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Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
BMW's EV Domination: Outsells Audi & Mercedes
In 2024, BMW reportedly sold 368,475 electrified vehicles worldwide, which adds up to more than its two biggest rivals, Audi and Mercedes-Benz. It's an impressive feat, especially considering that BMW's EV sales only ramped up in earnest a few years ago after it launched the i3 to much fanfare. We should also point out that this is the BMW brand, not the BMW Group, so Rolls-Royce and MINI are not included in these numbers. Even if they were, neither of those nameplates would contribute much to overall EV sales in 2024, as MINI is just beginning its electrified journey, and Rolls-Royce is a hyper-premium brand with a focused purchaser in mind. Audi sold over 164,000 EVs in 2024, while Mercedes-Benz sold 185,059, meaning both automakers combined sold between 349,060 and 350,058. Audi only notes that it sold 'over' 164,000, so actual sales could be between 164,001 and 164,099. This means BMW sold at least 18,417 more EVs than Audi and Mercedes-Benz combined last year. Overall EV sales were up 13.5 percent for BMW in 2024, while Mercedes-Benz and Audi EV sales declined 23 percent and eight percent, respectively. BMW's two other brands, MINI and Rolls-Royce, also saw impressive upticks in EV sales. MINI sold 56,171 EVs in 2024, up 24.3 percent year over year. Rolls-Royce sold an impressive 1,890 Spectre EVs, its only electrified offering, which saw 326 sales in 2023. BMW's overall sales were down year over year, though. It sold just shy of 2.5 million cars in 2024, a four percent decrease from 2023. Its overall EV sales were 17.4 percent of its total sales, which aligns BMW Group with the trend in EV sales where nearly one in five new cars sold is an EV. The i4, BMW's electrified sedan, comprised nearly half of all 4-Series sales in North America for 2024. This figure matters because BMW wants its overall EV sales share to be at 50 percent by 2030, and the 4-Series is a cornerstone for BMW. This suggests buyers will respond positively as BMW continues to electrify its lineup. There are a few things to keep in mind regarding BMW's EV sales. First, the company is embarking on what Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, calls 'the biggest future-focused project in the history of our company,' namely its NEUE KLASSE lineup. NEUE KLASSE is a rethinking of BMW's sedan and SUV platforms as it charges into electrification. It has wholly new battery technology and a fresh platform that reimagines what the 'ultimate driving machine' looks like when fully electrified. Second, BMW has yet to introduce the world to its iX3, the electrified version of its insanely popular X3 SUV. A lot hinges on NEUE KLASSE, and it seems BMW took its time and put in the work to get the platform right. From what we've seen, the next iteration of BMW should continue to put distance between it and other premium EV automakers. We'll know later this year when BMW's first NEUE KLASSE vehicle launches, but until then, the German automaker can revel in its increased sales when compared to its hometown competitors.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
This 43-inch Amazon Fire TV just dropped to it's lowest price ever
This article contains affiliate links; if you click such a link and make a purchase, Digital Trends and Yahoo Inc. may earn a commission. For the last few years, Amazon's low-cost 4K LEDs have offered buyers a cost-effective means of achieving good picture quality and a ton of apps for less than the rest. And, as luck would have it, we came across an excellent promo on an Amazon set while vetting through Amazon deals: Right now when you purchase the Amazon 43-inch Fire TV 4-Series 4K LED you'll only pay $210. The full MSRP on this model is $370, so that's a $160 discount. This is the lowest price this TV has ever dropped to, so you don't want to miss it. BUY NOW First and foremost, we'd like you to know that every size (43, 50, and 55 inches) of the Amazon 4-Series 4K LED is on sale today. In terms of the 43-inch version, this is the lowest price we've ever seen it! With its traditional LED lighting and 4K panel, the Amazon 4-Series delivers good picture quality. There's enough SDR brightness to watch TV in a brightly lit room without glare issues, and the TV throws a little extra illumination when watching (or playing) HDR content. While the image tends to degrade the farther off-center you sit, this is pretty normal for most LED LCDs in this price range. The 4-Series has four HDMI ports, so you'll have no issue hooking up all your go-to AV components, including game consoles and PCs. This Amazon TV actually has very low input lag, which makes it a fantastic choice for PS5 and Xbox devotees. And thanks to Fire TV OS and the included Alexa Voice Remote, you'll have access to apps like Netflix and YouTube, plus hours of free live TV content and smart home control. We're not sure how long this sale is going to last, but we wouldn't wait too long. Save $160 when you purchase the Amazon 43-inch Fire TV 4-Series 4K LED today, and be sure to have a look at our lists of the best TV deals and best soundbar deals for even more discounts on top AV tech! BUY NOW
