Analysis
Europe's Car of the Year Finalists Are All EVs — and You Can Buy Two of Them
For the first time, all seven finalists are electric. Only the BMW iX3 and Volvo EX60 are sold here; the five small, cheap ones stay in Europe.
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Tech
BMW Maps Will Show U.S. Drivers What Highway Assistant Sees, Starting in November
BMW of North America says the 3D view arrives in November on Operating System X cars, tied to 85-mph hands-free Highway Assistant. In U.S. showrooms, that means the iX3.
EVs
BMW Survey: 73% of Americans Need 75 Miles a Day. 42% Want an EV With 300
A BMW-commissioned poll finds most Americans could live with 75 miles of range, yet 42% want 300. Price, not range, is still the biggest barrier.
New Cars / EV
BMW's 603-HP iX3 M60 Is Official — but U.S. Price and EPA Range Are Still Missing
The M60 xDrive adds 140 hp over the iX3 sold in America today. Orders open in late January 2027, but BMW hasn't given a U.S. price or an EPA range.
Tech
China Honors BMW's Gen6 Battery, the Pack Behind the iX3's 434-Mile Range
The cylindrical-cell pack that gives the new iX3 its 434-mile EPA rating was recognized in China a day before the SUV's official US launch.
Tech
BMW Maps Will Show You What the Car Sees — Starting Next Month
From October, BMWs on Operating System X will show the route, surrounding traffic, and what Highway Assistant is doing in a single 3D view. BMW hasn't said when — or whether — US iX3 buyers get it.
Tech
BMW Will Blur Faces and Ask Permission — If You Live in Europe
BMW's new iX3 starts sending crash-moment camera clips to Munich this month, with consent, a stripped VIN, and blurred faces. The same car reaches U.S. dealers on September 25 with a privacy policy instead.
Comparison
BMW iX3 50L vs. the Global iX3: How Different Is the China-Only Version?
China's long-wheelbase iX3 50L shares its battery and platform with the iX3 headed to US dealers — then beats it on space, equipment, power, and price.
EVs
1,000-Mile EVs? What China's Range Numbers Actually Mean for US Buyers
China's new EVs advertise four-digit ranges, and the cars are real — the test cycle just isn't yours. Here's how to convert CLTC claims into EPA reality.