TODAY BMW revealed its all-electric iX3 model in an online world premiere. The new electric SUV will come to the UK in summer 2021. It is the first X model from BMW that is fully electric. The zero emission SUV will have a range of 285 miles, and the ability to add 0-80 per cent of its battery charge in 34 minutes…
BMW’s electric iX3 SUV is on course to hit the market at the end of 2020. The car is being built at BMW’s China factory at its BMW Brilliance Automotive joint venture facility. The homologation process has been completed both for the Chinese market and for the European market. The new iX3 adds a further fully-electric vehicle to the BMW Group portfolio…
Exterior updates Interior updates with new Central Information Display Mild hybridisation with 48V starter generator Latest driving assistant features THE BMW 5 Series is receiving a refreshed appearance, greater use of fuel saving hybridisation and interior updates from July 2020. The distinctive kidney grille is now wider and higher and the headlights are slimmer. A Visibility pack upgrades to either Adaptive…
AFTER considering the business update and Q1 results announced by BMW Group, David Leggett – an automotive analyst at GlobalData – provides this review of BMW’s performance. “Electrification remains a priority for BMW as part of meeting tighter EU fleet average CO2 emissions this year and next. BMW says it is set to achieve its stipulated CO2 fleet average target for new…
FOR brokers looking for guidance as to how the car market might bounce back from the coronavirus lockdown, then China might provide some clues. A report in the Financial Times (06 May 2020) said that the market had returned quickly, with May sales expected to be at 2019 levels, according to Volkswagen boss Jurgen Stackman. In early April all 2,000 Volkswagen brand…
BMW was named Fleet Manufacturer of the Year at the recent Fleet News awards. It is the second successive year that BMW has won this title, which is voted for by readers. Rob East, BMW’s general manager of corporate sales, received the award from TV presenter Steph McGovern and awards chair Christopher Macgowan (pictured above). In addition to the top accolade, BMW…
BROKERS need to be careful when they arrange registration of vehicles in the run up to the WLTP changeover. For the DVLA the changeover happens on April 01 for VED; for HMRC this happens on April 06 for company car tax. It could mean a business contract hire vehicle has VED related to its WLTP measured emissions, but BIK relating to its…
BMW has launched the latest generation of its 3 Series Touring. The popular estate goes on sale with three trim levels and eight powertrain options at launch. The Touring essentially offering the same attributes as the saloon, but for those that need a bit more space. The new 3 Series Touring makes use of three petrol engines – 320i, 330i, and M340i…