The First BMW with a Tesla Charging Port Is Already on Sale in the US
The 2026 BMW i5 M60 quietly became the first BMW in America to ditch CCS for NACS — but only if you're buying the top-of-the-line version.
The 2026 BMW i5 M60 quietly became the first BMW in America to ditch CCS for NACS — but only if you're buying the top-of-the-line version.
The new design language will spread rapidly across the lineup, but BMW pledges to avoid the Matryoshka doll approach.
BMW experimented with the iX3's tall kidneys before ultimately deciding to go with a horizontal grille that blends with the headlights.
The sedan market is shrinking overall due to the meteoric rise of crossovers and SUVs, but BMW's market share within the sedan segment is rising.
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BMW's Head of Production walked us through the Munich plant's Neue Klasse transformation, confirmed the new i3 launches there first, and made no secret of what he thinks the EU is getting wrong on industrial policy.
BMW tells us the new i3 Sedan is going to be assembled at the San Luis Potosí plant from 2028. Meanwhile, the iX3 SUV will be built there from next year.
BMW's product boss confirms the i3 will serve as a successor to the i4, but that might not be the whole story.
BMW i3 vs Vision Neue Klasse photo comparison shows how much changed from concept to production.
BMW i3 configurator preview reveals new colors and interior upholstery options.
BMW i3 vs G20 3 Series photo comparison previews the future of the 3 Series design.
A decision hasn't been taken, but BMW admits it is a possibility.