BMW i Series News

Bold design and revolutionary technology weren't enough to make the BMW i8 a success.The German giant has confirmed that production of the plug-in hybrid sports car will end in April, six years after it went on sale. It's part of a wider strategy change from the brand that sees it moving away from its standalone i8 and i3 models towards electric variants of its more popular models - including the X3 SUV and 3-Series.BMW had already confirmed that the i3 city car would not be replaced by a new model, but hasn't confirmed a production end date.As a farewell for the i8 it will produce 200 special editions, known as the Ultimate Sophisto Edition. It's finished in Sophisto Grey metallic paint with E-Copper accents on the 20-inch alloy wheels, kidney grille and side skirts.While the i8 was never a sales hit it did play an important role in developing technology for BMW. The body features extensive use of carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) on top of an aluminium chassis for reduced weight. The use of CFRP has now spread across several models in the BMW range, including the latest 7-Series.The powertrain was also a breakthrough for BMW. A 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine powered the rear wheels, while an electric motor sent power to the front to create all-wheel drive traction. It was capable of running on electric power only for short distances in order to enhance its green credentials further.While there are no plans to replace the i8 with a direct successor, the company has hinted that it could use the Vision M Next concept as the foundation for a new-generation flagship sports car. However, that's not expected for at least five years with the focus instead on launching the i4 sedan and iX3 and iNext SUVs.

BMW has previewed its first series-production all-electric sedan, the i4, in concept form

The BMW i3 is set to see further battery improvements, according to the brand.

While zero-emissions vehicles and carbon-neutral power sources are all the rage when it comes to feeling that green glow of goodness, motorists in California will soon be able to gloat one step further by using bio energy - made from cow manure -

BMW has divulged key details for its fully electric i4 sedan, well before its expected 2021 debut.The i4 is imagined as an emissions-free version of the 4 Series Gran Coupe, though it trades petrol power for a 390kW electric motor, and will offer approxim

Mazda has finally given us a sneak peek of its exciting new rotary-powered range-extender EV, and confirmed that Australia is one of the key markets in its rollout.

BMW Group Australia and Chargefox have teamed up to offer free charging for new i3 and i3s 120Ah electric hatchback customers.

The federal government will contribute $15 million to build a network of fast-charging stations that will connect Adelaide to Brisbane, the largest commitment yet for a national electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.

Partisan politicking around increasing the number of EVs on Australian roads has done nothing to change consumer attitudes thus far, and nor will it, until politicians set out an actual road map for action, according to Vikram Pawah, the CEO of BMW Group Australia.

US singer and songwriter, Khalid has joined BMW i for its Road to Coachella campaign, which begins on April 5th.Celebrating its third consecutive year as an official partner to the Coachella music festival, BMW i is “returning to the desert” with its artist-inspired ‘#RoadToCoachella’ campaign. Launching just before Khalid’s new album Free Spirit on April 5th, BMW i has custom wrapped an i3 and i8, both inspired by the Free Spirit album. The same cars will be involved with Khalid, VIPs and hand-selected influencers on a road trip from Palm Springs to Indio in California on April 11th. The same attendees will attend the festival, and document their journey with the event hashtag, #RoadToCoachella.Part of the road trip will be a Palm Springs pit-stop from April 11-14, where Khalid will be performing a ‘one-of-a-kind experience’ for his fans.