# BMW

BMW is fast-tracking i3 production due to stronger-than-expected demand after opening orders early.
The ramp-up involves increased capacity at the Leipzig plant and coordination with battery suppliers.
The i3's success reflects a broader shift in consumer attitudes toward electric vehicles.
BMW's agility in responding to demand strengthens its position in the competitive EV market.

DT Editorial Team·Aug 6, 2026·via electrek.co

How Toyota's First Le Mans Win in 4 Years Highlights the Race's Fighting Ethos

Toyota’s Le Mans Return Shows Endurance Racing Still Rewards Recovery

Toyota’s No. 7 car won Le Mans by 10.6 seconds over BMW.
The winning entry started 14th and battled punctures, tire issues and a sensor problem.
Toyota says intermittent sensor faults reduced speed and forced power limits.
The result ended Toyota’s Le Mans drought since 2022.

DT Editorial Team·Jun 16, 2026·via thedrive.com

BMW Confirms Next M3 'Won't Be a Hybrid,' And Yeah, That Makes Sense

BMW says next M3 will skip hybrid compromise

BMW says the next M3 will not use a hybrid powertrain.
A revised Euro 7-compliant S58 engine will power the gas version.
BMW is also developing a quad-motor electric M3.
The company says it wants clear extremes instead of a compromise model.

DT Editorial Team·Jun 16, 2026·via thedrive.com

The BMW M Concept Neue Klasse Is the Best Looking M Car in Years

BMW’s Neue Klasse M Concept Signals a New Electric M3

BMW unveiled the M Concept Neue Klasse as a preview of its electric M3.
The future EV is expected to use a motor at each wheel.
BMW also says a combustion-powered next-generation M3 is planned.
The concept signals a reset in BMW M design language for the EV era.

DT Editorial Team·Jun 13, 2026·via thedrive.com

BMW Uses Alpina Concept to Define a New Ultra-Luxury Slot Below Rolls-Royce

BMW unveiled the Vision Alpina concept as a preview of its reworked Alpina brand.
The first production model is expected in 2027 and will be derived from the 7 Series.
The move positions Alpina as a luxury tier below Rolls-Royce and above BMW’s core premium lineup.

DT Editorial Team·May 18, 2026·via autonews.com

BMW is offering a 20% discount on EV charging at IONNA through September

Energy

BMW and MINI Drivers Get Temporary Discount on IONNA Charging

BMW and MINI drivers are eligible for a 20% IONNA charging discount.
The offer applies to all charging sessions through the end of September.
The program highlights growing competition around EV charging economics.

DT Editorial Team·May 16, 2026·via electrek.co

News

BMW Prices the iX3 Below a Comparable Gas X3 in a Rare EV Crossover Milestone

BMW has opened U.S. orders for the 2027 iX3 at $62,850 including shipping.
That starting price is about $5,000 lower than the comparable gas-powered BMW X3 M50 xDrive.
BMW says deliveries are expected to begin in September, with an estimated 383 miles of range on standard all-season tires.

DT Editorial Team·May 7, 2026·via theverge.com

BMW Opens US Preorders for 2027 iX3 as Neue Klasse Era Nears Market

BMW opened US preorders for the 2027 iX3 starting at $61,500.
The electric SUV is described as BMW’s first Neue Klasse vehicle.
BMW says the iX3 offers up to 434 miles of range.

DT Editorial Team·May 7, 2026·via electrek.co

2027 BMW iX3 Will Launch In U.S. With 434-Mile Range For $62,850 - Jalopnik

BMW’s 2027 iX3 Pushes Long-Range EV Competition Into a New Price Band

BMW says the U.S. iX3 will start at $62,850 including destination.
Maximum rated range is 434 miles, with even the lowest setup at 383 miles.
The SUV uses 800-volt charging up to 400 kW and includes a standard NACS port.
BMW is positioning long range and fast charging as core premium-market advantages.

DT Editorial Team·May 6, 2026·via jalopnik.com

Why BMW, Mercedes are pulling back on eyes-off self-driving in favor of Tesla-style systems

BMW and Mercedes Reassess Level 3 Ambitions as Europe Driver-Assist Strategy Shifts

BMW and Mercedes are reportedly pausing wider Level 3 rollout in Europe.
BMW's Personal Pilot Level 3 will not be offered on the updated 7 Series.
Both companies are shifting attention toward less advanced systems that compete more directly with Tesla-style driver assistance.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 19, 2026·via autonews.com

German firm's high-pressure hydrogen chambers deliver 466-mile range

Innovation

BMW’s iX5 Hydrogen Push Signals Another Serious Bet on Fuel-Cell Mobility

A report links BMW’s iX5 Hydrogen to a claimed 466-mile range.
The vehicle is described as using high-pressure hydrogen chambers.
BMW appears to be keeping hydrogen in play as part of a broader alternative-fuel strategy.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 12, 2026·via interestingengineering.com

BMW’s New iX5 Hydrogen Tank Signals a Push for Faster Refueling and Flexible Fuel-Cell Production

BMW introduced a 700 bar hydrogen tank for the iX5 Hydrogen with a stated range of up to 750 kilometers.
The company says the fuel-cell vehicle can be built on the same line as other drivetrain types.
The broader hydrogen update also included new UK support for electrolyzer manufacturing and South Korean storage plans.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 11, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

BMW Has Plans For Saving Its Manuals - Jalopnik

BMW Signals a Path to Keep Manual Transmissions Alive in Its M Cars

BMW says its engineers are working on a solution to keep manual gearboxes available.
The current manual transmission faces torque limits that already constrain some M models.
BMW may preserve the stick shift by limiting output and narrowing where it is offered.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 10, 2026·via jalopnik.com

BMW Isn't Giving Up on Manuals Just Yet: TDS

BMW says manuals still have a future as performance cars confront rising torque

BMW M executive Sylvia Neubauer said the company is investigating ways to keep manuals in performance offerings.
Rising torque outputs are making manual gearboxes harder to engineer for modern vehicles.
The wider auto-industry roundup points to simultaneous shifts in manufacturing, product strategy, and EV quality control.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 6, 2026·via thedrive.com

2027 BMW i3 EV Returns The 3 Series To Its Design Roots And Boasts 440 Miles Of Range - Jalopnik

BMW i3 2027 EV Revives 3 Series With 440-Mile Range on Neue Klasse

BMW revealed the 2027 i3, its first 3 Series built on the purpose-built Neue Klasse EV platform with 800V architecture
Estimated range of 440 miles (WLTP) and fast charging capability put it at the top of the premium electric sedan segment
Design returns to classic 3 Series proportions with a long hood and compact greenhouse, departing from recent controversial styling

DT Editorial Team·Mar 18, 2026·3 min read·via jalopnik.com

BMW i3 debut raises the stakes for Neue Klasse rollout

BMW Debuts New i3 Sedan on Groundbreaking Neue Klasse Platform

BMW's production i3 sedan is the first car on its new Neue Klasse dedicated EV architecture
Features sixth-generation battery cells with 600km+ WLTP range and 800-volt fast charging
Centralized software-defined vehicle architecture replaces dozens of legacy control units for better OTA capability
The platform's commercial success will determine BMW's competitive position in the EV transition decade

DT Editorial Team·Mar 16, 2026·6 min read·via autonews.com

Humanoid robots get to work at German BMW factory [video]

AI & Robotics

BMW Puts Humanoid Robots to Work on Its German Factory Floor

BMW is deploying humanoid robots at its German factory for material handling and parts transport
Automotive manufacturing structured environment suits current humanoid robot capabilities
Deployment follows German co-determination requirements and works council consultation

DT Editorial Team·Mar 16, 2026·3 min read·via electrek.co

Humanoid Robots Start Work on BMW's German Factory Floor

BMW deployed commercial humanoid robots in operational roles at a German factory for parts logistics and staging
Humanoid form factor lets robots work in facilities built for humans without expensive infrastructure modifications
IG Metall union demanding transparency and retraining commitments as the limited-scope deployment gets underway

DT Editorial Team·Mar 15, 2026·3 min read·via electrek.co

BMW piloting Hexagon's wheeled humanoid in Germany

AI & Robotics

BMW Deploys Wheeled Humanoid Robots at Leipzig Factory