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It's EV News Briefly for Monday 16 March 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDailyBMW SETS 18 MARCH FOR I3 DEBUTBMW will unveil the fully electric i3 sedan on 18 March, extending its Neue Klasse platform into the compact sedan segment, with assembly already underway at its Munich plant and series production expected to begin in late autumn. The i3 50 xDrive will be the first version to reach customers, featuring an 800V platform with up to 400kW peak charging and an expected range exceeding the iX3's 805km rating.EU EV PRICES FALL AS RULES BITEEU EV prices fell by an average of €1,800 in 2025, a 4% drop that ended five consecutive years of rising prices, taking the average to €42,700, driven by tighter CO2 emissions targets forcing carmakers to compete on price. T&E expects further price falls as more budget EVs launch, with affordable and mass-market EVs projected to outsell large and premium vehicles by 2027, alongside full price parity with ICE vehicles across all segments.TESLA WINS UK POWER SUPPLY LICENCETesla has been granted an electricity supply licence by Ofgem, allowing Tesla Energy Ventures to sell power directly to homes and businesses across England, Wales and Scotland from 11 March 2026, completing a six-year effort to become a full-service energy provider in Britain. Ofgem approved the licence despite over 8,400 objections citing Elon Musk's political activities, ruling that Tesla met all statutory requirements, and Tesla must now comply with standard UK consumer protection and billing obligations.UK MAKERS BEAT 2024 ZEV TARGETUK car makers met their 2024 ZEV mandate obligations despite a raw EV sales mix of 19.8% falling short of the 22% headline target, by using CO2 credits under the Vehicle Emissions Trading Scheme to reach an effective 24.1%. The result gave manufacturers surplus credits to carry into future compliance years, with the government set to begin a ZEV mandate review later in 2026 and findings due in the first half of 2027.GREEN NCAP LINKS WITH CHARIN ON CHARGING TESTSGreen NCAP and the Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN) have agreed to collaborate on EV charging interoperability and performance transparency, with the goal of giving consumers independent, verified data on how well EVs work with charging infrastructure. The CharIN Label will be referenced within Green NCAP's Driving Experience assessment for electric vehicles, with testing following CharIN's own processes or recognised partner organisations.ARVAL DATA SHOWS STRONG EV BATTERY LIFEArval's analysis of 24,000 battery health certificates across 11 European countries found that EV and PHEV batteries decline by just 1% per 25,000km after an initial drop, with vehicles reaching 160,000km or six years of service still retaining battery health above 90%. Newer-generation models outperformed older ones by two to three percentage points, and the entire fleet comfortably exceeds the incoming Euro 7 requirement of 72% battery capacity retention at eight years or 100,000 miles.AUSTRALIA EV TAX BREAK FACES BUDGET THREATAustralia's Electric Vehicle Discount, which allows workers to reduce their tax bill by purchasing a new EV through salary sacrificing, is under review with reports suggesting the upcoming federal budget could remove it. Renewable energy advocates are opposing any scrapping of the scheme, arguing the timing is particularly poor given rising global fuel prices.ŠKODA POSTS RECORD 2025 RESULTSŠkoda posted record 2025 results with revenue up 8.3% to €30.1 billion, operating profit up 8.6% to €2.5 billion, and net cash flow reaching €2.3 billion. Electrified vehicle deliveries more than doubled to 218,700 units, with the Elroq ranking as the second best-selling BEV in Europe and plugged-in models accounting for 25.7% of European sales.SEAT SEES 2026 PROFIT LIFT AFTER TARIFF CUTSeat expects profitability to recover in 2026 after the EU dropped an additional tariff on the China-built Cupra Tavascan, which had cost the company an estimated €250 million in 2025 and forced it to absorb around €7,000 per vehicle rather than pass costs to buyers. EV margins still trail combustion-engine equivalents, but Seat expects improvement with the launch of the Cupra Raval small EV on April 9, priced comparably to combustion-engine cars and weeks away from series production.NISSAN LEAF BATTERIES RETURN AS VIGO CHARGERSNissan has partnered with Spanish firm Little Electric Energy to deploy a second-life battery charging system at the Port of Vigo, using 12 decommissioned 30 kWh Nissan Leaf packs to power four charging points supporting both 22 kW AC and 240 kW DC ultra-fast charging. The Green Charge Flex system targets sites with limited grid capacity by charging slowly from the available connection and delivering stored energy rapidly to EVs, avoiding costly grid upgrades.

It's EV News Briefly for Sunday 15 March 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDailyUSED EV SUPPLY SET TO JUMPOver 300,000 EVs are expected to come off lease in 2026, driven by a post-2022 surge in EV leasing fuelled by a federal tax credit loophole under the Inflation Reduction Act. Used EVs are already selling faster than petrol cars, making the incoming supply wave a significant affordability opportunity for buyers.GLOBAL EV SALES FALL AS CHINA CORRECTS, EUROPE MOVES FORWARDGlobal EV sales hit 1.1 million units in February 2026, down 11% year-over-year, with year-to-date totals of 2.2 million units, down 8% versus 2025. Europe was the standout performer, up 21% year-to-date, with Italy posting a record February thanks to subsidies of up to €20,000, while North America fell 36% and China dropped 26% though Chinese EV exports surpassed 500,000 units.PROLOGUE STUMBLES ON AS HONDA RETREATS FROM EVSHonda has cancelled three planned US EVs — the 0 Series SUV, 0 Series Saloon, and Acura RSX — citing declining EV demand and the rollback of US EV incentives under the Trump administration. Honda is pivoting back to hybrids, and reports suggest the Prologue will also end production in December, though Honda has called that speculation.BYD SETS PARIS DEBUT FOR FLASH CHARGINGBYD will unveil its Flash Charging technology and the Denza Z9 GT in Paris on 8 April, showcasing a second-generation Blade Battery that charges from 10% to 97% in nine minutes. The Flash Chargers can deliver up to 1,500 kW using two cables simultaneously, though BYD has not confirmed European cable standards or peak output for that market.GERMAN MOTORWAY CHARGING OPENS TO COMPETITIONA Düsseldorf court ruled on 6 March that Germany's motorway EV charging market must open to full competition, ending Tank & Rast's de-facto monopoly over fast charging at around 360 motorway service areas. The decision, brought by Fastned, requires open tenders for charging installations later in 2026 and could set a Europe-wide precedent for breaking up incumbent charging monopolies.UK POWER NETWORKS STARTS UK-FIRST V2G TRIALUK Power Networks and Octopus Energy have launched a vehicle-to-grid trial in Amersham, Worthing, and Enfield, allowing EV owners to feed power back to the grid during peak demand. The initiative includes automatic approval of V2G charger connections — a UK first — with UK Power Networks approving 80% of requests compared to the national average of just 11%.GOVERNMENT HOLDS LINE ON ZEV REVIEWThe UK government has rejected industry calls to bring forward the ZEV mandate review, maintaining a 2026 review with findings due in early 2027. Ministers say the timetable will properly identify pressure points, though the car industry's lobby group SMMT argues the transition was built on assumptions that have since proved incorrect.ZERO SELLS XB AND XE DIRECTZero Motorcycles will sell its XB and XE electric dirt bikes directly to consumers online, shipping them in a crate for home assembly of key components like the battery and front fork. Dealers will continue to sell and service both models, with the direct channel aimed at streamlining fulfilment and better competing with electric off-road rivals.BMW TEASES 2027 7 SERIES REFRESHBMW has teased the updated 2027 7 Series ahead of its world premiere next month, with the mid-cycle refresh retaining the kidney grille rather than adopting Neue Klasse styling. The i7 electric variant is expected to receive a larger battery, silicon carbide inverters for better efficiency, and the full-width Panoramic Vision display from the iX3.NISSAN TO END LEAF REMOTE APP ACCESSNissan will shut down the NissanConnect EV app on 30 March, stripping remote charging, pre-heating, and battery monitoring from older Leaf models and e-NV200 vans. The move has drawn criticism from owners who note EVs often remain in use for over 12 years, highlighting a broader industry problem where digital features can become obsolete long before the vehicle itself does.

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week's episode, we discuss Rivian R2, Lucid's counterattack, and Tesla's 'Digital Optimus'. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek's YouTube channel. As a reminder, we'll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: Musk confirms xAI-Tesla joint ‘Digital Optimus' project — after saying Tesla didn't need xAI Rivian reveals full R2 lineup and pricing, starting at $57,990 with a $45K RWD model coming later Rivian is phasing out the R1S Dual Standard, its most affordable SUV, ahead of the R2 Lucid (LCID) reveals Cosmos and Earth SUVs as first midsize EVs, starting under $50,000 Lucid takes aim at the Tesla Cybercab with Lunar, a two-seat EV robotaxi concept BMW's flagship i7 EV is getting a Neue Klasse upgrade: Here's our first look BYD is open to building cars in Canada and acquiring a rival automaker BYD's luxury EV with 5 min fast charging and nearly 500 miles of range is headed overseas Honda is scrapping three of its most important EVs for the US, including the Acura RSX Aptera (SEV) raises $6.3M through warrant exercise to fund solar electric vehicle validation Here's the live stream for today's episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET: https://www.youtube.com/live/aLUDy28zGmw

It's EV News Briefly for Friday 06 March 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDailyBMW TO UNVEIL ELECTRIC I3 SALOON ON 18 MARCH  BMW will reveal the new i3 saloon on 18 March as the first fully electric 3 Series, using the Neue Klasse Gen6 platform with 800V architecture, 400kW charging, and an expected 50 xDrive dual-motor, 108kWh setup targeting around 500 miles of range and potentially more thanks to its saloon aerodynamics. It will be the second Neue Klasse model after the iX3, aimed squarely at the Tesla Model 3 and future premium rivals from Mercedes, Audi, Xpeng and BYD's Denza, with a full line-up planned including an electric M3.  TESLA UK DROPS 37% AS UK EV SALES RISE  Tesla's UK registrations fell 37% year-on-year in February to 2,422 units, even as the overall market hit its strongest February since 2004 and BEVs grew to 24.2% of new registrations, with Chinese brands like BYD surging 83%. Tesla has argued that monthly registration data is misleading versus orders and quarterly shipments, but critics note all brands face similar timing issues, and for now the headline picture is a growing UK EV market in which Tesla's share is shrinking.  EVGO ENDS 2025 WITH 5,100 FAST-CHARGING STALLS  EVgo closed 2025 with 5,100 DC fast-charging stalls in operation, up 25% year-on-year after a record Q4 net gain of about 510 stalls, including 320 company-owned units and 190 eXtend-branded stalls at partner sites. The network is getting both denser and faster, with nearly a third of stations now offering six or more stalls and 62% of all stalls equipped with 350kW hardware, up sharply from 50% in late 2024.  LUCID FEBRUARY US SALES JUMP ON GRAVITY RAMP  Lucid's US sales jumped to 1,500 vehicles in February, almost double January, driven by a sharp ramp in Gravity SUV deliveries alongside 900 Air sedans. With Gravity now starting at $79,900 (via the Touring trim) and supported by a $7,500 lease credit plus targeted trade-in offers for Tesla, Rivian and Polestar owners, Lucid is boosting US momentum even as European registrations remain minimal. VW DEALERS SUE OVER SCOUT DIRECT SALES  Two Volkswagen dealerships in Connecticut and New York have launched a class-action lawsuit against Scout Motors and Volkswagen, arguing that Scout's Tesla-style direct-to-consumer sales model violates existing VW franchise agreements and deprives dealers of a lucrative new brand. Scout and CEO Scott Keogh counter that Scout is a separate entity from Volkswagen Group of America and therefore not bound to use VW's franchised dealer network.  VOLKSWAGEN GROUP HITS FOUR MILLION BEV DELIVERIES  Volkswagen Group has delivered its four-millionth battery-electric vehicle, accelerating from nearly a decade to reach the first million to adding the fourth million in just one year, powered largely by its MEB platform and around 30 all-electric passenger models. Most BEVs are built and sold in Europe, where compact SUVs and crossovers such as the VW ID.4/ID.5 dominate, while China and the US account for smaller but growing shares of volume and production. EGBATT LAUNCHES NOVA 60 DUAL BUFFERED CHARGER  EGbatt's new Nova 60 Dual combines a 60kW DC fast charger with a 60kWh LiFePO₄ battery in a single outdoor unit, allowing sites to deliver full fast-charging power without expensive grid upgrades by relying on buffered energy. Optional 20kW DC solar input lets operators integrate rooftop PV directly, helping cut operating costs and increase the share of renewable energy used for charging. LOTUS ADDS RANGE-EXTENDER ELETRE X FOR CHINA  Lotus has responded to softer demand for high-end pure EVs by launching the Eletre X plug-in range-extender SUV in China, pairing a 70kWh battery and 900V fast-charging system with a 2.0-litre turbo engine that mostly drives a generator but can also clutch to the front wheels for motorway efficiency. Delivering 952bhp, 0–62mph in 3.3 seconds and around 150 miles of electric-only range in a 2.6-tonne package, the Eletre X shares its new Geely-platform underpinnings with the Zeekr 9X and is slated to reach the UK no earlier than 2027.

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It's EV News Briefly for Tuesday 03 March 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDailyRENAULT CHIEF ATTACKS "FAKE" PHEVS, EYES RANGE EXTENDERSRenault CEO François Provost has condemned short-range plug-in hybrids from German and Chinese manufacturers as "fake PHEVs" that discourage regular charging and undermine consumer and regulatory confidence in electrified vehicles. Renault is exploring range-extender EV (EREV) technology for its next-generation electric platform — underpinning models like the Scenic successor — where a combustion engine acts only as a generator for trips up to 1,000km, and Provost is pushing for EREVs to be explicitly permitted for sale in the EU and UK beyond the 2035 all-BEV mandate.NORWAY'S EV SHARE RECOVERS AND HITS 98%Norway registered 7,272 new passenger cars in February 2026, with BEVs accounting for 7,127 of them — a 98.01% market share — as the market began to stabilise after a turbulent end to 2025 driven by expiring VAT exemptions. OFV Director Geir Inge Stokke compared the post-surge normalisation to the period following the 2022 VAT reform, with diesel, petrol PHEVs, hybrids, and pure petrol cars dividing up the remaining 2% between them. NORWAY PASSES ONE MILLION BATTERY-ELECTRIC VEHICLESNorway's battery-electric passenger car fleet has crossed one million, with 951,300 BEV passenger cars and 50,300 BEV light commercial vehicles (LCVs) on the road, representing 32.4% of all passenger cars in the country's 2.94 million-strong fleet. Oslo leads with a 48.9% BEV share in its passenger car fleet and is expected to crack 50% before summer, while rural Finnmark trails at 12.2%, and the Norwegian EV Association's Christina Bu says the LCV transition — currently at just 9.7% — urgently needs to accelerate.UPTAKE SPREADS BEYOND WEALTHIER EARLY ADOPTERSResearch from charging firm char.gy and think tank New Automotive shows that EV adoption in England, once closely tied to wealth as measured by the Index of Multiple Deprivation, has spread significantly into poorer areas by Q3 2024–2025, with growth rates converging across most neighbourhoods. Used BEV transactions surged 45.7% in 2025 to a record 274,815 units, lifting used BEV market share to 3.5%, and with more than two million plug-in vehicles now on UK roads, the main remaining challenge is delivering reliable, affordable on-street charging in the most disadvantaged communities. QUANTUMSCAPE UNVEILS PRODUCTION LINE IN CALIFORNIAQuantumScape officially inaugurated its Eagle Line — a highly automated solid-state battery pilot production facility in San Jose, California — on February 4, 2026, designed not for mass production by QuantumScape itself but as a scalable blueprint that licensing partners, including Volkswagen (which has invested over $300 million), can replicate at gigawatt-hour scale in their own plants. With roughly $850 million in liquidity but a history of burning over $100 million annually and Volkswagen having scaled back its involvement in 2023 after missed timelines, QuantumScape's strategy pivot toward licensing means the next 18–24 months are critical for securing a major customer agreement.KIA UK SETS EV2 FIRST DRIVE WEEKENDSKia UK will run First Drive Weekend events for the EV2 across nearly all 190 UK dealers from April 16 to June 27, 2026, offering structured 30-minute accompanied drives ahead of first deliveries expected later in the year. The EV2 is a compact SUV just over four metres long built on the 400V E-GMP platform, supporting 10%–80% DC rapid charging in around 30 minutes, with two battery options (42.2kWh and 61.0kWh) and an expected starting price of around £25,000 — potentially undercutting rivals like the Renault 5 and Ford Puma Gen-E after the UK's £3,750 plug-in vehicle grant.BMW TEASES FOUR-MOTOR ELECTRIC M3 AT NÜRBURGRINGBMW M has released camouflaged footage of the electric M3 prototype — codenamed ZA0 — lapping the Nürburgring, featuring a unique four-motor all-wheel-drive setup with a front-motor decoupling mode for rear-wheel-drive capability that doesn't appear on any other Neue Klasse model. The ZA0 uses a bespoke battery pack with more than 100 kWh of net energy capacity not shared with regular i3 variants, with production targeted for March 2027 — well after the standard i3 sedan, which entered pre-series production at BMW's Munich plant in February 2026.ROYAL ENFIELD SETS 2026–2027 EV AND ICE PUSHRoyal Enfield is launching its first electric motorcycles under a new sub-brand called Flying Flea, starting with the minimalist urban C6 in 2026 and followed by the scrambler-inspired S6 in 2027, both sharing a common battery architecture that signals a modular platform approach. The brand is also developing an electrified Himalayan adventure bike, pushing its EV ambitions beyond city commuting into a segment that demands tougher performance credentials around weight, range, and durability. NEXT POLESTAR WILL BE SPORTIER AND ON CHINESE PLATFORMPolestar will replace the Polestar 2 in 2027 with a lower, sportier saloon that will be meaningfully longer than today's 4.6-metre car — potentially rivalling the BMW 3 Series — with UK pricing expected to start just below £50,000. The new model shifts to a Geely Holdings group-wide platform shared with Volvo, Lotus, Lynk&Co, and Zeekr, developed at "China speed" in a 30-month cycle versus the typical five-to-seven-year European timeline, with software-defined vehicle capability and advanced central computing at its core.ITALY LAUNCHES FIRST OFFICIAL ELECTRIC PORSCHE CLUBRegistro Italiano E-motion has become the world's first Porsche club built exclusively around battery-electric vehicles, earning official recognition from Porsche after beginning life as a pandemic-era chat group for Italian Taycan owners in 2021. The club's inaugural tour brought together 131 participants and 73 vehicles — a mix of 42 Taycans and 31 Macan Electrics, including two Taycan Turbo GT Weissach models — on a multi-day Alpine drive from Porsche Experience Center Franciacorta in northern Italy to the Hans Peter Porsche Traumwerk museum near Salzburg, Austria.

It's EV News Briefly for Monday 02 March 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDailyBMW USA SHOP LEAK POINTS TO 2027 LINEUPA leak on BMW USA's online shop revealed two fully electric i3 sedan variants — the i3 40 xDrive and i3 50 xDrive — confirmed for the US in 2027, sharing the Neue Klasse platform with the iX3 and featuring Gen6 batteries, 800-volt hardware, and an iDrive X interior. The 2027 lineup also adds a first-ever iX4 coupe-SUV in two variants, an iX3 in three configurations launching in North America this summer, an electric iX5, and an i3 M60 alongside a full electric M3 positioned as the spiritual successor to today's M3 Competition.TESLA BERLIN RUNS HALF FULL AS UNION ROW SIMMERSTesla's Gigafactory Berlin produced 211,235 vehicles in 2024 against a stated annual capacity of 375,000 — a 56% utilisation rate — and output has since declined further, with the factory now reportedly running at around 40% capacity and BYD outselling Tesla in Europe in January 2026. Labour tensions are deepening ahead of works council elections, with IG Metall pursuing collective wage agreements similar to those at Volkswagen and BMW, while Tesla filed a criminal complaint against a union member and Elon Musk warned that "outside organisations" could hinder the site's ambition to become Europe's largest factory complex.T&E: LOCAL BATTERIES COULD CUT COST GAPA Transport & Environment report argues the EU can shrink the cost gap between domestically made and Chinese batteries from 90% to around 30% through scaled-up local production, with higher automation and lower scrap rates potentially cutting the gap to $14 per kWh by 2030 — equivalent to roughly €500 on an average EV. The findings align with the EU's forthcoming Industrial Accelerator Act, which targets ~70% local content thresholds for publicly supported EVs, though some carmakers warn this risks making batteries prohibitively expensive while T&E's Julia Poliscanova calls it "a sovereignty premium worth paying," particularly given China's export restrictions on critical minerals.TRIBUNAL BACKS 5% VAT ON SOME PUBLIC CHARGINGA UK tax tribunal has ruled against HMRC in a case brought by community charging operator Charge My Street, finding that a de-minimis clause in the VAT Act 1994 — capping "domestic" supplies at 1,000 kWh per month per customer — can qualify most neighbourhood charge points for the 5% reduced VAT rate rather than the 20% rate currently applied to public charging. The ruling is significant for drivers without off-street parking, though it also raises commercial complications, as many charge point operators have multi-year contracts priced on 20% VAT, and it opens the door to networks gaming the threshold by splitting sites or charger banks into separate "premises".ŠKODA OPENS €205M CTP BATTERY PLANT IN CZECHIAŠkoda has opened a €205 million (~$216M), 55,000 m² battery production facility at Mladá Boleslav, making it the Volkswagen Group's largest BEV battery system site and the first VW Group plant in Europe to manufacture cell-to-pack (CTP) systems at scale. The line produces over 1,100 battery systems per day — targeting up to 335,000 annually — and Škoda's switch to LFP cells has cut battery production costs by 30% compared to its previous MEB systems.MG CLOSES IN ON EUROPEAN FACTORY PLANMG has narrowed its European factory search to five countries, aiming to begin production by 2027 to circumvent the EU's 45% tariff on Chinese-built BEVs — a levy that caused MG's European BEV sales to fall 33% to 48,479 units last year, even as overall European sales rose 26% to 307,282 units in 2025. MG Europe head William Wang declared "it's time to build local," positioning the brand as a European marque rather than a Chinese import, as rivals BYD, Chery, and Leapmotor also race to establish European manufacturing footholds.CITROËN UPDATES C5 AIRCROSS PHEV FOR EURO 7Citroën has refreshed the C5 Aircross plug-in hybrid with a new 21.5 kWh battery (17.8 kWh usable), delivering up to 96 km (60 miles) of WLTP combined electric range — a 33% improvement over the outgoing model and ahead of rivals like the Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4 (69 km) and Ford Kuga PHEV (64 km). Priced in the €40–50k range, Citroën positions the updated C5 Aircross as one of the most tax-efficient family SUVs in the mainstream segment across EU markets while still targeting Euro 7 compliance.CANADIAN TRIAL PEGS ELECTRIC SEMI SAVINGS AT $157,126A real-world Canadian trial by FPInnovations' PIT Group and Transport Canada tracked two commercial fleets over 12 months and more than 200,000 km of Montreal-area operations, projecting savings of $157,126 per truck over six years — described as the most comprehensive dataset of its kind outside controlled demonstrations. The study compared the Freightliner eCascadia (BEV) directly against the diesel Cascadia and found that despite the electric truck's higher purchase price, higher-than-expected maintenance costs, and lower residual value, a six-year saving still emerged and may prove conservative.DENZA D9 ELECTRIC MPV ARRIVES IN AUSTRALIADenza has launched the D9 electric MPV in Australia from A$85,990, powered by a 103.3 kWh Blade Battery with 200 kW DC fast charging, 11 kW AC charging, and V2L capability across both variants, all built on BYD's e-Platform 3.0 with a cell-to-body battery structure. The seven-seat, three-row cabin targets the premium end of the people-mover segment with nappa leather, open-pore white ash wood trim, a 14-speaker Dynaudio sound system, adaptive suspension, and second-row captain's chairs offering over 900 mm of legroom, massage, and individual screens.CHINESE CAR BRANDS SPLIT US BUYERSA Cox Automotive survey of 802 prospective US car buyers found the country almost evenly divided — 38% would consider Chinese brands if available, 39% would not — with Gen Z showing notably higher openness at 69%. Chinese brands remain locked out of the US market by high tariffs and software regulations, but cost pressure is a key driver of interest, with 68% of open buyers expecting lower prices against an average new car price of $50,000, while BYD has already surpassed Tesla in European EV sales.

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Det gode privatleasingtilbud er endelig landet, og det er Tesla, der svinger taktstokken. Mens markedet gisper efter vejret, gør BMW klar til en rækkeviddekonge, og Bilradio siger farvel til både et bilmærke og en legende i branchen. Det har været længe ventet, men nu lander det skarpe leasingtilbud. Og det kommer fra en kant, der før har rystet branchen. Tesla har netop trykket leasingpedalen i bund og sender en prislussing afsted til de etablerede konkurrenter. Også den populære Model Y har fået et markant hug. Mens Tesla er i offensiven her og nu, rører BMW på sig med fremtidens teknologi. Det historiske i3-navn genopstår i en helt ny rolle. Glem alt om den lille, kantede bybil; den nye BMW i3 sedan bygger på den revolutionerende Neue Klasse-platform. Med 800 volt arkitektur sigter BMW efter en rækkevidde tæt på 900 km. De første testudgaver ruller allerede af samlebåndet i München. Januar bød på en historisk milepæl: Over 80 pct. af alle nye biler i Danmark var elektriske. Men den helt store overraskelse var vinderen af salgslisten. Toyota bZ4X bragede ind på førstepladsen med over 1.300 biler. Succesen følges nu op af priser på den nye bZ4X Touring, der lander som en af markedets billigste elektriske stationcars. Ugens øvrige emner i Bilradio: Vinterkørsel: Egne benhårde erfaringer med elbilers rækkevidde i frostvejr.Mercedes CLA: Nyt om lynladning i den kommende elektriske stjerne.Messenyt: eCarExpo i Bella Center er aflyst; branchen samles i Herning.Ladekampagner: Seneste nyt om Norlys og kampen om hjemmeladerne.Kinesiske Maxus har valgt at indstille salget af personbiler på det hårde danske marked.Nekrolog over Rogers Søgaard, den hæderkronede bilanmelder og grundlægger af Tannistesten, der er gået bort i en alder af 97 år.Testgarage med MGS6.Lytterspørgsmål. Vært: Christian Schacht Redaktør: Jacob Grosen Klip og produktion: Kasper RisgaardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Africa's automotive industry is in a state of flux. In this episode of the TechCentral Show, BMW Group South Africa CEO Peter van Binsbergen unpacks the challenges – and opportunities – facing a sector under pressure. He tells TechCentral editor Duncan McLeod about the future of BMW's Rosslyn manufacturing plant in Pretoria, which was established more than half a century ago, and the urgent need for new government policy to ensure the automotive industrial base in South Africa is future-fit and ready for the shift to electric mobility. Van Binsbergen also discusses the rise of imported vehicles in the sales mix in South Africa – including the rapid expansion of Chinese brands. China is a market he knows well, having spent three years there with BMW. In the interview, TechCentral Show viewers will also hear about: • The state of the local automotive manufacturing industry; • What South Africa needs to implement in policy reform to ensure the automotive industrial base in South Africa – and why this is urgent; • How the country must adapt to the global shift to electric mobility; • The role of BMW's IT Hub in South Africa; • BMW's global EV strategy, and what that means for South African EV buyers; and • BMW's Neue Klasse vehicles, which run the company's next-generation EV platform, and why they are significant to its future. Don't miss a fascinating discussion! TechCentral

Présentation de la BMW iX3, première représentante de la Neue Klasse. Ce SUV 100% électrique inaugure un design inédit, une autonomie record et une recharge ultra-rapide. Une vitrine technologique qui illustre le virage stratégique du constructeur allemand vers l'électrique.

I denne uges Bilradio diskuterer og analyserer Jan Lang og Christian Schacht et elbilmarked, der har flyttet sig markant på meget kort tid. Det handler ikke om én enkelt nyhed, men om et samlet skred, hvor priserne falder, nye mærker presser sig på, og 325.000 kr. pludselig er blevet et beløb, der rækker usædvanligt langt. Elbilsmarkedet er rykket hurtigere, end de fleste havde regnet med. For omkring 325.000 kr. kan man nu få elbiler, der tidligere lå i en helt anden klasse, samtidig med at prisnedsættelser, softwareproblemer og et eksploderende brugtmarked ændrer spillereglerne fra uge til uge. I denne udgave af Bilradio bliver det hele sat i perspektiv. Samtalen tager udgangspunkt i Zeekr 7GT, som illustrerer, hvor voldsom priskrigen er blevet. Det er en lav og sportslig shooting brake i et marked domineret af SUV’er, med høj ydelse, masser af udstyr og ekstremt hurtig opladning til omkring 325.000 kr. Også hos Audi mærkes presset. Q6 e-tron er pludselig blevet væsentligt billigere, og prisnedsættelser på op mod 185.000 kr. bliver sat ind i en større sammenhæng, hvor konkurrencen i den øvre mellemklasse er skærpet, og hvor selv premium-mærkerne må reagere hurtigt. Herefter skifter fokus til Mercedes-Benz EQA og EQB, hvor en softwareopdatering har fået stor opmærksomhed. Opdateringen, der skulle mindske risikoen for batteribrand, har for nogle ejere medført lavere DC-ladehastighed og reduceret brugbar batterikapacitet. Afslutningsvis rettes blikket mod brugtmarkedet, som i 2025 satte nye rekorder. Elbiler udgjorde knap en tredjedel af alle solgte biler i Danmark, og Volkswagen ID.4 toppede listen over de mest solgte brugte elbiler, foran Skoda Enyaq og VW ID.3. Prisfald og massiv import har ændret dynamikken. Derudover kommer podcasten omkring:• Mazda CX-6e og rækkevidde i forhold til bilens størrelse• Jensen Interceptor som analog modreaktion i 2026• Mercedes-Benz CLA er Årets Bil i Europa 2026• BMW M3 Electric og næste skridt for Neue Klasse• Testgarage med Suzuki e Vitara• Lytterspørgsmål Vært: Christian Schacht Redaktør: Jacob Grosen Klip og produktion: Kasper RisgaardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

De import van gebruikte auto’s naar Nederland ging in 2025 door het dak! Verder praten we met de baas van de RAI Vereniging over de verkoopcijfers, het Haagse autobeleid (en meer). Simpele autoschades zijn definitief verleden tijd. ABS, één van de grootste herstellers van ons land, ziet de reparatiekosten flink oplopen! En Wouter test de superbelangrijke BMW iX3. Autonieuws De auto-import tikt een nieuw record aan in Nederland en BMW lanceert een nieuw, exclusief merk. RAI Vereniging De autoverkoop is licht gestegen in Nederland. Vooral hybrides en elektrische auto's waren in trek. Ondertussen wacht de autosector de vorming van een nieuw kabinet af. Onze eerste gast in 2026 is Fries Heinis, directeur van de RAI Vereniging. Autoschade De kosten voor het herstellen van autoschades lopen op, en de verschillen tussen aandrijflijnen worden groter. We spreken Edward Reinderts, manager operations en commerce bij ABS Autoherstel, één van de grootste schadeherstelbedrijven van ons land. Neue Klasse Wouter test de BMW iX3, de eerste elektrische auto op het Neue Klasse-platform. Bekijk hier de video. Contact? Een vraag of opmerking? Mail naar autoshow@bnr.nl Of reageer via Spotify, X of Instagram. Meer luisteren? Breek de week | Onze midweekse podcast waarin we het belangrijkste autonieuws bespreken. Luister hier. Auto Update | Het laatste autonieuws in de BNR Ochtendspits met Noud Broekhof. Abonneer hier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this BMWBLOG Podcast episode, Horatiu and Nate recap recent BMW drives: the BMW M2 CS on track in heavy rain at Michelin's Laurens Proving Grounds, a first drive of the Neue Klasse iX3 in southern Spain with time at Ascari, and ownership-style impressions of the 2025 BMW M5 Touring. Topics include Cup 2 vs PS4S tire strategy, how the iX3's “Heart of Joy” impacts driving dynamics, smoother regen and EV usability, and where the new M5 fits in the modern BMW M lineup. Find out more at https://bmwblog-podcast.pinecast.co

De Nationale Autoshow en BNR Beurs slaan deze laatste dagen van het jaar de handen ineen! Met Noud Broekhof blikken we terug op een ‘beroerd’ jaar voor de autosector. Je hoort over de grote problemen voor Stellantis, waarom BYD een bedankje aan Tesla moet sturen en waarom 2026 misschien wel eens de comeback van Volkswagen gaat worden. Noud staat ook uitgebreid stil bij de beloftes die Elon Musk doet. Tesla gaat heel veel waarmaken, maar volgens Noud komt daar niet veel van terecht. Ook hoor je waarom BMW een ‘lelijke’ auto heeft gemaakt, maar het wél gaat maken in het komende jaar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sel korral on 100% autoteemaline saade, sest võtame koos Margus Pipraga ette mõned viimase aja proovisõidud: BMW iX3, Toyota Aygo X, Hyundai Ioniq 9, Renault Clio ja Volkswagen T-Roc.  Lisaks vaatame ka meie selle aasta proovisõitude pettumusi, kus on autosid Mercedesest Alfa Romeoni. Saatejuht on Tarmo Tähepõld Geeniuse uudisteportaalist.

De Nationale Autoshow en BNR Beurs slaan deze laatste dagen van het jaar de handen ineen! Met Noud Broekhof blikken we terug op een ‘beroerd’ jaar voor de autosector. Je hoort over de grote problemen voor Stellantis, waarom BYD een bedankje aan Tesla moet sturen en waarom 2026 misschien wel eens de comeback van Volkswagen gaat worden. Noud staat ook uitgebreid stil bij de beloftes die Elon Musk doet. Tesla gaat heel veel waarmaken, maar volgens Noud komt daar niet veel van terecht. Ook hoor je waarom BMW een ‘lelijke’ auto heeft gemaakt, maar het wél gaat maken in het komende jaar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Die Autolobby hat ganze Arbeit geleistet: Es dürfen nach 2035 nun doch noch Autos mit Verbrennungsmotor verkauft werden, nur eben nicht ganz so viele. Host Niels Walker klärt mit Nicolas Lieven aus der NDR-Wirtschaftsredaktion: was heißt denn das nun? Und warum ist es so kompliziert? Gibt es bald Autos mit winzigen Benzinmotörchen? Ist E-Mobilität nicht so oder so die Zukunft (siehe China)? Hier geht's zu Berlin Code mit Linda Zervakis: http://kurz.ard.de/berlincode

In der neuesten Folge von „Was uns bewegt“ spricht Host Wolfgang Schulz mit seinem Gast Stefan Spiegelberger, Produktmanager für den deutschen Markt bei der BMW Group, über die Neue Klasse von BMW – der Beginn einer neuen Ära im Unternehmen. Im Fokus steht der neue BMW iX3 und die wegweisenden Technologien, die Designphilosophie und die Vision hinter der neuen Generation von Fahrzeugen: - Wie das BMW Panoramic iDrive neue Maßstäbe für die Customer Journey setzt - Wie die Gen6 Technologie höhere Reichweiten und kürzere Ladezeiten ermöglicht - Wie bidirektionales Laden völlig neue Nutzungsmöglichkeiten eröffnet - Was hat das „Heart of Joy“ mit Fahrfreude zu tun? Außerdem: Welche Rolle spielt Nachhaltigkeit in der Neuen Klasse? All das hören Sie in dieser Folge.

In dieser Episode von „Was uns bewegt“ spricht Host Wolfgang Schulz mit Patrick Zimmermann, Data Scientist und IT-Projektleiter bei der BMW Group, über die Rolle standardisierter Daten und künstlicher Intelligenz in der Hochvoltbatterieproduktion. Die beiden diskutieren über die Rolle des Industrial Internet of Things, die Vernetzung der Produktionsstätten und zukünftige Trends in der Hochvoltbatterieproduktion.

La Nova Mobilitat a BarcelonaComencem l'episodi repassant la intensa setmana a Barcelona, on vam assistir al congrés Lithium-Ion Battery Europe, vam gravar un pòdcast en directe a Casa SEAT sobre el cotxe autònom i elèctric, i vam visitar l'Smart Cities Expo. Conclusions: - La fortalesa de la comunitat que estem creant.- La importància de la col·laboració (com empreses que fan servir tecnologia xinesa per generar valor local).- La gran inversió preparada per a la cadena de subministrament del vehicle elèctric a Europa.CatalunyaPresidirà l'aliança regional europea en semiconductors el 2026 i atrau inversions d'empreses com Marvel i Tensor (abans AutoX), que obre oficina a Barcelona per desenvolupar el seu vehicle autònom (L4) amb Lyft i Nvidia.Transport a Barcelona: TMB està provant un autobús autònom de l'empresa turca Karsan a Montjuïc i ha adquirit 19 autobusos elèctrics de BYD.BYDDesinversió de Warren Buffett i una guerra de preus que redueix vendes i beneficis a la Xina. Els guanys de BYD per cotxe venut a Europa són quatre vegades superiors que a la Xina.TeslaElon Musk va aparèixer al pòdcast de Joe Rogan, anunciant que el nou Roadster es presentarà a finals d'any i "potser serà un cotxe volador". També va afirmar que el Full Self-Driving (FSD) sense supervisió (L4) és imminent.WaymoL'empresa expandeix les seves operacions a San Diego, Detroit i Las Vegas i explora mercats internacionals (Canadà i Austràlia). No obstant això, s'enfronta a una polèmica a San Francisco després que un dels seus vehicles atropellés i matés un gat ("KitKat"), generant indignació a la comunitat.BMWLa marca alemanya ha rebut l'aprovació a Alemanya i altres països europeus per al seu sistema de conducció L2 (mans lliures) fins a 130 km/h al nou iX3, part de la seva plataforma "Neue Klasse".

South Africa's automotive industry is in a state of flux. In this episode of the TechCentral Show, BMW Group South Africa CEO Peter van Binsbergen unpacks the challenges – and opportunities – facing a sector under pressure. He tells TechCentral editor Duncan McLeod about the future of BMW's Rosslyn manufacturing plant in Pretoria, which was established more than half a century ago, and the urgent need for new government policy to ensure the automotive industrial base in South Africa is future-fit and ready for the shift to electric mobility. Van Binsbergen also discusses the rise of imported vehicles in the sales mix in South Africa – including the rapid expansion of Chinese brands. China is a market he knows well, having spent three years there with BMW. In the interview, TechCentral Show viewers will also hear about: • The state of the local automotive manufacturing industry; • What South Africa needs to implement in policy reform to ensure the automotive industrial base in South Africa – and why this is urgent; • How the country must adapt to the global shift to electric mobility; • The role of BMW's IT Hub in South Africa; • BMW's global EV strategy, and what that means for South African EV buyers; and • BMW's Neue Klasse vehicles, which run the company's next-generation EV platform, and why they are significant to its future. Don't miss a fascinating discussion! TechCentral

Lata 60. przyniosły BMW odrodzenie w postaci „Neue Klasse”. Teraz, sześć dekad później, marka wraca do tej nazwy, zapowiadając największy zwrot technologiczny w swojej historii, pełną elektryfikację, nowe platformy i inne podejście do designu.W tym odcinku opowiemy, czym dla BMW była oryginalna Neue Klasse i jak nowa koncepcja ma zdefiniować przyszłość motoryzacji. To historia o tym, jak tradycja i innowacja spotykają się w jednym punkcie i o tym dlaczego Bawarczycy wierzą, że właśnie teraz zaczyna się ich druga młodość.

Wir reden heute über die sogenannte «Neue Klasse» von BMW, was hat es damit auf sich?

En esta emisión de Autos y Más, arrancamos platicando del Mega Circuito de pruebas que inauguró Mercedes Benz en Alemania, por otra parte, Mercedes Benz y Hot Wheels se fusionan y lanzarán la versión del CLA a escala. También, hablamos de la presentación de la tabla paddle surf eléctrica con un elegante diseño Neue Klasse entre BMW y SipaBoards. No dejes de escuchar la transmisión en vivo porque tendremos muchos regalos, recuerda sintonizar de lunes a viernes de 8 a 9 pm y sábados de 10 am a 12 pm por tu estación favorita MVS Noticias en el 102.5 de tu FM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep116 - Welcome back to The Inevitable by MotorTrend—where we dig into the future of the automobile. Fresh off IAA Munich 2025, we compare BMW's Neue Klasse / iX3 with Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric, talk mega watt charging, battery design, interiors, and who's really leading right now.   Guest Kyle Conner (Out of Spec) joins us first, then Frank Markus and Ed go deep on Qualcomm x BMW tech from the show floor: zonal compute, ADAS that's less annoying, AR HUDs, and on-device vs. cloud AI agents. We also hit VW Group's software reset (Cariad → Rivian/Xpeng), the Polestar 5 reveal (and its pricing problem), plus Kyle's Autobahn run in a Lucid Air Sapphire to an indicated 204 mph. ***MotorTrend Software-Defined Vehicle Innovator Awards — nominations for the 2026 SDV Innovator Awards are open now.*** SUBMIT NOMINATIONS HERE: https://www.motortrend.com/sdvsurvey   Topics covered IAA Munich highlights & how the show has “become CES for Europe”- BMW Neue Klasse platform: 4695 cylindrical cells, cell-to-pack, pack-to-body, zonal architecture (“Heart of Joy” ECU) Mercedes GLC Electric: big battery, 2-speed rear unit, 330 kW DC—how it stacks up AMG prototype mega-charging (~1 MW burst) VW Group software pivot: Cariad's struggles, Rivian partnership, ID.1 single-ECU concept Polestar 5: specs vs. price, missing performance basics Lucid Sapphire at 200+ mph: stability and thermal takeaways ADAS/UX done right: AR HUD, driver monitoring that understands intent, Level 2→4 reality Agentic AI in cars: what can run on-device vs. in the cloud

Im aktuellen Podcast hatte ich die Gelegenheit, erneut mit Stefan Heimlich zu sprechen, einem Experten für nachhaltige Mobilität, der die Entwicklungen der Branche seit Jahren kritisch und konstruktiv begleitet. Wir haben uns über die derzeitige Rückkehrdebatte rund um den Verbrenner ausgetauscht, die nach der IAA und vor dem kommenden Autogipfel im Oktober für viel Aufmerksamkeit sorgt. Stefan machte dabei deutlich, wie gefährlich er diesen Schritt einschätzt: „Ich möchte nicht in einem Museumsland Deutschland leben, sondern in einem Deutschland, das der Zukunft zugewandt ist.“ Ein Schwerpunkt unseres Gesprächs lag auf der Unsicherheit, die derzeit am Automarkt herrscht. Viele Menschen wissen schlicht nicht, ob ein Verbrenner, ein Plug-in-Hybrid oder ein Elektroauto die richtige Wahl ist. Diese Zögerlichkeit hat bereits Folgen: Werke stehen teilweise still und es gibt Überkapazitäten in der Produktion. Stefan sieht darin das Ergebnis einer von Lobbyarbeit geprägten Debatte, die Verbraucher:innen verunsichert. „Wenn ständig behauptet wird, E-Autos seien nicht alltagstauglich, dann überlegen sich die Leute zweimal, ob sie kaufen. Das schadet der Branche schon heute.“ Sehr eindrücklich war Stefans Blick über die deutschen Grenzen hinaus. In China, dem größten Automarkt der Welt, sind fast 50 Prozent aller Neuzulassungen sogenannte „New Energy Vehicles“, wovon über 60 Prozent rein batterieelektrisch sind. Plug-in-Hybride spielen zwar noch eine Rolle, Range Extender oder Wasserstoff hingegen fast keine. Auch in Afrika, Lateinamerika und den USA zeichnet sich ein klarer Trend zum Elektroauto ab – getrieben von ökonomischen Gründen wie der Einsparung teurer Ölimporte oder gezielten Industrieprogrammen. „Der weltweite Markt spricht eine klare Sprache – und die heißt batterieelektrisch. Wer in Zukunft Autos verkaufen will, kommt daran nicht vorbei.“ Wir sind auch auf die Rolle der Zulieferer eingegangen. Bosch etwa baut derzeit zehntausende Stellen ab, weil man den Einstieg in die Batterietechnologie verpasst hat. Für Stefan ist das ein Beispiel dafür, wie Fehlentscheidungen auf dem Rücken der Beschäftigten ausgetragen werden. Mittelständische Familienunternehmen, die stark vom Verbrenner abhängen, benötigen nach seiner Einschätzung gezielte Unterstützung, um neue Geschäftsfelder zu entwickeln. Hier sei auch die Politik gefragt, damit der Wandel sozialverträglich gelingt. Trotz aller Herausforderungen sieht Stefan die deutsche Autoindustrie aber auf einem guten Weg. Die IAA habe gezeigt, dass die großen Hersteller ernsthaft im Elektrozeitalter angekommen sind. BMW präsentierte die „Neue Klasse“ mit 800-Volt-Technik, Mercedes stellte den GLC und eine neue Plattform vor, und VW kündigte eine Urban Car Family im Volumensegment an. „Ich habe überhaupt keine Sorge, dass die deutsche Autoindustrie das Ziel 2035 locker einhalten wird.“ Für Stefan ist klar: Der Blick nach vorne ist entscheidend. Wer sich an alte Geschäftsmodelle klammert, riskiert den Anschluss. Doch wer die Chancen der Elektromobilität nutzt und zugleich Zulieferer wie Beschäftigte in den Wandel mitnimmt, hat alle Möglichkeiten, auch künftig international erfolgreich zu sein. Damit genug der Vorrede – jetzt direkt hinein in das Gespräch mit Stefan Heimlich.

What does seamless really mean when it comes to the future of driving? In this fourth episode of Inside Neue Klasse, Nicki Shields meets BMW experts Marcel Ottmann, Head of User Interface Design Systems, and Daniel Fischer, Senior Creative Technologist, live at the 2025 IAA Mobility in Munich. Together, they explore how design and technology converge in the Neue Klasse to create an effortless, intelligent experience – first previewed in the all-new BMW iX3. From predictive climate control and Plug & Charge to personalised comfort features in the My BMW App and intuitive mood lighting – in the Neue Klasse, every element works in harmony, so the car adapts to you, not the other way around. Tune in to discover how BMW is shaping interaction, anticipation, and personalisation into a new era of mobility. (00:00) Introduction  (02:05) What makes design feel seamless?  (03:37) Anticipation: when the car knows before you do  (09:57) How to create a seamless user journey  (15:19) Personalisation: how the Neue Klasse adapts to you  (16:30) Connecting your digital life with your car  (21:24) Outro Find out more about our host Nicki Shields 

Coming up today, we're looking at the BMW iX3—a vehicle that represents more for BMW than just another electric SUV. The iX3 is the first of a new generation, built on a fresh platform and aiming to set new standards in range, charging, and design. We'll unpack what makes this model significant for BMW's future, take a detailed look at its new technology, and explore how it fits into an increasingly competitive electric SUV market. Stay tuned to find out: ·       Why the new “Neue Klasse” approach is a pivotal shift for BMW's strategy. ·       How the iX3 achieves its leading claimed range of 500 miles ·       The details of the charging tech and battery architecture BMW has developed. This vehicle marks the start of BMW's most significant transformation since the original Neue Klasse cars of the 1960s helped stabilize the company and established its long-standing reputation as the "Ultimate Driving Machine." With the iX3, BMW isn't simply adapting an existing model. Instead, it is re-examining what a BMW can be in the electric era. Welcome to The Spec Sheet, our series where we go deep into a different electric vehicle—exclusively for our Patreon supporters. For the first 7 days, only Patreon insiders get early access, their name on the list of legends for Executive Producers and above, and the power to shape future shows. If being in the know and recognised as a legend sounds like you, join us now at patreon.com/evnewsdaily and become part of something special.

Join the BMWBLOG team for a deep dive into the latest from Munich and beyond. In this episode, we break down the rumors of a potential BMW off-road project, share raw impressions from behind the wheel of a BMW M3 with a six-speed manual and discuss the industry-shaking possibility of BMW supplying engines to Mercedes-Benz. To top it off, we take you inside the future of the brand with first-hand impressions of the BMW iX3 prototype, BMW's upcoming Neue Klasse electric SUV. Whether you're here for rumors, driving experiences, or insider analysis, this podcast brings you closer to the world of BMW. Find out more at https://bmwblog-podcast.pinecast.co

Aha żyje. Niech żyje wrzesień po pracowitych wakacjach. RetroSfera was great! Tym razem też z Nintendo i przede wszystkim z super panelami znakomitych gości. Ja próbuje opowiedzieć o wakacjach w Japonii, ale nie jestem zadowolony z tej opowieści. Nawet jeżeli moje myśli są chaotyczne, za co przepraszam, to jedno jest ważne - coś dziwnego i nie do opisania jest w tej Japonii. Padają słowa: Shinkansen, onigiri i Nintendo:PDalej trochę o wszystkim: gangi, heretycy, samochody na prąd i nowe telefony. Aaaa, nowy obcy jest głównie fuj. Miłego słuchania. Koniec wakacji, oby do świąt. Dobrze wrócić. Wstępniak.(00:01) Po wakacjachTematy główne.(06:50) RetroSfera Vol. 7(12:20) Japonia(36:00) Gangi Londynu S03 [CANAL+](38:20) Alien: Earth [Disney+](47:00) Lista śmierci: Mroczny wilk(49:40) Konklawe [Prime] (53:20) Porachunki znaczy Lock, Stock(55:00) Heretic(56:30) Mistrz Kija, ponownie [Apple TV+] (59:50) Platonic / Physical / Sasiedzi (62:00) Neue Klasse czyli BMW iX3(65:30) Konfa Apple czyli amazing againO nas więcej, tu też wszystkie linki! https://www.ahasuper.plFajnie? Niefajnie? Napisz do nas! ahasuper@ahasuper.plWspółpraca reklamowa: info@digitalaudio.plGdzie nas słuchać? https://anchor.fm/bartosz-drozdowski Gdzie nas oglądać? https://www.youtube.com/@ahasuperAha Super na fejsie, https://www.facebook.com/AhaSuper01Aha Super na insta! https://www.instagram.com/AhaSuper01

What does the future of electric mobility sound like? In this episode of Inside Neue Klasse, Nicki Shields is joined by Renzo Vitale, Creative Director Sound BMW Group, to explore BMW HypersonX – the innovative sound concept designed for the Neue Klasse. Powered by BMW Operating System X, HypersonX responds to your driving style, shifting from calm and refined in Personal Mode to energetic and expressive in Sport Mode. More than just acoustic design, it creates an emotional link between driver and vehicle – shaping how mobility feels through sound. The episode wraps with a playful sound recognition challenge. Can you guess the tones along with Nicki and Renzo? Tune in to hear how sound becomes a core part of the BMW driving experience.(00:00) Introduction(01:51) Renzo's favourite road trip song(03:10) Emotion and resonance in electric driving(08:13) The element of silence(10:30) Designing BMW HypersonX(14:15) Sound recognition challenge(17:57) Outro Find outmore about our host Nicki Shields

Descubre el nuevo BMW iX3 directo desde el salón de Munich BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) • Nuevo comienzo en BMW: primer modelo de la era Neue Klasse; adelanta diseño, plataforma y electrónica que usarán ~40 futuros modelos de la marca. Totalmente distinto del X3 térmico. • Diseño exterior: estética más minimalista y limpia; parrilla “riñones” de tamaño comedido e iluminada, faros delanteros pequeños y firma simple; pilotos traseros LED grandes. Medidas: 4,78 m (largo) · 1,89 m (ancho) · 1,63 m (alto) · Cx 0,24. • Interior y HMI: nuevo puesto BMW Panoramic iDrive con Operating System BMW X; pantalla táctil central con esquinas recortadas y BMW Panoramic Vision (banda a lo ancho del salpicadero que actúa de cuadro y display para el acompañante). Volante de diseño específico. • Habitabilidad y carga: muy amplio gracias al piso de baterías. Maletero 520 L (hasta 1.750 L abatiendo asientos) + frunk 58 L. • Versiones y técnica (lanzamiento): iX3 50 xDrive con dos motores (tracción total), 469 CV y 645 Nm. 0–100 km/h: 4,9 s · V máx: 210 km/h · peso: 2.285 kg. • Batería y autonomía: ion-litio 108,7 kWh; autonomía homologada 805 km. • Carga: en CC hasta 400 kW (top del mercado junto a smart #5 y futuro Cayenne eléctrico): • +372 km en 10 min · 10–80 % en 21 min. • En CA: 11 kW de serie, 22 kW opcional. • Enfoque: SUV eléctrico medio que inaugura lenguaje de diseño, aero y electrónica de BMW para la década eléctrica sin recurrir a parrillas sobredimensionadas y apostando por eficiencia y software. Escúchanos en: www.podcastmotor.es Twitter: @AutoFmRadio Instagram: autofmradio Twitch: AutoFMPodcast Youtube: @AutoFM Contacto: info@autofm.es Escucha el programa completo: https://go.ivoox.com/rf/157666383

Múnich se convierte una vez al año en el epicentro de la automoción europea. Cierto que los salones ya no son lo que eran, pero este se ha convertido en un verdadero termómetro de la situación actual de la industria, especialmente de la europea. ¿Está Europa preparada para la avalancha eléctrica? ¿Puede hacer frente a la ofensiva que llega desde China? ¿Hay vida más allá del formato SUV? Os voy a contar lo que para mí ha sido lo peor, y también lo mejor, de Múnich 2025. La que de verdad ha marcado el pulso del salón, ha sido la masiva y poderosísima presencia de las marcas chinas. Ya no vienen a ver qué pasa: Vienen a conquistar a conquistar este mercado. Y llegan con productos de una calidad percibida altísima… luego veremos si real, con tecnología puntera y, sobre todo, con una agresividad comercial que asusta. Antes de entrar al detalle, hay que destacar algunas claves de Múnich 2025: Una: Que Europa acelera su paso hacia lo eléctrico. Dos: La realidad de una nueva competencia global que amenaza con cambiar las reglas del juego. Tres: Se ha recuperado en cierta manera la brillantez de antaño, pero… Cuatro: Se nota una sensación de ansiedad latente en los pasillos... la sensación no de que las cosas van a cambiar, sino de que ya están cambiando… y mucho no van a poder seguir el paso a ese cambio. LO PEOR DE MÚNICH 2025. En este apartado más que en coches, me voy a centra en tendencias. Porque en Múnich también hemos visto tendencias preocupantes, ausencias sonadas y algunas propuestas que nos han dejado, como mínimo, fríos. 1. La falta de noticias sobre combustión avanzada. El abandono casi total en la comunicación y en la innovación visible de estas tecnologías en el salón me parece preocupante. 2. La tiranía del SUV eléctrico. ¿Es lo que demanda el mercado? ¿O es lo que quieren vender las marcas? Sea cual sea la respuesta, lo cierto es que la falta de variedad empieza a ser alarmante. 3. La creciente brecha de precios. El salón ha confirmado que la tecnología eléctrica avanza a pasos agigantados, pero también que los precios no bajan al ritmo necesario. 4. La ausencia del Grupo Stellantis. Ausencia de un despliegue contundente por parte de Stellantis ha sido muy notoria. 5. Concept Cars poco arriesgados. Muchos de ellos eran simples modelos de pre-producción con llantas grandes, espejos pequeños, sin tiradores en las puertas y poco más. LO MEJOR DE MÚNICH 2025. He seleccionado propuestas que me han hecho creer que, a pesar de la incertidumbre, a pesar de los cambios, a pesar de los eléctricos y a pesar de la moda SUV, el futuro del automóvil puede ser emocionante. 1. Audi Concept C. Audi ha traído un concept que prefigura un futuro deportivo biplaza descapotable, un sucesor espiritual y de momento, solo eléctrico para los TT y R8. 2. Avatr VISION XPECTRA Concept. Seguimos soñado y este concept car que nos hace soñar. 3. BMW iX3 "Neue Klasse". BMW, en su casa, ha querido dar un puñetazo sobre la mesa con el iX3, el primer vehículo de su nueva arquitectura "Neue Klasse". 4. BYD Seal 6 DM-i Una de las grandes sorpresas del salón y un movimiento inteligentísimo de BYD. Mientras los europeos lo apuestan todo al eléctrico puro, presentan una berlina media con tecnología híbrida enchufable DM-i. 5. Cupra Raval. Aunque se ha mostrado camuflado, su silueta y los detalles que se aprecian confirman que será la versión más agresiva y enfocada al disfrute de la conducción. 6. Mercedes-Benz GLC Eléctrico. Si BMW ha querido mostrar su futuro, Mercedes ha enseñado un presente espectacular. 7. Polestar 5. Una marca de éxito del grupo Geely, propietario también de Volvo. Hemos podido ver su versión casi definitiva y es, simplemente, espectacular. 8. Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric. Tras el éxito de su R5 E-Tech, Renault quiere seguir demostrando que sabe hacer coches eléctricos para el gran público. 9. Skoda Epiq. Siguiendo la estela de sus primos del Grupo Volkswagen, el Skoda Epiq es la demostración del "Simply Clever" llevado a la era eléctrica. 10. Volkswagen ID. Polo. Volkswagen ha dado en el clavo mostrando las versiones de pre-producción de su futuro utilitario eléctrico y, sobre todo, recuperando denominaciones clásicas… Conclusión. En realidad, conclusiones. Una, todas las marcas parecen por fin esforzarse en hacer coches eléctricos con más personalidad y capacidad de seducción. Dos, las marcas chinas vienen para quedarse. Tres, casi todas arrinconan a los motores térmicos. Cuatro, sigue sin haber una categoría de coches eléctricos verdaderamente asequibles.

Skoda brengt GEEN variant van de ID Up op de markt. Volkswagen komt in 2027 met de ID Up die 20.000 euro gaat kosten, maar Skoda zal het voorbeeld van het moederbedrijf niet volgen. De topman van het merk, Klaus Zellmer, zegt tegen het Britse Autocar zich bewust niet op het marktsegment te richten. De Epiq, het model dat begin deze week onthuld werd op de IAA Mobility, wordt de kleinste elektrische auto van het merk. Verder in de auto-update: De Duitse autosector en vakbond IG Metall willen aanpassing van het EU-verkoopverbod. Ford stopt in november met de Focus, maar het model keert mogelijk terug als SUV in 2027. Vanmiddag in de autoshow? De baas van Volkswagen Nederland vertelt over de onthulling van de ID Cross en de ID Polo op IAA Mobility. En de designbaas van BMW praat ons bij over het ontwerp van de iX3, het eerste Neue Klasse-model. Luister hier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does the digital future feel inside a BMW?In this second episode of Inside Neue Klasse, Nicki Shields sits down with David Leister, BMW User Interface Design Lead, to uncover the story behind the BMW Panoramic iDrive — a new interaction experience designed to bring clarity, personalisation, and seamless integration into every drive.From early sketches to human-centric digital systems, this conversation explores how the Neue Klasse interior is built entirely around the driver and their digital lifestyle.The episode ends with a challenge that puts intuitive thinking to the test.Tune in to see how interaction in the Neue Klasse becomes second nature. (00:00) Introduction(03:11) What superpower would David's dream car have?(03:46) What makes the BMW Panoramic iDrive seamless?(12:07) Challenge: Nicki vs. David(14:00) OutroFind out more about our host Nicki Shields

- Tesla Tantalizes Elon with $1 Trillion Salary - Gen 2 Lucid Equals ½ Parts Count of Tesla Model Y - Rivian Laying Off Workers to Cut Cost - EU Truck Makers Want Help Meeting ZEV Mandates - BMW CEO Calls EU 2035 ICE Ban “Big Mistake” - BMW iX3 Bristles with Innovation   - Ford EV Charging Pilot Reduces Energy Consumption - Mercedes GLC Gets Huge Display Screen - China Eyes Ban on Retractable Door Handles - Hyundai Palisade Bigger, Overlanding Capable

- Tesla Tantalizes Elon with $1 Trillion Salary - Gen 2 Lucid Equals ½ Parts Count of Tesla Model Y - Rivian Laying Off Workers to Cut Cost - EU Truck Makers Want Help Meeting ZEV Mandates - BMW CEO Calls EU 2035 ICE Ban “Big Mistake” - BMW iX3 Bristles with Innovation   - Ford EV Charging Pilot Reduces Energy Consumption - Mercedes GLC Gets Huge Display Screen - China Eyes Ban on Retractable Door Handles - Hyundai Palisade Bigger, Overlanding Capable

Alex sits down with Randy and friend of BaT Jim Huff, furniture merchant and connoisseur of the Neue Klasse, to talk about racing at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion during this year's recent edition of Monterey Car Week. Both Randy and Huff drove in the Pre-Reunion and the main event later in the week; Huff describes mixing it up with Giulias and GTAs in the saloon class in his BMW 1800 Ti, while Randy and his Mustang held their own with more experienced racers amongst a crop of other animals: Cobras, Jags, and Tigers. Heartfelt recommendations come from all to spend time at the track if you ever find yourself on the Peninsula for Car Week (it's where it's at!). The duo "lightly threaten" to expand their efforts to the Pacific Northwest and (well) beyond, talk about developing camaraderie from on-track observations and paddock interactions, describe "helmet-yelling out of stoke," theorize about the ultimate old-school tow rig, take a brief aside to mention the the wooden boat of our dreams, and wrap up by recounting the recent 50th annual SAAC meeting at Sonoma.Links for things mentioned in this episode:07:18  7 generations of IROC race cars you'll see at Monterey this year Classic Motorsports08:17  Exclusive Tour: F1's 75-Year Display at Rolex Monterey with Zak Brown YouTube09:15  IROC Race Cars BaT09:24 Pontiac Firebird IROC Race Car BaT14:39  Presenting the 2025 Mohr Imports Car Week Collection: Postcards from Monterey BaT29:02  User cfujgo BaT32:05 1968 BMW 1600-2 Race Car BaT34:12  Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance Best-In-Class-Winning 1955 Chris-Craft 21' Cobra BaT36:40  SVO Mustangs BaTGot suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community or One Year Garage episode? Let us know at podcast@bringatrailer.com!

What defines the unmistakable driving feel of a BMW? In this first episode of Inside Neue Klasse, Nicki Shields speaks with Torsten Müller, Chief Engineer of BMW Dynamic Performance Control, to explore the Heart of Joy — the central computing unit that powers the driving experience in the Neue Klasse. From early development ideas to dynamic test drives, this conversation uncovers how technology turns emotion into experience. The episode wraps up with a light-hearted coordination challenge that puts driving intuition to the test. Tune in to discover how a new era of mobility is still driven by joy. (00:00) Introduction(03:02) What the Heart of Joy feels like(11:48) What superpower would Torsten's dream car have?(12:42) Challenge: Nicki vs. Torsten(15:46) OutroFind out more about our host Nicki Shields⁠

Die Elektromobilität galt lange als Heilsversprechen für eine sogenannte „klimafreundliche Zukunft“. Doch in der Autoindustrie mehren sich die Zweifel, ob die milliardenschweren Investitionen in E-Mobilität tatsächlich aufgehen. Im Gespräch von Maximilian Tichy mit dem Motorenexperten Fritz Indra zeichnen sich fundamentale Umbrüche und eine zunehmende Ernüchterung ab – nicht nur bei Kunden, sondern auch in den Chefetagen der Autobauer. Den Startpunkt markiert eine klare Ansage von Claus von Moltke, BMW-Motorenchef: Der Verbrenner bleibt Fundament und Zukunft des Geschäfts. BMW investiert wieder Milliarden in V8-Motoren – besonders für den US-Markt, in dem Kunden elektrische Pick-ups ablehnen. Auch Toyota zweifelt bereits seit langem offen am Elektroauto und setzt auf Hybrid und Wasserstoff. Die übrige Autoindustrie versucht zurückzurudern, weil sich das Elektroauto wirtschaftlich nicht rechnet. Fritz Indra erläutert, warum: E-Autos sind keine Weiterentwicklung vorhandener Modelle, sondern erfordern völlig neue Plattformen – schwerer, teurer und mit begrenzter Alltagstauglichkeit. Die Batterien machen den entscheidenden Kostenfaktor aus. Deren Rohstoffe liegen fast vollständig in chinesischer Hand. Während Europa an politischen Illusionen festhält, haben sich chinesische Hersteller mit globalen Schürfrechten einen Wettbewerbsvorteil verschafft – zu Dumpingpreisen mit Kohlestrom und Kinderarbeit. Europa hat sich laut Indra in eine technologische Sackgasse manövriert. Die Politik hat mit Subventionen ein künstliches Wachstum erzeugt, das nun bröckelt. Ohne staatliche Förderung ist die Attraktivität des E-Autos dahin. Statt der angepeilten 15 Mil-lionen E-Autos bis 2030 in Deutschland erwartet Indra höchstens fünf – eine krachende Verfehlung der Ziele. Auch die deutschen Hersteller scheitern bisher daran, attraktive E-Modelle zu einem konkurrenzfähigen Preis anzubieten. Mercedes etwa entwickelt Moto-ren für seine „Neue Klasse“ in China – und verliert damit seine Kompetenz hierzulande sowie die heimische Zulieferindustrie. Bisher galt der Motorenbau - vor allem der technisch anspruchsvollen Dieselmotoren - als Domäne der deutschen Autoindustrie.

BMW-Chefdesigner Adrian van Hooydonk spricht mit uns über starke Formen, große Verantwortung und die Neue Klasse. Es geht um Haltung, Emotion, Nachhaltigkeit – und die Frage, wie viel Zukunft in einem Entwurf stecken darf.

En este episodio, desglosamos los temas más importantes que están marcando el pulso de los mercados: Mercados abren con cautela: Wall Street retrocede levemente mientras los traders esperan claridad sobre las tarifas recíprocas que Trump anunciará el 2 de abril. En foco: posibles medidas sobre las importaciones de cobre y los datos de bienes duraderos. Cobre alcanza récord histórico: El metal sube más de 28% en 2025 y supera los $10,000/t en Londres, impulsado por temores arancelarios y problemas técnicos en la fundición Altonorte de Glencore en Chile. Analizamos el impacto en la industria y los precios globales. Tensión sindical en US Steel: El sindicato USW denuncia que Ancora Holdings planea vender la planta de Big River para financiar mejoras en instalaciones sindicalizadas. La disputa se intensifica con la fusión propuesta entre US Steel $X y Nippon Steel, que sigue bajo presión política y sindical. BMW y Alibaba profundizan su alianza en China: $BMWKY integrará el modelo de IA Qwen de $BABA en sus vehículos Neue Klasse a partir de 2026. Con Banma en el corazón del cockpit inteligente, discutimos cómo esta colaboración refuerza la posición de BMW frente a la competencia local en vehículos eléctricos. Acompáñanos para entender cómo estos eventos están afectando la cadena de suministro global, la tecnología automotriz, la industria del acero y los mercados de metales. ¡Un episodio lleno de análisis estratégico y visión global!

BMW's Neue Klasse platform represents a significant shift in the company's approach to how they build electric vehicles. It promises substantial improvements but also faces notable challenges. Will it create the next generation of EV technology that others have to catch up to? Let's find out. Welcome back to EV News Daily. And welcome to a special bonus podcast looking at the long-awaited reinvention of BMW electric vehicles.

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- Trump's Car Tariffs to Hit April 2 - Nissan Plans to Cut Rogue Production in U.S. - Japan's Car Sales Fall as Population Declines - Autoline Viewers Oppose Car Tariffs - Kia EV4 Looks Sensational - BMW Showcases New EV Tech - GM Shocks Industry with Dependability Study  - As Sales Sink, GM Closes Assembly Plant in China - Mass Production for BYD's Solid State Batteries  - Nio Buys ZF's Steer-By-Wire

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