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Road Test: BMW 7 Series

2 weeks ago / 0 comments

BMW’s 7 Series update is much more than just skin-deep, finds Jonathan Musk.

BMW Group and Jaguar Land Rover collaborate on electrification

1 month ago / 0 comments

Jaguar Land Rover and BMW Group have confirmed a collaboration between the two companies to deveop the next generation of electric drive units (EDU).

BMW announces facelifted X1 models

2 months ago / 0 comments

New tech and an incoming plug-in hybrid model are the highlights of the facelifted BMW X1 range.

First UK Drive: BMW 3 Series (320d M Sport)

3 months ago / 0 comments

BMW’s latest 3 Series impresses at every level, finds Jonathan Musk, but with stiff competition does it remain top of the class?

BMW warns no-deal Brexit could end Mini production in UK

4 months ago / 0 comments

BMW has warned that it may shift Mini production out of the UK in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

BMW plug-in hybrid portfolio gets new models and added electric range

4 months ago / 0 comments

BMW has taken the wraps off its latest range of plug-in hybrids to join its ranks, including the world premiere of the new BMW X3 xDrive30e, … Read More »

First Drive: BMW 3 Series

7 months ago / 0 comments

Now in its seventh generation, BMW’s latest updates ensure the 3 Series remains top of the class, finds Jonathan Musk.

BMW i3 drops range extender

10 months ago / 0 comments

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 »

First Drive: BMW X4

10 months ago / 0 comments

Distinctive and more spacious, the new X4 is a serious coupe-SUV, says Martyn Collins.

BMW and Daimler to form urban mobility joint venture

10 months ago / 0 comments

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

11 months ago / 0 comments

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

1 year ago / 0 comments

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

1 year ago / 0 comments

BMW is introducing wireless, inductive charging for the 530e iPerformance model from next month.

BMW reveals new X5 SUV

1 year ago / 0 comments

BMW’s fourth-generation X5 will go on sale in the UK later this month, priced from £56,710 on the road.

First Drive: BMW X2

1 year ago / 0 comments

BMW hopes the X2 will stand out with keen styling and dynamics to match. By Martyn Collins.

Hampshire Police steps up EV plans

1 year ago / 0 comments

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

1 year ago / 0 comments

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

1 year ago / 0 comments

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

1 year ago / 0 comments

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.

Road Test: BMW X3

1 year ago / 0 comments

BMW’s third-generation X3 is a technological showcase, with more to come. By Alex Grant.

BMW confirms i4 for production

1 year ago / 0 comments

BMW has confirmed its next BMW i branded vehicle will be the i4.

New BMW X4 breaks cover

1 year ago / 0 comments

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.

First Drive: BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo

1 year ago / 0 comments

Can a new badge help BMW’s executive GT carve a bigger niche? Alex Grant finds out.

BMW to debut live safety data from Here

2 years ago / 0 comments

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

2 years ago / 0 comments

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

2 years ago / 0 comments

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 »