BMW Will Attack China With 20 New Cars By The End Of 2027
BMW is ramping up its China offensive with a major Neue Klasse rollout and a growing focus on local production.
BMW is ramping up its China offensive with a major Neue Klasse rollout and a growing focus on local production.
BMW M CEO Frank van Meel and designer Oliver Heilmer gave the BMW M Concept Neue Klasse its China debut at Shanghai International Circuit.
He fears China could cut battery cell supply, and his approach puts BMW at odds with VW, Renault, and Stellantis.
The iX1, China-spec i3 G28, and long-wheelbase i5 are out. Neue Klasse is in — iX3 L and i3 L confirmed for Shenyang.
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The Neue Klasse SUV averaged 12.6 kWh/100 km across snow, rain, and nearly 2,000 m of altitude variation.
The BMW i3 40L has a longer wheelbase than a 5 Series. The U.S. isn't getting it. But should we get them?
The facelifted 7 Series and i7 debut April 22, alongside the Neue Klasse iX3 Long Wheelbase built specifically for China.
The iX3 LWB is BMW's most China-specific EV yet, with a 3,005 mm wheelbase, 400 kW charging, and door handles redesigned to meet a new Chinese safety law taking effect in 2027.
BMW and the European Commission are in talks over a minimum price deal that could exempt China-built MINI EVs from the EU's 20.7% tariff.
BMW's successful German market turnaround architect heads to China as the brand faces its toughest market challenge in years.
First Neue Klasse long-wheelbase electric SAV features 108mm extended wheelbase, Panoramic iDrive, and ultra-fast charging for Chinese market