Neue Klasse

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 …

The outlook for BMW convertibles appears dim. The Z4 and 8 Series cabriolets are expected to cease production in 2026 with no immediate successors. Meanwhile, the 2 Series Coupe isn’t set to receive a retractable soft top. It seems that the 4 Series Convertible might be the lone survivor, potentially …

BMW is transforming its game, ditching the traditional facelift for a revolutionary “Techlift.” In the past, facelifts focused on looks and a few engine tweaks, but BMW is now prioritizing constant tech upgrades, especially during iDrive transitions. According to Frank Weber, BMW’s R&D boss, facelifts are history. He emphasizes the …

Recently, BMW registered the “iM3” trademark with Germany’s DPMA and the European UIPO, sparking interest. M division’s head, Frank van Meel, quickly dismissed speculations about the first electric M3 using this name. Regardless of its name, this anticipated sports sedan will take cues from the Vision Neue Klasse, revealed last …

In the span of nine years, the Leipzig factory in Germany manufactured over 250,000 hatchbacks. However, BMW ceased production of the i3 in June 2022, leaving no direct successor. Instead, the recently introduced iX2 and the higher-priced iX1 are larger crossovers, not intended as replacements for the i3. Interestingly, the …