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BMW i Brand Advertising Campaign Launched
BMW has launched its North American advertising campaign for its i sub-brand.
BMW Electric Cars to Play Major Role in Near Future
Widespread implementation of electric cars might be closer than you think according to BMW product development boss Herbert Diess.
BMW i8 Sold Out Through 2014
It’s expensive, unusual and apparently popular because the BMW i8 is sold out through 2014.
BMW i3, i8 Make North American Debut at LA Auto Show
Productions models of the BMW i3 and i8 have made their North American debut at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show.
Most Watched Videos of the Week: September 7 – 14, 2013
The 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show kicked off earlier this week, and AutoGuide was there reporting live with all the world’s hottest new debuts. Our most watched videos of the week are a good indication of what was catching everyone’s attention in Frankfurt, starting with the Ferrari 458 Speciale. Then of course, there was the production BMW…
BMW ‘i’ Models Won’t See M Variants
Now that the production BMW i3 and i8 have been officially revealed, more details on the German automaker’s sub-brand are surfacing.
2014 BMW i8 Officially Revealed, Priced from $135,925
Promising a “new era of sustainable performance” BMW has revealed its long awaited i8 plug-in hybrid sports car today at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Production BMW i8 Leaked Ahead of Frankfurt Debut
Images of the BMW i8 sports car have leaked ahead of the car’s official debut during the Frankfurt Motor Show next week.
BMW Says U.S. to be Largest Market for i8 Sports Car
The BMW i8 will make its official production debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, but the car’s product manager believes the U.S. will be the largest market for the new plug-in hybrid sports car.
BMW i8 Detailed Prior to Frankfurt Motor Show
Now that the BMW i3 has become official, automotive enthusiasts are anxiously waiting to see if the German automaker can live up to its claims for its i8 plug-in hybrid coupe.
Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards Recognize Hyundai, BMW, Ford
The BMW i8 Spyder, Ford Atlas pickup, and Hyundai HCD-14 Genesis concept vehicles have all received Concept Vehicle of the Year awards in their respective categories.
BMW i8 Spied at the Nurburgring… Again
Spring is here and the Nurburgring is full of test cars, one of which is BMW’s i8 hybrid sports car.
BMW i8 Spy Photos Show off New Details
New spy photos of the upcoming BMW i8 have revealed new details about the production version of the German brand’s upcoming hybrid sports car.
BMW i Series Production Will Start in 2013
The German automaker will focus next year on starting production for its i-Series according to a statement by Dr. BMW chairman Norbert Reithofer.
BMW Three-Cylinder Engine Pondered for US
Big news from BMW is coming in a small package in the 2012 Paris Motor Show’s wake: the brand is considering a three-cylinder engine for North America.
BMW Proves Diesel as Hybrid Alternative at Olympics
While all eyes are on athletes vying for Olympic glory, BMW will be capitalizing on prime real estate within the Olympic Park to showcase its cars.
BMWi Electric Cars to be Sold Online, in Dealerships
When the BMWi range of electric cars goes on sale in 2013, there will be new way of buying one from the brand: online.
BMW i8 Spyder Concept Revealed Ahead of NY Auto Show Debut
The i8 plug-in hybrid is the product of BMW‘s best engineering and innovation in an effort to create the most advanced automobile to ever come from the Bavarian automaker. Motivated by a 170-hp electric motor driving the front wheels and a 1.5-liter 3-cylinder engine producing 223-hp and 295 lb.-ft. of torque at the rear, the…
BMW i8 Specs Detailed: 0-60 MPH in 4.9 Seconds
The BMW i8 is looking closer and closer to production form and now we have some more detailed specifications on the German automaker’s upcoming electric supercar. The plug-in hybrid will reportedly weigh in at 3,197 lbs with a 2+2 seating configuration and pop-up door design. Powering the i8 will be a 170-hp electric motor driving the…
BMW i8 Unique Door Design Revealed in Spy Photos
The BMW i8 is a highly anticipated release and this new set of spy photos shows off the door design we can expect on the German automaker’s hybrid sports car once it makes it to production. Hinge placement seems to be the key difference between the i8’s doors and similar examples we’ve seen before. It…
BMW Smartphone App Previews Future i Electric Cars
Marking a new era for BMW, the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car and BMW i3 electric city car were first unveiled as concepts last year. Set for release in 2013, BMW will also launch a new complementing smartphone app that promises new levels of technological sophistication. Previewed at the BMW i Facebook fan page,…
BMW Considering Selling i-Models Online
With the launch of BMW‘s next-generation i-models, the German car manufacturer is also looking for new ways to sell its lineup of green machines. Tim Abbott, BMW’s UK Managing Director, has expressed an interest in more flexible test drive times, a mobile sales force for the i-models, and turning to the Internet for online sales….
BMW Reveals All New i3 And i8 Concept Vehicles
BMW has developed two new hybrid vehicles that the German automaker says have redefined the understanding of personal mobility with a focus on sustainability. The i3 concept, previously know as the Megacity, is an all-electric car that focuses squarely on the mobility challenges in urban areas. The i8 hybrid concept is a “forward-looking, intelligent, and innovative” sports…
BMW’s Has High Hopes For New “i” Brand, Should Be In Market By 2014
A few months ago, BMW announced that it will introduce a new sub-brand, that will focus its energy on electric and hybrid vehicles, and this new division will simply be called “i.” Now comes a report that suggests BMW hopes the “i” brand will be able to sell 30,000 of its i3 electric model per-year….
