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Audi Q7 Vs BMW X5: Which New Luxury SUV Is Worth Your Money?

BMW takes the X5 in a futuristic direction with gas, hybrid, electric, and hydrogen power, while Audi refines the Q7 with more space, luxury, and traditional SUV appeal.

Motor1 · Jul 14

BMW's Flagship Sedan Gets A Big Interior Upgrade And More EV Range

The seventh-generation BMW 7 Series went on sale in the early 2020s, and now the automaker is refreshing the model inside and out. This isn’t a new generation, but a mid-cycle refresh that tweaks the powertrains and completely updates the cabin with the brand’s latest Neue Klasse flair.  

Motor1 · Apr 22

A 'Neue Klasse' BMW 6 Series Would Look Beautiful

BMW killed off the 6 Series in 2019, just as the brand introduced the 8 Series. But now that 8 Series production is over, rumors say the 6 will return. If it does, the car will wear the brand’s Neue Klasse design language, which new, unofficial renderings reveal is a…

Motor1 · Apr 16

The BMW i3 Almost Got The iX3's Vertical Kidney Grille

The BMW i3 is the automaker's second Neue Klasse model after the iX3, which set the styling expectations. The SUV debuted with a thin, vertical kidney grille that we feared would be the standard on all Neue Klasse models, but that’s not the case.  

Motor1 · Mar 19

BMW i3 first look: I’ve seen the new electric 3 Series

This is the second Neue Klasse model after the iX3 promising ultra-fast charging, as BMW ushers in a new era of electric saloons

The Independent UK · Mar 18

BMW iX3 review: Is this new electric SUV with 500-mile range a game-changer?

Neue Klasse technology, 800-volt charging and impressive efficiency make this model one of the most advanced electric SUVs yet

The Independent UK · Mar 10

'Visually Jarring:' Former BMW Designer Criticizes The iX3's Styling

The iX3 is a big deal for several reasons. Not only is BMW rolling out its next-generation electric motors and batteries, but also its tenth iteration of iDrive. Hardware and software aside, the first Neue Klasse model in the modern era also ushers in a fresh design language. It’ll spread…

Motor1 · Mar 6

BMW 3 Series Goes Electric: The i3 Returns March 18

Update: BMW has released images of camouflaged prototypes undergoing final testing in Arjeplog, Sweden. The disguised i3 50 xDrive sedan uses the same dual-motor setup as the iX3 50 xDrive Neue SUV, with an identical combined output of 463 horsepower and 476 pound-feet (645 Newton-meters) of torque.

Motor1 · Mar 5

New BMW Boss Takes the Wheel Just Before a Product Blitz

The winds of change are blowing at BMW, as the Supervisory Board has appointed a new CEO. Milan Nedeljković will replace Oliver Zipse at the helm of the luxury automaker on May 14, 2026. The corporate shakeup isn’t a surprise, given the company’s age limit for board of management members,…

Motor1 · Dec 9, 2025

How BMW Is Redefining Its Future With the iX3: Interview

BMW started making cars in the 1920s, but it wasn’t until 1962 with the introduction of the Neue Klasse—New Class—sedan that it started making the sort of cars we’d recognize today. The 1500 and its progeny, including the legendary 2002, were well-built, premium, elegant, and sporty. They laid the groundwork…

Motor1 · Oct 15, 2025