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BMW will drop the 'i' from gas-powered trim names - autoblog.com - Germany

BMW will drop the 'i' from gas-powered trim names

Gotta love an enthusiast's laser focus. After BMW announced a coming X3 trim called the X3 M50, BMW Blog asked where the expected «i» went, referring to the little dotted letter that stands for «injection» when placed at the end of a trim name on a gasoline-powered vehicle. For example, the X3 M50 will be the top non-M trim, replacing the X3 M40i. The outlet said that Bernd Körber, BMW's SVP of brand and product management, replied, "[We] historically had injection at the end [of the badge]. We said we would like to keep ‘i’ as an asset, and we would like to keep it as a signature to indicate you’re driving an electric car."

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2025 BMW M5 rumored to make 718 horsepower, that's the good news - autoblog.com - Germany

2025 BMW M5 rumored to make 718 horsepower, that's the good news

More intel courtesy of BMW whisperer ynguldyn, an oracle concerning future product out Munich who contributes regularly to the Bimmerpost forums. This time the proclamations touch on the 2025 BMW M5, the longtime super sedan that will pull an M5 Touring wagon to the states as well. The bullet points start with powertrains, which will feature the hybrid setup from the XM. In the hottest version of the XM, the so-called XM Label, the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six and an electric motor combine to produce a square 738 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque. In the M5, we're told the paring will make a combined 718 horsepower and 760 lb-ft. These figures generously up the ante from the previous-gen M5's 600 hp and 553 lb-ft.

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Oliver Zipse - The updated BMW i4, new concept car and 20 new cars planned in China - carnewschina.com - China - city Beijing

The updated BMW i4, new concept car and 20 new cars planned in China

This week at the Beijing auto show, both major brands under the BMW Group—BMW and Mini—presented their full range of fifteen-vehicle series. From compact entry-level to large luxury cars, the BMW booth covered nearly every luxury segment, offering various drivetrain options, including gasoline, pure electric, plug-in hybrid, and hydrogen fuel cell. BMW highlighted China’s importance and the Chinese market for its future goals. The new i4 was the first to take center stage.

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Greg Migliore - Ford - Kia - Tesla Model 3 Performance and electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class are here | Autoblog Podcast #829 - autoblog.com

Tesla Model 3 Performance and electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class are here | Autoblog Podcast #829

In this episode of the Autoblog Podcast, Editor-in-Chief <a href=«https://www.autoblog.com/bloggers/greg-migliore/» data-ylk=«elm:context_link;itc:0;pos:1;sec:donut-hole;cpos:1;» data-rapid_p=«6» data-v9y=«1»>Greg Migliore

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2025 BMW i4 and 4 Series Gran Coupe refreshed with tweaks throughout - autoblog.com - county Green - county York

2025 BMW i4 and 4 Series Gran Coupe refreshed with tweaks throughout

The 2025 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe and battery-electric 2024 i4 (which only comes in Gran Coupe form) have emerged from the Munich design studio with subtle refreshes. On all but the top trims, the new kidney grille surrounds come in matte chrome as standard and with the optional M Sport Package, instead of the Satin Aluminum or Cerium Grey hues of today. More shapely headlights house a single LED module instead of dual beams, plus the new DRL design migrating through BMW's lineup that looks like illuminated quotation marks. When the keyholder gets within 10 feet of the car, the lights perform a «welcome» animation.

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Oxford City Council clears BMW Mini £800,000 levy charge - bbc.co.uk - Britain - county Oxford

Oxford City Council clears BMW Mini £800,000 levy charge

A council has approved a move to exempt a car manufacturer from paying a £832,421 charge.

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BMW application for Cowley Mini plant changes approved - bbc.co.uk - Germany - county Oxford

BMW application for Cowley Mini plant changes approved

Car manufacturer BMW has been given the green light to make changes at its Mini plant.

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