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He fears China could cut battery cell supply, and his approach puts BMW at odds with VW, Renault, and Stellantis.
The 7 Series LCI and second-generation iX3 showed how BMW balances traditional luxury with its push toward a new generation of electric vehicles.
Although the electric SUV won best interior and infotainment, it won’t compete for the overall German Car of the Year title.
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BMW is using more secondary materials across the new 3 Series Sedan (G50), with around 70% of the hood made from recycled aluminum.
The facelifted E53 3.0i and 3.0d were the last X5s with a clutch pedal. Manual 3.0i cars still sell for under $10,000.
Its price rises for 2027, but the X2’s engines and features carry over as BMW prepares a more substantial update.
The 463-hp, 440-mile electric 3 Series goes up for reservation a week early. The price is still a secret.
BMW's €14,000 paint job for the 7 Series takes 75 hours to complete, and judging by these fresh images, it's worth every eurocent.
MINI leans into its British roots with a Union Jack-themed lineup for China, similar to a recent special edition launched in Europe and the United States.
The retro-flavored M2 is no longer exclusive to the United States, as BMW is giving Mexico a batch of just 30 cars.
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