BMW to Test a New Battery in the iX Electric SUV Developed By Michigan Startup Our Next Energy Inc. That Can Deliver 600 Miles of Range

​Automaker BMW will test out a new battery designed by Novi, Michigan-based EV battery startup Our Next Energy Inc. (“ONE”) that could deliver up to 600 miles of range on a full charge. ONE's advanced battery is dubbed the “Gemini”. It reduces lithium content by 20%, graphite by 60% and minimizes the use of nickel and cobalt. The Gemini battery also includes a proprietary energy management system.

Eric Walz2022-10-30 10:18 PT

BMW Unveils iX M60 With 610 Horsepower, 280 Miles of Range

The high-performance SUV adds another dimension to the iX, bringing blistering performance that can get the iX M60 to 60 mph in just 3.6 seconds.

Vineeth Joel Patel2022-02-15 07:15 PT

BMW Unveils a 31-inch, 8K Display That Turns the Backseat Into a Movie Theater

At CES this week, automaker BMW unveiled a backseat Theater Screen, which the automaker says will set new standards in the area of in-car entertainment. The 31-inch panoramic Theater Screen, which lowers from the headliner, offers rear passengers an entertainment experience that’s comparable to a movie experience, according to BMW.

FutureCar Staff 2022-02-12 12:30 PT

BMW Board Member Says the Automaker Intends to Cut Production Costs 25% by 2025

German automaker BMW intends to slash production costs per vehicle by 25% over the next four years in order to become more competitive with Tesla, Daimler and Volkswagen. Automakers like BMW are finding themselves in a tough spot of maintaining their profit margins producing gas-powered vehicles while simultaneously investing billions to develop new electric models.

FutureCar Staff 2021-07-28 13:30 PT

BMW Releases Pricing, Specs for 2022 i4 and iX EVs

BMW’s finally ready to provide some specifications and figures for the U.S.-bound versions of the i4 sedan and iX SUV. Pricing for the i4 will start at $56,395, while the iX will cost $84,195.

Vineeth Joel Patel2021-07-14 07:30 PT

BMW’s ‘Digital Key Plus’ With Ultra-Wideband Technology is Coming to the Electric iX SUV

Automaker BMW announced that its new Digital Key Plus, which uses ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, will launch with the upcoming BMW iX​ for the Apple iPhone. It replaces the common RFID key fob for the vehicle. Apple’s U1 chip also supports ultra-wideband positioning, so the BMW iX and iPhone have the ability to determine each other's precise location once they are in close proximity.

FutureCar Staff 2021-02-19 17:15 PT

BMW Unveils the Electric iX SUV - New Competition For Tesla

German automaker BMW also has big plans to build electric vehicles, which is no secret. On Wednesday, the automaker revealed its new fully-electric iX SUV aimed at luring buyers away from Tesla. The electric iX will enter a fast-growing field of new battery-powered SUVs from Audi, Ford Motor Co, General Motors and others.

FutureCar Staff 2020-12-19 15:00 PT