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BMW has commenced the small-series production of the iX5 Hydrogen model at the pilot plant of its Munich Research and Innovation Centre (FIZ). It will be the brand’s first ever vehicle to feature hydrogen fuel cell technology. BMW iX5 testing has already been concluded under demanding conditions and now its technology demonstrator programme will start from next year in selected regions.Also Read: First Indigenously Developed Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus Unveiled in Pune“Hydrogen is a versatile energy source that has a key role…

As much as we love swanky new cars, we have to admit that they do drain out the wallets and also have an impact on the environment. With every passing day, cars are getting much more expensive and changing them ever so often is not a sustainable thing to do. And this exact sentiment was recently shared by BMW’s sustainability Cheif during a media interaction as well. And so, keep old cars healthy and keep them running longer? The Indian government which wants you to scrap your old cars is not going to like this, for…

Krisztian Bocsi | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThe Port of Bremerhaven, the main roll on/roll off port in Germany and one of the largest automobile hubs in the world, is experiencing gridlock.The combination of the lack of drivers to move containers and cars out of the port and high volumes of regular trade is creating a pileup of vehicles on land and at sea from automakers including Tesla, Stellantis, BMW, Renault and Volvo.Logistics managers consulted by CNBC described the auto export delays as significant."These delays are…

In an EV market increasingly populated by SUVs, trucks and the tiny SUVs we call crossovers, it’s refreshing to have another actual electric car option. But the 2022 BMW i4 M50 is more than just a sedan with an EV powertrain shoved inside. It’s a fine-tuning of suspension, chassis and power that should give those looking at future BMW EVs a reason to be excited.Starting at $67,300, the all-wheel drive performance Gran Coupe delivers M power in a package that’s actually quite comfortable on long road trips. The i4 M50…

BMW began incorporating smart voice features into its infotainment systems using Amazon's Alexa in 2018. In the intervening years, the number of models sporting the digital assistant have only increased. At Amazon's 2022 Devices & Services Event on Wednesday, the two companies announced a deepening of their partnership: BMW's next-generation of infotainment systems will feature an Alexa-based assistant specifically developed with the driver in mind. The as-of-yet unnamed BMW assistant will be constructed from an Alexa…

BMW has launched its first-ever electrified M high-performance model. The high-powered XM (a high-performance SUV, in this case, not a satellite radio service) strikes a balance with its mix of electric cleanliness and hybrid range and power. Its plug-in M Hybrid system blends 644-hp of modern Bavarian V8-backed might with up to 55 miles of zero-emissions driving. Commute with nary a tailpipe puff during the week, then redline to the limits on your Sunday drives through the country or down the autobahn. We get that BMW is…

You won’t want to miss this one. BMW Middle East released a video teasing a new electric dune taxi that looks as if it came straight out of Mad Max. The Dune Taxi electric prototype is shown racing across the streets and sand dunes in Abu Dhabi. Is BMW gearing up for an off-road competition? The promotional video shows BMW’s electric Dune Taxi in action, conquering the Tal Moreeb dunes, considered some of the tallest dunes at over 300 meters. Not your typical BMW luxury car, this electric beast of a machine sits…

German luxury carmaker BMW on Friday launched the 'M340i xDrive 50 Jahre M Edition', priced at Rs 68.9 lakh in India. Locally produced at BMW Group's Chennai plant, the special edition car is powered by a 2,998 cc petrol engine with a power output of 387 hp and 500 Nm maximum torque. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/hr in 4.4 seconds, BMW India said in a statement. It comes with a host of features such as virtual assistant, gesture control, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with head-up display, parking…

BMW Group UK has added Pod Point as a preferred EV home chargepoint supplier for BMW and Mini customers, further enhancing home charging services for retail customers. The three-year agreement will see customers purchasing a new electrified vehicle at a franchise retailer offered the option of Pod Point home charger consultation and installation. Around 3,800 such customers have already installed a Pod Point home…

is expanding its lineup of electric vehicles once again. The is an crossover — BMW announced a third-gen edition of that vehicle as well. The iX1 is pegged as an entry-level model that's to supplant the i3 as the automaker's least expensive EV. The company the X1 will have two petrol and two diesel engine options when it arrives in October. Those variants "will immediately be followed by" the iX1 xDrive30, along with plug-in hybrid versions. The iX1 will have a dual-motor powertrain with one on each axle. They'll…