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EV, News

The future of electric vehicle production

As a long-time leader in electric vehicles, BMW intends to expand its fleet of EVs with four new models in the coming years. At BMW, they emphasized their full commitment to the production of EV.

“We are fully committed to electric cars wherever the use of battery-electric drive trains makes sense, and it is possible because the conditions are right. By 2023 we will offer our customers at least one BEV option in nearly all our vehicle segments and over the next 10 years we aim to release a total of about 10 million fully electric vehicles onto the market, ”said BMW CEO Oliver Zipse.

The first vehicles to be unveiled are the X1 and Series 7, coming in 2022. So far, there is not enough information about the specifications for these models, only it is known where they will be produced (Regensburg and Dingolfing, Germany).

The Electric Series 5 and Mini Countryman are coming in 2023. The Series 5 will be produced in Dingolfing, while the plant in Leipzig is in charge of the Mini Countryman.

By the end of 2025, BMW hopes that EV will account for 25 percent of total sales. Therefore, for 2025, BMW has prepared a Neue Klasse platform that will be used only for EV, although the platform also supports other powertrains.

Source: Auto News

News, Tuning

BMW X6 M F96

German tuner company Hamman has improved the performance of the BMW X6 M model, making it more attractive and more powerful. It is a model called the BMW X6 M F96 Hamman.

The new X6 M Hamman has a wider body kit, a carbon fiber bonnet, a larger front spoiler for better airflow and a 23-inch set of monoblock wheels. A new exhaust system with two 120 mm centrally placed pipes has been installed, with a sport silencer integrated into the rear diffuser. The car has an adjustable suspension and new springs with which the SUV can be lowered by 35 mm.

The interior is made in a sporty style, with a 12-piece set of carbon ornaments and Alcantara. The roof liner, spanned with Alcantara has discreet LED ambient lighting that changes color, reminiscent of the starry sky.

The tuned model is based on the X6 M with 555 hp (408 kW) and 502 lb-ft (680 Nm) of torque. Now, the 4.4-liter bi-turbo V8 engine delivers 620 hp (456 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 4.2 seconds with a top speed of 180 mph (290 km / h).

Source: Hamman Motorsport

EV, News

2022 BMW iX3

The new electric 2022 BMW iX3 has arrived on the market. Although, it was introduced a couple of years ago, the iX3 has undergone some visual changes, without exaggeration.

The BMW iX3 is powered by an electric motor with 282 hp and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque, which is powered by 80 kWh batteries. With a super-fast 150kW charger, the battery can provide 80 percent of the charge for about half an hour. With a full battery, the car can cover a range of 286 miles (460 km). It reaches 62 mph in a decent 6.8 seconds with a top speed of 112 mph (180 km / h).

The front of the car has a new larger grille, smaller headlights with new matrix LED technology and laser lights as optional. A sporty rear diffuser and 19-inch wheels (20 inches optional) come with the M Sport Package as standard.

Inside, the iX3 has new sports seats upholstered in perforated black leather. New digital 12.3-inch cluster and improved infotainment system controlled by a touch screen.

The redesigned BMW will be unveiled at the Munich Motor Show next month. It will be produced in China, and the price for the European market will be $ 78,878 (€ 67,300).

Source: BMW