BMW has been spotted testing the G20, 2018 3 Series out on the Nurburgring again, and this time it looks like engineers are honing a hybrid or electric system. The prototype sounds suspiciously quiet out on the Nurburgring, and the Nurburgring is located in a very peaceful area in the […]
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BMW developing solid-state battery technology for EVs
The future of BMW’s electric cars is expected to benefit from a quantum leap forward in battery technology in about nine years from now. Autocar reports that new solid-state batteries will boost capacity by 15-20 per cent, which means higher energy density than today’s liquid electrolyte batteries. The solid-state items […]
2017 BMW 530e iPerformance unveiled, on sale in Australia Q2
BMW’s iPerformance sub-brand has helped add a new plug-in hybrid model of the latest G30 5 Series that will debut in Australia in the second quarter of 2017. The 530e iPerformance combines a 9.2kWh lithium-ion battery pack with a 70kW/250Nm electric motor, plus a 2.0-litre turbo four that churns out […]
BMW X1 xDrive25Le iPerformance revealed
BMW has revealed a new iPerformance model based on the X1 small SUV, called the X1 xDrive25Le. It made its debut at the Chengdu motor show in China. The SUV is the latest product under BMW’s new iPerformance sub-brand. The brand, announced earlier this year, has been set up as […]
BMW 740e iPerformance on sale in Australia from $229,000
BMW has confirmed the 740e iPerformance luxury sedan will arrive in Australia “late-2016”, coming in as the first high-end model under the new iPerformance sub-brand. It is powered by a 190kW/400Nm 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder unit and 83kW/250Nm liquid-cooled synchronous electric motor, producing a combined 240kW and 650Nm of torque. BMW […]
BMW 120i & 220i updated with more power, 230i replaces 228i
Following the announcement of the BMW M140i and M240i, the company has rolled out some other updates for the mainstream 1 and 2 Series models. The biggest changes come in the form of some more badge name swaps and engine refinements. For the 120i and 220i, BMW has tweaked the […]
BMW announces iPerformance sub-brand for future hybrid models
You’ve probably heard of BMW’s M Performance sub-brand? The company has just announced another one called iPerformance. It’s going to be used to label all future eco-focused variants and eco-focused powertrain philosophies. Kicking off the brand is the introduction of the 740e hybrid large luxury sedan, which will make its […]