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BMW has sold one million electric vehicles

The year is coming to an end, and BMW has announced that it has sold one million electric vehicles so far. The ambitious Germans have already set a new goal, to sell two million electric vehicles by 2025.

In a statement to the media, board member Pieter Nota said that hybrid cars account for about 70 percent of electrified vehicles sold. He added that the goal is to double the number of EVs sold in the next three years, and that by 2030, 50 percent of all vehicles sold will be electric.

“Thanks to our steadily growing product range, we are setting ourselves ambitious sales targets, in particular for fully-electric vehicles: In 2022, we aim to double this year’s sales. By 2025 the BMW Group will have delivered around two million fully-electric We expect at least one out of every two BMW Group vehicles sold to be fully electric by 2030, ”said Pieter Nota.

BMW intends to introduce a range of fully electric models in the coming years, the first being the electric version of the 7 Series as well as the X1 model. In addition, the fully electric Series 5 will arrive in 2023. Other electric vehicles will include the successor to the Mini Countryman and Rolls-Royce Specter. All Mini models will be electric by the end of the decade. It is also planned that Rolls-Royce will become a fully electric brand by 2030.

Fulfilling large and ambitious plans will largely depend on the charger infrastructure. Precisely, the number of charging stations will play a major role in spreading electromobility.

Source: BMW Blog

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BMW 8 Series (E31)

30 years since its appearance on the market, the BMW 8 Series (E31) continues to enjoy a special status. One interesting example of this model caught attention last month on the SEMA show.

The 850ci, which began its life like any other but underwent radical changes during the three-month period to be ready for the event. Now, it looks more modern but also more aggressive than before.

The body is wrapped in foil with BMW M paint. It is equipped with a Pandem body kit that includes a larger front lip spoiler, wider front and rear wheel arches, extended sills, a rear spoiler and an air suspension that allows lowering closer to the ground. It is mounted on BC Forged North America 19 inch wheels with Toyo R888R tires. For safe stopping and braking there are Brembo brakes.

Speaking of powertrain, the 850ci was offered with several engine types:

  • 4.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine with 282 hp (207 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque,
  • 4.4-liter V8 engine with 282 hp (207 kW) and 309 lb-ft (420 Nm) of torque,
  • 5.0-liter V12 engine with 296 hp (218 kW) and 332 lb-ft (450 Nm) of torque,
  • 5.4-liter V12 engine with 322 hp (237 kW) and 361 lb-ft (490 Nm) of torque.

Some may not like the changes, but many will say it still fits the 8 Series.

Source: BMW

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BMW M4 GT4

BMW M Design has released a teaser that hints at the look of the new M4 GT4. Different from its predecessor, based on the G82 generation of the BMW M4, it is a direct successor to the F82 generation of the M4 GT4 model that appeared in 2017.

There is a large spoiler at the back, the wheel arches are more massive, and there are four exhaust pipe ends. The diffuser is more pronounced, the sills have been widened, and the front grille has been redesigned. There is a new front splitter and carbon wings.

The interior is bare and will be equipped with a protective cage, two racing seats and all the necessary safety and prescribed equipment, which is different from the standard M4.

The M4 GT4 will be powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbo engine with power adapted to race cars, different from the 503 hp that the M4 Competition has.

For now, there are no more details about the performance of this model, whose arrival has been announced for next year. The price is not known either, but it is expected to be around $ 210k in the US (€ 170k in Europe).

Source: BMW