Dynamic ability, comfort, efficiency, aesthetic allure and a profusion of innovations designed to enhance driving pleasure – the BMW 5 Series contains all the signature ingredients of a best-selling model at the premium end of the executive segment. Indeed, consistently rising … Continue reading

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What cars got traded for a BMW ActiveE?
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In ActiveE, on February 23rd, 2013

Later this year, BMW will launch their first electric vehicle built under the BMW i sub-brand. The BMW i3 is branded as the future car for megacities and it will not only bring electric mobility to the brand but also … Continue reading
BMW recalling certain 2011 ActiveE vehicles over bad drivetrain housing
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In ActiveE, on January 31st, 2013

BMW issues a recall on certain 2011 ActiveE models. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about half of the all-electric 1 Series currently are being recalled for a potential problem that could leave the cars stranded, more exactly 360 … Continue reading
Part 3: Living with BMW ActiveE – Plugging In
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In ActiveE, on August 2nd, 2012

I’ve had my BMW ActiveE for 6 ½ months now and the odometer shows I’m about 300 miles short of the 20,000 mile mark which puts me on pace to drive it about 36,000 miles this year. That means two … Continue reading
BMW recalling ActiveE and Z4 for possible power steering failure
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In ActiveE, on July 8th, 2012

BMW has issued a safety recall for the ActiveE electric car. The fully-electric 1 Series Coupe is recalled for a potential power steering failure. Also affected by this recall are certain 2012 BMW Z4 models. In total, the recall accounts … Continue reading
Introducing Turner Motorsport 2012 BMW ActiveE Project Car
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In ActiveE, on July 1st, 2012

Turner Motorsport, a company known for their racing program and high-performance vehicles, takes a foray into the land of electric vehicles. Recently the Massachusetts-based company took ownership of BMW’s latest electric vehicle: ActiveE. Often labeled as the last step before … Continue reading
Part 2: Living with BMW ActiveE – 10,000 miles on odometer
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In ActiveE, Featured Posts, on May 8th, 2012

Now that I’ve been driving my BMW ActiveE for nearly four months, I’ve had it long enough to confirm my initial positive thoughts. It is simply the best daily-driving electric vehicle I’ve had the pleasure to experience, and I have … Continue reading
NYIAS 2012: BMW’s Active E Makes an Appearance
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In ActiveE, Auto Shows, on April 4th, 2012

BMW’s forward electric propulsion thinking is rooted in development vehicles such as the MINI E, and more recently, the Active E. The drivetrain found in the new i vehicles was developed using the 1 series platform, and the frankenstein electric … Continue reading
Part 1: Living with the BMW ActiveE
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In ActiveE, Featured Posts, on March 5th, 2012

Tom Moloughney introduces a new series on BMWBLOG: Living with the BMW ActiveE. Tom is the first customer to take ownership of an ActiveE electric-vehicle and over the next months, he will share with us his experience behind the wheel … Continue reading
Recruitment process for BMW ActiveE-Now Open
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In ActiveE, on January 21st, 2012

Beginning today, the recruitment process for the highly anticipated all-electric BMW ActiveE is open in the metropolitan markets of Boston, Hartford, New York, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, and San Francisco. The BMW ActiveE is available by lease only at … Continue reading