Once upon a time small cars were known for being spartan and threadbare contraptions, with little to no comforts or features. Because profit margins are usually higher on larger cars, automakers can rarely afford to pack big technology into a small package without a hit to the bottom line. Still, […]
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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 […]
BMW Australia announces M140i Performance Edition, looks good…
BMW Australia has announced a special edition version of the M140i, called the “Performance Edition”. And, rather stupidly, the local arm hasn’t provided any photos. All the company has provided is this pointless slip which looks like a build plate. We can only assume it looks like a 1 Series […]
McLaren confirms BMW will help develop its next-gen engines
McLaren has confirmed it has enlisted BMW to help develop the next-generation engine for future McLaren supercars. The promise is a higher output per capacity than ever before, with reduced emissions. The project is being partly funded by the UK Government through the Advanced Propulsion Centre, all in the effort […]
2017 BMW M3 gets LCI update, looks nice in dark blue
BMW is introducing a mild facelift for the 2017 M3 LCI update, bringing a tweaked front end so it’s in line with the recently-updated M4. The M3 continues as BMW’s mid-size performance sedan while the M4 is the coupe brother. For the LCI update, the M3 gets new fully-adaptive LED […]
2018 BMW Z5 spotted playing in snow, nice engine sound (video)
BMW has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the Z5 in the snow again, with the driver showing off some of the fun sides of driving a rear-wheel drive in slippery conditions. As we already know, the Z5 is set to be the BMW side of the BMW […]
2019 BMW X7 super-SUV prototype spotted (video)
BMW has been spotted test driving its new super-sized SUV, the X7, out in extreme winter conditions in the Arctic Circle. The German manufacturer confirmed the X7 early last year, and as far as we know it will be based on its latest platform which is expected to be used […]
BMW to stick to Mexico production, despite Trump threats
BMW has announced it will stick to its original plans to invest in a production facility in Mexico, despite recent threats from the U.S. president-elect Donald Trump. The facility, planned for San Luis Potosi in Mexico, is slated to produce models of the ever-popular BMW 3 Series, with manufacturing set […]