Tag

#BMW

23 stories

BMW's Electric M Cars: Quad Motors, Fake Shifts, and a 'Heart of Joy' in 2027!

BMW's Electric M Cars: Quad Motors, Fake Shifts, and a 'Heart of Joy' in 2027!

BMW M is electrifying its performance line, launching quad-motor EVs in 2027 with simulated gear shifts and a specialized 'Heart of Joy' computer, promising unrivaled driving dynamics.

The Auto Industry Goes Open-Source! Big Players Team Up for Smarter, Cheaper Cars

The Auto Industry Goes Open-Source! Big Players Team Up for Smarter, Cheaper Cars

Germany's Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) announced a major expansion of its open-source automotive initiative, bringing together over 30 manufacturers and chipmakers to develop cheaper, smarter cars.

China Lays Down the Law: First National Standard for Solid-State EV Batteries
PHEV Pain: Consumer Reports Says Plug-In Hybrids Have 80% More Problems!

PHEV Pain: Consumer Reports Says Plug-In Hybrids Have 80% More Problems!

Bad news for plug-in hybrid fans: Consumer Reports' latest survey reveals PHEVs suffer 80% more problems than conventional gas cars. While hybrids are shining, and pure EVs are getting better, these 'bridge' vehicles are causing more headaches than they're solving.

238,000 Miles on a Tesla Model 3 Taxi: Is This the Ultimate EV Durability Test?

238,000 Miles on a Tesla Model 3 Taxi: Is This the Ultimate EV Durability Test?

A 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range used as a taxi in the UK has racked up an astonishing 238,000 miles in just four years, still running on its original battery with 85.5% health, showcasing remarkable EV durability and lower running costs compared to gas cars.

Deal Alert! Leftover 2024 & 2025 EVs Are Hitting Dealer Lots, Prepare for Price Cuts!
BMW Jumps on the NACS Bandwagon: Supercharger Access Now Open for Bavarian EVs in the U.S.!
Europe Hits the Brakes on 2035 Gas Car Ban, Shifts Gear to Affordable 'E-Cars' to Battle China!
Tesla Cracks Consumer Reports Top 10 for Reliability: From 'Build Quality Blips' to 'Smooth Operator'!
Winter EV Driving: Want Max Range? Get a Heat Pump, Baby! It's Colder Than a Politician's Heart Out There!
Canada's Best Cars? AJAC Unveils Semi-Finalists for 2026 Awards, EVs Dominate!

Canada's Best Cars? AJAC Unveils Semi-Finalists for 2026 Awards, EVs Dominate!

The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) has announced its semi-finalists for the 2026 Car of the Year awards, with a strong EV presence across categories. Jurors are putting vehicles through real-world paces, but Tesla's still playing hard to get!

Europe Waves Goodbye to Diesel: Plug-In Hybrids Steal the Crown for the First Time!

Europe Waves Goodbye to Diesel: Plug-In Hybrids Steal the Crown for the First Time!

For the first time ever, plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) have outsold diesel cars in Europe during the first 10 months of 2025. This historic shift pushes diesel into fifth place, highlighting the ongoing decline of oil burners and the growing embrace of electrified powertrains across the continent.

We’d love your thoughts

Help steer EV-Insider by sharing what you want to see next.

Few quick questions, no fluff. Tell us which stories spark your interest and how we can make this daily brief more useful for you.