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BMW leads plug-in percentage in US so far in 2016

BMW leads plug-in percentage in US so far in 2016

BMW has always been known as the “Ultimate Driving Machine”, a brand that developed the best driving, highest performing cars in the world. The Bavarian brand is still known for such machines, but now it’s…

Electric cars now make up 10 percent of BMW sales

Electric cars now make up 10 percent of BMW sales

BMW is one of the leaders in the industry for electric automotive technology. Some may claim that Tesla is wiping the floor with the Bavarians, but the fact remains that among traditional automakers, no one…

BMW X5 xDrive40e vs Range Rover Sport Td6

BMW X5 xDrive40e vs Range Rover Sport Td6

In a recent comparison test done by Automobile Magazine, they compare the new BMW X5 xDrive40e with the all-new Range Rover Sport Td6. Both offer alternative powertrains to the typical gasoline-powered SUV, meant to offer…

BMW stepping its Hybrid game up with iPerformance brand

More BMW eDrive models coming in the future

More BMW eDrive models coming in the future

BMW is expanding its fleet of vehicles with eDrive plug-in hybrid drive in 2016 an onwards. This year, the portfolio is already ranging from compact to luxury cars – from 225xe Active Tourer and 330e,…

BMW X5 xDrive40e makes its UK debut, new photo gallery

BMW X5 xDrive40e makes its UK debut, new photo gallery

BMW’s first plug-in hybrid SUV – the X5 xDrive40e – made its UK debut earlier this month. The BMW X5 xDrive40e reaps the benefits of the technology and know-how transferred from BMW’s i brand, with…

Why a Hybrid or EV makes the best second BMW

Why a Hybrid or EV makes the best second BMW

If you’re a BMW fan, it’s likely that fun and performance are your two foremost priorities when it comes to buying a car. BMW’s slogan is “The Ultimate Driving Machine”, not the ultimate luxury machine…

BMW sold 20,000 plug-in hybrid cars in the US

BMW sold 20,000 plug-in hybrid cars in the US

In 2015, BMW sold three plug-in hybrids and electric cars in the US – the i3, i8 and X5 xDrive40e. From 2014 through 2015, BMW total sales for their plug-in hybrids/electric cars accounted for over…

In 2 months, BMW USA sold nearly 300 X5 hybrids

In 2 months, BMW USA sold nearly 300 X5 hybrids

The new BMW X5 xDrive40e went on sale in the U.S. in October and since, BMW North America sold 285 units of their first plug-in hybrid SUV. In October, the X5 hybrid went to 118…

Should BMW make a diesel hybrid?

Should BMW make a diesel hybrid?

We all know that hybrids are the future, whether that’s good news or bad. Fossil fuels are becoming more and more disliked by the majority of the public and hybrids and EVs are looked at…