BMW News
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BMW has announced that it will unveil its new eco-friendly sports car concept, the EfficientDynamics Vision, at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Designed to showcase energy efficient drive-train technology and lighter materials, it will be interesting to see how much it borrows from the recently revealed GINA concept car which is said to have been heavily influencing current design thinking. If, as expected, the new car continues innovations such as the fabric skin developed for the GINA, BMW may be the first of the major automakers to seriously pursue the Hypercar...
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BMW Adds More Cash To Convince You To Buy Their Diesels
Despite IRS tax credits and superior gas mileage figures, BMW is reportedly having a tough time selling its new diesels, the 2009 BMW 335d sports sedan and the 2009 BMW X5 xDrive35d (yes, that's really its name). We've thought from the beginning that Volkswagen would be the big winner in selling...
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Hybrid Sighting: BMW X6
If there was an award for the "Most Badass Hybrid Debut In 2010," the new BMW X6 ActiveHybrid would win. BMW won't call it a sport utility vehicle, and for good reason. There's not much utility left in it. Oh, but there's plenty of sport. The so-called "sports activity coupe," was spotted near the...
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The Green, The Bad And The Ugly: Our Least Favorite Green Cars
We like green cars, and we define the term loosely. Sure, the 2010 Toyota Prius is green. But so's the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid pickup truck, because a full-size truck that gets 20 miles per gallon is much easier on the planet when you need a pickup truck. But try as we might, there are a...
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Caught Testing, Spy Photos Reveal BMW 755iH Hybrid Development is Well Underway
BMW plans the launch of two hybrid models late this year. The models include the X6 and the 7-Series hybrid. Recently, spy photos of the 7-Series hybrid were released, confirming BMW is well along in the prototype stages of this model. The 7-Series hybrid designated as the 755iH is based off of...
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First Drive: Mini E Electric Vehicle Is Far From Ready For Primetime
BMW rarely screws up, but the 450 Mini E test cars now going to eager US drivers are markedly worse than prototypes from other makers
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Which Of These Two Bimmers Will Grab Your Attention?
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2009 Denver Auto Show Ribbon Cutting Today: Chrysler, Ford and Lincoln-Mercury to Speak
Another Year With Emphasis on Green Technology
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Green Car Convoy Tours Colorado in Preparation for 2009 Denver Auto Show
Colorado Automotive Dealers Show Off the Latest Green Offerings
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IRS Wants You to Drive a BMW 335d or X5 Diesel!
IRS approves clean-car tax credits for 2 BMW diesels
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NYC announces deal for 10 MINI Es
Of the 50 MINI Es that MINI USA is making available for fleet use testing, today New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg announced that ten of them will be prowling his streets, looking for graffitti, potholes, and other unsightly blemishes as part of the city's Street Condition Observation Unit...
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BMW EVs On The Way?
This site has been covering news of the Mini E for over a month, so it shouldn't surprise you that Mini's parent company, BMW, is expected to unveil some EV concepts in the very near future. According to BMW Blog, the German automaker will showcase "Concept eDrive" at the Geneva Auto Show in March...
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Rumors are flying that the popular all-electric MINI E may well spawn a group of electric BMWs, first a 5 or 7 series (the larger platform would be a better fit with the bulky, heavy lithium-ion battery packs), then perhaps a 3 series and a small SUV. There hasn't been an official media announcement, but it's certainly exciting to think that one could soon purchase an all-electric BMW. Source: AutoExpress.com