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Our BMW M3/M4 First Ride Notes, Impression and More Tech Details

BIMMERPOST correspondent Jens Meiners just spent a day at BMW's testing center near Munich for the BMW M3/M4 workshops and ride-along. Here is our report: Thanks, BMW, for the earth-hugging i3 and the i8, but what enthusiasts really care about is the next M3 - and its two-door variation, the ... CONTINUED

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Report: No M Versions of i Models Planned

Are there any M versions of i cars in the pipeline? No, according to Cypselus von Frakenberg, BMW Group head of technology communications. Speaking at the Frankfurt IAA show, Mr. Frankenberg says that not only was there zero input from M engineers in the development of the i8, but ... CONTINUED

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Preview of the BMW Stand and Indoor Track at Frankfurt Motor Show IAA 2013

IAABLOG contacted us to share with you all a preview of the huge BMW stand (Hall 11) being constructed for next week's Frankfurt Motor Show IAA 2013. Headlining the BMW models making appearances at Frankfurt will be the world debut of the production BMW i8. The i8 will be joined by ... CONTINUED

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Our BMW i3 Live Pics from NYC World Premiere

We were in attendance today at the NYC world premiere event for the BMW i3 sedan [Official Thread]. The i3 was simultaneously debuted in three cities - NYC, London and Beijing, and the cover was pulled back on the i3 at the same exact moment over live feeds at ... CONTINUED

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BMW i3 Connectivity / Infotainment Demo

The production BMW i3 will finally make its debut this Summer and as BMW's first electric car available for purchase, there's plenty of anticipation for it as 100,000 people are reported to have reservations to test drive the i3. The following video demos some of the connectivity / infotainment features ... CONTINUED

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BMW i3 has 100,000 People Waiting for Test Drives

Chief of BMW Sales, Ian Robertson, has shared that the company has approximately 100,000 reservations worldwide for test drives of the soon to be debuted BMW i3 electric car. However, some of those interested apparently don't even need test drives to be convinced as there are also already a ... CONTINUED

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Videos Explain BMW i Philosophies/Technologies and Carbon Fiber Development

BMW i will soon launch its very first production model when it introduces the production BMW i3 within the next few months. This set of videos explain much about the philosophies and technologies behind the BMW i3 (and i8), as well as BMW's commitment and investment in mass producing carbon ... CONTINUED

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BMW and Solarwatt partner to bring solar powered charging for BMWi

German based Solarwatt and BMW have partnered to provide a solar-panel system to be placed on home/garage roofs as part of a broader support system for the upcoming BMW i3 and i8 vehicles. The systems will be branded as 360° ELECTRIC which aim to be both aesthetically pleasing as ... CONTINUED

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3-Series

Auto Shanghai 2013: Some More BMW Highlights

The highlight of the BMW display at the 2013 Auto Shanghai show is the BMW Concept X4 [full gallery], but there are other highlights and (Asian) debuts at the show. Here is a gallery showing some of these other models. F30 with M Performance PartsConcept Active Toureri8 Concepti3 ... CONTINUED

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BMW at Auto Shanghai 2013 to Feature X4 Concept World Debut

With its latest models and groundbreaking concept studies on show at Auto Shanghai 2013 [beginning April 20, 2013], BMW is offering a clear pointer to its continuing model push. The Shanghai show is the stage for the world premiere of the BMW Concept X4, which carries the attributes of a ... CONTINUED

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2016 BMW 7 Series (G11) Begins Testing! Will Usher in Carbon Fiber Era

Less than one year after the LCI facelift update for the current F01 7 Series, the next generation 2016 7 Series (chassis code G11) has just begun testing! Carbon Fiber / Aluminum Construction The most anticipated aspect of the G11 7 Series is that will feature the latest in BMW construction ... CONTINUED

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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 at BMW and may ... CONTINUED

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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 release of the BMW ... CONTINUED

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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 be combined MINI/BMW based ... CONTINUED

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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 a supercar, BMW M ... CONTINUED

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