BMW previews next-gen iX3 prototype ahead of IAA Mobility 2025 debut On June 11, BMW announced that it is finishing development of the next-generation iX3, the first Neue Klasse production model. Prototypes are now being tested in Miramas, France, ahead of the official debut at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich in September 2025. Production will begin later in the year at the BMW Debrecen plant in Hungary. The vehicle features a new driver-focused syst...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/11

BMW to build iX5, iX6, iX7 electric SUVs at Spartanburg in 2026-2028 timeframe BMW is holding firm to plans to build its first U.S.-made BEVs at the company’s Spartanburg vehicle assembly plant amid changing EV and trade conditions. New iX5 and iX7 models will be built in South Carolina as part of BMW’s USD 1.7 billion U.S. electrification investment, including USD 1 billion to upgrade the Spartanburg plant and USD 700 million for the battery...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/10

les tested protected their occupants well, some large SUVs, such as Audi Q5 and VW Tayron showed poor crash compatibility in frontal collisions. Their heavy and rigid front structures were found to be potentially harmful to occupants of other cars in a crash. This issue isn’t new—models such as BMW iX, Land Rover Defender, and Polestar 2 have also been penalized for the same reason. However, some vehicles, such as the Mazda CX-60 and CX-80 ha...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21

BMW to launch over 40 new and refreshed models based on Neue Klasse by 2027 On May 7, BMW announced that it is planning to launch over 40 new or refreshed models by 2027, including electric, plug-in hybrid, and combustion engine vehicles - all featuring Neue Klasse technology and new design language. BMW will start series production of the Neue Klasse-based vehicles at its new Debrecen plant in Hungary later this year, beginning with the BMW iX3 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/07

Auto Shanghai 2025: BMW showcases future tech and China-focused innovations On April 23, BMW showcased the concept models Vision Neue Klasse and Vision Neue Klasse X at the Auto Shanghai 2025. The company is displaying 42 vehicles at its largest booth worldwide. Highlights include the BMW Panoramic iDrive and the high-speed Heart of Joy central computer. A China-specific version of the iDrive system, co-developed with local tech partners, featuri...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/23

BMW Group India sales grew by 7% in Q1 2025 On April 3, 2025, BMW Group India announced that it delivered 3,914 cars (BMW and MINI) and 1,373 motorcycles (BMW Motorrad) between January and March 2025 (Q1), reflecting a 7% YoY growth. BMW sold 3,764 units, while MINI accounted for 150 units. Monthly sales in January, February, and March reached their highest-ever levels. In the electric vehicle (EV) segment, BMW delivered 646 BMW and MINI EVs in Q...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/04

BMW Debrecen plant, Hungary enters final phase, ramping up for Neue Klasse production On March 27, BMW announced that its new plant in Debrecen, Hungary, is nearing completion as assembly ramps up, bringing the facility to life. This stage is crucial, as it involves the most employees and marks a major milestone. In assembly, parts, and systems are installed into the painted body, resulting in a fully built car. The Neue Klasse’s innovative des...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/27

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

BMW to launch more than 40 new and updated vehicles by 2027 On March 14, the BMW Group announced that it will launch more than 40 new and updated vehicles in various drive variants by 2027 across all drivetrain variants and segments. They will be equipped with the future technology clusters that will be continuously rolled out across the entire portfolio with the launch of the NEUE KLASSE. It will also launch a sporty sedan in 2026. The BMW iX3, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/15

BMW starts production of new BMW iX in Dingolfing, Germany On March 7, BMW started production of the new all-electric BMW iX at the BMW Group plant in Dingolfing. It has been manufactured at the site since 2021. The new BMW iX has a 25% higher drive power, significantly improved efficiency, and a range of up to 701 kilometers in the WLTP cycle.  The BMW iX is the longest-range electric model in the BMW Group's portfolio. It is the most important...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/07

BMW iX, Hyundai IONIQ 6 top J.D. Power study as EV ownership satisfaction rises On February 25, J.D. Power noted in its 2025 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study that owners of both premium and mass market BEVs are expressing an increase in sentiment this year, fitting in well with the fact that BEVs reached a market share of 9.1% in 2024, up from 8.4% in 2023, as a number of new mass market BEV models arrived.  The Inflation R...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/26

s registered. According to Proton, current bookings have exceeded 4,000 units. Local deliveries to customers have started as cars started arriving in the new year. Meanwhile, the BYD Sealion 7 came in second with 151 units, followed by the BYD M6 with 136 units and the BYD Atto 3 with 104 units.The BMW i5 ranked 5th with 103 units, followed by the BYD Seal (95 units), the Xpeng G6 (81 units), the Zeekr 009 (81 units), the GWM Ora with 43 units of...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/17

BMW unveils updated all-electric iX SAV models On January 29, BMW unveiled the updated iX, all-electric Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) with improved performance and provided range of up to 701 km. Enhanced electronics, wheel bearings, and tires have increased efficiency, reducing energy consumption by over 8%, giving the BMW iX xDrive60 about 60 km more range. The vehicle is available worldwide from spring 2025, the iX model comes in xDrive45, xDr...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/29

BMW Group India sold 15,721 cars and 8,301 bikes in CY 2024 On January 7, BMW Group India announced that from January-December 2024, it sold 15,721 cars and 8,301 motorcycles, reflecting 11% growth. BMW delivered 15,012 cars, and MINI accounted for 709 units. BMW’s Q4 saw 4,958 units sold, marking the highest quarter, while December recorded 2,244 sales, a 17% increase. Its luxury class sales rose by 8% to 2,507 units, led by the BMW X7 with 1,...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/08

NMC is higher than other conventional chemistries and cathode metals can account for up to 60% of overall battery cost. To control costs, NMC can be used alongside cheaper cell types, such as SIB and LFP (lithium ferrophosphate). In fact, some Chinese car manufacturers have already started fitting mixed chemistry battery packs to their cars. Take Chery’s premium model – Luxeed R7 – for instance. It is equipped with a battery pack containing...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/20

BMW launches BMW X2 and BMW iX2 models in Argentina On October 15, BMW announced the launch of the Sports Activity Coupé (SAC) BMW X2 and the fully electric BMW iX2 in Argentina, both imported from the Regensburg plant in Germany. The iX2 xDrive30, equipped with two motors producing 313 hp and 494 Nm of torque powered by a 64.8-kWh battery, offers a range of up to 449 km. It can charge from 0% to 100% in 4 hours when connected to a 22-kW Wallbox...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/17

BMW presents two Mini models and BMW Vision Neue Klasse at Paris Motorshow On October 14, BMW Group showcased its latest advancements at the Paris Motor Show 2024, including the global debuts of the MINI John Cooper Works Electric and the MINI Aceman John Cooper Works. The show also marked the joint debut of the BMW Vision Neue Klasse and BMW Vision Neue Klasse X, set to enter production in 2025. The Vision Neue Klasse represents a premium electr...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/15

BMW Group's global sales down 4.5% in YTD September 2024, EV sales up 19.1% On October 10, BMW Group announced its sales results for Q3 2024 and YTD September 2024. BMW Group vehicle sales were down 4.5% YoY to 1,754,158 units in YTD September 2024 and in Q3, the sales were down 13% YoY to 540,882 units. It was affected by delivery stops due to Integrated Braking System issues and a challenging market in China. On September 10, BMW revised its 20...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/14

to July 2024. The best-selling model was the BYD Seal (17% share), followed by the BYD Atto 3 and Tesla Model Y, holding a market share of 16% and 15%, respectively. The Tesla Model 3 took 13%, followed by the BYD Dolphin (8% share), GWM Ora Good Cat (3%), smart #1 Brabus (3%). Meanwhile, the MG4, BMW i5 and the BMW iX2 noted 2% share apiece. According to the association, there are an estimated 12,400 units of battery-electric vehicles sold in M...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/01

BMW and Toyota to jointly develop next-generation FCVs BMW AG (BMW) announced on September 5 that it has reached a joint development agreement for next-generation fuel-cell vehicles (FCVs) with Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota). While Toyota has been leading the industry in terms of mass-production of FC passenger cars, sales of the FC passenger cars have experienced stagnation due to shortages in infrastructure and improved performance of electr...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/06