KIRCHHOFF invests in German plant to produce HV clip for BMW iX1 and Mini Countryman On June 18, KIRCHHOFF Automotive, in a newsletter, announced that it has invested in the Iserlohn site in a new facility to produce HV clips for the BMW iX1 and Mini Countryman electric. The HV clip protects the high-voltage battery in the vehicle. This product is manufactured using a demanding welding process that meets high-quality and corrosion requirements. ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/20

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

Plus to be publicly listed through SPAC merger Plus Automation Inc., a company specializing in the development and commercialization of AI-based virtual driver software for autonomous trucks, announced that it has entered into a definitive business combination agreement with Churchill Capital Corp IX, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). Plus has developed SuperDrive, a self-driving system with a three-layer redundancy architecture for h...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/07

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 have b...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21

efreshed 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 D-segment electric SUV, which will make a world premiere at the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich in September 2025. In 2026, production of a sporty sed...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/07

Hyundai registers three trademarks in Russia On May 5, multiple sources reported that Hyundai registered three trademarks “Hyundai ix10, Hyundai ix40, and Hyundai ix50” in Russia. All trademarks registered are in Class 12 of the International Classification of Goods and Services (ICGS), which covers cars, as well as spare parts and accessories. Based on Multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/07

y central computer. A China-specific version of the iDrive system, co-developed with local tech partners, featuring BMW Operating System X includes unique digital features for Chinese users. The system also features an AI-based personal assistant tailored to meet local user needs. Production of the iX3, the first Neue Klasse model, will start later this year in Debrecen, Hungary. A China-specific version will follow in 2026 and be built in the Sh...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/23

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 Q1 2025, marking a 206% YoY increase. The BMW iX1 Long Wheelbase, launched at Auto Expo 2025, recorded over 1,500 bookings and became the best-selling BMW EV in the quarter. BMW’s long-wheelbase...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/04

. The Neue Klasse’s innovative design improves efficiency with modular components, fewer connectors, and an easier-to-install wiring harness. A new cockpit assembly also speeds up production. The Debrecen plant is already producing test vehicles for the first model of the Neue Klasse: the new BMW iX3. Series production will start in late 2025. The new zonal wiring harness reduces wiring by 600 meters and cuts weight by 30%, making installation ...

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

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, the first production model of the NEUE KLASSE, will start to be produced at the Debrecen plant in Hungary at the end of the year. In 2028, the BM...

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

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 Good Cat and 07, the MG4 EV with 41 units, the BMW i7 in 11th with 38 units, and the BMW iX2 with 36 units. Other models in the list include the Leapmotor C10 (30 units), the Porsche Taycan (29 units) (JPJ data includes recon cars as well)...

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

orded 2,244 sales, a 17% increase. Its luxury class sales rose by 8% to 2,507 units, led by the BMW X7 with 1,570 units and the 7 Series with 865 units. Fully electric BMW and MINI cars achieved 1,249 deliveries, led by the i7 with 384 units, contributing to 3,000 cumulative EV deliveries, with the iX surpassing 1,100 units sold. SAVs (sports activity vehicles) contributed 56% of sales with 8,351 units. The BMW X5 achieved its highest sales with ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/08

ric taxi service to its extensive network in the Asia-Pacific Region. (VII) Lotte Group will partner with Xanh SM to establish parking and pick-up points at flagship shopping destinations. (VIII) Vietjet will partner with Xanh SM to diversify convenient services for residents and tourists. Lastly, (IX) FPT will jointly prioritize the use of electric taxi services for employees in Indonesia, featuring impactful co-branding and marketing campaigns....

News  Updated at: 2024/12/23

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

y filed a vehicle recall plan. From December 30, 2024, Beijing Hyundai plans to recall: -          A total of 139,040 units of the 2013 Santa Fe model manufactured between November 29, 2012 and October 31, 2014. -          A total of 420,309 units of the 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013 ix35 models manufactured between March 28, 2010 and August 14, 2014. Some of the aforementioned vehicles are at risk for a short circuit inside the br...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/11