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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In a world-first, BMW is employing artificial intelligence to promote its ground-breaking new electric cars through an automated information service for UK customers. ‘BMW i Genius’ uses specially developed software to interact with potential customers in a live question and answer format that works on a mobile platform. Users simply text in a question relating
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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
On Monday 29 July 2013, the ceremonial unveiling of the BMW i3 occurred in London, New York and Beijing. BMW claim it is, “the first premium car to be purpose-designed as an all-electric vehicle”. This is quite a wild claim considering offerings from the likes of Tesla and their Model S but we’ll ignore that
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Despite the badly timed British weather, the all-new electric BMW i3 was revealed in London yesterday to over 250 representatives from a wide range of European bodies and organisations responsible for shaping the future of sustainable urban mobility and creating the framework for the up-take of electric vehicles. Guest of honour, Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin
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On Monday 29th July 2013, BMW will finally unveil their hugely anticipated all electric i3 compact. Watch the LIVE launch with us, here on AutoVolt. The area above will update to show the LIVE launch on Monday 29th July at 13:15 GMT (14:15 CEST). Good morning New York, hello London, wanshang hao Beijing – at
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BMW UK today announced the pricing of one of the most anticipated cars in its history. The all-new BMW i3 will be delivered to customers in the UK in November, 2013 with a leasing price starting from just £369* a month. Ian Robertson, Member of the Board of Management, Sales and Marketing BMW, said: “The
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The BMW Group is set to play a leading and groundbreaking role in shaping personal mobility at the premium level well into the future. The research and development work carried out since 2007 as part of project i has laid the foundations for sustainable mobility solutions influenced by environmental, economic and social change around the
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The BMW i3 is set to be unleashed upon a highly expectant audience – mostly on YouTube that is – on the 29th July 2013. BMW are hotting up the much anticipated car by releasing information regarding their coveted smart-phone app which can, “With ConnectedDrive on your smartphone you control your BMW i3 from wherever
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