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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
No four-cylinder engine for BMW M3, six-cylinder stays for next gen. Check details
The standard Neue Klasse 3 Series is scheduled to be revealed later this year, with market availability expected in early 2026. The M3 version is set to follow at least a year later. Notify me The upcoming BMW M3 will take a dual-approach to powertrains, with both a fully electric and a new petrol-powered version in development. The next-gen model, part of BMW's Neue Klasse architecture, is expected to launch towards the end of 2026 or early 2027. The standard Neue Klasse 3 Series is scheduled to be revealed later this year, with market availability expected in early 2026. The M3 version is set to follow at least a year later. Official specifications and detailed performance figures for both the electric and petrol M3 variants are expected closer to launch. BMW Neue Klasse M3: A 700+ bhp EV beast The all-electric M3 is confirmed to use an 800-volt system and produce upwards of 700 horsepower, placing it among the most powerful M cars to date. The electric powertrain will be based on BMW's new generation of performance EV technology, with a focus on precision handling rather than just straight-line speed. Also Read : Planning to buy the i7? BMW will now pay for your registration BMW's 'Heart of Joy" control unit, which was introduced in the Vision Neue Klasse concept, will be integrated into the new M3. This system combines key performance controls—such as braking, energy recuperation, charging, drivetrain, and steering—into a single computing unit that processes data significantly faster than previous systems. According to BMW, this will enable more responsive and consistent handling, especially during cornering. BMW Neue Klasse M3: New inline-six engine Alongside the electric M3, BMW will offer a petrol-powered version featuring a newly developed six-cylinder engine. Dr. Mike Reichelt, head of the Neue Klasse project, confirmed in an interview with Top Gear that this internal combustion engine will be distinct from the current S58 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged inline-six used in today's M3. Also Read : 2026 BMW M2 CS breaks cover, produces over 520 bhp and 640 Nm of torque Although specific technical details are yet to be disclosed, it's speculated that the new engine may include some level of electrification or hybrid assistance. Performance is expected to increase over the current M3's 523 hp, potentially closing the gap with the electric version. BMW has ruled out using smaller engines for the M3, including the possibility of a four-cylinder unit. Company representatives have indicated that such a move would not align with performance expectations for the M division's flagship sedan. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 29 May 2025, 08:40 AM IST
BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Land purchased for Basingstoke hospital construction in 2037
The chief executive of an NHS trust has said she is "delighted" that it will be able to purchase land for a new Whitfield, the head of Hampshire Hospitals, confirmed it would buy a site near junction seven of the M3 for a new facility in January she expressed "disappointment" with the government decision to delay construction until said there was no update on the date of the build, but added that that the land purchase does "at least feel like progress". Hampshire Hospitals is expected to receive at least £2bn of funding as part of the Government's New Hospital it is part of the third wave of the scheme, meaning work will not begin on the new building for at least 12 Whitfield said they needed to secure this land so that the option "doesn't disappear on us".She admitted this did not guarantee that the hospital would be built at the site."It is entirely possible that in a decades time the world might have changed a bit," she said."It's very clear that Basingstoke needs a new hospital and it will happen."She said health minister Karin Smyth visited the trust recently and confirmed it "will get built". 'Utterly bonkers' Roy Lilley, a former NHS trust boss, who is now an independent health commentator, is less optimistic and does not think the hospital will be built."It's just totally and utterly bonkers," he said, adding that the government and economy could change by 2037."The money that we are spending at the moment to prop these places up, we could actually use that money to build new hospitals," Mr Lilley said. Kit Malthouse, Conservative MP for North West Hampshire said: "Waiting until 2037 is not just unacceptable — it's senseless. "Forecasting that far ahead is unreliable; by then we'll have had three general elections and a completely different spending landscape. Delaying now risks killing the project entirely."Our population has grown and will grow further. Our existing hospital buildings at Basingstoke are outdated and under strain. "Other communities in the national programme are seeing their hospitals delivered much sooner — why not ours?" A spokesperson from the Department of Health and Social Care said: "The New Hospital Programme we inherited was undeliverable, with funding due to run out in March."This government has confirmed a funding plan and an honest, realistic timetable to put us on track to deliver the rebuild of Hampshire Hospital, and we will work closely with the trust as we progress through our delivery plan."We have also allocated £1bn to address the backlog of critical NHS maintenance and repairs to help ensure hospitals are safe and sustainable." You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
CNET
3 days ago
- Business
- CNET
35+ Apple Memorial Day Deals Still Available: Last Chance to Save Up to $400 on Mac, iPad, Apple Watch and More
Memorial Day has passed, but all the deals haven't left yet. During the long weekend, we spotted hundreds of items at a discount across multiple categories, including some of Apple's best devices. Yes, some of those deals have ended. However, we've still found some Apple product discounts lingering beyond the holiday. For example, this $122 discount on the M4 MacBook Air is still alive and kicking. There are many other deals on offer from retailers like Amazon and Best Buy, so make sure to give them a look. With that said, CNET's shopping experts have combed through dozens of listings to bring you the best Memorial Day savings on Apple Watches, iPhones, iPads and MacBooks. We're updating this list regularly as more deals roll in and others depart, so be sure to check back to catch the latest offers. In fact, we've curated the best deals you can find on everything from appliances to televisions to laptops to headphones and speakers, and even some thrifty finds under $25 and $50. Best Memorial Day Apple iPad deals iPad A16: $299 This is the latest model in Apple's flagship lineup and our top pick for the overall best tablet. It features an 11-inch Liquid Retina display, 128GB of storage, Wi-Fi 6 support and a new A16 processor for nimble performance. You can also grab the 256GB model for $50 off or the 512GB for $54 off. Details Save $50 $299 at Amazon Close iPad Air M3 (11-inch): $529 This device sits near the middle of Apple's tablet lineup but with the M3 processor, it's more powerful than ever. Other notable specs include the 11-inch Liquid Retina display that's fully laminated so you won't see an air gap like there is on the cheaper iPad. Storage variants still start at 128GB and go up to 1TB. Lastly, this tablet supports the all-new Apple Pencil Pro and is available in a 13-inch size if you need a bigger screen on the go. Details Save $70 $529 at Amazon Close iPad Mini (A17 Pro): $474 The iPad Mini (A17 Pro) chipset is a tiny powerhouse. Yes, there aren't many changes compared to its predecessor, but it still offers good value. It's compact in size and has many of the useful features you'd see on a larger iPad. The new processor even unlocks Apple Intelligence on this tablet, which, while a work in progress, does have a few nifty features. If you're shopping for one, remember that you can choose from 128GB, 256GB and 512GB storage options. Details Save $25 $474 at Amazon Close Best Memorial Day Mac deals M4 MacBook Air (13-inch): $877 The M4 MacBook Air is the latest model in Apple's lightweight lineup and our overall favorite laptop right now -- for good reason. This deal reduces the 13-inch model to just $877, but the price does vary between different colors. Details Save $122 $877 at Amazon Close M4 MacBook Pro (14-inch): $1,447 Whether its creating content or writing elaborate code, the 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro is a powerhouse that you should include in your daily carry. This model comes with a brilliant 14.2-inch MiniLED display as well as an M4 chip with a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU. Apple also pairs this capable CPU with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD for $1,447. Details Save $152 $1,447 at Amazon Close iMac M3 desktop (24-inch): $999 The iMac M3 desktop might be a generation old but it's still one of the best all-in-one computers on the market. This particular model comes with 256GB of storage, 8GB of RAM and two Thunderbolt ports. Details Save $400 $999 at Best Buy Close Best Memorial Day Apple Watch deals Apple Watch Series 10: $299 The latest Apple wearable offers some serious improvements over its predecessor. That includes a thinner design, larger display and some new features, like sleep apnea detection, which earned it the overall top spot on our list of the best smartwatches. Plus, this Memorial Day deal drops it back down to an all-time low price. If you want a larger display, the 46mm model is also on sale. Details Save $100 $299 at Amazon Close Apple Watch SE (2nd gen): $189 The Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) offers a more affordable alternative to the standard Apple Watch but it's still packed with plenty of features. You can send texts, make calls, track health metrics and use emergency features like fall detection with this 40mm smart watch. It's event water resistant and swimproof so you can wear it on your next pool day. Details Save $60 $189 at Walmart Close Best Memorial Day AirPods and Beats deals AirPods Max: $480 Although they're pricey, the AirPods Max are some of the best over-ear headphones on the market right now. They boast top-of-the-line sound and noise-canceling capabilities, with our reviewer also hailing their premium build and comfortable design. This updated pair supports USB-C charging and there are quite a few colors to choose from. Details Save $70 $480 at Amazon Close Beats Solo 4: $150 With personalized spatial audio with dynamic head tracking, these headphones provide an immersive sound. You can get up to 50 hours of audio playback on a single charge. Plus, with it's quick-charging feature, a quick 10-minute charge can give you up to 5 hours of playback. Details Save $50 $150 at Walmart Close AirPods 4 ANC: $169 Block out unwanted background noise with the Apple AirPods 4. These earbuds come with active noise cancellation to reduce outside noises so that you can focus on your music, audiobooks or podcasts. Powered by the Apple H2 chip, the AirPods 4 provide an adaptive audio mode that blends ANC and transparency modes to minimize background noise while ensuring you can still hear the world around you. Details Save $10 $169 at Amazon Close Best Memorial Day Apple accessory deals Apple AirTag (4-pack): $75 Before you jet off for summer vacation, you may want to grab a pack of Apple AirTags. These compact smart trackers can help you keep track of your luggage, valuables and anything else you don't want to lose. You can play a sound on the AirTag's built-in speaker or track them using the Find My app on your iPhone or other Apple device. Details Save $24 $75 at Walmart Close Apple 35W dual USB-C power adapter: $39 Power up two devices at once with this dual-port USB-C power adapter. It can be used to charge your MacBook Air, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch or AirPods. Note that it does not come with a charging cable. Details Save $20 $39 at Walmart Close How we choose the best Memorial Day Apple deals Our team of expert shoppers and deal hunters has been reviewing and working with Apple products of all varieties for many years. We pride ourselves on helping buyers understand which major sales and deals are legitimately good and which are more routine. That includes Black Friday, Prime Day, Memorial Day and countless other shopping events. We've become very good at weeding out scams and superficial deals, so you see only the best offers from retailers all over. We look for real discounts, quality reviews and remaining sale time when choosing a deal to show you. Real discounts mean exactly that. We look at the price history for that product to make sure no manufacturers are inflating prices to make the discount seem more substantial than it is. Quality reviews are important for any product, but especially for deeply discounted items, even when they're made by Apple. If it doesn't get updates anymore, for example, the discount isn't really worthwhile. Remaining sale time is a huge part of our vetting process. If a deal seems like it will only be around for a short while or will only be available for the remaining stock, we'll let you know up front so you don't come back to the deal later only to be disappointed.
Motor 1
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
The 2025 BMW M3 Competition Is a German GT-R: Video Review
The E46 BMW M3 has one of the tallest statures in all of automotive history. It's the one that every M3 is judged against, save for the E30 , and is almost universally beloved. For the average BMW fan, there isn't an M3 that can quite match the original magic of that car. I think that the newest facelift for 2025 (LCI, to BMW nerds) is finally that M3. For our newest YouTube video, I got to drive the latest M3. And I found myself pleasantly surprised. I would hear arguments for more interesting or more exciting M3s, but the G80 generation is one of the most complete since the E46–And I think it finally hits the chord of excitement. Odd, because I was one of many journalists who beat the ugly drum on the buck-tooth'd G80. I almost hate that the car has proven me wrong, but the earliest variants of the car were OK at best. It's a matter of technology. This is the first all-wheel-drive generation of M3, the latest refinement of a wide array of integrated chassis systems like adaptive dampers, brake vectoring, and advanced traction control. It is so technologically leveraged that tuning the systems is as important as tuning spring rates and sway bars. Finally, after some teething years, the 2025 G80 is something approaching M3 perfection. Find out why by watching our video. More on the M3 We Drove Three of the Best BMW M3s Ever. One Stood Out The Next BMW M3 Will Have a 'New Type' of Gas Engine Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
BBC News
23-05-2025
- BBC News
Staines: Appeal after man attacks two people in car
Police are hunting a man who assaulted two people in a car near the M3 in attacker, who was riding an electric bike and is described as being aged between 17 and 20, pulled the woman driver out of her vehicle after an argument, and also assaulted her happened on Staines Road West, between Windmill Road and the roundabout leading to the Motorway, at about 15:10 BST on attacker was white and wearing a dark puffa jacket.
