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First watches, then phones, now BMW. The German automaker is close to debuting wireless charging for one of its models, the 5-Series Hybrid, available in 2018.  

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As electric cars become more popular, car manufacturers have been finding ways to extend the range of those vehicles. This has resulted in wireless charging system being tested globally. In terms of the 530e, the pad will connect to a 220-V outlet, then sensors on the car will show you where to steer so the vehicle can communicate with the charger. According to BMW, the 9.4kWh battery in the…

BMW is ready to expand its electric lineup. While it already produces the electric i3, a plug-in hybrid version of the 3-Series, 7-Series, and X5, the German automakers have their sights set on more.

In a statement, BMW’s chairman of the boar, Harald Kruger, said the entire company plans to increase its electric offerings across the board, including both Rolls-Royce and BMW’s M models. By 2025, 25 vehicles will be electrified models, 12 being fully electric. He also stated that all fully electric BMWs will be sold under the i sub-brand, including the X3.

Kruger went on to…

BMW’s flagship all-electric vehicle, the i3, just got a slight makeover. The German automaker unveiled the 2018 model and changes we can expect.

The 2018 i3 still possesses the same 33 kWh battery pack, enabling it to pack in 124 miles of range. When it was first introduced last year, the new battery pack gave BMW an edge when it came to all-electric range.

The design upgrades will almost be indiscernible. The restyling of the front and rear aprons places more emphasis on the car’s width which portrays the sporty handling of the model. A chrome-design trim strip…

Just one week ago the 2018 BMW M5 was revealed. It is the first high-performance sedan to feature xDrive all-wheel drive. We can also expect a twin-turbo V8 engine that will produce approximately 600 horsepower.

The current M5 has a wider track than that of its predecessor, and for the first time in the model’s history the sedan will now feature a sloping roof crafted from featherweight carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP). This, in part with other elements, allows the 2018 M5 to be 11 pounds lighter than its predecessor. This was made possible by other contributions such as new…

Ever since 2011 rumors have been abuzz about the likelihood of BMW building an X2 crossover. We were first introduced at the 2016 Paris Auto Show, but new images of BMW’s “sports activity coupe” have been recently teased and now we finally know more.

BMW is calling it “an exploration trip into its future environment--the urban jungle,” with still a ways to go before its highly anticipated world premiere. But underneath its high-tech persona it actually appears to retain most of the basic styling aspects we recognize from the German automaker. Although the X2 has a more conventional shape…

As we eagerly anticipate the release of new 2018 BMW models, there are already faint murmurs of what’s to come in 2019. As AutoBlog reported earlier this month, the 2019 BMW X7 is almost ready for its Frankfurt debut next month.

Whispers of a possible X7 date back more than a decade, but BMW has been reluctant to launch a larger vehicle, instead focusing on smaller models. Finally in 2014, the strong demand for a larger SUV got the green light. Based on the prototypes, the X7 will be based on the X5 and a modular platform they are…

BMW celebrated its centennial birthday last year and is currently ranked as the second most desirable car brand in the world. These things confirm that hard work, creativity, and passion pay off and are some of the key elements to running a successful business. In honor of BMW’s 100 years, here are ten facts about the German automotive company you might not know.

1. BMW built an airplane engine for the German air force in World War One. During the war there was a growing need for airplane engines. The engines were called the greatest engines in WW1 by the…

A brand new cyber protection software could soon protect your electronics--including phones, routers, printers, and cars--from cyberattacks.

With the ways technology is changing and leading our world these days, it’s no surprise that thieves have found ways to hack a vehicle’s technology system to steal vehicles. Wasn’t it only a few years ago that a car would have to be hot-wired in order to be stolen?

Vehicles now come with GPS systems, cameras, automatic braking systems, and computers, making cyberthreats more of a reality for car owners with “smart cars.” In 2015, the Defcon security conference showcased…