[Photos] Solar Carport Concept for BMW i3, i8
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The creation of BMW Group DesignworksUSA emphasizes the function and aesthetic of the i brand.
The first BMW i3 in the United States has been delivered at last, and Americans everywhere are hotly anticipating the impending launch of the highly futuristic/powerful/desirable i8 plug-in hybrid sports car. For an official event to be held in Los Angeles in order to properly welcome us to the future, BMW Group DesignworksUSA has developed […]
Boston Man Takes Delivery of First BMW i3 in U.S.
Get excited, people: the first BMW i3 has been delivered in the United States. The lucky recipient, Tufts University professor of practice Charles Rabie, now and forever holds the distinction of being the first person in America to own BMW’s first-ever mass-produced all-electric vehicle. Yes, that is correct, internet: Anne Hathaway was not the first […]
How I Fell in Love With the BMW i3 at the Dayton Auto Show
The News Wheel's Rebecca Bernard accidentally finds love at the Dayton Auto Show.
As someone who spends most of her days writing about cars, I decided to visit a local auto show to see some of the models I have read so much about. Not only would the Dayton Auto Show have the current models from the major manufacturers, but the 2015 Ford Mustang and Ford F-150 were […]
2014 BMW i3 Overview
2014 BMW i3 Exterior The 2014 BMW i3 is an all-new electric hybrid whose exterior design will make driver’s feel like they have somehow driven a concept vehicle out of an auto show. A two-tone exterior color scheme is unlike any other on the road, and standard 19-inch wheels provide an aggressive stance that is […]
2014 BMW i3 Launch Sweeps Europe as 46 Get Keys Early
BMW marked a milestone this past weekend in its quest for better sustainability and superior styling: the official 2014 BMW i3 Launch. In a ceremony featuring many of the top members of the BMW Group, Ian Robertson, a member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, was formally presented the keys to the i3, […]
Solar-Charged BMW i3 Aims to Make EV a Reality for All
The BMW i3 looks to change driving forever. The purpose behind BMW’s creation of the i3 and i8 was to promote sustainability and performance while transforming the German automaker’s image into one that blends together vehicles with high output and environmental savvy. The BMW i3 has done all of this and more; however, the brand’s […]
BMW Updates the 2018 i3 with Sharper Looks and More Performance
Ever since the BMW i3 arrived on the automotive scene back in 2014, it has garnered a healthy amount of praise. With that said, the BMW i3 is not without criticism, most of which is due to its looks and lack of performance. In response, BMW addressed both of these concerns with the 2018 BMW […]
BMW Loans i3 EV to LAPD
The BMW i3 is a well-crafted electric vehicle that is changing to world by joining several car sharing programs and limiting emissions into the atmosphere. Now it has joined the Los Angeles Police Department to see if it would be a good fit in their police fleet. It has been fully outfitted with its “uniform” and […]
Enter BMW’s i Secret Sweepstakes, Win Electric i3 from Super Bowl Ad
Did you happen to see that clever commercial during the Super Bowl for the all-electric BMW i3? Katie Couric and Bryant Gumbel’s nostalgic, self-deprecating humor has garnered the ad many positive reactions since it aired. Now, Couric and Gumbel are back–this time to get you in the driver’s seat of your own 2015 BMW i3, […]
BMW’s Super Bowl Ad Premieres Early, Humorously Promotes i3
Katie Couric and Bryant Gumbel poke fun at themselves and BMW's "Newfangled Idea"
At a time when many automakers are sitting out this round of highly-anticipated Super Bowl commercials, BMW has already shown confidence in this year’s ad by debuting it a week early. Those looking forward to seeing what the brand has in store for Sunday’s game can watch BMW’s Super Bowl ad below before it airs. BMW’s […]
BMW Donates i3 To Brad Pitt’s Make It Right 2014 Gala
BMW donated a new BMW i3 to Brad Pitt, who—when he isn’t charming women around the world on the big screen—heads the Make It Right Foundation, a non-profit he founded in 2007 that builds homes for people in need. The i3 was used as a giveaway prize for the raffle at Brad Pitt’s Make It […]
BMW at CES: Our Top 3 Favorite Concepts
At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, every company tries to win the attention of guests with their latest tech innovations. This year, BMW presented its vision of future mobility through four intriguing concepts summed up with the hashtag #ChangeYourPerception. Here are a few of my favorite things that the German brand brought to […]
BMW and Hans Zimmer Want You to Feel More Emotions in Your EV
You may not know his face, but you definitely know his music. Hans Zimmer is the man behind some of the world’s most beloved film scores. Just a handful of his compositions include The Lion King, Gladiator, A League of Their Own, The Dark Knight, and Inception. The music for these films invoke emotion in […]
BMW Donates 100 EV Charging Stations at America’s National Parks
Two years ago, BMW started a project with the U.S. National Park Service and the Department of Energy that promised the automaker would donate 100 electric vehicle charging stations across the country’s national parks. The ultimate goal was to reduce air pollution, specifically in places like national parks and the surrounding areas. When it came […]
BMW Flaunts Futuristic Cars At Trade Event
Leading premium carmaker BMW is strongly holding onto the luxury crown by unveiling its plans to launch an extensive lineup of futuristic concept cars and electric vehicles, as well as a trendsetting makeover of its existing sport utility vehicles. At its NEXTGen event held in Munich on June 25, the German automaker showcased its ambition […]
BMW’s Future EVs to Adopt a More Conventional Exterior Aesthetic
BMW’s i3 and i8 vehicles stand out in the automotive industry due to their electric powertrains. Another distinguishing feature of these models are their futuristic design aesthetics. However, according to BMW, the automaker’s next wave of electric models will have a more conservative look to them. BMW’s Current Car Portfolio: BMW model lineup Adrian van […]
BMW Announces the New BMW i4 Electric Vehicle
During the Paris Motor Show, BMW stated that the latest addition to the brand's i Division would arrive by 2021
It seems that every few months, there’s a fresh rumor about BMW adding a new vehicle to its electric i Division. For an extended period of time, all signs pointed toward a model called the BMW i5. Eventually, BMW shelved that particular project. However, a new announcement from BMW during the Paris Motor Show indicates […]
2018 Chicago Auto Show Photo Gallery: See the Vehicles BMW Had on Display
Nestled between Lincoln and INFINITI in the South Hall of McCormick Place, BMW had practically every car in its lineup on display at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show. Classic BMWs like the various numbered Series vehicles were there, but most visitors were excited about the presence of the 2019 BMW i8 Roadster. The plug-in vehicle—placed […]