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BMW unveils new X6

The new BMW X6

The new flagship sports activity vehicle promises better performance, handling, better looks and a host of premium features as standard.

Ian Robertson, BMW sales boss says ‘born electric’ range will help boost margins

Ian Robertson, BMW sales boss says 'born electric' range will help boost margins

When BMW first entered the premium SUV sector with its X range it used a novel offering to leverage improved margins. Now it hopes to do the same with its “born electric” i range at a time when, it believes, the global premium sector price war is easing everywhere except in Europe.

inductive EV charging to grow 126.6% CAGR 2012-2020

inductive EV charging to grow 126.6% CAGR 2012-2020- Frost & Sullivan

A new report from Frost & Sullivan, “Strategic Analysis of Inductive Charging for Global Electric Vehicles (EV) Market,” finds forecasts the total market for inductive (wireless) charging will experience a compound annual growth rate of 126.6% from 2012 to 2020, with approximately 351,900 units likely to be sold.

Lux Research: China, India lead Asian alternative fuels

Lux Research: China, India lead Asian alternative fuels

Driven by aggressive mandates, government support and cost advantages, China and India—the world’s two most populous countries—dominate Asia’s alternative fuels landscape, according to Lux Research.

Audi May sales rise 11%, reinforces challenge to BMW

Audi May sales rise 11%, reinforces challenge to BMW

Audi posted an 11 percent jump in global sales last month, its fifth double-digit percentage rise in six months, supporting its bid for the global luxury car-sales crown in a tightening race with rival BMW.