on in EV managed charging programs across North America.  Residential customers with FLO chargers can now enroll in EnergyHub programs and earn rewards for supporting the electrical grid. This marks the first integration of FLO’s new platform and next-generation chargers - including the FLO Home X3, X6 and X8 chargers, with an Edge Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) platform.  EnergyHub’s managed charging solution assists...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/15

Kaiyi launches X3 compact SUV model in Argentina On April 16, the Chinese brand Kaiyi reached Argentina with the launch of its X3 compact SUV. The model is powered by a 1.5-liter engine producing 116 hp, paired with a CVT automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. Key features include driver and passenger airbags, tire pressure monitoring system, hill-start assist, parking sensors, cruise control, and a speed limiter. Kaiyi brand was founded i...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/01

BMW Annual Conference 2025 Q&A: On track for growth in 2025 with NEUE KLASSE On March 14th, BMW AG held the presentation for the 2024 financial results. The event was presented by the Board of Management including Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management. Key Points The all-new BMW iX3 will debut at the IAA Mobility in Munich and start production in late 2025. BMW to launch more than 40 new and updated models by 2027. BMW’s profits (...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/19

Komaki Electric, India launches X3 electric scooter On March 4, Komaki Electric Vehicle launched its new X3 electric scooter, priced at INR 53,000. The scooter is equipped with a 3,000 hub-mounted motor and Lipo4 lithium-ion batteries, offering a top speed of 52-55 km/h and a range of 75 to 100 km. The key features of the X3 include quick charging capabilities, a digital dashboard, multiple riding modes, enhanced security features, parking repair...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/06

Vehicles and Coupes in 2024, including more than 57,000 PHEVs, or more than 14% of the plant’s total volume. Nearly 50% of all BMWs sold in the U.S. were assembled at Plant Spartanburg. In 2024, BMW opened its first press shop in North America, which stamps parts for the new fourth-generation BMW X3, including doors, fenders, lift gate, and exterior body sides. The expansion of the X3/X4 assembly hall has continued as Plant Spartanburg prepares...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/27

BMW to launch all-new X3 with extended wheelbase in China On February 14, BMW announced the launch of all new BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle in China. The vehicle is scheduled to go on sale later in February 2025. The new models will be built at Lydia plant, a facility operated by BMW and its joint venture, BMW Brilliance Automotive (BBA). The new X3 with an extended wheelbase is 126 mm longer and 25 mm wider than its predecessor. It is 4,865 mm...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/14

BMW introduces three-shift operation at Rosslyn plant, South Africa On February 11, 2025, BMW announced that is has reintroduced a three-shift operation at its plant in Rosslyn, South Africa, effective from January 8, 2025. This strategic move aims to meet the growing global demand for the new BMW X3. The plant is projected to produce an average of 110 units per shift. In addition to plug in hybrid BMW X3 30e xDrive, the plant has also started...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/12

Bharat Mobility 2025: BMW Group India launches all-electric X1 LWB, X3 SAV and MINI Cooper S JCW On January 17, BMW India launched the BMW X1 Long wheelbase (LWB) all-electric for INR 4.9 million at the Bharat Mobility 2025. The model is locally produced at the BMW Group Plant in Chennai. It features a fifth-generation eDrive technology with a single electric motor on the front axle which generates an output of 204 hp and 250 nm torque. It has a...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/20

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

Ather Energy, India launches 2025 450 series electric scooters On January 4, Ather Energy Limited, an EV two-wheeler manufacturer, introduced the 2025 Ather 450 electric scooters with updated features. Prices start at INR 130,000 for the 450S, INR 147,000 for the 450X (2.9 kWh), INR 157,000 for the 450X (3.7 kWh), and INR 200,000 for the 450 Apex.The 2025 Ather 450X and Apex models include multi-mode traction control with rain, road, and rally mo...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/06

Kaiyi to introduce two new models in Russia in 2025 On December 27, multiple sources reported that Kaiyi will introduce two new products in Russia in 2025. It will introduce an all-wheel drive version of the Kaiyi X7 crossover in the second quarter of 2025. Kaiyi X3 Pro crossover will be launched in the third quarter of 2025.  Based on multiple sources  ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/03

Auto Guangzhou 2024: BMW China to exhibit multiple models On November 15, BMW China announced that at the Auto Guangzhou 2024, it will exhibit models such as the new BMW M235L coupe. The new BMW M235L is equipped with a 2.0T engine. The coupe body style and the frameless doors add to a sense of dynamism. The BMW X3 Long-wheelbase SUV adopts the latest operating system tailored for Chinese customers, where 70% of the features are developed locall...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/27

ies high-nickel and high-silicon battery developed by CALB for low-altitude mobility, features both high energy density and high safety. The cell energy density reaches 300Wh/kg, allowing for 6C fast charging. This battery also played a role in the October 24, 2022 maiden flight of XPeng AeroHT’s X3, the world’s first eVTOL flying car. In a previous test by XPeng, the battery, falling from a height of 15.2m without any cushioning or protectio...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/20

08 X1 models manufactured in China between January 19, 2011 and November 25, 2015. BMW China will recall: -          A total of 11,851, 4,449, and 24,390 imported 3-, 4-, and 5-series models, respectively. -          A total of 6,052, 34,736, 3,177, 85,641, and 15,571 imported X1, X3, X4, X5, and X6 models, respectively. -          A total of 2,504 imported Z4 models. The aforementioned vehicles have poor electric cooli...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/24

BMW Rosslyn plant unveils sustainable logistics warehouse to support X3 PHEV production On October 9, BMW South Africa unveiled a new 5,200 square meter logistics warehouse to support the production of the BMW X3 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) in the Rosslyn plant. The facility will store parts and ensure smooth delivery to the assembly line. The modular design allows future expansion and lean logistics, while the warehouse includes features like natural ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/14

BMW South Africa begins production of fourth gen X3 plug-in hybrid at Rosslyn plant On October 3, BMW South Africa announced that it has started production of the fourth generation BMW X3 at the Rosslyn plant on October 1, 2024. The facility is the only one in BMW’s global network to build the X3 as a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) for export. On 28 August 2024, the plant ended production of the third-generation X3, with a total of 403,114 units built. ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/04

Gapwaves, Sweden unveils new generation of waveguide antenna for imaging radars On September 23, Gapwaves AB presented a new generation of waveguide antenna for imaging radars. This innovative waveguide antenna is designed with a very high number of channels within a small and compact form factor. With 48 transmitters and 48 receivers, the antenna offers 96 channels, providing superior performance compared to existing radar antennas in a small ar...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/23

what3words, UK partners with IVECO for location technology On September 16, what3words announced a partnership with IVECO, which is the brand of Iveco Group N.V. The innovative what3words location technology will be integrated into the heavy-duty IVECO S-Way and Daily light commercial vehicle range by the end of 2024. what3words has divided the world into a grid of 3m x 3m squares and given each square a unique combination of three words: a what3...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/18

g a visit to dealerships for a free replacement. If a fault occurs, the system enters a safe mode, requiring more force applied to brakes but still meeting legal safety standards. This recall affects 1.53 million vehicles produced between June 2022 and August 2024, including BMW X models (excluding X3/X4), 5 and 7 Series, Rolls Royce Spectre, MINI Cooper, and Countryman. The issue impacted various markets include 370,000 vehicles in China, 270,00...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/12

Kaiyi Auto unveils 3 international models at World Power Battery Conference On September 2, Kaiyi Auto, a Chery sub-brand, announced that it unveiled the international versions of the Kaiyi X7 iHD, Kaiyi X3 Pro EV, and Kaiyi e-Qute 02 at the 3rd World Power Battery Conference (WPBC). The Kaiyi X7 iHD, a plug-in hybrid mid-size SUV, integrates Chery Group’s flagship chassis, a 1.5T ultra hybrid powertrain, and CATL battery technology. It boasts ...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/10