BMW is set to launch the Neue Klasse platform in 2025, starting with the next-gen iX3 from the Debrecen plant in Hungary. Following suit in 2026, the Munich factory will produce a sedan in the 3 Series segment. By late 2027, combustion engine vehicle production will cease in Munich, with …
Read More »Amazon’s Alexa Takes the Wheel in BMW Cars
In a game-changing CES 2024 announcement, Amazon and BMW have teamed up to revolutionize the in-car experience. This collaboration integrates a large language model (LLM), Alexa, and the driver’s manual to enhance the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. BMW’s new system lets users interact with an Alexa-powered chatbot for real-time info …
Read More »Safety Initiative: Recall on 2024 i5 Models for Warning Sound
BMW recalls 4,926 2024 i5 electric vehicles due to a critical software glitch affecting the external artificial sound system. This system, crucial for pedestrian safety, may malfunction, leading to the electric car’s near-silent approach. The recall is a precautionary measure, with BMW providing free software updates at authorized dealerships. Although …
Read More »BMW i8: An Auto Show’s Role in Making a Concept Real
The i8, a mid-engine plug-in hybrid sports car, stands as one of BMW’s most unique production vehicles ever. Resembling a concept car fit for the road, it mirrored the bold 2009 Vision EfficientDynamics design study that preceded it. Launched in 2014, the i8 continued production until 2020. The production-model i8, …
Read More »Top 3 BMWs of 2024: Models We Can’t Wait to Drive
BMW is preparing for a busy but revolutionary year in 2024. Although the main priority is getting ready for the Neue Klasse to debut in 2025, several new and updated models will be unveiled next year. Interestingly, all of these models cover the Gxx and Fxx models, which are based …
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