“Strategic Naming and Vehicle Identification” – the fact that BMW has an internal department for this demonstrates how much importance the company places on model names. And there is more involved than a short internal brainstorming session. Just the opposite in fact. A new model name is the...
BMW i8combines a plug-in hybrid drive system with a passenger cell made from carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) and an aluminum frame for the combustion engine and electric motor, the battery pack and the suspension. With a 1.5-litre petrol engine mated to a 7.1kWh battery for a combine...
Important to know:In most countries, only e-cars that can be charged from the electrical grid (such as BEV or PHEV) are considered electric cars and are therefore eligible for subsidies or benefits like the eco-rebate! The topic of microhybrid will be dealt with in a separate article on ...
Much like the efficiency of a vehicle production line, BMW Group is using Adobe Analytics to analyze user behavior across its entire commerce and web presence, neatly separating user behavior into distinct customer segments and tailoring its communications and content accordingly using Adobe Target. BMW...
A 101.7 kWh battery located under the floor can charge at up to 195 kW, which isn’t as much as some electric cars, but BMW says is enough to add 80 miles (129 km) of driving in 10 minutes. The company claims a 300-mile (483 km) driving range, and U.S. buyers will...
BMW But that doesn’t solve all the other stuff. So, how will the world remember the i8? A failed, too-little-too-late compromise from a wayward BMW trying desperately for relevance? Or a rare and weird, but very well-executed experiment that suffered from poor timing and a mismanaged ...
TheE39 BMW M5is, in my opinion, the best M5 to ever come out of Bavaria. Sure, I love the E60’s V10 engine as much as the next guy, but they were notoriously unreliable to own and maintain. The E39 on the other hand is a real peach to use. It’s got a sweet free-revving...
Once your changes have been made, it’s a simple “upload” back to the car's computer (this process can take some time depending upon how much has been changed). Unplug the laptop, start the car up and you’re good to go!
there are over 100,000 charging stations. Users can check how much their car has been charged, the power it has received an approximation of the miles achieved, and the cost of charging (if it isn’t free) using the app. Available both on android and iOS with a rating of 4.5 stars....
BMW 4 Series BMW Hire Purchase will suit you if you like to make fixed regular payments throughout your agreement. This way you can spread the cost of your car over time so it’s easy to budget. And because your monthly payments are fixed, you’ll always know exactly how much you’re...