BMW i8 production to end in April - report

Production of the BMW i8 will reportedly end in April this year as the company looks to focus on more mainstream electrified models, including the all-electric iX3 crossover, i4 fastback and iNext crossover. A company spokesperson has confirmed the impending demise of the i8 with Autocar. Reports indicate the i8 will be replaced within the next five or so years by a production version of the M Next concept.