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The future of transportation might be in a great peril. In a recent interview, Bob Lutz, GM’s ex-vice chairman said that if electric cars such as the i3 will prove to be reliable, conventional cars might become obsolete. Of course, Lutz referred to all electric cars and not just BMW’s but the idea is the same. Judging by the accelerated progress some manufacturers are doing and More [...]
BMW sales boss Ian Robertson sure is keen on discussing the high level of interest in the German automaker’s upcoming i3 electric vehicle. Robertson, who recently spoke at the Automotive News Europe Congress in Paris, says interest in the i3 is incredibly More
BMW sales boss Ian Robertson sure is keen on discussing the high level of interest in the German automaker’s upcoming i3 electric vehicle. Robertson, who recently spoke at the Automotive News Europe Congress in Paris, says interest in the i3 is incredibly More [...] BMW’s highly anticipated electric car will be just one of the highlights of the forthcoming free-to-attend London Motorexpo, which opens later this month. Motorexpo in London It will be the first time the BMW i3 has been seen at a UK motoring event and the battery-powered model will be joined by other debutees including combustion powered models such as the Lotus Exige S, 2014 More BMW’s highly anticipated electric car will be just one of the highlights of the forthcoming free-to-attend London Motorexpo, which opens later this month. Motorexpo in London It will be the first time the BMW i3 has been seen at a UK motoring event and the battery-powered model will be joined by other debutees including combustion powered models such as the Lotus Exige S, 2014 More [...] News of of BMW’s ‘i’ EV sub-brand has been circulating for a while now, or so it seems. There have been spy shots, passenger rides and motor show reveals; now we have the list of dealers that will sell and service the new range of electric BMWs. The list comprises 46 BMW retailers, from Jacksons Jersey to John Clark Aberdeen. The first showroom, BMW Park Lane, currently ha More News of of BMW’s ‘i’ EV sub-brand has been circulating for a while now, or so it seems. There have been spy shots, passenger rides and motor show reveals; now we have the list of dealers that will sell and service the new range of electric BMWs. The list comprises 46 BMW retailers, from Jacksons Jersey to John Clark Aberdeen. The first showroom, BMW Park Lane, currently ha More [...] 46 UK dealers to sell electric city car BMW’s new i3 electric city car will be sold through a network of 46 British dealers when it reaches showrooms in the autumn. The i3 makes extensive use of high-tech carbonfibre in its construction, and it will be available as either More 46 UK dealers to sell electric city car BMW’s new i3 electric city car will be sold through a network of 46 British dealers when it reaches showrooms in the autumn. The i3 makes extensive use of high-tech carbonfibre in its construction, and it will be available as either More [...] MUNICH: German premium automaker BMW expects to reap a “positive” contribution to group profit from every i3 electric vehicle sold, Chief Executive Norbert Reithofer said on Tuesday. BMW will start selling its Megacity electric vehicle, dubbed the i3 later this year and the i8 sports car in early 2014, Reithofer said during the company’s annual general meeting. The More MUNICH: German premium automaker BMW expects to reap a “positive” contribution to group profit from every i3 electric vehicle sold, Chief Executive Norbert Reithofer said on Tuesday. BMW will start selling its Megacity electric vehicle, dubbed the i3 later this year and the i8 sports car in early 2014, Reithofer said during the company’s annual general meeting. The More [...] According to Automotive News, the BMW i3 electric hatchback will likely be priced around $40,000, or similar to that of a well-equipped 3 Series sedan, when it goes on sale later this year. This information was revealed during an interview where AN spoke to Ludwig Willisch, CEO of BMW North America. The i3 will likely qualify for a $7,500 tax credit from the US federal government, though AN repor More According to Automotive News, the BMW i3 electric hatchback will likely be priced around $40,000, or similar to that of a well-equipped 3 Series sedan, when it goes on sale later this year. This information was revealed during an interview where AN spoke to Ludwig Willisch, CEO of BMW North America. The i3 will likely qualify for a $7,500 tax credit from the US federal government, though AN repor More [...] In addition to fewer parts, the carbon fiber and aluminum chassis electric car will be 250 to 350 kg (551 to 771 lb) lighter than a comparable electric car. The BMW Group (Munich, Germany) revealed more details about its forthcoming all-electric, composites-intensive i3 passenger vehicle in its annual report, issued on March 19. Norbert Reithofer, chairman of the Board of Management of BMW More In addition to fewer parts, the carbon fiber and aluminum chassis electric car will be 250 to 350 kg (551 to 771 lb) lighter than a comparable electric car. The BMW Group (Munich, Germany) revealed more details about its forthcoming all-electric, composites-intensive i3 passenger vehicle in its annual report, issued on March 19. Norbert Reithofer, chairman of the Board of Management of BMW More [...] BMW is betting heavily on their electric vehicles program and plans to lure in many EV customers. Just recently we reported on BMW’s plans to offer gas-powered loaner to i3 buyers and a new report by Automotive News Europe says that BMW will offer other extra service to attract drivers to its “i” sub-brand. Part of these offerings is the optional installation of home fast-charging sys More BMW is betting heavily on their electric vehicles program and plans to lure in many EV customers. Just recently we reported on BMW’s plans to offer gas-powered loaner to i3 buyers and a new report by Automotive News Europe says that BMW will offer other extra service to attract drivers to its “i” sub-brand. Part of these offerings is the optional installation of home fast-charging sys More [...]
BMW reveals the carbon-fibre body and inner workings of the i3, which might be the most complete battery-electric car so far. BMW recently unveiled some of the secrets of its battery-powered i3 hatchback, which goes on sale this year. Claiming the i3 will More
BMW reveals the carbon-fibre body and inner workings of the i3, which might be the most complete battery-electric car so far. BMW recently unveiled some of the secrets of its battery-powered i3 hatchback, which goes on sale this year. Claiming the i3 will More [...] At a press conference in March, Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, reported that several hundred advance orders have been received for the BMW i3 electric vehicle. The BMW i3 is designed for use in urban areas and has a carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) passenger compartment and an aluminium chassis. The first pre-series BMW i3 came off the produc More At a press conference in March, Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, reported that several hundred advance orders have been received for the BMW i3 electric vehicle. The BMW i3 is designed for use in urban areas and has a carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) passenger compartment and an aluminium chassis. The first pre-series BMW i3 came off the produc More [...]
BMW joins what will likely become common practice among carmakers hoping to entice more people to buy EVs by offering some extra amenities with its new i3 electric-car. In addition to the typical services offered with a new car, the i3 will in More
BMW joins what will likely become common practice among carmakers hoping to entice more people to buy EVs by offering some extra amenities with its new i3 electric-car. In addition to the typical services offered with a new car, the i3 will in More [...]
New ‘megacity’ hatchback available to order in July, price tag of around £35,000 It’s rumoured that the all-electric version will cost in the region of £35,000, while the range extender model will command a premium and More
New ‘megacity’ hatchback available to order in July, price tag of around £35,000 It’s rumoured that the all-electric version will cost in the region of £35,000, while the range extender model will command a premium and More [...] Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW), the world’s biggest luxury-car maker, will offer extra services to attract drivers to its I electric-car lineup, including occasional use of gasoline-powered models. BMW will install optional at-home fast-charging systems for the i3 city car coming out at the end of 2013, Marcus Krieg, a sales and marketing manager, said at a presentation in Leipzig, Ger More Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW), the world’s biggest luxury-car maker, will offer extra services to attract drivers to its I electric-car lineup, including occasional use of gasoline-powered models. BMW will install optional at-home fast-charging systems for the i3 city car coming out at the end of 2013, Marcus Krieg, a sales and marketing manager, said at a presentation in Leipzig, Ger More [...]
Among the new models that BMW will introduce in 2013, two stand out. The first, a sports coupe named the 4 Series, is instantly recognizable as a BMW. A bit lower and wider than the 3 Series coupe it replaces, it will be built at BMW’s Spartanburg, More
Among the new models that BMW will introduce in 2013, two stand out. The first, a sports coupe named the 4 Series, is instantly recognizable as a BMW. A bit lower and wider than the 3 Series coupe it replaces, it will be built at BMW’s Spartanburg, More [...] That’s right folks, The Fast Lane Car (TFLCar) will be at the Auto Shanghai 2013 to see the BMW i3 Concept and BMW i8 Concept among many other vehicles. I’m excited as I’m the one who’s going to cover it. TFLCar has been all over the world for various press events and auto shows, but this is our first foray into Asia. The cool part is: the BMW i3 Concept and BMW i8 Concept are tantalizin More That’s right folks, The Fast Lane Car (TFLCar) will be at the Auto Shanghai 2013 to see the BMW i3 Concept and BMW i8 Concept among many other vehicles. I’m excited as I’m the one who’s going to cover it. TFLCar has been all over the world for various press events and auto shows, but this is our first foray into Asia. The cool part is: the BMW i3 Concept and BMW i8 Concept are tantalizin More [...] BMW is betting that buyers of the electric 2014 BMW i3 won’t hesitate to shell out extra money for the optional gas engine. | April 05, 2013 | BMW North America, Inc. Just the Facts: BMW figures most U.S customers for the electric 2014 BMW i3 subcompact will opt for the range-extending gasoline engine. BMW is betting that buyers of the electric 2014 BMW i3 won’t hesitate to shell out extra money for the optional gas engine. | April 05, 2013 | BMW North America, Inc. Just the Facts: BMW figures most U.S customers for the electric 2014 BMW i3 subcompact will opt for the range-extending gasoline engine. [...] A production-ready BMW i3 test mule was spied near the Leipzig plant. By looking at the spy photos we can see the tank cover on the front right fender which indicates a prototype with the REx Range Extender, similar to the one we caught while refueling near Arjeplog. The small engine increases the range of the i3 to 250 miles from 90 miles on the electric charge only. The two-cylinder engin More A production-ready BMW i3 test mule was spied near the Leipzig plant. By looking at the spy photos we can see the tank cover on the front right fender which indicates a prototype with the REx Range Extender, similar to the one we caught while refueling near Arjeplog. The small engine increases the range of the i3 to 250 miles from 90 miles on the electric charge only. The two-cylinder engin More [...] The ranks of dedicated electric cars–those designed from scratch as plug-in vehicles–are thin. Come December, a fourth entry, the 2014 BMW i3, will join the three currently on the market (the Nissan Leaf, Chevrolet Volt, and Tesla Model S). BMW officials confirmed last Thursday that the first i3 models would go on sale in the U.S. very late this year. The initial b More The ranks of dedicated electric cars–those designed from scratch as plug-in vehicles–are thin. Come December, a fourth entry, the 2014 BMW i3, will join the three currently on the market (the Nissan Leaf, Chevrolet Volt, and Tesla Model S). BMW officials confirmed last Thursday that the first i3 models would go on sale in the U.S. very late this year. The initial b More [...]
?On November 16, 2013, the global segment of plug-in vehicles will grow by one with the launch of the highly anticipated BMW i3. Set to first launch in Europe this November, U.S. buyers will most likely get a chance to purchase a BMW i3 starting in January 2014. With t More
?On November 16, 2013, the global segment of plug-in vehicles will grow by one with the launch of the highly anticipated BMW i3. Set to first launch in Europe this November, U.S. buyers will most likely get a chance to purchase a BMW i3 starting in January 2014. With t More [...] Taiwanese scooter-builder Kymco will be responsible for BMW’s upcoming i3 extended-range electric car, according to reports circulating in the media this week. Adding plausibility to the reports is the fact that Kymco, which has factories in China and Indonesia, is already a BMW supplier – selling motorcycle engines to the German company that can be found in the BMW G450X enduro, as wel More Taiwanese scooter-builder Kymco will be responsible for BMW’s upcoming i3 extended-range electric car, according to reports circulating in the media this week. Adding plausibility to the reports is the fact that Kymco, which has factories in China and Indonesia, is already a BMW supplier – selling motorcycle engines to the German company that can be found in the BMW G450X enduro, as wel More [...] Most people give them little thought, but tires are one of the most important components on a car. They are, of course, your only point of contact with the road. So ultimately, tires are responsible for everything from performance, through cornering, to efficiency and noise. Tires of the future will significantly improve the last two factors, and BMW’s i3 electric car will be a More Most people give them little thought, but tires are one of the most important components on a car. They are, of course, your only point of contact with the road. So ultimately, tires are responsible for everything from performance, through cornering, to efficiency and noise. Tires of the future will significantly improve the last two factors, and BMW’s i3 electric car will be a More [...] BMW is claiming that its i3 electric compact model will have a range of up to 220km on a single battery charge. And it will have a range extender – an optional two-cylinder motorcycle petrol engine and generator – which will boost the range to 350km. The i3 will make its production debut at the Frankfurt motor show in September and is expected to go on sale by the end of the yea More BMW is claiming that its i3 electric compact model will have a range of up to 220km on a single battery charge. And it will have a range extender – an optional two-cylinder motorcycle petrol engine and generator – which will boost the range to 350km. The i3 will make its production debut at the Frankfurt motor show in September and is expected to go on sale by the end of the yea More [...] Electric car aficionados may not like to admit it, but range anxiety is a very real phenomenon and still prevents prospective owners taking the electric car plunge. BMW is acutely aware of this and is attempting to reassure potential buyers of its i3 electric car by offering a free petrol-powered loaner model with i3 purchases. According to Ward’s Auto, the move is designed to reassur More Electric car aficionados may not like to admit it, but range anxiety is a very real phenomenon and still prevents prospective owners taking the electric car plunge. BMW is acutely aware of this and is attempting to reassure potential buyers of its i3 electric car by offering a free petrol-powered loaner model with i3 purchases. According to Ward’s Auto, the move is designed to reassur More [...]
The BMW i3 electric city car won’t be revealed until the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, but BMW is already discussing some of the car’s features. Perhaps to reassure both customers and BMW’s shareholders, they all relate to range anxiety. Short ranges More
The BMW i3 electric city car won’t be revealed until the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, but BMW is already discussing some of the car’s features. Perhaps to reassure both customers and BMW’s shareholders, they all relate to range anxiety. Short ranges More [...]
BMW’s new all-electric car, the i3 Concept Coupe will be unveiled at Geneva this week. Along with the new i8 Concept the two new cars from BMW will usher in a new era for BMW cars. It is a new era because the research done while creating these More
BMW’s new all-electric car, the i3 Concept Coupe will be unveiled at Geneva this week. Along with the new i8 Concept the two new cars from BMW will usher in a new era for BMW cars. It is a new era because the research done while creating these More [...] Two of the most exciting electric vehicles due over the next few years both originate from German automaker, BMW. The i3 city car and i8 sports car are both clean-sheet designs, developed from the ground up as plug-in vehicles. With carbon-fiber chassis, purpose-designed interiors and unique styling, each will be proof that electric cars need not be mere re-worked gasoline vehicles. Two of the most exciting electric vehicles due over the next few years both originate from German automaker, BMW. The i3 city car and i8 sports car are both clean-sheet designs, developed from the ground up as plug-in vehicles. With carbon-fiber chassis, purpose-designed interiors and unique styling, each will be proof that electric cars need not be mere re-worked gasoline vehicles. [...] We join BMW engineers in Sweden for a ride in prototype versions of the new BMW i3 and i8 The BMW i3 electric supermini and i8 petrol-electric supercar will hit UK roads within the next 18 months. They’re the first two cars from the new BMW i sub-brand, and we’ve had early access to both models, which are currently enduring cold-weather testing in northern Sweden. The BMW i3 and More We join BMW engineers in Sweden for a ride in prototype versions of the new BMW i3 and i8 The BMW i3 electric supermini and i8 petrol-electric supercar will hit UK roads within the next 18 months. They’re the first two cars from the new BMW i sub-brand, and we’ve had early access to both models, which are currently enduring cold-weather testing in northern Sweden. The BMW i3 and More [...] BMW’s Genius Everywhere program will provide customers with an outlet of information on BMW’s cars and services. Going to the dealership can be a daunting experience. With the help of the right salesman, one question about a car can lead smoothly into a down payment and a new set of wheels. Not for the feint of heart, by any means. BMW hopes to change this, seeking to a More BMW’s Genius Everywhere program will provide customers with an outlet of information on BMW’s cars and services. Going to the dealership can be a daunting experience. With the help of the right salesman, one question about a car can lead smoothly into a down payment and a new set of wheels. Not for the feint of heart, by any means. BMW hopes to change this, seeking to a More [...] The BMW I will make its Canadian première at this year’s Canadian International Auto Show. The BMW I is about the innovation and development of vehicles and services that offer a new idea of premium defined by sustainability, BMW says. The BMW i3 Concept is one of two BMW I models that will be on display at this year’s Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto. The i3 More The BMW I will make its Canadian première at this year’s Canadian International Auto Show. The BMW I is about the innovation and development of vehicles and services that offer a new idea of premium defined by sustainability, BMW says. The BMW i3 Concept is one of two BMW I models that will be on display at this year’s Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto. The i3 More [...] |
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