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BMW has announced a new, bolder direction for the company, with policies designed to reduce environmental impacts from the manufacturing of new cars. At the forefront of the new climate-change strategy is a range of electric models, confirming for the first time a fully-electric 5 Series and X1 SUV are in development.

The BMW iNext crossover has been spied again, although it's not clear if iNext name will carry over for production. While the latest iNext prototype wears less camouflage than earlier vehicles, there are still plenty of false body panels, especially around the front and rear of the car, as well as around the D-pillar area. The front fascia is largely blocked off and we're unable to see what BMW has decided to do with its signature double-kidney grille.

BMW has ramped up the tease on its upcoming electric, automated flagship, revealing the steering wheel of the iNext. Given it's designed to be the brand's autonomous leader, a lot of consideration has been given to what's happening when the driver's hands are off the oddly-shaped wheel.

BMW has revealed the face of its upcoming iNext SUV concept, in a new teaser video promoting the all-electric crossover. It's certainly going to be distinctive, with a tall take on the new kidney grille dominating its bulbous nose, flanked by slimline laser headlights. The flanks are dominated by pumped-up wheel arches and a tall window line, while the concept appears to have a sloping coupe-style roofline.

BMW has outlined plans for the next phase of its evolution, as it works toward modular architectures across the range, allowing internal combustion and full-electric variants of all its models. The move is a crucial part of preparing for the uncertain future facing the automotive world.