BMW: 5th Generation Electric Drive To Be Extremely Compact

Compact drive systems are the way to go According to latest interview with Stefan Juraschek, Vice President Development Electric-Powertrain at BMW, the crucial advantage of the upcoming fifth-generation drive system is high integration of electric motor, transmission and power electronics into single component. The 5th generation drive system to be more capable in terms of […]

Check Out This Custom Electric BMW Motorcycle

An electrifying classic BMW. Dutch product designer Luuc Muis takes pleasure in the finer things in life—incredible craftsmanship, technology, a good steak and everything about riding a motorcycle.  That’s why his innovations are not only sleek but also include attention to every sensory detail. Most recently, LUUC.MUIS.CREATIONS was inspired by Barbara Custom Motorcycles to design an e-bike […]

BMW i Andretti Motorsport’s da Costa Wins Saudi Formula E Opener

After a chaotic day caused by heavy rain on Saturday morning, BMW i Andretti Motorsport’s Antonio Felix da Costa won the very first race of a brand-new season of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship in Saudi Arabia by fending off Formula E’s world champion Jean-Eric Vergne.

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BMW and Daimler allowed to merge on mobility services

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After the approval of EU competition authorities, the US antitrust authorities have now also approved the merger of the mobility services of Daimler and BMW. This means that nothing stands in the way of the merger.  The planned merger should enable the automotive giants to form a joint venture that will allow both car-makers a sizable chunk […]

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BMW Exec Talks All Things Electric | Outlines New Strategies

Head of the BMW i sub-brand speaks about how the automaker is shifting its electrification strategy. Christiaan Hetzner from Automotive News Europe had the opportunity to sit down with BMW i chief Robert Irlinger. The automaker has already made it clear that it will push forward with electrification ahead of rivals. In fact, it already has, […]