Have you heard of German automaker Wiesmann? Founded by brothers Martin and Friedhelm Wiesmann in 1988, the company went bust in 2014 after building a small number of retro-inspired convertibles powered by BMW engines.
Companies around the world are conducting lots of research into the future of mobility in cities. Research is being conducted by traditional automakers and by new startups looking at alternate methods of transportation. BMW Group Research has revealed two mobility concepts for the city with an e-scooter concept called Clever Commute and an electrified bicycle called Dynamic Cargo.
The 2022 BMW X5 Black Vermilion Edition looks to spice things up with fancy red and black detailing. Exclusively available in the X5 xDrive40i in the United States and the more powerful xDrive50i V8 in Europe, all Black Vermilion variants will arrive in Frozen Black Metallic paint with grey wheels. What stands out are the red bars on the kidney grilles and the red brake calipers.
BMW has revealed its latest EV, with the new 2022 BMW CE 04 opting for two wheels as the BMW Motorrad division embraces electrification in the city. Borrowing heavily from the TRON-esque vibes of the 2017 BMW Motorrad Concept Link electric motorcycle, that itself inspired the BMW Motorrad Definition CE 04 - a near-final teaser of this production two-wheeler - the final result is fit for Akira's Tetsuo.
The 2022 BMW 2-Series Coupe is arriving to address the shortcomings of the outgoing first-gen model. And unlike the four-door 2-Series Gran Coupe with front-wheel-drive, the second-gen 2-Series has a rear-wheel drivetrain to the delight of enthusiasts the world over.
You read it right. BMW is ending U.S. production of the quirky i3 EV by July 2021. Also, the last global production will roll out by 2022. Despite this, the i3 will go down in history as BMW’s first production EV. It’s also the first BMW built with a full carbon-fiber frame, and it could probably be the last, too.
BMW has begun testing an X5-based prototype running a hydrogen fuel cell powertrain. Affectionately referred to as the BMW i Hydrogen NEXT, the prototype is an all-electric vehicle fueled by the reaction of hydrogen and oxygen in a fuel cell. The German automaker firmly believes that hydrogen fuel cell technology can replace internal combustion engines, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), and battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) as the future of mobility.
The 2022 BMW X3 and X4 have received a few cosmetic and interior changes starting with a more extensive set of kidney grilles. No, the grilles are not as dominant as in the BMW 4-Series, but they are large enough to merit attention.
The 2022 BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe has appeared as a larger and more stylish iteration of the first-gen model. The second-gen BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe is 5.9-inches longer, 1.0-inch wider, and 2.1-inches taller than the first-gen car. It also has a 1.8-inch longer wheelbase to offer more wiggle room despite the sloping coupe-like rear profile.
Should your EV shout about its electrons, or will more drivers come calling if aesthetic takes a back seat to technology? That's the challenge automakers like BMW face, and the confirmation of the 2022 i4 and iX launch details this week has thrown a spotlight on some of the biggest difficulties that linger beyond electric range alone.
BMW has recently debuted its newest customer racing car: the 2022 M4 GT3. The latest M4 GT3 offers up to 590 horsepower from its turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine, more power than the 4.4-liter turbocharged V8 of its M6 GT3 predecessor.
BMW promised something big for its all-electric sedan, and those looking to cross-shop their Tesla Model S may want to consider Bavaria with the 2022 i4 getting priced up today. Headed to dealerships in Q1 2022, there'll be two versions of the EV initially: the 2022 i4 eDrive40, and the 2022 i4 M50.