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 BMW has officially debuted its all-electric iX3 in the United States at a special event in New York City. The electric SUV is the first series-production model to be built on the company's new Neue Klasse platform. While the iX3 was unveiled ahead of the Los Angeles Auto Show to ensure it received a dedicated spotlight, its arrival in North America won't be immediate, with deliveries for the 2027 model year beginning next summer. Design and Configuration The U.S.-spec iX3 showcased at the event was a Black Sapphire model, equipped with the optional M Sport Package. While it featured the standard 20-inch alloy wheels, customers will have the option to choose from a variety of 21- and 22-inch wheel designs. The interior was presented in a darker color scheme, a departure from the lighter cabins seen in many previous prototypes. The vehicle also featured the new, more conventional M steering wheel, which replaces the unique spoke design of earlier models. Pricing and Performan...

BMW is embracing a strategy of powertrain diversity for its upcoming X5. The fifth-generation luxury SUV is expected to be offered with a wide range of options, including traditional gasoline and diesel engines, a plug-in hybrid, a battery-electric vehicle (BEV), and a hydrogen fuel cell variant co-developed with Toyota. There are also reports that a BEV with a range extender could be offered, a technology BMW previously utilized in the i3 hatchback.     While the new X5 (codenamed “G65”) is widely anticipated to debut next year, the company has confirmed that its first hydrogen fuel cell model will enter production in 2028. Recent spy images, however, provide the first official look at the hydrogen prototype, revealing several key design and technological changes. Exterior and Interior Design The prototype’s camouflage hints at a new front fascia influenced by the Neue Klasse design language, featuring the retro-inspired vertical kidney grilles seen on the upcoming iX3. Nota...

BMW is preparing a significant mid-cycle refresh for its flagship 7 Series sedan. Recent spy photos of a prototype testing on the German Autobahn have offered a glimpse of the extensive design and technology updates coming to the 2027 model, confirming this will be more than a mild refresh. Exterior Design Changes The most striking change is the confirmed return of the controversial split-headlight design. For months, prototypes were seen with clever camouflage that hid the distinct two-part lighting signature, but new spy shots reveal the final look: a thin, upper LED strip for daytime running lights and the main headlight cluster positioned lower in the bumper. This divisive new design is expected to be adopted by other models, including the X7 SUV. At the rear, the facelifted 7 Series will feature a new full-width light bar that spans the trunk and is bisected by the BMW roundel. This design element, first seen on the Vision Neue Klasse concept, indicates BMW's intention to u...

  Automakers are changing their tune on electric vehicles (EVs). While many once loudly declared the end of the internal combustion engine (ICE), several brands have recently dialed back their EV goals. Citing shifting consumer preferences, they've acknowledged that their initial targets are no longer realistic.   BMW has always been cautious about a fully electric future, but it's now taking an even stronger stance. Jochen Goller, a member of the BMW AG board of management for customer, brands, and sales, was quoted in an interview with Autocar India stating, "ICE and combustion will never disappear. Never." This position might seem surprising given that BMW has invested billions into its new electric-only "Neue Klasse" platform, which will serve as the foundation for many future EVs. The company has also seen considerable success with its current EV lineup in Europe and the United States. However, BMW's strategy is based on a crucial reality: different...

  BMW Motorrad has hinted at the upcoming launch of an updated version of its entry-level supersport motorcycle, the G 310 RR. A recently released teaser image shows the rear of the bike with the "RR" logo, suggesting that the launch will happen before the festive season. This refresh aims to enhance the motorcycle's appeal with a few design tweaks and new features. Since the discontinuation of the G 310 R and G 310 GS, the G 310 RR is now BMW's most affordable motorcycle in India. It shares its core components with the TVS Apache RR 310, which was also recently updated   Key Changes to Expect Design & Aesthetics The new BMW G 310 RR is expected to adopt some design changes from the Apache RR 310. This could include the addition of winglets for improved high-speed performance and new color schemes that align with BMW's design language. Enhanced Features The updated motorcycle will likely come with an expanded list of features, such as: Launch control Cornerin...

For the better part of 20 years, Bavarian police cars were manufactured with silver BMW 3 series vehicles. Prior to the silver color scheme, these vehicles sported a white base coat. Recently, the Bavarian government has decided to revamp their BMW police vehicles in terms of a color scheme. The new color scheme draws inspiration from the nostalgic white base coat used prior to 2003.  Modeled after their previously utilized retro white, blue, and yellow color scheme, new Bavarian BMW police vehicles have gone back to their roots by shedding the apparently outdated silver and green paint job. All new Bavarian police vehicle will be manufactured from BMW 3 Series Touring models with the new color scheme. This shift comes primarily from BMW's discontinuation of the Glacier Silver base color for the 3 series, but a higher resale value for white vehicles might also be a variable.  In contrast to the prior white Bavarian police BMWs, the new vehicles will be manufactured with a Mine...