{
  "id": 10828668,
  "title": "Automotive industry: BMW drops diesel for new 3 Series",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/autoindustrie-bmw-streicht-beim-neuen-3er-den-diesel",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-30T01:45:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/politik/deutschland/autoindustrie-bmw-streicht-beim-neuen-3er-den-diesel/100258472.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "BMW is discontinuing the diesel engine option for its 3-series model, which is set to be unveiled soon. The eighth generation of the 3-series, described by BMW as the \"heart of the brand\", will instead offer a petrol engine, as well as hybrid and plug-in hybrid options with a petrol motor, alongside the already announced fully electric i3. This decision was made due to market demand, with the company choosing to focus on the most in-demand drivetrains. The decision was made prior to the current high fuel prices, and is not related to them. The 3-series is a key model for BMW, with around 18 million units sold over its 50-year history.",
  "summary": "It has nothing to do with the current record fuel prices - rather with a different development.",
  "key_points": [
    "BMW removes diesel from new 3 series model",
    "3 series remains staple model with 18 million built",
    "Production split between Munich and Dingolfing facilities"
  ],
  "editors_take": "BMW's decision to drop diesel from the new 3 series model reflects a strategic shift towards engines with the highest global demand, as diesel engines decline in key markets.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}