BMW i3

The BMW iM3, Munich’s forthcoming battery-powered sporting saloon, is edging closer to the production line and looks set to rewrite the M division rule-book. Planned to enter series build in March 2027, the iM3 will sit alongside its petrol-fuelled M3 sibling yet share almost nothing beneath the skin. Engineers are …

BMW is gearing up to revive the once-defunct “i3” moniker for its upcoming electric models, potentially including a wagon. After the brand’s new crossover, slated to launch the Neue Klasse electric lineage, BMW’s leadership hints that both sedan and station wagon versions may follow. Adrian van Hooydonk, head of design …

The BMW i3 has always stood out for its nimble dimensions and innovative construction, but the first versions of this urban-friendly electric hatch lacked the kind of driving range that modern drivers now demand. Early models were sold with a modest battery pack that could supply fewer than 80 miles …

BMW Group has posted strong worldwide results in the first quarter of 2025, despite slower-than-expected demand in China. Deliveries reached 586,149 vehicles overall (-1.4% year-on-year), with notable growth in Europe (+6.2%) and the US (+4.0%). Across all global markets excluding China, BMW Group increased total deliveries by +5.9%, indicating solid …

In the span of nine years, the Leipzig factory in Germany manufactured over 250,000 hatchbacks. However, BMW ceased production of the i3 in June 2022, leaving no direct successor. Instead, the recently introduced iX2 and the higher-priced iX1 are larger crossovers, not intended as replacements for the i3. Interestingly, the …