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BMW Neue Klasse will also include new ICE cars

In 2023, BMW began the story of a new era of individual mobility with the Vision Circular and Vision Dee concepts. And while many thought that the Neue Klasse concept would include only all-electric cars, the Bavarian company thinks otherwise.

At the recent Paris Motor Show, BMW design director Adrian van Hooydonk stated that the Neue Klasse will also include future models powered by internal 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.

The first production model from the Neue Klasse should be presented before the end of next year, and in Munich they say that by 2029 they will have at least five Neue Klasse models on offer, among which will be two SUVs and the next generation of the 3 Series, including the new M3 .

In September, BMW presented the Vision Neue Klasse concept, a car with a focus on clean vision with sharp and clean lines, which provides a new experience, creating an insight into the new future.

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Toyota sales results for the nine months of 2024

Toyota is one of the world’s largest car manufacturers, and the European market is extremely important for this Japanese manufacturer. The sale of electric cars is of particular importance, and according to the latest data, almost 3/4 of Toyota’s total sales in Europe were EVs.

In the nine months of 2024, Toyota sold 5 percent more cars on the old continent compared to the same period last year (848,974 units), of which 683,409 were electrified cars (+11%). Sales of hybrid (HEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) cars increased by as much as 93 percent, which is a remarkable result. Also, all-electric cars recorded a growth of 19 percent, although Toyota has only one EV model in its offer.

Looking at the sales results of individual models, the highest demand in the nine months of 2024 was for the Yaris model, including the Yaris Cross and Corolla, and the new Toyota C-HR. The best-selling EV was the Yaris Cross Hybrid with 150,535 units.

Toyota’s plan is a gradual transition to fully electric vehicles, so focusing on hybrid vehicles is paying off and showing that the Japanese manufacturer is ahead of the pack when it comes to smart planning.

Source: Toyota

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2025 Opel Grandland Electric

A few years ago, following the other manufacturers in the Stellantis Group, Opel announced that it plans to become a fully electric brand by the end of the decade. The plan is still alive despite the difficulties affecting the car market, and the company recently introduced the new generation Opel Grandland.

At first glance, there are no major design differences between this all-electric compact crossover SUV and the hybrid version that will also be offered. It is equipped with a 3D Visor front fascia with an illuminated logo, an option of a dual-tone exterior color and illuminated brand’s lettering in center on the full-width taillights, which is the first time on a production Opel car, and Intelli-Lux Pixel HD lighting system.

Inside, the ergonomically adjustable seats covered in Nappa leather have an Intelli-Seat groove in the center and a cooling function and various massage programs. In front of the driver and front passenger are a 16-inch central touchscreen, a small fully digital instrument cluster, and an Intelli-HUD head-up display, with AGR (Aktion Gesunder Rücken e.V.) certification. The multimedia platform and instruments will be adapted to the drive system with special graphics that display different information such as battery charge, energy consumption or driving modes for better use.

When it comes to the powertrain, the new Grandland Electric is powered by an electric motor with 213 hp (157 kW). It is equipped with a new generation battery with three levels of net capacity of 73 kWh, 82 kWh and 97 kWh, which enables a range of 523, 582 and 700 kilometers. Thanks to the fast charger, the batteries can be charged up to 80 percent in less than 30 minutes.

The car will be produced in Eisenach (Germany) with a starting price of 39,850 euros.

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