BMW talks next-gen

• BMW (BAMXY) announces a new generation of plug-in hybrid vehicles, including hybrid versions of some its core models.
• The automaker plans to unveil a prototype of its BMW Series 3 plug-in hybrid today at an event in France.
• What to watch: BMW says its plug-in hybrid technology is adaptable enough to be integrated widely across its vehicle concepts. The German company also notes that a hydrogen fuel cell platform could be an option in the future.