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BMW and ZF Betting Big on Traditional Transmissions Through 2030s

BMW and ZF Friedrichshafen signed a multi-billion-euro supply agreement extending through the late 2030s for ZF’s 8-speed automatic transmission (8HP). The deal commits both companies to continuously develop the transmission with emphasis on electrified powertrain compatibility. The agreement essentially locks in BMW’s transmission sourcing for the next decade while giving ZF certainty to invest in […]

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2026 BMW iX xDrive45 Winter Test: No Home Charger, Real Results

Article Summary Hit 2.7 mi/kWh in normal winter conditions, dropping to 2.4 mi/kWh in extreme cold. That’s 25-35% range loss, exactly what BMW predicts. DC fast charging stretched past an hour in brutal cold. With preconditioning via the My BMW app it improves. Chicago’s charging network (Tesla Supercharger + BMW) makes it workable, though home

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2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs BMW 7 Series: A Side-by-Side Design Showdown

There’s a solid chance that the first thing that jumps to mind when you say “Mercedes-Benz S-Class” is the BMW 7 Series, and vice versa. Since it’s arguably the two brands’ most iconic rivalry, it makes perfect sense. The newest installment in the rivalry comes by way of the 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. It receives a

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