BMW says its use of carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) in its i3 electric vehicle will save around 300kg in weight following the start of of production inn 2013.
BMW has unveiled its two electric and hybrid sub-brands in Munich today (21 February) that will be made using carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP).
New brand includes launch of i3 electric city car and i8 efficient supercar, plus New York venture capital company.
BMW has confirmed that the new subbrand through which it intends to market a range of advanced stand-alone hybrid, range-extended and plug-in electric models will be called BMW and#8220;i.and#8221;
BMW introduced its BMW i3 electric vehicle and BMW i8 plug-in hybrid today as the first models to be sold under its new so-called 'i' subbrand.
BMW introduced its BMW i3 electric vehicle and BMW i8 plug-in hybrid today as the first models to be sold under its new so-called 'i' subbrand.
BMW-owned Rolls-Royce has often boasted that the only noise you will hear in one of its cars is the ticking of the clock. Now when you stand outside you will not even be able the hear the engine.
BMW has confirmed that the new subbrand through which it intends to market a range of advanced stand-alone hybrid, range-extended and plug-in electric models will be called BMW and#8220;i.and#8221;
BMW today launched the new 'i' sub-brand, which will focus on developing sustainable mobility solutions and, as such, designate future electric vehicles including the i3 (Megacity) and i8 (Vision EfficientDynamics Concept) - both scheduled for 2013.
More power, greater torque, reduced fuel consumption, lower tailpipe emissions and less weight--but better? Before driving the BMW X1 xDrive28i, the first model to feature the German carmaker's new turbocharged 2.
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Bertone 99 Jaguar concept hints at design direction of firm’s future BMW 3-Series rival.
A shortage of skilled workers in Germany has prompted BMW to open a factory specially equipped to encourage workers to stay longer.
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BMW has caused some surprise today at Toronto's Canadian International Auto Show by unveiling its 1 M Coupe and X1's pricing for Canada before they arrive in dealerships this year.
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BMW Chinese JV partner Brilliance China Automotive Holdings has told shareholders it expects to book a net profit for full year 2010 after a net loss in 2009.
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A BMW dealer in Ajax, Ontario, has decided to offer die-hard bimmer fans their dream job and is looking for the best blogger out there.
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Germany's big three carmakers, which have added about 67 billion euros ($90 billion) or 75% in market value since the end of the 2009, are poised for 2011 profits exceeding pre-financial crisis highs amid U.S. and Chinese demand.
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Newly crowned Jean-Philippe Dayraut (BMW Série 1) won the final round of the Andros Trophy in Lans-en-Vercors. He finished ahead of Canadian driver Jacques Villeneuve, who secured his first podium finish in the series.
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Jean-Philippe Dayraut (BMW Série 1) clinched his third Andros Trophy title in-a-row, while Adrien Tambay (BMW Série 1) won the first round of two this week-end, in Lans-en-Vercors.
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