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First Impressions From BMW i8 and i3 Ride Along [Autocar]
The first BMW i3 and i8 preview ride-alongs have taken place and the initial reactions are in. We'll have to wait at least several months for the actual press drives, which will of course yield more hands-on and deeper insights/reviews of the i3 and i8. Autocar chimes ... CONTINUED
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02.24.13 | Comments (77)


Video: BMW i8 Prototype Undergoing Cold Climate Testing
The BMW i8 hybrid sports car prototype continues testing throughout the winter, this time spotted in northern Sweden. The latest prototypes show: The BMW i8 hybrid sports car prototype continues testing throughout the winter, this time spotted in northern Sweden. The latest prototypes show: Classic Hoffmeister kink has now ... CONTINUED
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02.20.13 | Comments (71)


BMW M8 Supercar Plans Firming Up for 2016?
And in the latest monthly episode of BMW halo / super car rumors, comes a rumor (from CAR) that plans for a 600HP M8 supercar may be firming up. If the report is to be believed, the car is now referred to as the M8 internally ... CONTINUED
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02.5.13 | Comments (87)


BMW and Boeing to Collaborate on Carbon Fiber Technology
The BMW Group and Boeing signed a collaboration agreement to participate in joint research for carbon fiber recycling as well as share manufacturing knowledge and explore automation opportunities. Both the BMW Group and Boeing are pioneering the use of carbon fiber in their products. With the ... CONTINUED
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12.12.12 | Comments (48)


Spied BMW i8 Mule Looks More Production Ready with Hoffmeister Kink and Other Updates
It's been months since we've spied any BMW i8 prototype showing any outwardly noticeable changes, but this i8 mule we spied last week finally shows some changes. We've also posted some photos below of a previous prototype and concept i8, for comparison. • Classic Hoffmeister kink ... CONTINUED
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12.4.12 | Comments (71)


LA 2012: BMW i8 Concept Spyder North American Debut
The 2012 Concept Vehicle of the Year Award winner, the electric hybrid BMW i8 Spyder Concept [Official Info Thread], is making its North American debut at the 2012 LA Auto Show now underway. We were able to get up close and personal with the i8 Spyder ... CONTINUED
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11.28.12 | Comments (18)


Latest Summary of Potential Future 1 Series, 2 Series, M2, Z1, X2 Lineup
BMW inside Scott26 has posted the following summary of the upcoming 1 series, 2 series, M2, Z1, Z2, and X2 lineup, as plans stand now. By 2020. BMW hope to have projected sales of over two million units. The larger majority of this level of sales will ... CONTINUED
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11.26.12 | Comments (65)


BMW M8 Supercar Rumored for 2016, While Z2 Roadster is Nixed
The ever persistent rumors of a BMW supercar surfaces again. This time, Automobile claims that a 600+ hp BMW M8 supercar is headed for a 2016 debut (to celebrate BMW's 100th anniversary). Although BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer is said to be ambivalent on the idea of ... CONTINUED
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11.20.12 | Comments (50)


New BMW i Concept Car (i4?) Confirmed for Debut at 2012 LA Auto Show
As we pointed out yesterday, BMW had a not so subtle hint in its press release highlighting its 2012 LA Auto Show lineup about "more BMW i news at the show," which we inferred as a possible clue regarding a debut of the recently rumored ... CONTINUED
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11.20.12 | Comments (12)


BMW Announces Highlights for 2012 LA Auto Show, with BMW i4 Concept Clue?
BMW today announced a portion of its lineup to be displayed at this year’s Los Angeles International Auto Show press days [public days go from November 30 - December 9]. From the exotic BMW Concept i8 Roadster to the versatile new BMW Concept K2 Powder ... CONTINUED
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11.19.12 | Comments (6)