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

Spy Videos: BMW i8
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In Vision EfficientDynamics, on March 11th, 2011

After first spy photos of the 2014 BMW i8, here comes the first footage of the same car spotted during winter testing in Sweden. Judging by the sound engine, the BMW i8 prototype seem to continue testing the three-cylinder diesel … Continue reading
Spy Photos: BMW i8 spotted during winter testing
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In Spy Photos, on March 8th, 2011

A BMW i8 Vision EfficientDynamics was spotted during winter testing in Sweden. The plugin-hybrid sportscar will launch in 2014 and it’s currently undergoing extensive testing. When it was first unveiled to the world at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, BMW … Continue reading
BMW plans to sell at least 30,000 units a year of its i3
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In BMW i, on March 8th, 2011

In an interview for Automotive News, Ian Robertson, member of the BMW board responsible for sales and marketing, said BMW aims to sell at least 30,000 units of its i3 electric vehicle a year beginning in 2014. “We are targeting … Continue reading
What would you like to know about BMW i? Ask your questions!
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In BMW i, Featured Posts, on February 25th, 2011

Next week, BMWBLOG and our sister-magazine BimmerToday will be attending the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. Along with the extensive coverage and photography, we will be sitting down with key figures at BMW and talk about a wide range of subjects. … Continue reading
Forbes: “BMW’s Newest Model Isn’t A Car”
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In BMW i, on February 24th, 2011

On Monday, BMW unveil the new “i” sub-brand and the first two plug-in hybrid vehicles that will launch in 2013: BMW i3 and i8. In the same press conference, BMW made another important announcement which created an extensive buzz in … Continue reading
Autocar: BMW i8 to receive gasoline engine and no turbo diesel
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In BMW i, on February 24th, 2011

In an unexpected turn of events, Autocar reports that the upcoming 2014 BMW i8 will receive a gasoline engine instead of the 3-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine the current prototype is using. The UK magazine quotes R&D chief Dr. Klaus Draeger … Continue reading
Video: BMW i Series Press Conference
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In BMW i, on February 23rd, 2011

Yesterday, BMW turns a new page in the history of the company. At the iconic BMW Welt building in Munich, the German automaker revealed their new plans of taking the brand to the next level, and in this case, this … Continue reading
Behind the design of the new BMW sub-brand
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In BMW i, on February 22nd, 2011

Last year, BMW began to openly discuss about their latestand the biggest project the company has initiated in its history: a new sub-brand which will market an entire line-up of electric vehicles. The “next premium” automobile, as BMW called it, … Continue reading
New BMW sub-brand: BMW i
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In BMW i, Featured Posts, on February 21st, 2011

The new BMW sub-brand focused on developing sustainable mobility solutions has been launched. “BMW i represents a new movement in premium mobility. With the introduction of this new sub-brand, the BMW Group reaffirms its leadership as the most innovative and … Continue reading