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Feb 23, 14 •
BMWi, i3, i8, Technology •
Gabe •
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It’s been well known that BMW was dabbling in carbon fiber wheels and that we’d eventually see them on cars such as the i8. What we didn’t know was when we’d see them across the model range. Auto Express had a chance to speak with a...
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Feb 21, 14 •
//M, //M2, Rumor •
Gabe •
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Since the M3 CSL the M Division of BMW has been dabbling in lightweight technologies to reduce curb weights and increase performance. With the trend towards more technology and safety equipment (and the subsequent fattening of automobiles), these technologies...
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Feb 20, 14 •
BMWi, Official News, Technology •
Gabe •
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If you want to know what technology BMW is about to release in production form, BMW’s Innovation Days is your answer. It’s an annual program where the brand opens its doors and discusses what it’s working on and what we will likely see on...
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Feb 20, 14 •
2 Series, F22/F23 2 Series •
Gabe •
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The best way to buy a BMW from the US is of course European delivery. And one of the best cars we could imagine doing it for would be the new 2 series. This week BMW finally released the pricing for ED and the 2 Series and it’s compelling: M235i...
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Feb 18, 14 •
//M, //M3, //M4 •
Gabe •
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There’s a catch. It’s not BMWUSA.com but BMW.de and it’s in German. But it’s a new dramatically improved (and more cinematic) configurator compared to what the German site had before and perhaps even better than the US version. So fire...
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Feb 18, 14 •
2 Series, ActiveHybrid, EfficientDynamics, F44 2 Series Active Tourer 7 Seater, F45 2 Series Active Tourer •
Gabe •
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In 2012 BMW took the wraps off of the Active Tourer concept. While most were fixated on the fact that we were seeing BMW’s first front wheel drive car, it was the drivetrain that was truly the revolutionary part of the concept. Based on sources we...
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Feb 17, 14 •
Accessories, Design, Motorsport, Official News •
Gabe •
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The perfect gift for the BMW enthusiast, this is the first time that every car and every story has been brought together for one book. We can’t wait to get our hands on a copy. Official Release: The BMW Group and publisher Hatje Cantz are pleased to...
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Feb 15, 14 •
Advertising •
Gabe •
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After years of rumors, BMW Films will be making a return. Adage has an excellent piece on the return as well as some thoughts on why it’s the perfect time for such a campaign. “Resurrecting BMW Films is a great idea. If I was the CMO of BMW,...
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Feb 14, 14 •
2 Series, F44 2 Series Active Tourer 7 Seater, F45 2 Series Active Tourer, Opinion •
Gabe •
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Hello overhang. That was my first thought upon opening up the first photo release of the new 2 Series Active Tourer. Then there’s that belt-line making even the optional 18” wheels look tiny. Even thought they share the same platform, clearly BMW went in...
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Feb 14, 14 •
2 Series, F44 2 Series Active Tourer 7 Seater, F45 2 Series Active Tourer •
Gabe •
1 Comment
There’s only one “line” currently live but BMW’s international configurator gives you the best chance yet to get to know the new 2 Series Active Tourer’s various looks. In addition to that BMW’s official Wallpapers give you...
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Feb 14, 14 •
2 Series, F44 2 Series Active Tourer 7 Seater, F45 2 Series Active Tourer, Video •
Gabe •
4 Comments
Does motion help make the new 2 Series Active Tourer look better? You be the judge...
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Feb 13, 14 •
F44 2 Series Active Tourer 7 Seater, F45 2 Series Active Tourer •
Gabe •
10 Comments
(US Market information to follow) Official European Release: The arrival of the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (fuel consumption combined: 6.0–4.1 litres per 100 km [47–68.9 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions: 139–109 g/km)* sees BMW expand its portfolio into another...
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Feb 13, 14 •
F44 2 Series Active Tourer 7 Seater, F4X GT •
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The first front wheel drive BMW is finally here. Albiet a little earlier than planned. Thanks to worldscoop.fr we’ve got an earlier look at BMW’s newest addition to the line-up. Designed to answer to the needs of the urban dweller looking to size...
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Feb 11, 14 •
//M Performance, F15 X5 •
Gabe •
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At the 2014 Chicago Auto Show, BMW of North America today announced that just four months after the new third-generation BMW X5 arrived in US showrooms, it will offer a full complement of BMW M Performance Parts. BMW M Performance Parts are accessories now...
