BMW is temporarily shipping some new vehicles without support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay after changing chip suppliers, according to a report from Automotive News Europe (via 9to5Google). The chips from the new supplier reportedly aren’t compatible with Android Auto and CarPlay yet, and require an update for the software to work. “The chips… Continue reading Some new BMWs will reportedly come without Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
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Lexus RZ and Kia Sportage Hybrid reviews, Ioniq 5 and EV6 charging, Lucid and Polestar price hikes: The Week in Reverse
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BMW recalls 194 imported cars in China
The booth of BMW in Chengdu auto show, on Aug 29, 2021. [Photo/IC] BEIJING — BMW (China) Automotive Trading Ltd. has recalled 194 imported cars in the Chinese market due to software defects, according to the country’s top quality watchdog. The recall, set to begin immediately, involves some imported BMW IX models manufactured between Aug… Continue reading BMW recalls 194 imported cars in China
Electric cars: Lidl is expanding its charging station network across Europe
When shopping, Lidl and Kaufland customers have been able to charge their electric cars for quite a while. Now the charging network is to be significantly expanded. (electric car, technology) Go to Source
Farewell, BMW i3: how EV changed the face of motoring
An early, entry-level i3 will cost you from £11,500 today. Cars at this price are 60Ah models, equipped with a 22.6kWh battery pack. They produce 168bhp and 184lb ft and offer up to 100 miles of range. Upping your budget to £15,000 will give you a much wider range of i3 options. The most common… Continue reading Farewell, BMW i3: how EV changed the face of motoring
Lucid price hike, EV charging apps, Volta trucks in the US: Today’s Car News
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Study: EV owners use automaker smartphone apps often but aren’t so happy with them
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Volta plans to build its futuristic-looking electric trucks in the US, teases truck-as-a-service offering
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Lucid raises prices effective June 1, but no price hike for reservation-holders
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New sketch of 2025 Volkswagen ID.1 unveiled
Plans for the pure-electric ‘ID.1’ supermini have been pushed back to 2025, but this new design sketch shows what Volkswagen’s rival to the Vauxhall e-Corsa and Peugeot e-208 will look like when it does finally arrive. This new sketch is our best look yet at the new all-electric ID model and we can see it’s… Continue reading New sketch of 2025 Volkswagen ID.1 unveiled