BMW says its i3 electric compact model can cover up to 136 miles on a single battery charge, which can be extended up to 217 miles using an optional range extender.
BMW will announce the name of its new sub-brand for China within the next two months, says the German company's sales and marketing chief, Ian Robertson.
A survey of the global auto industry undertaken by just-auto suggests that 2013 will be another challenging year for many companies in the automotive industry. However, many participants also expressed optimism over prospects for their own companies.
The Easter Jeep Safari begins March 23 and runs for eight days in Moab, Utah. As it has in the past, Jeep will bring a few new concept four-wheelers for the event.
Mini continues to break sales records around the world but competition is increasing says global sales chief, Graeme Grieve
Excitement is building within the BMW Group ahead of the launch of the redesigned third generation MINI at the end of the year but details remain sketchy.
Cadillac has announced details of a new Twin-Turbo V-6 engine and eight-speed transmission, firsts for the brand and signature features of the all-new 2014 Cadillac CTS midsize luxury sedan debuting next week at the New York Auto Show.
Torotrak has acquired a 20% stake in flywheel hybrid innovator Flybrid Automotive (formerly Flybrid Systems) with an option to acquire the remaining shares before the end of the calendar year.
The Taiwanese company chosen to supply the 'range extender' two-cylinder combustion engine that will be optional with BMW's upcoming i3 electric car is an existing supplier to the BMW Group's motorcycle unit, just-auto has learned.
BMW says it has already received "several hundred" advance orders for its i3 electric car due to be launched later this year.
After a record-breaking 2012, BMW Group says its outlook for the current 12-month reporting period is cautiously optimistic, based on ambitious targets set amid a "persisting difficult and volatile economic environment".
Suzuki expects a sales boost for its SX4 crossover after moving the car into a larger segment. The SX4 will compete against models such as the Nissan Qashqai.
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If it gets the green light, production of the new Bentley SUV will start in 2015 - and it could be built outside the UK
BMW AG says 2013 pretax profits will remain flat as European auto sales drop and BMW spends money to bring out 25 new models in the next two years.
BMW says its i3 EV, which will begin sales in Europe, the United States and China this year, can cover up to 220 kilometers (136 miles) on a single battery charge, which can be extended up to 350 kilometers using an optional range extender.
McLaren Automotive will be profitable next year after posting a loss for the year ending March 31, Managing Director Mike Flewitt said.
Road fatalities across the European Union (EU) decreased by 9% in 2012, with figures published by the Commission recording the lowest number of people killed in road traffic accidents since the first data were collected.
DIGITAL EDITOR ANDREW STOY: I continue to look forward to our electrified future, should such a future come to pass, and the 2013
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