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BMWi concept to debut at LA Auto Show

, Nov 18th 2011 Discuss [6]

European automobile giant BMW is scheduled to debut its initial lineup of “i Cars”, the completely electric lithium-ion i3 “megacity vehicle”, and the plug-in hybrid i8 high-performance car, for the first inaugural time in North America at the Los Angeles Automobile Show this week. From the looks of the initial concept art, these are some sweet, sweet looking concept cars. BMW really has outdone themselves again on the these "i Cars", even though they've long been known for cutting-edge design. Read The Full Story

BMW recalls 32,000 eight and 12 cylinder vehicles for fire risk

, Nov 4th 2011 Discuss [4]

BMW makes some of the most popular luxury cars out there along with SUVs as well. The company uses a variety of engines, a recall has now been issued on some cars, and SUVs that use the firms turbocharged eight cylinder and 12 cylinder engines under the hood. The reason for the recall is a reported risk of fire in the engine bay of the vehicles. Read The Full Story

BMW shows off refreshed 3-series

, Oct 17th 2011 Discuss [0]

I have never been a huge BMW fan. I can certainly appreciate the M versions that the car company puts out with nice performance. Overall, I find the brand a bit boring personally. Still, it's always cool to see the refreshed vehicles that will be coming to market soon. At this point, we have a few pics of the normal 3-Series cars that are lighter, yet lower and wider. The updated rides include the 328i, 335i, and 320d. Read The Full Story

BMW grabs Nuance TTS for in-car email, Facebook, more

, Sep 23rd 2011 Discuss [1]

BMW drivers will soon be able to have their iDrive ICE systems read out messages, social network updates and RSS feeds, using the same voice control system as is expected to feature in the iPhone 5. A new deal with Nuance will see iDrive gain complex text-to-speech functionality in addition to its existing voice-dialing and music search, able to read SMS and emails - among other content - in a choice of 14 different languages. Read The Full Story

BMW working on laser lights for future vehicles

, Sep 6th 2011 Discuss [3]

BMW was among the first carmakers out there to start using LED lights for headlights and other lights. The LEDs are great because they use less power and they are able to last much longer than your typical automotive lighting. BMW is working on what it calls the next logical step in automotive lighting with laser lighting. The lights are expected to come to market within a few years. Read The Full Story

BMW uses frickin’ lasers for good, Dr. Evil weeps

, May 17th 2011 Discuss [0]

Let's face it; most drivers are oblivious to what is going on around them. They pull out in front of other cars, don't pay attention to pedestrians or motorcycles, and do other generally dumb and avoidable things simply from inattention. Sadly, when it comes to an inattentive driver and a pedestrian or motorcyclist, the pedestrian or motorcyclist often has little chance in an accident. BMW has announced a new system that is automatically activated in the high-end BMW 5 series cars as soon as the sensors in the vehicle detects a left turn. Read The Full Story

BMW Launches DriveNow Car Sharing Program

, Mar 23rd 2011 Discuss [1]

BMW has partnered with rental car company Sixt for its own car sharing service called DriveNow. The two German companies will be providing a “premium” car sharing service with a fleet of BMW’s sub brand BMW i and MINI vehicles. The service is open to all drivers, but if you’re between 18 and 21 you’ll have to take an extra driving safety test before you can use a use a car. Read The Full Story

BMW i3 Caught On Video In Cold Weather Testing

, Mar 17th 2011 Discuss [1]

A video has surfaced of the BMW i3 that gives us a first look at the car in action as it is driven around for cold-weather testing in Sweden. The rear-wheel drive i3 slid and drifted all over the track as the test driver sped it around pushing its limits on the icy conditions. The vehicle is due out in 2013 and will be an all-electric city car by the German manufacturer. Read The Full Story

BMW i3 and i8 launch new Earth-Friendly sub-brand

, Feb 21st 2011 Discuss [0]

It's obviously the day for eco-luxury cars; in Rolls Royce's tire tracks comes BMW i, a new sub-brand by the German car manufacturer (which, of course, actually owns the RR marque) with a pair of concept cars and the promise of "sustainable, premium mobility." The BMW i3 and i8 may sound like Intel processors, but they're actually expected to launch in 2013. Read The Full Story

BMW 1-Series gets Nokia C7 remote-control [Video]

, Jan 20th 2011 Discuss [7]

Nokia's C7 proved a respectable business handset when we reviewed it, but then we didn't try remotely-controlling a BMW with the Symbian smartphone. That's just what two engineers from Nokia Asia have apparently managed, taking just twenty days to create the necessary software and remote control hardware to operate a 1-Series' steering, brakes and accelerator, as well as all the regular gadgets inside. Video demo after the cut Read The Full Story

Leica X1 BMW Special Edition Camera Unveiled, Costs $3,500

, Jan 18th 2011 Discuss [0]

When you're trying to sell a special edition of something, especially something that's already been available to purchase, you generally want to add features to it. Or, perhaps just throw in more accessories or "never before seen" things. But, for Leica, who has released plenty of special edition cameras in the past, the BMW special edition version of the X1 doesn't really do any of the aforementioned things. At least, not enough to warrant an almost $1,000 price increase. Read The Full Story

Tesla Model S and BMW pick Tegra for high-power infotainment systems

, Jan 4th 2011 Discuss [0]

Tegra isn't just finding its way into smartphones and tablets; NVIDIA has also sealed deals with Tesla and BMW to power the two marque's infotainment, navigation and instrument-cluster systems. The Tegra-based systems will include a huge 17-inch touchscreen center console in the Tesla Model S, complete with 3D graphics and live-traffic updates for PND functionality. Read The Full Story
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