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With its fifth generation, BMW has put the X5 on an entirely new technical foundation – and that shows on the scales. The new X5 40d (G65) weighs approximately 2,355 to 2,430 kg according to current manufacturer figures, while the outgoing G05 xDrive40d tipped the scales at 2,200 kg (DIN) or 2,275 kg (EU). In short, that's an increase of roughly 150 to 230 kilograms. We took a closer look at where this extra weight comes from. One Platform for Five Powertrains The most import

In the coming days, showroom doors across Germany and Switzerland will open for two of BMW's most important new arrivals this year: the all-electric i3 and the fifth-generation X5. For customers, this marks the first chance to experience both models in person before official sales actually begin. The i3 Sedan: The Second Neue Klasse Model With the i3, BMW is bringing a proper sedan to its new electric platform for the first time, following the iX3 SUV that kicked things off.

Since entering the electric era in 2020, MINI has been tightly bound to one concept: compact, agile, front-wheel drive. The Cooper SE, Aceman, and Countryman SE all run on the UKL platform – the architecture MINI traditionally shares within the BMW Group with the 1 Series, the 2 Series Active Tourer, and the X1. The formula is proven, but technically it's already been overtaken by BMW's next generation. Because while the iX3 and i3 have long been running on the new Gen6 archi

Together with a broad consortium of industry and academic partners, the BMW Group has completed a research project that shows just how much more is actually possible in the automotive industry's circular economy. The project is called Car2Car, and it delivers concrete figures on how much material from an end-of-life vehicle can genuinely flow back into a new vehicle – when processing is consistently optimized. What is the Car2Car rate? At the heart of the project is a newly d

With the Neue Klasse, BMW isn't just ushering in a new era visually and digitally – plenty is happening under the sheet metal too. At the heart of it is the sixth generation of BMW eDrive technology (Gen6), and its most important innovation is arguably the switch from prismatic cells to round cells. We explain what's behind it, which sizes exist, which models already use the new battery technology – and whether MINI benefits from it too. What makes the round cell so special?

The Neue Klasse continues to gain momentum: series production of the new BMW i3 has started today at the BMW Group Plant Munich. Following the iX3, this marks the second Neue Klasse model to roll off the line – and with a remarkably steep ramp-up curve, according to BMW. Early order start meets strong demand The BMW i3 has been orderable since mid-June – significantly earlier than originally planned. The market's response wasn't long in coming: according to Jochen Goller, BMW

Since its launch in 2022, the BMW i4 has proven that a sporty driving experience and electric power aren't a contradiction. Now the next big step is underway: the Neue Klasse brings an entirely new technical foundation to BMW – and the i4 is taking on a new role in the lineup along the way. We've gathered together the latest information. The end of the current i4 generation. The current i4 (G26 series) is approaching the end of its lifecycle. According to reports, sedan produ