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  • BMW’s Focus on Gas Engines Pays Off as EV Industry Becomes ‘Rollercoaster’

    02/11/2025 10:42:53 AM PST · by ChicagoConservative27 · 55 replies
    Breitbart ^ | 02/11/2025 | Lucas Nolan
    BMW’s conservative approach to EV adoption, investing in platforms that can accommodate internal-combustion, hybrid, and electric powertrains, is now paying off as the company navigates the uncertain transition to electric vehicles. Inside EVs reports that as the automotive industry grapples with the challenges of transitioning to electric vehicles, BMW’s strategic decision to invest in flexible platforms is proving to be a wise move. Unlike some of its rivals, such as Mercedes and Audi, who have focused heavily on dedicated EV platforms, BMW has taken a more measured approach by developing architectures that can support multiple powertrains, including internal-combustion engines (ICE),...
  • BMWs Temporarily Being Shipped Without Apple CarPlay, Android Auto

    05/06/2022 6:24:41 PM PDT · by Libloather · 35 replies
    Motor1 ^ | 5/06/22 | Anthony Alaniz
    The chip shortage that ravaged the auto industry last year continues to terrorize vehicle production in 2022. BMW switched chip suppliers to keep production rolling, but the new semiconductors weren’t fully functional, lacking Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. These made their way into new vehicles, but owners will receive an update with the features. BMW told Automotive News Europe that it would install the software features via an over-the-air update by the end of June. The chips also lack wi-fi capability. According to the publication, BMW didn’t specify the number of affected models or disclose where they were shipped. However,...