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Why the New BMW X5 (G65) Is Heavier Than Its Predecessor.
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
5 days ago3 min read


MINI 1965 Victory Edition: When Motorsport History Comes Alive Again
Sometimes all it takes is a single start number to bring back a legend. With the MINI 1965 Victory Edition, MINI honours one of the greatest moments in its motorsport history: the Mini Cooper S's victory at the Monte Carlo Rally in 1965 with Timo Mäkinen and Paul Easter behind the wheel. Over 60 years later, the brand continues this chapter with an exclusive special edition — available across three model variants. A Look That Quotes History The design language of the 1965 Vic
6 days ago2 min read


Silent Lines, Full Workshops: What Really Happens at BMW When Production Stops for Summer.
The major Bavarian sites of Munich, Dingolfing, and Regensburg traditionally align their factory holidays with school holidays in the Free State of Bavaria, typically scheduling the production break for the second half of August. The Leipzig plant runs on a somewhat different clock: there, the summer break usually starts as early as mid-July, so the workforce is back at the lines sooner. At the motorcycle plant in Berlin, the break traditionally runs longer – around four week
Aug 213 min read


Enjoying Summer and the Alpine Passes in the MINI JCW Convertible in Sunny Side Yellow.
When the days get longer and the wind in your hair becomes the best co-pilot, the MINI John Cooper Works Convertible shows what it was built for. MINI is now bringing the most powerful convertible in its lineup in a new body color: Sunny Side Yellow – a clear statement for warm days, sunny pass roads, and spontaneous road trips. Open, sporty, uncompromising With the top down, every drive turns into an intense summer experience – especially where winding roads, crisp mountain
Aug 192 min read


Heating or Cooling: When Does an EV Battery Lose the Most Range?
Heizen kostet E-Auto-Batterien deutlich mehr Reichweite als Kühlen. Wir zeigen die Zahlen – und was BMWs neue Gen6-Hochvoltbatterie mit Wärmepumpe und Vorkonditionierung daran ändert.
Aug 174 min read


Monterey Car Week 2026: Neuer BMW X5 (G65) und Streetwear-Label Kith.
BMW und Kith präsentieren zur Monterey Car Week 2026 Chapter IV ihrer Zusammenarbeit: einen V10-umgebauten X5 E53 und einen exklusiven 2027er X5 in Frozen Titanium Silver.
Aug 162 min read


40 Years of the BMW M3: The History of a Motorsport Icon.
1986 als homologationspflichtiges Rennfahrzeug geboren, ist der BMW M3 in diesem Jahr 40 Jahre alt geworden. Ein Blick auf die Geschichte, alle sechs Generationen und die weltweiten Jubiläumsfeiern 2026.
Aug 134 min read


30 Years of dÄHLer Competition Line: The History of the Swiss BMW Tuning Specialist
1996 legte ein 28-jähriger Berner den Grundstein für dÄHLer Competition Line. 2026 feiert das Unternehmen 30 Jahre BMW-Tuning-Geschichte.
Aug 123 min read


BMW at Monterey Car Week 2026: Two World Premieres, 40 Years of M3, and a New Chapter of "Kith for BMW".
BMW zeigt an der Monterey Car Week 2026 die Nordamerika-Premieren des M Concept Neue Klasse und des Vision BMW ALPINA, feiert 40 Jahre BMW M3 und präsentiert das vierte Kapitel von «Kith for BMW».
Aug 123 min read


Car2Car: BMW Group Demonstrates an Industrial Material Loop from End-of-Life Vehicle to New Vehicle.
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
Aug 113 min read


BMW Round Cells: The Neue Klasse's Sixth-Generation High-Voltage Battery, Explained.
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?
Aug 104 min read


How a Car Presentation Unfolds: From Secrecy to World Premiere.
Wie Hersteller und Händler eine Fahrzeugpräsentation planen – von der Erlkönig-Phase über Teaser-Kampagnen bis zur Weltpremiere, illustriert am Beispiel der BMW i3 Enthüllung.
Aug 84 min read


Autumn 2026 Outlook: What to Expect from BMW, BMW M, MINI, and BMW Motorrad.
Autumn 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting seasons for BMW fans in recent years. While the Neue Klasse continues its winning streak, MINI is also shaking up its model lineup, and BMW Motorrad is using concept vehicles to show where things are heading long-term. We've gathered together the most important news for the coming months. BMW: The Neue Klasse rolls out. The big highlight of the autumn is undoubtedly the BMW i3 (NA0). The first sedan based on the Neue Kl
Aug 74 min read


Motorsport-Inspired: The MINI John Cooper Works with Genuine Accessories.
With new imagery, MINI shows just how much character genuine accessories can bring out of a John Cooper Works. The spotlight falls on a JCW 3-door in Indigo Sunset Blue, fitted with numerous genuine components for an even sportier, more individual look. The foundation is already strong: 170 kW/231 hp, 380 Nm of maximum torque, and a 0–100 km/h sprint in 6.1 seconds deliver the motorsport-inspired punch the JCW is known for. On the exterior, the JCW roof-edge spoiler attachmen
Aug 61 min read


BMW i3: Series Production Begins at Munich Plant – Steep Ramp-Up Thanks to High Demand.
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
Aug 63 min read


The New BMW i4: When Will the Convertible and Coupé Arrive on the "Neue Klasse" Platform?
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
Aug 53 min read
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