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The Advertiser
26-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
CarExpert Choice winner: Best Luxury EV
The BMW i4 has been named Australia's best luxury electric vehicle (EV) in the inaugural 2025 CarExpert Choice Awards. The battery-powered premium liftback beat out two electric SUVs for the title: the Cadillac Lyriq and Porsche Macan. Unlike many other EVs developed from a combustion-vehicle platform, the BMW i4 feels like it was designed from the outset as an EV. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Not only that, but it feels like a BMW thanks to its superb ride and handling balance. It also looks like a BMW, given its close relation to the 4 Series Gran Coupe, which means a sleek design and a well-appointed, tech-rich cabin. The base eDrive35 also slides under the Luxury Car Tax (LCT) threshold for fuel-efficient vehicles, making it exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) if you buy one through a novated lease. It also has plenty of grunt, though you can step up to more powerful eDrive40 and hot M50 variants if you so desire. Regardless of the variant, all i4s feature a liftback body, which makes the BMW more practical than rival sedans. All of this makes this fun-to-drive luxury EV a surprisingly sensible choice, and our pick for best luxury EV. To see all the CarExpert Choice winners, click here. MORE: Explore the BMW i4 showroom Content originally sourced from: The BMW i4 has been named Australia's best luxury electric vehicle (EV) in the inaugural 2025 CarExpert Choice Awards. The battery-powered premium liftback beat out two electric SUVs for the title: the Cadillac Lyriq and Porsche Macan. Unlike many other EVs developed from a combustion-vehicle platform, the BMW i4 feels like it was designed from the outset as an EV. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Not only that, but it feels like a BMW thanks to its superb ride and handling balance. It also looks like a BMW, given its close relation to the 4 Series Gran Coupe, which means a sleek design and a well-appointed, tech-rich cabin. The base eDrive35 also slides under the Luxury Car Tax (LCT) threshold for fuel-efficient vehicles, making it exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) if you buy one through a novated lease. It also has plenty of grunt, though you can step up to more powerful eDrive40 and hot M50 variants if you so desire. Regardless of the variant, all i4s feature a liftback body, which makes the BMW more practical than rival sedans. All of this makes this fun-to-drive luxury EV a surprisingly sensible choice, and our pick for best luxury EV. To see all the CarExpert Choice winners, click here. MORE: Explore the BMW i4 showroom Content originally sourced from: The BMW i4 has been named Australia's best luxury electric vehicle (EV) in the inaugural 2025 CarExpert Choice Awards. The battery-powered premium liftback beat out two electric SUVs for the title: the Cadillac Lyriq and Porsche Macan. Unlike many other EVs developed from a combustion-vehicle platform, the BMW i4 feels like it was designed from the outset as an EV. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Not only that, but it feels like a BMW thanks to its superb ride and handling balance. It also looks like a BMW, given its close relation to the 4 Series Gran Coupe, which means a sleek design and a well-appointed, tech-rich cabin. The base eDrive35 also slides under the Luxury Car Tax (LCT) threshold for fuel-efficient vehicles, making it exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) if you buy one through a novated lease. It also has plenty of grunt, though you can step up to more powerful eDrive40 and hot M50 variants if you so desire. Regardless of the variant, all i4s feature a liftback body, which makes the BMW more practical than rival sedans. All of this makes this fun-to-drive luxury EV a surprisingly sensible choice, and our pick for best luxury EV. To see all the CarExpert Choice winners, click here. MORE: Explore the BMW i4 showroom Content originally sourced from: The BMW i4 has been named Australia's best luxury electric vehicle (EV) in the inaugural 2025 CarExpert Choice Awards. The battery-powered premium liftback beat out two electric SUVs for the title: the Cadillac Lyriq and Porsche Macan. Unlike many other EVs developed from a combustion-vehicle platform, the BMW i4 feels like it was designed from the outset as an EV. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Not only that, but it feels like a BMW thanks to its superb ride and handling balance. It also looks like a BMW, given its close relation to the 4 Series Gran Coupe, which means a sleek design and a well-appointed, tech-rich cabin. The base eDrive35 also slides under the Luxury Car Tax (LCT) threshold for fuel-efficient vehicles, making it exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) if you buy one through a novated lease. It also has plenty of grunt, though you can step up to more powerful eDrive40 and hot M50 variants if you so desire. Regardless of the variant, all i4s feature a liftback body, which makes the BMW more practical than rival sedans. All of this makes this fun-to-drive luxury EV a surprisingly sensible choice, and our pick for best luxury EV. To see all the CarExpert Choice winners, click here. MORE: Explore the BMW i4 showroom Content originally sourced from:
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Asean not keen to review trade pact: Government
NEW DELHI: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said little headway was made in the review of 15-year-old free trade agreement (FTA) with Asean, despite nine rounds of negotiations since 2022. The minister's statement came days after controversy erupted over his comments on some of the Asean countries being a B-team of China. While the assertion was not taken favourably by some of the countries. which are part of the 10-nation trading bloc, the commerce department and the ministry of external affairs are seen to be on the same page, with sources confirming that there is an attempt to stonewall the talks. In 2019, Asean agreed to the review after much pushing by India, but then did not commence negotiations for almost two years. Indian authorities argued that China worked out arrangements through companies and affiliates, which allowed it to route subsidised goods through one of the countries that make up the trading bloc. The Modi govt argued that trade deal with Asean was not negotiated properly by the UPA, resulting in the terms of trade being tilted in favour of these countries, which was visible through the rising trade deficit. Officials pointed out that in return for India opening up 71% of its tariff lines, Indonesia responded for only 41% of the products, with two-thirds of the trade liberalised in the case of Vietnam and Thailand - areas where India is seeking correction. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like BMW i4. 100% Elétrico. BMW Saiba Mais Undo Addressing an event to commemorate the third anniversary of Vanijya Bhawan, the first new office block to come up along Kartavya Path, Goyal said that India was now seeking to enter into FTAs with advanced economies that were complementary and not competing for the same market. "Instead of competition, it is a spirit of collaboration," he told reporters. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
AsiaOne
12-06-2025
- Automotive
- AsiaOne
BMW i4 eDrive35 M Sport review: Subtle updates for an electric BMW favourite, Lifestyle News
When BMW started going all in with the development of its electric vehicle (EV) strategy at the start of this decade, there were concerns that its electric cars would lose the fun and engaging edge that made the brand such a driver's favourite. After all, EVs are generally heavier than the equivalent internal combustion-powered car, and weight is the antithesis of what makes a car enjoyable to drive, according to enthusiasts at least. The BMW i4 however dispelled that notion completely, and it proved that BMW could produce an electric car that's actually well-balanced, without losing the essence of what makes a BMW so appealing. The i4 has now received a mild mid-life update, and while the updates aren't significant, it's really a case of refining a formula that already works well. What's new on the BMW i4? The primary changes are cosmetic in nature. For Singapore, the entry-level BMW i4 eDrive35 version as tested here now gets an M Sport kit as standard. This means it gets an M Aerodynamics package that consists of a sportier looking front bumper and a large rear diffuser. There are also M Sport brakes and new 19-inch wheels, which gives the car a slightly more aggressive look without coming across as too loud. The other visible changes are to its lights, with the BMW i4 now getting new LED headlights with a distinctive claw-like signature, and a refreshed taillight design with a laser pattern that supposedly enhances visibility at night. They're all very minor changes really, and the same goes for the interior. The main difference you'll spot are the M Sport steering wheel, as well as the air con vents that are now surrounded by cool ambient lighting. The infotainment software has also now been upgraded to the latest BMW OS 8.5, which has a redesigned user interface that makes it slightly easier to navigate between pages and functions. Does the updated BMW i4 drive any differently then? Not really, because fundamentally, the BMW i4 remains unchanged under the skin. In eDrive35 form, the single electric motor produces 282hp and 400Nm of torque. It's quite a decent amount of power for an entry-level model, and it allows the car to go from 0 to 100km/h in six seconds flat. Of course, if you want even more power, there's also the high performance i4 M50 available, with 536hp and 795Nm of torque on tap. But in Singapore's context, the regular BMW i4 eDrive35 should more than suffice. More importantly though, the i4 retains the fantastic balance that makes it one of the most enjoyable EVs to drive, with its 50:50 weight distribution, rear wheel drive setup and well-sorted chassis that handles corners with brilliant poise and finesse. The steering is quick and precise, although perhaps a bit overly light in feel. It doesn't offer the same kind of feedback as a traditional old school BMW, but it works well enough for the modern day driver. But even if you're not the kind who indulges in enthusiastic driving, the BMW i4 impresses with its all-round refinement. The power delivery is smooth and effective, and the ride quality is comfortable and composed, with its well-controlled suspension absorbing bumps with hardly any fuss. Is the BMW i4 a good buy? Certainly, if you're looking for an electric BMW that doesn't deviate too far from the classic BMW formula. Obviously, it's not going to feel quite the same without an engine, but in most other aspects the i4 lives up to the BMW reputation of offering an enthusiast-centric drive that's engaging and involving. Of course, at $339,888 with COE (as of June 2025), it's not exactly what you would call affordable. But the i4 is probably the closest you can get to having the purest BMW driving experience in the electric age. For that alone, the i4 deserves its status as arguably the most enjoyable electric BMW you can buy right now. [[nid:718808]] No part of this article can be reproduced without permission from AsiaOne.
Motor Trend
03-06-2025
- Automotive
- Motor Trend
2026 BMW i4 First Look: More Range, More M Power for Bimmer's Entry-Level EV
As we enter the halfway point of 2025, we are expecting updates for 2026 model year vehicles to really start ramping up. Among the early wave of announcements is the 2026 BMW i4, the all-electric luxury compact sedan that looks like its conventional gas-fed 4 Series Gran Coupe sibling that it shares a platform with. While European-market i4 models will see these updates before we will, the improved range and power for certain models of the i4 will apply to the 2026 model-year i4 headed for the U.S. market. 0:00 / 0:00 The 2026 BMW i4 eDrive35 and eDrive40 models will gain some modest range—perhaps 10 or so miles—thanks to new silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductor components in the inverters. This change alone is good enough for up to a roughly 5 percent reduction in energy consumption. Today's eDrive35 is claimed to achieve 266 miles of range on the EPA test cycle, while the single-motor eDrive40 delivers up to 318 miles by the same calculations (bigger wheel sizes erode those figures somewhat). So, upping those numbers by five percent nets estimates of up to 279 miles for the eDrive35, and up to 334 miles for the eDrive40. We'll update this piece when official 2026 model-year EPA estimates are released later this year; so far, there's no word on whether the eDrive35 is expected to return to the lineup—it's no longer listed on BMW's U.S. website, though it was previously available for a lower price than the more powerful and bigger-battery eDrive40—nor is there specific mention of the dual-motor xDrive40 model, though we suspect if it returns it'd get the same five-percent range bump as its rear-drive sibling. But Wait, There's More! There will also be an update to the i4's high-performance variant, which through the 2025 model year has been known as the i4 M50 xDrive. For 2026, it gets a name change to i4 M60 xDrive and gets extra output from its dual motors. How does a 57-hp bump sound? That gives the M60 xDrive 601 hp total, enough to punt it to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 3.7 seconds to hit 100 km/h by BMW's estimates. That is a 0.2-second improvement from the 2025 i4 M50 xDrive's same acceleration time. When we tested the 2025 M50 xDrive ourselves, the U.S.-market version hit 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds with "only" 536 hp going to the wheels. Again, these numbers are largely speculative and based on BMW's claimed efficiency improvements. Official U.S. numbers and pricing (as well as details on the lineup overall) won't come until closer to 2026 BMW i4 on-sale date, scheduled for some time in Q4 of this year. Regardless, the numbers look promising for BMWs all-electric luxury compact sedan.
Auto Express
30-05-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Express
Car Deal of the Day: Hit the road in style with the electric BMW i4 for only £344 a month
Fun to drive; practical interior Desirable M Sport model Only £343.96 a month BMW's i4 was an early challenger to the mighty Tesla Model 3, but despite its advancing years it's still a formidable rival. Badge appeal, a quality interior and fine driving dynamics all add up to a desirable electric saloon. Advertisement - Article continues below Through the Auto Express Find A Car service, VIPGateway is offering the i4 for £343.96 a month right now. Naturally, there's an initial payment to sort first – here it's £4,477.46 – and this is a three-year deal, with a 5,000-mile-a-year cap. If this is too limiting, then 8,000 miles a year can be had for the princely sum of £15.34 extra a month. You'll be getting the smaller battery model, but at 70.3kWh, you should be able to achieve 300 miles on a full charge, according to BMW. Meanwhile, you can enjoy M Sport specification; easily the most desirable trim of the range, this brings a host of appealing extras such as racier styling, anthracite headlining, an M Sport leather steering wheel, 18-inch alloys and sports seats with 'M piping'. The i4 is easily one of the finest electric saloons on the market, thanks to its agile handling and cosseting ride, and its sharp steering makes light work of twisty roads. And while it's often referred to as an electric saloon, it has a practical hatchback – something that the Tesla Model 3 can't boast of. The Car Deal of the Day selections we make are taken from our own Auto Express Find A Car deals service, which includes the best current offers from car dealers and leasing companies around the UK. Terms and conditions apply, while prices and offers are subject to change and limited availability. If this deal expires, you can find more top BMW i4 leasing offers from leading providers on our BMW i4 hub page. Check out the BMW i4 deal or take a look at our previous Car Deal of the Day selection here… Find a car with the experts Electric car drivers won't ever go back to petrol or diesel Electric car drivers won't ever go back to petrol or diesel Editor Paul Barker thinks the EV transition is coming whether we like it or not Car Deal of the Day: Bag the iconic Volkswagen Golf GTI for under £300 a month Car Deal of the Day: Bag the iconic Volkswagen Golf GTI for under £300 a month It's arguably been the daddy for 50 years, and can be snatched for a low price right now. The VW Golf GTI is our Deal of the Day for 27 May The MG HS just got hot! New 221bhp Hybrid+ model joins line-up The MG HS just got hot! New 221bhp Hybrid+ model joins line-up The Hybrid+ gives the MG HS another tool to take on the Dacia Bigster
