Another Tesla Model 3 and Polestar 2 rival: BMW i3 transforms into an electric 3 Series for China, but could it be offered in Australia?

Another Tesla Model 3 and Polestar 2 rival: BMW i3 transforms into an electric 3 Series for China, but could it be offered in Australia?

1 Apr 2022 by Tim Nicholson

BMW has added yet another fully electric model to its line-up, and this time it's a charged-up version of its most famous model.The German carmaker has resurrected the i3 name for the new all- ...Read more
Right car, wrong time: Kia Stinger, Holden Cruze, Ford Territory Turbo and other near misses from the motoring world

Right car, wrong time: Kia Stinger, Holden Cruze, Ford Territory Turbo and other near misses from the motoring world

6 Mar 2022 by Stephen Ottley

Launching the right car at the right time is the greatest challenge for the car industry.  ...Read more
Read 'em their last rites! Cars we're losing in 2022 that you might not know about, so get in quick before it's too late!

Read 'em their last rites! Cars we're losing in 2022 that you might not know about, so get in quick before it's too late!

3 Jan 2022 by Byron Mathioudakis

Along with pandemics, shortages and natural disasters, this year will also be remembered for the premature execution of several high-profile models. Read more
Is now a good time to buy a used electric car? Tesla Model 3, Nissan Leaf, Hyundai Ioniq used car listings analysed

Is now a good time to buy a used electric car? Tesla Model 3, Nissan Leaf, Hyundai Ioniq used car listings analysed

27 Dec 2021 by Tim Nicholson

The price of a new battery electric vehicle is still out of reach for many Australians.A big chunk of EVs available in Australia right now are built by premium brands and cost north of $100,000.There ...Read more
2022 Tesla Model 3 and Polestar 2 on notice! BMW i3 EV quickly returns - as new electric 3 Series sedan with rear-wheel drive and plenty of power

2022 Tesla Model 3 and Polestar 2 on notice! BMW i3 EV quickly returns - as new electric 3 Series sedan with rear-wheel drive and plenty of power

9 Dec 2021 by Justin Hilliard

Well, that didn’t take long – the all-electric BMW i3 is back for a second generation, but this time around, it’s vastly different ...Read more
From X1 to X5: BMW to have more electric cars than PHEVs by 2023 in massive EV push - plus why more models set for Australia are likely to be built in China

From X1 to X5: BMW to have more electric cars than PHEVs by 2023 in massive EV push - plus why more models set for Australia are likely to be built in China

16 Sep 2021 by Tom White

BMW is set to have more electric vehicles than plug-in hybrids sooner than you might expect. Read more
Electric car owners in Victoria now have to pay to use roads, while NSW motorists won't be charged until 2027

Electric car owners in Victoria now have to pay to use roads, while NSW motorists won't be charged until 2027

1 Jul 2021 by Tung Nguyen

Electric car owners in Victoria will, from today, now have to pay to drive their vehicles on public roads at a rate of 2.5 cents per kilometre for fully electric cars and 2c/km for plug-in hybrids, ...Read more
Toyota bZ4X? Kia EV6? Audi e-tron? Why are electric car names so strange?

Toyota bZ4X? Kia EV6? Audi e-tron? Why are electric car names so strange?

25 Apr 2021 by Stephen Ottley

To steal a line from Jerry Seinfeld, what's the deal with electric car names?As the automotive landscape shifts towards EVs, car makers have come up with some creative names ... and some downright ...Read more
BMW to introduce a new electric-first vehicle architecture around 2025 in move away from combustion engines

BMW to introduce a new electric-first vehicle architecture around 2025 in move away from combustion engines

19 Nov 2020 by Tom White

BMW outlines its timeline for moving away from combustion and onto fully-electric underpinnings "in the second half of the decade." ...Read more
BMW i electric cars to get the M treatment? Brand says its zero-emissions performance cars will be "very appealing"

BMW i electric cars to get the M treatment? Brand says its zero-emissions performance cars will be "very appealing"

13 Nov 2020 by Tom White

BMW says its i electric brand, and M performance brand are "not completely separate" and "you will see what it means for M soon." ...Read more
BMW's i3 electric car is not dead yet

BMW's i3 electric car is not dead yet

11 Feb 2020 by Matt Campbell

The BMW i3 is set to see further battery improvements, according to the brand. Read more
BMW gives a crap about carbon emissions

BMW gives a crap about carbon emissions

30 Nov 2019 by Stephen Corby

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 ...Read more
Australia a key market for Mazda's rotary revival

Australia a key market for Mazda's rotary revival

4 Sep 2019 by Stephen Corby

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. Read more
Free charging if you buy this BMW electric car

Free charging if you buy this BMW electric car

3 Sep 2019 by Tung Nguyen

BMW Group Australia and Chargefox have teamed up to offer free charging for new i3 and i3s 120Ah electric hatchback customers. Read more
Australian government pledges $15 million to EV charging network

Australian government pledges $15 million to EV charging network

26 Aug 2019 by Tung Nguyen

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 ...Read more
BMW ready to go electric, but says politicians are dragging the power cord

BMW ready to go electric, but says politicians are dragging the power cord

3 May 2019 by Stephen Corby

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 ...Read more
BMW i3 120Ah 2019 price and specifications confirmed

BMW i3 120Ah 2019 price and specifications confirmed

30 Nov 2018 by Tom White

BMW has revealed Australian pricing and specification for its 2019 BMW i3 range. Read more
BMW: Electric cars will never be as cheap as a combustion engine

BMW: Electric cars will never be as cheap as a combustion engine

7 Oct 2018 by Andrew Chesterton

The question of whether electric cars will ever be as affordable as their conventional counterparts has been emphatically answered by BMW, with a key board member saying; "never, never, never ...Read more
BMW i3 120AH 2019 gets bigger battery, more range

BMW i3 120AH 2019 gets bigger battery, more range

29 Sep 2018 by Andrew Chesterton

BMW's pint-sized i3 EV will soon travel further between recharges, with a 2019 update increasing both battery capacity and estimated range. Read more
BMW i3, i3s 2018 revealed ahead of Frankfurt show

BMW i3, i3s 2018 revealed ahead of Frankfurt show

29 Aug 2017 by Justin Hilliard

BMW has whipped the covers off its updated two-tier i3 electric vehicle (EV) range, which is now topped by an i3s model that promises a sportier driving experience. Read more
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