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

BMW i8

Spied: 2014 BMW i8
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In Spy Photos, on January 3rd, 2013

Next year BMW will introduce their first hybrid sportscar but in the meantime testing of several prototypes continue in Europe. Dubbed BMW i8, the sporty two-door model uses two different drive systems – an electric motor and an internal combustion … Continue reading
BMW i8 spied during winter testing
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In Spy Photos, on December 13th, 2012

With a year to go until its official debut, the BMW i8 continues its testing trials and heads north in Europe for some cold weather testing. Spied here with a heavy camouflage, the i8 test mule gives us a look … Continue reading
Video: BMW i8 Spyder and Uma Thurman in NYC
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In Videos, on November 14th, 2012

On Monday, BMW kicked-off the BMW i “Born Electric” World Tour, a week-long event in Manhattan exploring issues of future mobility. Also at the event, BMW i unveiled the BMW i8 Concept Roadster and next generation BMW i3 for the … Continue reading
Roadmap: BMW future products
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In Featured Posts, Rumors, on August 16th, 2012

With Paris Motor Show upon us and the BMW rumormill churning more than ever, we wanted to take the time and look at future BMW products that we might see in the upcoming years. Some of the models we discussed … Continue reading
BMW to sell cars over the Web
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In BMW i, on July 26th, 2012

A report from Bloomberg says that BMW will sell cars over the Web for the first time. Last November we reported on BMW’s plans to revolutionize how cars are sold, an initiative that will kick off with the new i … Continue reading
BMW to price the i8 above 100,000 Euros
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In BMW i, on June 14th, 2012

When it goes on sale in 2014, the BMW i8 is said to have a base price above 100,000 Euros. The report comes from Bloomberg but it fails to directly attribute the statement to a BMW official. In the article, … Continue reading
UK engine plant to build engines for BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports cars
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In BMW i, on June 12th, 2012

At today’s SMMT 2012 International Automotive Summit at Canary Wharf, London, Ian Robertson, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Sales and Marketing BMW, announced that the new generation of high-tech, 3-cylinder petrol engines for the future BMW … Continue reading
Rumor: Is BMW scalling back on electric cars?
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In Featured Posts, Rumors, on June 7th, 2012

In 2013 BMW will launch the i3, the first fully electric vehicle part of the new i sub-brand. The electric project kicked off years ago and went through a series of iterations that began wit the MINI E and more … Continue reading
The Verge: BMW i8 hands-on
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In BMW i, on May 15th, 2012

Popular tech and gadgets blog The Verge took the time to explore the BMW i8 from up-close. The encounter took place in NYC before the i8 hybrid sportscar headed to Munich for another event. Here are some thoughts from a … Continue reading