The X5 eDrive 50i was part of the BMW Ultimate Driving Experience in Boston on June 14-22. The maker of the Ultimate Driving Machine launched their Ultimate Driving Experience in Boston late last month. The Ultimate Driving Experience offers dynamic behind-the-wheel BMW driving programs through eight events in seven markets for a total of 74…
BMW Assist BMW has announced that more than one million BMW cars and Sports Activity Vehicles in the United States now have an active subscription to its award-winning BMW Assist telematics service. It originally launched in 1997 and began including a four-year subscription in 2007. Today, BMW Assist eCall and TeleService come as standard equipment…
The next round of EVs from BMW might not stand out as much as the i3 and i8 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…
Luxury vehicles have slowly started inching into police fleets around the world, most notably in the Middle East. Usually these vehicles are seen as a novelty, but it seems as if luxury manufacturer BMW wants to be taken seriously as an emergency responder. At the RETTmobil show in Fulda, Germany, which is focused on emergency…
Here at The News Wheel, several of us love the BMW i Series for its commitment to EV technology and, quite frankly, because these are some pretty stylish cars, electric or not. We have known for a while that there was going to be a new all-electric car joining the collection, probably loaded with autonomous…
One of these men has an Oscar at home When one thinks of electric car manufacturers, Nissan and BMW are normally at the top of the list with their respective Nissan LEAF and i Series vehicles. According to racing news site AutoSport, the two manufacturers are in talks to join the Formula E racing series…
Tesla just reached a landmark achievement, despite how short-lived it ultimately was Photo: EV Stories In recent months, Tesla has been gaining a considerable amount of ground, at least on Wall Street. The electric car company first surpassed Ford’s market cap earlier this year, and shortly after passed above GM’s market cap. However, both of…
The BMW i Division may have lost a model before it was ever made When BMW first launched the i Division brand, it was comprised of two vehicles: the BMW i3 and the BMW i8. For years, rumors circulated of another vehicle joining their ranks: the BMW i5. Now, rumors about the BMW i5 are making…
CNBC and several other news organizations are reporting that Apple and BMW have been getting fairly cozy these days. Could the two companies be working together to challenge other electric carmakers? According to several sources, Apple and BMW’s conversations have focused on the popular BMW i3. Apple executives, including Tim Cook, took a trip to…
The Hyundai Motor Co. has been working diligently in the past couple years to expand its appeal and find ways to reinvent its image. In addition to launching a luxury sub-brand and adding a brand-new “outdoorsy” model to its lineup, Hyundai is building its performance persona with the launch of its upcoming performance line. Simply titled N,…
Last year, BMW became the official vehicle partner to the International Automobile Federation’s Formula E Racing. The electric car racing circuit focuses on one-seat electric cars that compete in racing events in large city centers around the world. Recently, BMW decided to renew its support for the fledgling race series. This demonstrates BMW’s lasting commitment to electric…
Bryant Gumbel and Katie Couric look pretty apprehensive about a lack of BMW commercials during the Super Bowl With less than a month left until Super Bowl LI, many sports fans are currently pondering which teams will advance through the playoffs. However, many viewers are eagerly waiting to learn more about which brands will have…
NFL Quarterback uses his Samsung watch to access his BMW i Remote App. At this week’s 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), BMW announced that it is teaming with Samsung to create a BMW i Remote App that will connect drivers to their BMW i3 EVs from their Galaxy Gear smartwatches. “The rapid spread of…
The wait list for Tesla’s Model 3 keeps growing, and drivers will have to wait at least a year before the car even enters production, and that’s only if everything runs smoothly. After that, Tesla still needs to have a high volume of production to be able to fill all of the orders, and some…
It’s no secret that BMW is committed to preserving the environment. Its i Series makes driving an electric vehicle fun and more acceptable to the masses. One of the automaker’s latest projects to bring more charging stations to America’s east and west coasts is earning it some serious recognition from the United Nations. Drive All…
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