BMW revealed the latest 7 Series on Wednesday, which is now a fully software-defined nameplate with Neue Klasse tech. It still rides on the same Cluster Architecture, but gets the technology typically reserved for clean sheet EVs.
The i7 now gets a bigger battery, more range, faster charging speeds, and a plush interior replete with large screens. All 7 Series trims get an updated electrical architecture, newer software, and zonal wiring harness.
Here’s what else I have for you today:
The BMW iX3 gets the big stuff spectacularly right, from the way it drives to how it uses energy, though some compromises remain.
Younger car buyers in China are looking at legacy Western automakers as a "brand for the parents."
Hyundai is upping the warranty of its ICCU to a whopping 15 years, or 180,000 miles. Some owners say that's not enough.
—Suvrat Kothari, Staff Writer
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2027 BMW i7 Gets More Range And Faster Charging With Neue Klasse Tech
All new BMW 7 Series trims are now software-defined, with faster computers and zonal architecture.
Photo: Andrei Nedelea
The BMW iX3 Is One Of The Best EVs Ever, But It’s Not Perfect. Here Are Three Things I Didn't Like
The iX3 gets the big stuff spectacularly right, from the way it drives to how it uses energy, though some compromises remain.
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'For Parents': How Chinese Buyers See American And European Cars
Sorry, pops, your favorite brand just isn't hip with the kids anymore.
Photo: Kevin Williams
Hyundai Is Upping Its EV Warranty Over A Common Failure. But Many Owners Are Still Upset
Hyundai is upping the warranty of its ICCU to a whopping 15 years, or 180,000 miles. Some owners say that's not enough.