SEC charges BMW for misleading investors on US auto sales
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has pressed charges against German automaker BMW AG, along with its domestic subsidiaries BMW…
4 years ago
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Tesla-obsessed German automakers look to solve multi-year tech deficit
Tesla's electric vehicle technology is head and shoulders above the rest of the industry. Now, German car companies who are…
4 years ago
BMW pulls a Tesla by launching a subscription service — for heated seats
BMW recently announced that it is adding another subscription service for its vehicles, just like how Tesla charges for Premium…
4 years ago
BMW terminates self-driving tech partnership with Mercedes-Benz
German automaker BMW has announced that it will freeze its self-driving technology development program with Mercedes-Benz after a steep plunge…
4 years ago
Tesla loses another potential rival as BMW abandons Vision M NEXT concept
Tesla's next-gen Roadster and Plaid Model S may have one less rival, as reports are now circulating that BMW has…
4 years ago
BMW attracts car community’s ire after ad campaign goes awry
During times of crisis, some members of the auto industry adapt to help out. Such is the case with GM,…
4 years ago
Tesla Model 3 vs BMW i4: How hubris is killing a potential ‘Tesla Killer’
Recently, BMW took the wraps off yet another one of its concept electric vehicles, the i4 sedan. The BMW i4…
4 years ago
Tesla Model Y loses another rival after BMW cancels iX3’s US launch
It appears that the Tesla Model Y will be competing with one less vehicle when it starts deliveries later this…
4 years ago
Diesel cars are emitting cancer-linked particles that are too small to be regulated, finds new study
Diesel vehicles are emitting more cancer-causing particles than ever. This is solidifying the fact that cars operating on diesel fuel…
4 years ago
Audi and BMW employees face job cuts, reduced bonuses amid scramble towards EVs
German automakers Audi and BMW are facing painful cutbacks as each company attempts to accelerate its efforts towards electromobility. Based…
4 years ago
BMW mocks Tesla Cybertruck in social media ad for armored X5 SUV
The market may be warming up to the Tesla Cybertruck has shown in the vehicle's 200k reservations and its spreading…
4 years ago
IONITY takes wraps off new 350 kW “Halo” Tritium ultra-fast charger
Electric Vehicle charging company IONITY has unveiled a new 350 kW charger that the company anticipates will perform very well…
5 years ago
BMW’s potential EV program revival to be decided as Oliver Zipse nears new CEO post
BMW's electric car initiative is at a crossroads. After mostly being shelved by outgoing CEO Harald Krüger during his years…
5 years ago
BMW’s next CEO could revive an electric car initiative amid assault from EVs like Tesla
BMW CEO Harald Krueger is leaving his post as the German automaker's chief executive. In an update on Friday, the…
5 years ago
BMW CEO reportedly risks replacement amid poor sales, weak EV strategy, and the rise of Tesla’s Model 3
BMW CEO Harald Krüger has always preferred to work in the background. Content to leave the stage for others, Krüger…
5 years ago
Tesla (TSLA) completes $2.7B funding round as BMW pledges more EV competition
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) announced on Wednesday that it had closed its $2.7 billion offering of stock and convertible notes. The electric…
5 years ago
BMW exec commits to diesel, says electro-mobility discussions are “a little bit irrational”
In a rather surprising announcement, BMW AG board member Klaus Froehlich noted the German automaker is looking to keep diesel-powered…
6 years ago
Heavy rains at CES 2018 highlights self-driving technology limitations
At the Consumer Electronics Show annual showcase of technology in Las Vegas this year, something important was inadvertently highlighted. Inclement…
6 years ago
Pressures mount for BMW as Tesla continues to lead US large luxury car market
It’s a little early to predict that Tesla will drive the giant global automakers, one by one, into bankruptcy. However,…
6 years ago
Tesla designs their electric vehicles from the ground up; BMW – not so much
One distinct competitive advantage often considered for Tesla is the company's complete commitment to an electric vehicle future. Their cars don't sacrifice anything in the design…
7 years ago