BMW EVs can now charge at Tesla Superchargers in U.S. As of December 10, BMW owners in the U.S. officially get Tesla Supercharger access, though not all BMW EVs will be able to use the charging network. Nearly every BMW EV (i4, i5, i7 and iX) can charge at Tesla Superchargers with the Magic Dock. BMW EVs from model year 2022 can also charge at NACS Partner Tesla Supercharger stations using the BMW-approved Lectron Vortex Plus DC adapter once the...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/17

rger one involving battery fire risk, and that the company chose not offer that powertrain in the Jeep Gladiator as planned. Going forward, an example of the direction of offering mild hybrids is the upcoming 2026 Jeep Cherokee (KM). The all-new D-segment SUV introduces a turbocharged 1.6-liter EP6 I4 hybrid powertrain, a first for Jeep in North America. The system pairs a gasoline engine with two electric motors and a battery, delivering 210 hp,...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/13

Hankook Tire to supply OE tires for BMW i4 Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. (Hankook Tire) announced that its iON Supreme and iON evo tires have been selected as original equipment (OE) tires for the refreshed version of the BMW i4 mid-sized electric gran coupe. The iOn Supreme, available in 19-inch sizes, is a super high-performance tire designed exclusively for electric vehicles (EVs) and features low noise, increased mileage, firm grip, and...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/02

igned exterior and interior. The second-generation Cadillac XT5 is currently on sale in China, retaining the same basic platform as the outgoing model, but with a redesigned exterior and interior. In China, the 2025 XT5 is powered by a mild-hybrid drivetrain consisting of the turbocharged 2.0-liter I4 LSY engine paired with a 48V electric motor, delivering 233 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission. The same powe...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/06

l will showcase BMW’s latest innovations in electric mobility, user interfaces, connectivity, design, and sustainability. Key features include the new BMW Panoramic iDrive and sixth-gen eDrive system, which will be demonstrated daily throughout the event. Other vehicles on display include the BMW i4, i5, i7, iX, plug-in hybrid BMW X3 30e xDrive, and the new BMW M5 Touring at the Open Space. It will showcase its charging solutions in featuring m...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/05

BYD launches SEAL 7 DM-i plug-in hybrid sedan across GCC regions On June 4, BYD announced that it has launched the new BYD SEAL 7 DM-i, a plug-in hybrid sedan, across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The model is now available in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, and Oman. The vehicle is also to be launched in Bahrain very soon. The vehicle, built on BYD’s DM-i 4.0 super hybrid technology, offers a combined power output of 270 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

improvements in electric drive technology, digital features, and standard equipment starting summer 2025. BMW X1, X2, and 2 Series Active Tourer will get new exterior and interior options. The BMW 1 Series and 2 Series Gran Coupé will come standard with heated front seats and an alarm system. BMW i4 will benefit from new power electronics that improve efficiency and extend range. From July 2025, BMW i4 eDrive35 and BMW i4 eDrive40 will feature ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/28

,” 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