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Climate law experts are already calling it one of the most impactful rulings on human rights and climate change ever made. Today’s judgment, from the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), was read out in front of an eclectic gathering of concerned plaintiffs from around the continent.
The 1960s were an important turning point for BMW. After introducing a Neue Klasse, or new class, of sedan, not only would the German carmaker triple its car sales that decade, but it also delivered one of our all-time favorites, the 2002. Inspired by the past, BMW is debuting future all-electric models under the new Vision Neue Klasse moniker. Last year, BMW unveiled its Vision sedan concept—likely ani3 sedan for 2026—but now there's an all-new Neue Klasse. The biggest to wear the name, the Vision Neue Klasse X goes into production in 2025 in what will likely be the U.S.'s first all-electric X3—the iX3. BMW says the look of the concept is very close to production form. In fact, earlier this year, a camouflaged SUV resembling the Neue Klasse X was spotted testing in the snow. The concept, which was unveiled to us at a media event near Lisbon Portugal, flaunted incredible details. It has reimagined the kidney grille as a dynamic element that's illuminated and backlit, making it look like something you could reach into. The LED headlights share the same feel. The daytime running lights
It doesn't matter how hard you try, you can't escape the laws of physics. And even if you sucked at physics class like I did, I can understand one of the more basic principles: more weight equals more friction, and more friction equals more wear and tear. In car speak, a heavy car will erode its brakes quicker than a lighter car. So, you can understand my reaction when I heard that the 2024 Range Rover Sport SV survived hundreds of miles of punishing track duty on a single set of brake pads.
Volkswagen is facing legal action in Germany regarding the Felicity Ace saga, with claims suggesting a Porsche EV (presumably a Taycan) was at the root of the dramatic fire that caused thousands of burnt luxury vehicles to sink to the bottom of the Atlantic in 2022.
CASCAIS, Portugal — Everything we said about the overgrown size of the 2025 Mini Countryman in John Cooper Works trim that we recently reviewed applies equally to the 2025 Mini Countryman SE ALL4. The former is powered by gas and the latter is electric, but both are the same size. Interestingly, both have about the same number of ponies, too.
BMW recently held an international media launch for the 2024 X2 in Lisbon, Portugal, and has generously published almost 200 new images of the crossover coupe. Whether these photos will be sufficient to persuade consumers of the vehicle’s unconventional exterior design remains to be seen.Of the two X2 models showcased, you’ll likely notice the high-performance X2 M35i first. Painted in a color dubbed Frozen Tampa Bay Green, while we don’t anticipate many BMW buyers opting for this color, it certainly makes a dramatic statement.Contrasting the green paint are several black elements across the exterior, including the front grille, air intakes, and part of the bumper.