The BMW Group entered a new era in automotive construction today with the start of series production of the BMW i3. The world’s first premium electric vehicle to be purpose-designed for this form of drive system is the result of an all-encompassing development approach targeted at reducing fuel consumption and emissions in urban areas. Exceptionally high standards […]
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It was undoubtedly the shot of the tournament and triggered riotous applause from golf fans at the BMW Championship on Saturday: Hunter Mahan (USA) fired a spectacular ace on the 17th hole (par 3, 190 metres). This hole-in-one helped Mahan to an impressive round of seven under par. Above all, however, the 31-year-old is now
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The BMW DTM drivers stopped in at BMW Plant Leipzig (DE) on their way to the eighth race of the DTM season in Oschersleben (DE). Bruno Spengler (CA), Dirk Werner (DE), Augusto Farfus (BR), Joey Hand (US), Martin Tomczyk (DE), Andy Priaulx (GB), Marco Wittmann (DE) and Timo Glock (DE) started their visit with an
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BMW today launched the world’s first 360° interactive film offering potential customers a virtual test-drive of the brand’s first-ever electric vehicle, the BMW i3. The film, which can be downloaded to smartphones and tablets (around 300+ MB in size), invites users to assume the position of the driver and supporting actor in a dramatic, fast-paced
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BMW are to launch their electric motorbike, the BMW C evolution. We previously posted an article about the concept motorbike a while ago, but now it’s great to see BMW take the plunge to make it a reality and a great addition to their electric offerings. Essentially, it is a city style scooter cross motorbike,
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Yesterday saw the announcement of Land Rover’s Range Rover Hybrid models being launched, the world’s first diesel hybrid 4×4 vehicles in their class. Today sees the launch of what BMW call their SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle) in plug-in hybrid form. The impressive figure with this vehicle over the Range Rover’s 44mpg, is the official mpg
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At the end of the BMW i3 launch on the 29th July, press and media congratulated BMW on their achievement of producing their first electric car utilising some pretty exotic materials. Coupling BMW’s signature levels of performance, build quality and stylish interiors, the BMW i3 is – on paper – an excellent vehicle for those
Ahead of the official show launch of the plug-in hybrid BMW i8 sportscar, BMW have released select details about the car and it’s features. What does an i8 have in common with your mobile phone? Well, apart from it’s interconnectivity capabilities using BMW apps allowing owners to see status updates of their car, the BMW
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BMW i continues to forge ahead with the introduction of customer-friendly electromobility services in the UK, forming a partnership with Schneider Electric. The partnership sees Schneider Electric become, not only the manufacturer of the BMW i Wallbox, but also the recommended installer. This collaboration will allow Schneider Electric to work closely with the BMW i
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BMW has confirmed they will take the wraps of the forthcoming i8 hybrid sports car at the IAA International Motor Show at Frankfurt this September. Following on from the BMW i3 launch at the end of July just a week ago, BMW is obviously keen to keep the ball rolling and attract attention while they
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