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Fifth-generation MINI Cooper Electric 3-door coming at two power levels

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increase in sales in 2022 to become by far the most popular MINI model, with more than 43,000 units of the locally emission-free MINI being sold worldwide last year. MINI was able to draw on development expertise within the BMW Group in order to achieve further improved driving dynamics in the new MINI Cooper Electric.

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BMW Group and Samsung SDI expand partnership on electric drive batteries; i3, i8 and additional hybrid models

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The BMW Group and Samsung SDI have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand their supply relationship for battery cells for electro-mobility. Samsung SDI will supply the BMW Group with battery cells for the BMW i3, BMW i8 and additional hybrid models over the coming years. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Study of Sustainable Value in Automobile Manufacturing Finds Mixed Performance for Most OEMs, BMW and Toyota as the Clear Leaders

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Sustainable Value Margin—the ratio of Sustainable Value to sales—for each of the evaluated manufacturers. BMW and Toyota are consistent leaders in sustainable value. The BMW Group and Toyota are consistent industry leaders, creating extremely positive Sustainable Value over the entire review period—i.e., Click to enlarge.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Broadly, Navigant expects expansion in both the higher end of the market (thereby putting competitive pressure on Tesla Motors), as Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Mercedes, Saab, and Volvo introduce their first plug-in cars. The requirement has been extended through 2025; however, the mandated sales levels are not likely to be met, Navigant notes.

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A mini industry spawns under the hood of a booming car market – ET Auto

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India’s passenger vehicle sales surged past 4 million units for the first-time ever in calendar year 2023. compared with sales of 3.79 In FY23, the used car sales rose 27% to 5.45 Luxury brands such as Jeep, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz have also seen consistent growth. As per industry estimates, about 4.1

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Mini Aceman concept showcases all-EV vision for British brand

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The Mini Aceman is the brand’s first EV designed from the ground up as an electric car; the Mini Electric that is currently on sale is a regular Mini with the electric components shoehorned in. But the design has evolved more than it has for any Mini since the relaunch of the BMW-owned brand in 2001.

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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

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These women also decided that the Volvo EX30 was the “Best Family Car,” the BMW 5 Series served as the “Best Large Car”, and that the Volkswagen Amarok ended up being the “Best 4x4 or Pick-up.” Then there are the models that don’t exactly top the sales charts but are culturally synonymous with women.