BMW Diesel Slips Under 30% in 2025 as EV Share Tops 20%
BMW’s diesel mix in Germany slipped below 30% for the first time in 2025—yet the X6 and X7 still post diesel take-rates above 75%.
BMW’s diesel mix in Germany slipped below 30% for the first time in 2025—yet the X6 and X7 still post diesel take-rates above 75%.
A fleet of Ford Thunderbirds descended on Munich in the 1970s so BMW Motorsport could test fit diesel engines
Starting January 1, 2025, BMW will fuel all new diesel cars produced in Germany with HVO100, a renewable diesel alternative made from biological residues and waste materials.
BMW projects the diesel's downfall will continue due to stringent emissions regulations and due to gasoline engines becoming more efficient.
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Despite upcoming stricter emissions regulations, BMW Australia has expressed its long-term commitment to the diesel engine.
The specter of the diesel scandal, which has haunted several major automakers, now appears to be looming over BMW.
In Europe, both the BMW X5 and X6 are now available with a new six-cylinder diesel engine with 48-volt mild-hybrid tech.
BMW has axed the M440d and many other diesel-fueled cars in the United Kingdom due to dwindling demand for diesel models.
Mazda is developing a new straight-six diesel engine for the upcoming CX-60, which will challenge BMW's own diesel engines.
In his latest video, YouTuber Joe Achilles drives his BMW 730d from the center of London to Madrid on one tank of fuel.
Lawmakers in the European Parliament