 1,000 Nm torque. It has V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo and electric motor, paired with an eight-speed M Steptronic transmission and M xDrive, achieves 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds. The premium midsize lineup n...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/28

Hankook Tire supplies Ventus S1 evo Z for new BMW M5 PHEV Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. (Hankook Tire) has supplied its Ventus S1 evo Z tire as original equipment for the new BMW M5 PHEV. The UUHP (ultra ultra-high performance) tires, sized 285/40 ZR20 for the front axle and 295/35 ZR21 for the rear axle, are both produced at Hankook’s plant in Hungary. The tire supports a high load capacity and offers superior handling. It reduces fuel c...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/16

otes to determine the three finalist vehicles in each category, which will be announced in Los Angeles on November 21, with final winners will be announced at the Detroit Auto Show on January 10, 2025. 2025 North American Car of the Year Candidates (* indicates EV) •    BMW 3 Series•    BMW M5•    Cadillac Celestiq*•    Dodge Charger EV*•    Fiat 500e*•    Honda Civic Hybrid•    Kia K4•    Mercedes-AMG E Class• ...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/17

BMW unveils all-new M5 Touring model On August 15, BMW unveiled the M5 Touring which is the third M series car to feature an M HYBRID drive system combining a high-revving V8 engine with an electric motor which generates a total output of 727 hp and 1,000 Nm of torque. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds. It will be produced at BMW Dingolfing plant. The car will debut at Monterey Car Week, California in August 2024 and will launch in...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/19

CDMS 2024: BMW Group to exhibit 13 new models On August 12, BMW Group announced that it will exhibit a total of 13 new BMW and MINI models at the Chengdu Motor Show 2024 (CDMS 2024). To be debuted is the BMW M5, which employs a new sporty aesthetic design for the BMW M-series and a high-performance hybrid technology for the BMW M Hybrid V8 race car. The new BMW X3 long-wheelbase edition, a luxury midsize SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle) with high le...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/15

59 vehicles across BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce brands i.e., a decrease of 0.1% YoY in H1 2024. The company saw double-digit growth in both fully-electric and upper premium segment models. BMW 7 Series grew by 22%, and the BMW X1 and 3 Series also showed strong growth.  BMW M GmbH unveiled its first M5 high-performance sedan with an electrified drivetrain in June 2024 which contributed to a 5.1% sales growth with 99,517 vehicles sold. The company ...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/11

BMW launches production of seventh-generation M5 sedan at Dingolfing plant, Germany On July 1, BMW announced the start of production for the seventh-generation M5 sedan at its Dingolfing plant. The vehicle features M HYBRID system that combines a V8 engine with an electric drive which delivers output of 727 hp and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds. It offers an electric range of 67 to 69 kms because of its high-voltage battery. Key co...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/01

BMW unveils seventh generation of M5 sedan model On June 26, BMW unveiled the seventh generation of the M5 sedan, featuring an electrified drive system for the first time. The M HYBRID system features a 4.4-litre V8 engine and an electric motor which delivers total output of 727 hp and 1,000 Nm of torque. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and top speed is 250 km/h, extendable to 305 km/h with the optional M Driver’s Package. The ...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/26

with a significant increase of 17 points from 2023. The BYD Seagull, the Geometry A Pro, the Volkswagen ID.3, the BYD Yuan Plus, the NIO ET5/ET5T, the Tesla Model 3, the Volkswagen ID.4 Crozz, the Zeekr 001, the NIO ES6, the BYD Han PHEV, the range-extended Deepal SL03, and the range-extended AITO M5 rank highest in their respective segments. The following are some key findings of the 2024 study: Custom colors for NEVs gain popularity; battery e...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/05

MB RUS announces Russian premiere of SERES cars On April 18, MB RUS company, part of the AVTODOM group, presented for the first time a new brand of high-tech premium cars SERES, SERES M5, and SERES M7, in Russia. The SERES M5 is a sports crossover. It comes with hybrid technology and all-wheel drive and develops a peak power of 487 hp. It has a colorful and productive multimedia system with a 15.6-inch display. The SERES M7 is also a sequential h...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/29

25, followed by Munich in 2026, with a focus on electric vehicle production. NEUE KLASSE production will also take place in Mexico and China. MINI's new all-electric Aceman, expanding the new Mini family, will be manufactured in China, the UK, and Germany. BMW M offers three all-electric models: i4 M50, i5 M60, and i7 M70. The new M5 edition, sedan and Touring, features a partially electrified drivetrain, capable of over 70 kilometers on electric...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/22

vered worldwide in the same year. The new record consists of 202,530 high-performance and performance cars sold, representing a 14.3% increase compared to 2022. USA was the most important market; Germany took second position and UK remained at third place. As best sold cars, the all-electric BMW i4 M50 was once again the best-selling model while the BMW M3 Sedan was the most successful high-performance sports car worldwide, followed by the BMW M4...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/17

MB RUS to distribute China’s SERES Group cars in Russia On January 12, JSC MB RUS, part of the AVTODOM group, signed a direct distribution agreement with the SERES Group, receiving exclusive rights to import and distribute serial hybrids SERES AITO M5 and M7 on the Russian market. In the second half of 2024, the presented model range will be supplemented by the flagship of the SERES Group, the SERES AITO M9 model. Thus, the vehicles will be off...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/15

Auto Guangzhou 2023: HIMA makes its first presence with new AITO Wenjie M9 SUV On November 17, at the Auto Guangzhou 2023, the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA), a Huawei Smart Selection division, made its first presence with blockbuster models including the AITO Wenjie M5, M7, and M9 SUVs. Based on a Huawei full-stack technology solution for intelligent vehicles, the AITO Wenjie M9 not only offers the highest levels of intelligent coc...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/24

MB RUS, Russia presents AITO M5 and M7 cars in Russia On October 9, JSC MB RUS announced that it will present high-tech premium cars AITO M5 and M7 at the exhibition forum CarX on October 10 and 11, 2023, with GC AVTODOM. AITO is a premium car brand jointly run by automobile company Seres (Sokon) and technology giant Huawei. Huawei is responsible for “intelligence”, and Seres is responsible for the production of cars. The AITO M5 crossover de...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/11

versatile product. An interesting peculiarity of this product is the presence of a noise absorber on the PCB which houses the relay connected to the rear window wiper. This component was specifically developed by MTA for BMW who wanted it to reduce the switch noise of the relay itself. For the BMW M5, the manufacturer found in one of its off-the-shelf products the right solution for its requirements, without the need for a new development. Based...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/05