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In Action: BMW OLED, Laser Lights, Night Vision and Selective Beam Assist [Videos]

Catch our videos of various BMW lighting technologies in action, including BMW Laser Lights (on the i8), OLED lights, Night Vision, and Selective High Beam Assist. With bonus pics of the BMW i8 interior lighting.

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BMW i

BMW Light Days Workshop Showcases Laser Light and Future OLED Technology

BMW LIGHT DAYS WORKSHOP Last night we at BIMMERPOST were invited to test the new headlight features of current BMW models and also to take a look into the future of BMW lighting at BMW's Light Days Workshop. We share the info and experience with you below. HISTORY To start, BMW ... CONTINUED

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BMW News

BMW Z4 GT3 to Debut Laser Light Technology

Endurance fans at the qualifying race for the 24-hour race on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife (DE) will be witness to a world first on Sunday: after BMW announced the first-ever use worldwide of laser light technology in a production vehicle, BMW Motorsport is now also the first manufacturer to compete ... CONTINUED

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Night Vision Challenge in the 2014 BMW X5

Justin Bell takes the BMW X5, the World's first SUV equipped with Night Vision Technology, for a drive through downtown Los Angeles. The catch - he's blindfolded.

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We Detail the BMW i8 Exterior/Interior Active Sound and Pedestrian Protection System (w/ Bonus Video)

We have posted a rare in-car i8 acceleration launch video to our YouTube page. Our video shows the i8's gauge graphics as the car accelerates in Sport Mode, as well as providing a listen at the i8's raw mechanical sounds as it accelerates. While the production i8 will be ... CONTINUED

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Video: BMW Innovation. The Development of Light.

Front- and taillights give every BMW model an unmistakable look. But furthermore the development of light means increasing driving safety. Have a closer look at the latest LED and laser light technology.

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Some Looks at NVIDIA Tegra Technology in New Cars

A show of NVIDIA Tegra technology in new cars on display at the 2014 Geneva Auto Show.

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BMW News

Motor Trend drives the X5 eDrive

The lucky folks over at Motor Trend get a chance to drive the upcoming X5 eDrive plug in, follow the link to their full article, but here are some select quotes: Quote: You might be asking what it’s good for, other than silently cruising the Whole Foods parking lot. The ... CONTINUED

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Big platform cuts coming, BMW plans to work off only two architectures!

Herbert Diess, BMW Board Member for Research and Development revealed plans to reduce the number of platforms that BMW and MINI will use for their vehicles to just two. One for Front-wheel drive (FWD) cars and a second for Rear-wheel drive (RWD) cars. To put this into perspective, ... CONTINUED

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BMW Plans Rollout of Carbon Fiber Wheels and More CFRP Components

Many BIMMERPOST members change their wheels for cosmetic reasons, but also to reduce unsprung weight. If BMW has its way, we could soon be seeing a massive reduction in BMW wheel weights by way of carbon fiber wheels. The i8 has already been announced with a CFRP wheel ... CONTINUED

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All You Wanted to Know About the BMW M3/M4 and 4 Series LED Headlights

Technical specs and diagrams for the BMW 4 Series, M3 and M4 LED headlights.

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How M Adaptive Suspension Works

Great technical explanation of how adaptive suspension (including M Adaptive Suspension) works.

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Napster Now Available via Online Entertainment From BMW ConnectedDrive

Online Entertainment from BMW ConnectedDrive stands for premium in-car music pleasure. The option provides direct access to the entire world of music and a range of spoken content. Online Entertainment’s latest partner is the music provider Napster, which offers a catalogue of over 20 million titles covering every ... CONTINUED

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BMW Model Upgrades and New Diesel Engines from Spring 2014

Note: This is a global press release (not applicable to all markets). January 22, 2014 Munich. From the spring of 2014, the pleasure of driving can be experienced in a whole new dimension. BMW is extending its range of engines for the latest additions to the model portfolio and is ... CONTINUED

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See Why the BMW M3 M4 Carbon Fiber Driveshaft is So Cool (Video)

The upcoming F80 M3 and F82 M4 will be the first production BMWs to feature a carbon fiber (CFRP) driveshaft for lighter weight and reduction in rotating mass, which which in turn results in more dynamic powertrain response. The properties of the extremely light yet impressively durable material ... CONTINUED

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Video: BMW M235i Self-Driving Prototype Pulling Off Automated Drifting

Action video of the BMW M235i prototype self automated driving car.

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BMW Showcases Highly Automated M235i Coupe and Other New Technology at 2014 CES

BMW has earned an undisputed status as one of the world’s leading carmakers with developments – grouped under the BMW ConnectedDrive banner – focusing on every aspect of the link-up between the driver, vehicle and outside world. The company is underlining its position in the vanguard of technology ... CONTINUED

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BMW i8 in Detail. Carbon Fiber Explained

See how this bodes well for the next generation of BMW models. With this BMW TV series you can get a closer look at the BMW i8. This time you can get more information about the material carbon, that is used for the BMW i8.

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