BMW has been involved in electric vehicles for more than half a century. The journey started with two 1602 sedans converted for EV duty at the 1972 Olympic Games. The first production model arrived many decades later when the i3 went on sale in 2013. While primarily an EV, the city car was also offered […]
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One thing I’ve noticed in my nearly 20-year journalism career is that automakers tend to avoid publishing images of their cars at night. Most press photos show vehicles in broad daylight, and we rarely see interiors at night. BMW is now bucking that trend with the new iX3, ahead of its appearance at CES 2026
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BMW of North America reported full-year 2025 sales of 388,897 vehicles, marking the brand’s third consecutive sales record and a 4.7% increase over 2024. However, the momentum stalled in the fourth quarter, with Q4 sales declining 3.4% compared to the same period last year. The EV Slowdown Is Real BMW’s BEV sales also tell a
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When BMW announced the iX xDrive45 for the U.S. market, we knew we had to get behind the wheel. This is the first time this model has been offered stateside, and it’s positioned as the “entry-level” gateway to the iX family. But after nearly a year of living with the iX M60, we can tell
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The BMW i8 is a weird car. It’s very pretty, and has butterfly doors more befitting a McLaren or Lamborghini than a BMW. At the same time, it’s not particularly quick — relative to those two, anyway — and relies on a bit of a controversial powertrain to get around. Since the car left production
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Verge Motorcycles, the Finnish electric motorcycle manufacturer known for its futuristic hubless rear wheel design, is claiming another massive first for the industry. The company announced today that it is launching the “world’s first” production motorcycle equipped with solid-state batteries, promising a massive leap in range and charging speed. The new technology, developed in partnership
Hyundai closed out 2025 strong, posting its fifth straight year of record retail sales in the US. With new vehicles and tech arriving in 2026, the company expects another big year. Hyundai achieves fifth straight record US sales in 2025 Coming off its best-ever December sales last month, Hyundai went “5 for 5 in 2025,”
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If you’ve spent enough time riding electric bikes, you quickly realize that power is only part of the draw. Another big part is sound – or more accurately, the lack of it. A smooth, quiet motor can make an e-bike feel refined and premium, while a buzzy, rattly drivetrain can cheapen the experience no matter
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We finally have the full picture for Tesla’s 2025 out of Giga Shanghai, and while the headline wholesale numbers look spectacular, digging into the data reveals a significant milestone we’ve been warning about for months: Tesla’s domestic growth story in China has hit a wall. According to the latest data, Tesla managed a staggering 97,171
Lucid Motors (LCID) bucked the trend in the fourth quarter, reporting strong growth in production and deliveries. Lucid’s production and deliveries soar in Q4 2025 After Gravity production was hampered in the first half of the year, Lucid said it aimed to hit the lower end of its full-year production guidance, around 18,000 to 20,000.
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