BMWs

Last year, at the IAA show in Berlin, BMW gave us a first look at what it calls the Neue Klasse, a "new class" of sedan that would not only drive BMW into its electric future, but also create a platform with greater efficiency and driving dynamics than we've yet seen from the German brand.Now, the company is showing us an evolution of that concept. A taller one at that, to see just how that same idea for future electrification would apply to an SUV. In keeping with BMW's naming conventions, this one's called the Neue…

“The ‘heart of joy’ effectively takes 30 years of experience and blends it into a single control unit,” BMW chief technical officer Frank Weber tells WIRED. “Everything that is driving-performance-related, chassis-control-related, powertrain-related—it’s all integrated into one control unit. If you love the idea of the ultimate driving machine, there are functions in there that are crazy. It’s the same for the infotainment system. To do it properly for your customers, you have to own the critical software stacks and the…

BMW i5 M60 MSRP $84,100.00 “The i5 boasts a luxurious interior, incredibly fast performance, and a sense of style that puts some BMWs to shame.” Pros Sleek exterior Stunning interior Very fast performance Good handling Cons Lower range in high-performance model…

The Japanese automotive giant Mitsubishi Motors used to sell its Cedia sedan in the country back in the 2000s. This particular sedan was known for its beautiful design and luxurious interior. However, due to a number of reasons, it did not do well in terms of sales in the country and was discontinued. Now bringing back this legend in a completely modified form, a popular tuning company that goes by the name of Race Concepts has done something incredible. The company has created what they claim to be India’s fastest…

Electric cars are gaining popularity in India and around the world. Manufacturers like Tata, MG, and Mahindra have started offering electric cars in the market. It is not just mass-segment car manufacturers offering electric cars in India; luxury car manufacturers like Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and BMW have also begun offering the same. The BMW 7-Series is a highly popular car among celebrities in India. When BMW launched the electric version of this flagship sedan, celebrities embraced it as well. Recently, many Bollywood…

“We want you to be able to throw out your user manual,” was one of the first things Dean Miles, Amazon’s director of product for its smart vehicles, told me as we sat down to chat over Amazon’s big push to stick AI in cars at CES 2024. The idea was first billed to me as—essentially—“yo dawg, we put a chatbot in your car...” Less than a means for your car to hallucinate bad poetry at you, Amazon is trying to work with BMW to make your car the best authoritative source about your car. I would be sold if it weren’t for the…

The Toyota Innova is, hands down, the most successful MPV in India. Ever since its launch back in 2005, the car has remained the top contender in its segment. It has made a name in India for its bulletproof reliability, and people are still driving their first-generation models in the country. What a lot of people are now doing is converting their old Innovas into newer shape models with aftermarket kits. Recently, a video showing the transformation of a Type 3 Innova into a Lexus model has been shared online. This…

We all know that cricket is one of the most celebrated sports in India, and Indian cricket players are among the highest-paid sports personalities in the country. While many play this sport and earn from it, a new trend among youngsters has emerged where they don’t physically play cricket but earn by creating a virtual team and devising strategies on online platforms. There are people who earn substantial amounts from these online ventures, and Anurag Dwivedi is one such person. He’s a 21-year-old fantasy cricket…

Launched in February of this year, BMWs iX5 pilot fleet of hydrogen-powered cars has been getting field tested in countries around the world. Most recently, the passenger car got put through its paces in the punishing conditions of the UAE.Even though it advised caution regarding the commercial availability of hydrogen-powered vehicles when it announced a partnership with Toyota in 2020 to develop a fuel-cell powertrain, just three years later, BMW has rolled out its hydrogen pilot fleet. That fleet is currently in…

Fresh off the assembly line, BMW celebrated the official start of production on its first electric 5 series sedan, the BMW i5, on Friday. The time has finally come. BMW has been teasing an electric 5 series sedan for over six years now. At BMW’s annual conference in March, CEO Oliver Zipse previewed the new i5, claiming it will give the automaker a “unique selling point.” The BWW i5 will take the traditional spot in the automaker’s sedan portfolio between the 3 series and the larger 7…