Comments on: Test Drive: BMW ActiveHybrid 7

By: Quick Drive: BMW ActiveHybrid X6

Quick Drive: BMW ActiveHybrid X6 — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:31:25 +0000

[...] at the LA International Auto Show, I told you about taking the new ActiveHybrid 7 for a nice, but unfortunately, short drive around Los Angeles. Part of the same short test driving [...]

By: Horatiu B.

Horatiu B. — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:40:34 +0000

We can’t all be on the same page. For example, I’m not a fan of Touring cars and I made that clear several times. Does that mean it’s a moronic attitude towards wagons? No, just a personal opinion and when I use “I” instead of “we” that means it’s my view. Now, when I review a Touring, believe me, I will give my unbiased opinion and consider all the angles, as I did with the 5 GT, X6 M and other controversial models.

I see your point of view also and I apologize if you felt offended, that’s not really what we do here.

As a final point, I embrace EfficientDynamics, always did and I see why progression is needed, even though the core enthusiasts might disagree. I’m a business person and understand the reasons behind it.

By: NYT talks about BMW’s hybrids

NYT talks about BMW’s hybrids — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:06:09 +0000

[...] Before we jump into their article, you can read upon our own test drive of the ActiveHybrid 7. [...]

By: mark

mark — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:40:48 +0000

I understand where he’s coming from and his view is very clear. He rammed it down the readers throat on several occasions. He finds the drivers of hybrid cars smug, considers sub 30mpg great economy, thinks hybrid cars should be sporting, is scared of BMW producing low emission (green) cars, sees folly in hollywood stars being environmentally conscious…

By: Horatiu B.

Horatiu B. — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:48:24 +0000

Mark, it was simply an opinion of Josh, and the point was to show where he’s coming from and his view might coincide with many people when it comes to hybrids.

The alternative would have been to say that he was born a hybrid guy and that this is the best thing since slice bread.

He was just simply trying to be honest and show where he’s coming from.

By: mark

mark — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:32:04 +0000

This kind of moronic attitude toward hybrids and those who drive them really doesn’t demonstrate much intellect. While I don’t personally drive a hybrid, there is nothing wrong with those who are happy with a small economical car and don’t need to compete with their peers for engine size, nor race everywhere they drive. While the rest of the world consider their co2 emissions, the majority of US population couldn’t give a damn. Infantile journalism.

By: Giom

Giom — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:26:30 +0000

As I said before, this technology is in its infancy. In ten years from now, we’ll probably look back it these first efforts and think of it as a noble efforts. But by then, the word ‘hybrid’ will have taken on a completely new meaning. Every new tech needs to start somewhere though.

By: viper

viper — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:08:29 +0000

Glad to hear its amazing