Tag : BMW
BMW i3 drops range extender
The full electric BMW i3 and more sporty i3s are now available with a near 200-mile range, while the company has quietly dropped the petrol range … Read More »
BMW and Daimler to form urban mobility joint venture
The BMW Group and Daimler AG have formed a 50/50 joint venture to establish a standalone mobility services company, set to operate across Europe.
Early Drive: 2019 BMW 3 Series
Neil Briscoe gets an early drive of the all-new, high-technology 3 Series in prototype form, to find out what’s in store for the next generation of … Read More »
BMW completes WLTP re-testing
BMW Group has re-tested its entire model range under the new WLTP test cycle ahead of the September deadline, and has stressed that it can offer … Read More »
BMW launches wireless EV charging
BMW is introducing wireless, inductive charging for the 530e iPerformance model from next month.
BMW reveals new X5 SUV
BMW’s fourth-generation X5 will go on sale in the UK later this month, priced from £56,710 on the road.
Hampshire Police steps up EV plans
Hampshire Constabulary has rolled out the first of a 40 electric vehicles on its fleet, with plans to switch half of its 220 non-pursuit cars to … Read More »
Global Autocare showcases ‘extraordinary’ fleet management capabilities
Independent fleet management specialist Global Autocare is playing a vital role in ensuring one of cycling’s biggest races keeps on the road with the provision of … Read More »
BMW rethinks fleet trims
BMW has hinted that its fleet-focused ‘ED’ trim levels may no longer be needed, as other versions now have the right equipment levels and CO2 emissions … Read More »
BMW and Daimler merge mobility solutions
BMW and Daimler are to merge their mobility offerings in a deal that will bring fleets a single source for everything from ride-hailing to EV charging.
New BMW X4 breaks cover
BMW will begin taking orders for its second-generation X4 coupe-SUV tomorrow, replacing a model which has sold 200,000 units since it launched in 2014.
BMW to debut live safety data from Here
BMW is to offer real-time safety alerts from mid-2018 under a partnership with digital maps provider Here Technologies.
BMW and MINI ranges to adopt i3 traction control tech
BMW is set to roll out the traction control system from the i3 electric car across all future BMW and MINI products as it shows how … Read More »
Alphabet’s AlphaCity car sharing tech to go multi-make
Alphabet is to expand its AlphaCity corporate car sharing platform into other manufacturers and also add LCVs to the fleet as it reports a near 20% … Read More »
PHEVs now “over 25%” of 3 Series Fleet volume
BMW is aiming to double sales of the 530e plug-in hybrid in 2018, following a year where the 330e will have taken “well over a quarter” … Read More »
More electric range for BMW i8 Coupé and Roadster introduced
BMW has revealed the production version of the new i8 Roadster and new Coupé at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
BMW X3 adds to engine line-up
BMW is to add two more engines to its X3 a month after the third-generation model launches.
BMW previews future “i5” with new concept
BMW’s third i brand model will join the carmaker’s line-up in 2021 in the form of a fully electric four-door Gran Coupé.
BMW reveals EV concept and roadmap prior to Frankfurt
BMW’s future EV strategy will see the group offer 25 plug-in hybrid and fully electric models by 2025, including a new fully-electric four-door saloon that will … Read More »
Carmakers launch scrappage schemes in time for plate change
Car groups including Renault-Nissan, VW and Kia have become the latest manufacturers to launch scrappage schemes intended to tempt buyers to new, less-polluting vehicles.
BMW ramps up electric power to create the new i3s
BMW has introduced a new higher powered version of the i3 electric super mini; the i3s, available with the 94Ah/33kWh battery and optional range extender…
Today in Fleet – Friday 18 August
All the key news in fleet… No benefit to driverless cars, new study finds A new study has found that drivers fail to the benefits automated … Read More »
BMW shows first images of X2 coupe-SUV
BMW has previewed the forthcoming X2 coupe-SUV, which is due to launch in 2018.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories… Ultra-efficient Mazda petrol could beat diesels on fuel economy Mazda is to launch a new petrol engine using compression ignition … Read More »
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories… Pay-per-mile road pricing plans could double cost of driving in London Plans to introduce pay-per-mile road pricing in London would … Read More »
BMW’s Ian Robertson to retire in 2018
Ian Robertson, current Board of Management member for BMW sales, will hand over responsibilities to Pieter Nota in January 2018, after nearly a decade of service.
New BMW X3 brings latest digital and driver assistance tech
BMW’s third-generation X3 will bring new petrol engines as well as latest driver assistance and connectivity functionality when it launches this November.
First Drive: BMW 5 Series Touring
There are few moments where you’d feel short-changed by BMW’s executive estate, reckons Alex Grant.
New 5 Series Touring goes on sale
The estate version of BMW’s seventh-gen 5 Series Touring is now on sale, bringing new chassis technology and increased boot capacity.
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Volvo launches fleet management suite
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First-ever BMW X7 brings rival to Range Rover
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Emissions Analytics to rate ‘real-world’ emissions compliance
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MPG Marathon to put WLTP to the test
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A-road overhaul to prevent around 1,450 deaths and injuries
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Euro NCAP to differentiate assisted and automated driving tech for buyers
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Rising company car tax burden revealed in new Cap analysis