BMW’s original modern-day EVs might actually be on their way out BMW’s mission to expand its electric lineup is certainly no secret. The automaker seems to be right on track for this goal, delivering more than 100,000 electric vehicles during 2017. By 2021, BMW plans to introduce the i4 and iNext EVs to its lineup. Yet,…
Recently, one of The News Wheel‘s editors was able to take a test drive in the all-electric 2015 BMW i3 at the Drive Electric Ohio event in Columbus–and he couldn’t wait to share his experience! We’ll hand the mic over to Aaron as he tells us about his BMW i3 test drive. Dig Deeper: Read…
Rebecca’s meet-cute with the BMW i3 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…
This probably wasn’t even the weirdest item auctioned off Last year, world-renowned actor Leonardo DiCaprio finally achieved his life-long goal of winning the Academy Award for Best Actor. All at once, the constant stream of jokes about Leo being doomed to never win an Oscar came to an end. Of course, obtaining an Oscar is not DiCaprio’s…
When shopping for a smaller vehicle, an alarm bell starts going off in a prospective buyer’s head, wondering if the compact ride can stand up to a beating from the large vehicles crowding America’s roadways. Well, it seems as if in the case of the BMW i3, the small-yet-mighty EV can hold its own on…
Interested in the second model year of BMW‘s trendy EV? Here’s what’s new. Fresh for the 2015 model year, the BMW i3 will see a battery state-of-charge indicator, an early alert to warn drivers of potential power loss, and a proactive boost to the battery level based on the car’s navigation prior to hills. 2015…
One of the first things you think about when it comes to big cities is traffic. Clogged roadways, slow moving highways, and smog on the hottest days come to mind, and they don’t paint a pretty picture. BMW knows that, and is working toward a better future. Modern cities have mostly been based around cars,…
Little BMW in the big city If you’ve seen it in person, or even if you’ve only seen a picture of it, you can probably tell that the BMW i3 is not a very large vehicle. However, sometimes the best vehicles aren’t always the largest ones. At least, that’s what judges at the New York…
Since the day the BMW i3 and i8 were presented to the world, both models have been given a lot of good press for their sharp looks. They might already look great, but BMW wanted to take it a step further. The automaker collaborated with Garage Italia Customs to build two custom cars for the Paris…
There are certainly perks to driving a BMW Photo: Jason Mraz via YouTube Copulation in cars is becoming a hot motif for music videos these days. Keith Urban’s “Somewhere In my Car” video recently stirred up controversy with its soft-core fornication scenes, and now Jason Mraz’s “Long Drive” music video follows two aroused teens who can’t wait to find…
The new BMW i3 is on a quest to not be boring 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….
Brad Pitt, Sandra Bullock, and the BMW i3 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…
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,…
Couric and Gumbel exchange witty banter marveling at the electric i3 Photo: BMW USA 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…
BMW is not ready to let go of the 4 Series. The German automaker confirmed that a next-generation model is in development, with both gas and electric powertrains expected.
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