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All-electric BMW M3 coming in 2028

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In May, BMW unveiled a redesigned version of its high-performance car, the M3, and now the Bavarian manufacturer is announcing the arrival of the first all-electric M3. It will debut in three years and will be built on the Neue Klasse platform.

The BMW M3 has been produced with every generation of the 3 Series since the E30 M3 debuted in 1986. 40 years later, the BMW M division is still producing the M3 (G80), which is also offered as a station wagon for the first time (G81). It is powered by a 3.0-liter 6-cylinder biturbo engine that in the most powerful CS version offers 550 hp. The new generation is coming in three years and will still be powered by a combustion engine.

BMW has released the first official photos of a camouflaged prototype that somewhat shows what the first all-electric M3 will look like.

At the 2023 IAA MOBILITY, BMW presented a concept with a vision of the future that pays respects to the past, the BMW Vision Neue Klasse. With this concept, the Bavarian manufacturer started the era of individual mobility. And while many thought that the Neue Klasse concept would include only all-electric cars, the Bavarian company thinks otherwise.

At the Paris Motor Show, BMW design director Adrian van Hooydonk stated that the Neue Klasse will also include future models powered by combustion engines assisted by various hybrid systems. “With the Neue Klasse concept, we are embarking on the largest investment in the history of the company. We are not only writing the next chapter of BMW, we are also writing a whole new book,” said Frank Weber, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG.

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2025 BMW XM by Kith – Limited Edition

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Ronnie Fieg’s world-renowned lifestyle brand, Kith, and the Bavarian manufacturer BMW have unveiled their third joint project, the BMW XM by Kith. It is a production car that will be built in just 47 units, symbolizing the number of years since the debut of the BMW M1.

The BMW XM is powered by a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with plug-in hybrid technology, producing a total of 748 hp (550 kW) and 737 lb-ft (999 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission that integrates an electric motor. It is equipped with a 29.5 kWh battery and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.8 seconds.

The exterior of the car is adorned with Individual Frozen Techno purple metallic paint, two BMW logos at the back, black backlit strips each containing 363 purple LEDs, Iconic Glow grille with purple contour lighting, purple LED headlights and 23-inch wheels. The new springs lower the car by 30mm at the front and 35mm at the rear. There are also spacers that increase the distance between the wheels by 40 mm.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in BMW Individual Merino leather with a Kith monogram pattern. There are also velor floor mats, Kith logos, illuminated “1/47” sill plates, two rear cushions, purple ambient lighting and a special Kith bag.

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BYD sent a ship with 5,000 EVs to Europe

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In March 2024, Chinese carmaker BYD ordered seven new transport ships to meet the goals and the increasing demand for electric cars in Europe. The first of the new ships (BYD Changzhou) set sail from the port of Yantai in late November with 5,000 new EVs.

The 200-meter-long ship, with a capacity of 7,000 vehicles, headed for the ports of Bristol (UK) and Rotterdam (Netherlands) with vehicles produced in several plants. It was built to high international standards and uses a dual-fuel LNG drive, which reduces carbon emissions during the journey.

These seven ships will help BYD to transport its cars around the world faster. Currently, Chinese companies own fewer than 50 car cargo ships, and their combined capacity is less than 150,000 vehicles. In comparison, Japanese companies have ships that can transport 1.6 million vehicles.

“Having our own ships helps us better control our exports. We can now deliver our environmentally friendly vehicles to customers around the world in an even more efficient manner,” the company said.

Since the beginning of the year, Chinese manufacturers have exported 5.28 million vehicles, up 25 percent from 2023. BYD currently operates in 99 countries and regions around the world, and plans to acquire more ships to enhance its global supply of quality and environmentally friendly vehicles.

Source: BYD