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BMW's strategic pivot towards BEVs in the coming years may spell the end for the conventional ICE-powered BMW 4 Series due to model consolidation in preparation for the much-anticipated Neue Klasse BEV lineup. Sighting internal sources, BMW Blog reports that "there are currently no plans to develop a CLAR-based BMW 4 Series” when the 2-door Coupe/Cabriolet and 4-door Gran Coupe models come up for replacement; a decision that “dates back to when the (battery) EV market appeared highly promising,

In a strategic move aimed at reducing its reliance on China for BEV battery technology and production, BMW Group has announced a significant long-term partnership with Croatian BEV hypercar manufacturer Rimac. Forming a European alliance of sorts for battery technology and production, BMW’s tie-up with Rimac will give BMW access to the brand’s high-performance batteries, and in turn allow Rimac to ramp us its battery production. Also read: The Olympics of EVs: After Toyota's 'Team Japan', Chines

Stellantis has topped Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW to become Europe’s most profitable automaker in 2023. The holding company that owns Peugeot, Citroen, Alfa Romeo, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Chrysler, and more, recorded 24.34 billion Euros in operating profit in 2023. Data compiled by Automotive News Europe puts Stellantis’ operating profit well ahead of the Volkswagen Group (22.6 bil Euros), BMW (18.48 bil Euros), Mercedes-Benz (19.66 bil Euros). Of the quartet of European manufacturers mentioned

BMW Malaysia has introduced the BMW iX2 xDrive30 battery electric vehicle (BEV), now open for pre-booking, priced from RM 297,000 on the road without insurance, inclusive of the RM 14,200 BMW Service and Repair package. Featuring sporty design elements, the BMW iX2 xDrive30 is an all-electric version of the X2. Standard BEV aesthetic cues apply; things like the closed kidney grille (with Iconic Glow lighting), adaptive LED headlights, and black high-gloss details as standard with the M Shadowlin

BMW has unveiled the Vision Neue Klasse X SUV concept, the second installment in BMW's showcase of models built on its Neue Klasse dedicated battery-electric (BEV) platform. This also previews the next-generation BMW iX3, slated to hit production lines in 2025. First and frontmost, the grille. The Vision Neue Klasse X boasts a vertical grille exclusive to forthcoming BMW SUVs, which is said to symbolise ruggedness and verticality. It also pays homage to classics like the 2002. Conversely, sedans