,” said Brent Gruber, executive director of the EV practice at J.D. Power.   Among the top 10 BEV models with the fewest reported problems in the study, seven are in the mass market segment. BMW iX ranked highest overall and highest in the premium BEV segment with a score of 790, followed by BMW i4 (783) in second and Rivian R1S (770) in third. The Hyundai IONIQ 6 ranked highest in the mass market BEV segment with a score of 751, followed by K...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/26

Toyota Thailand launches updated Corolla Altis; HEV variants feature new battery Announced on November 5, 2024, Toyota Motor Thailand has launched the updated Toyota Corolla Altis, led by the HEV GR SPORT variant. The updates for the HEV options (GR Sport and HEV Premium) include a new lithium-ion pack, which replaced the nickel-metal hydride battery (used since the original Prius). Also, capacity has increased from 3.6 Ah to 4 Ah, resulting in a...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/06

es and a challenging market in China. On September 10, BMW revised its 2024 sales targets. BMW Group's sales of fully-electric vehicles (BEVs) grew by 19.1% YoY to 294,054 units in YTD September 2024, whereas BMW brand BEVs sales rose 22.6% YoY to 266,151 units with strong sales for the BMW iX1 and i4 models. MINI BEV sales also rose 54.3% YoY to 16,536 units in Q3 2024. As of the end of September, the YTD BEV sales of the BMW brand in Europe in...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/14

Volkswagen reveals refreshed 2025 Taos subcompact SUV On September 12, Volkswagen revealed the refreshed 2025 Volkswagen Taos, showcasing a range of enhancements for the subcompact SUV. The 2025 Taos uses an updated version of the 1.5-liter EA211 turbocharged I4 TSI engine. Changes to the piston rings, fuel injectors, and turbo housing combined with a larger intercooler and new gasoline particulate filter increased the engine’s power from 158 h...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/13

BMW recalls all-electric i4 Gran Coupes in U.S. due to rear left side longitudinal beam cracks On August 20, BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) announced it is recalling certain all-electric 2024 BMW i4 Gran Coupes, including the  2024 i4 eDrive40, xDrive40, and M50 vehicles. The company notified that the rear left-side longitudinal beam may crack, compromising the structural integrity of the chassis. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Admin...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/04

ame as the iX1. With a more aerodynamic shape, this SAC boasts a further range per charge of 478 km. The BMW iX1 eDrive20 xLine is priced from PHP 3.99 million, while the iX2 eDrive20 M Sport is priced from PHP 4.29 million. This brought the all-electric BMW i range to 7 which includes the iX3, iX, i4, i5, and i7. (From BMW Philippines social media updates and an article of CarGuide.PH on August 16, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/19

.5% share), BYD (up 21.1% to 44.9 GWh, 15.7% share), LG Energy Solution (up 5.6% to 35.9 GWh, 12.6% share), SK On (up 4.2% to 13.9 GWh, 4.9% share), Samsung SDI (up 26.8% to 13.7 GWh, 4.8% share).  Samsung SDI which posted a 26.8% growth remained in an upward trajectory based on solid sales of BMW i4/X/5 and Audi Q8 e-Tron in Europe and strong sales of Rivian R1T/R1S in North America. Samsung SDI, targeting the premium EV battery market for BEV ...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/03

Vietnam, priced from VND 729 million. Carrying the concept of Boost your zest, this trendy sports B-SUV is equipped with outstanding features, inspiring an active urban lifestyle. Its overall dimensions are (LWH) 4,340x 1,820x 1,625 mm with a wheelbase of 2,640 mm. The 06 is powered by a 1.5-liter I4 turbocharged gasoline engine that delivers 178 hp at 5,500 rpm and 290 Nm torque from 2,000 – 3,500 rpm. The engine is paired with a 7-speed wet ...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/27

and so will not be subject to the upcoming refresh that will soon be unveiled for the Chinese market. The XT6 is offered with two engines, the naturally aspirated 3.6-liter V6 engine rated at 310 hp and 271 lb-ft of torque, standard on Premium Luxury and Sport trims, and the turbocharged 2.0-liter I4 engine, rated at 237 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, available exclusively on the base Luxury trim. (multiple sources on June 12, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/13

pers, produced via 3D printing, are now standard for all CFRP roofs at Landshut. BMW also uses 3D-printed grippers for chassis construction, like those handling doors at Plant Regensburg. BMW Group Plant Munich has introduced a bionic robot gripper that can handle the entire floor assembly of a BMW i4. This gripper, produced using 3D-printed sand casting molds filled with liquid aluminum, weighs 110 kilograms i.e., 30% lighter than its predecesso...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/23

BMW presents updated BMW i4 and new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé On April 24, BMW announced the details of the updated versions of the BMW i4 and new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé models. The BMW i4 eDrive35 has an electric motor on the rear axle, power of 286 hp and torque of 400 Nm. Its combined electrical energy consumption in the WLTP cycle varies between 19.3 and 15.1 kWh/100 km with maximum range of 500 km. The BMW i4 eDrive40 has an electric motor...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/25

les in the overall Thai automotive premium segment, BMW Group recorded a total of 3,561 BMW registered and 407 MINIs registered in Q1/2024. BMW’s BEV registration numbers recorded a 108.1% growth in Q1/2024, thanks to the popularity of its 6 BEV models, including the BMW iX2, BMW iX3, BMW iX, BMW i4, BMW i5, and BMW i7, which collectively registered 487 units.  Additionally, BMW and MINI BEV models noted a 74% growth with 548 vehicle registrat...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/23

ales growth was balanced across major regions drove the increase. BMW brand sold 531,039 units globally in Q1, 2024, an increase of 2.5% YoY, with notable growth in BEVs. Deliveries of fully-electric BMW vehicles reaching 78,691 units, surged by 40.6% YoY. The increase is led by models like the BMW i4, iX3, iX1, iX, and i7. The new BMW iX2, launched in March, received positive feedback. The newly introduced BMW 5 Series, featuring four drive trai...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/10

2025, 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 elect...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/22

American 2025 XT5 is expected to have only minimal changes and updates compared to its 2024 model year predecessor, with the same exterior and interior designs, and powertrain lineup.  The Luxury and Premium Luxury trim levels will continue being offered as standard with the turbocharged 2.0-liter I4 engine (production code LSY), rated at 237 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, and identifiable by the 350T badge on the liftgate. The naturally-aspirated ...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/21

atically processed via the app.  With this new agreement, BMW Charging now offers EV drivers easy and convenient access to one of the largest charging networks in North America with over 100,000 public charging points in the U.S. and Canada. BMW’s current electric vehicle lineup includes the BMW i4 Gran Coupe, BMW i5 Sedan, BMW i7 Sedan, and BMW iX Sports Activity Vehicle.   The company also offers five PHEV models including the BMW 330e Seda...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/14

e, and MINI Cooper S Countryman Highlands Edition.  The lineup also features new additions of motorcycles from BMW Motorrad brand: BMW R 1300 GS, BMW CE 02, BMW S 1000 RR, and BMW K 1600 B. BMW Group Thailand has demonstrated robust performance in the EV segment, including the BMW iX3, BMW iX, BMW i4, BMW i5, BMW i7, and MINI Cooper SE. This segment recorded a total of 1,604 vehicles registered in 2023. (From BMW Group Thailand press release on ...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/01

Green NCAP announces ratings for six cars On February 1, Green NCAP announced the ratings for six cars including the electric Hyundai IONIQ 6, BMW i4, BYD DOLPHIN, MG 4, smart #3, and the gasoline mild hybrid BMW 2 Series Active Tourer. The electric Hyundai IONIQ 6 delivered a five-star performance, achieving a total average score of 98% in Green NCAP’s environmental rating. The electric RWD BMW i4 also achieved a five-star rating and a 96% Gre...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/05

BMW Group India showcases its electric vehicle range at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024 On Feb 1, BMW Group India displayed its entire electric vehicle range at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024. It showcased the BMW i7, BMW iX, BMW i4, BMW iX1, and the MINI 3-door Cooper SE at the event. Based on BMW India's press release...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/02

elivered 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...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/17