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A magnetic braking primer: BMW i3 versus Tesla 70D

A magnetic braking primer: BMW i3 versus Tesla 70D

The most revolutionary aspect of modern electric vehicles, from a driver’s perspective, is almost certainly single-pedal speed control.  This intuitive feature is shared by the BMW i3 and Tesla’s new 70D, and made possible by…

Why you can't get AM Radio in your BMW i3

Why you can’t get AM Radio in your BMW i3

One of the most technologically advanced cars in the U.S., the BMW i3, doesn’t offer the old school AM radio. Those of you that still rely on local traffic reports or other local news, your…

BMW i3 REx One Year Review

BMW i3 starts as a second car in many families

BMW i3 starts as a second car in many families

Since it went on sale last year, the new BMW i3 and i8 hybrid sportscar sold to nearly 27,000 customers worldwide. By any standards, the i3 is already shaping up to be a successful story…

BMW i3 road trip: London to Amsterdam

BMW i3 road trip: London to Amsterdam

Can you really cross continents in an electric car? Will the infrastructure help achieve that goal? AutoExpress UK embarks into an epic road trip aboard the BMW i3 from London to Amsterdam. To have enough…

Amsterdam loves its electric cars

Amsterdam loves its electric cars

BMW chose to have their international launch of the BMW i3 here last November and it’s no wonder why. Nearly every block you walk, you see one type of electric car of another. Having had…

BMW Donates 20 BMW i3 Vehicles to NYC Parks

BMW Donates 20 BMW i3 Vehicles to NYC Parks

BMW of North America announced its support of NYC Parks for its TreesCount! 2015 program with a donation of 20 BMW i3 vehicles. With these BMW i3 vehicles, TreesCount! staff and volunteers can easily travel…