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Nedeljkovic will become BMW CEO on May 14, succeeding Oliver Zipse, and will lead the rollout of the Neue Klass EV platform.
The company’s growth in China...
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BMW will replace its current Alexa Custom Assistant with Amazon’s generative AI-powered Alexa+, enhancing in-car voice interactions.
Alexa+ can access over 70 large language models and continue...
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The Dutch government’s seizure of Nexperia from its Chinese owner halted chip shipments, threatening production at major automakers including BMW, Toyota, and Volkswagen.
Nexperia holds about 40%...
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London’s High Court is hearing a mass lawsuit alleging Mercedes, Ford, Nissan, Renault, and Stellantis brands used illegal “defeat devices” to cheat diesel emissions tests.
The trial...
Swickard Auto Group has acquired BMW of Portland in Oregon from Lithia Motors, completed in September 2025, and rebranded it as BMW of Portland. The purchase strengthens Swickard’s presence in...
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Mercedes-Benz sales declined 12% in Q3 to 525,300 vehicles, primarily due to U.S. tariffs and weakening demand in China, while Germany and other regions showed stronger performance.
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BMW is recalling 196,355 vehicles in the U.S. due to a potential engine starter short circuit that can cause a fire.
The defect is linked to water...
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Automakers are broadening their production strategies beyond EVs as high costs and EU emissions targets make full EV adoption difficult, while also aiming to bring EV models...
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BMW debuts iX3, its first EV on the Neue Klasse platform.
New superbrain architecture powers driving, infotainment, and key systems.
BMW relies on brand and tech to...
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Mercedes-Benz may use BMW engines to extend hybrid production and support its gas and EV strategy.
BMW engines could help Mercedes meet EU emissions rules and keep...