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The 2.0-liter engine was discontinued in the EU in 2024, and it has now been dropped in the UK as well.
After 13 years since the original i3 went into production, the BMW Group (including MINI and Rolls-Royce) has sold its two-millionth EV.
The long-wheelbase BMW iX3 hasn't even reached Chinese dealerships yet, but that hasn't stopped customers from placing preorders
In a new interview with German media, BMW M CEO Frank van Meel explained why the company decided to launch an electric M3 in 2027.
Honda doesn't sell any ladder-frame vehicles, and apparently that won't change anytime soon.
But don't expect a hybrid 911 with a manual, at least not yet. The manual transmission may be an endangered species, but Porsche isn't ready to pull the plug just yet.
BMW M boss Frank van Meel quashes any hopes of a Formula 1 comeback, citing the limited technology transfer to road cars.
BMW has sold two million pure EVs since 2013, but its plug-in hybrids have also reached an impressive milestone, with 1.5 million units sold.
In the first six months of 2026, about 28% of all BMWs sold in Europe were fully electric, underscoring the growing demand for EVs.
Mitsubishi is suffering, but Nissan may have the cure. Mitsubishi's downfall in North America can't be overlooked.
