2014 BMW i3 electric car attempts a revolution from within.

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t looks like a prop from a science fiction movie. It’s the oddest vehicle built with a BMW badge since the company stopped making Isetta bubble cars in 1962. But the 2014 BMW i3 electric car revealed today rolls out as the most technically advanced effort by an automaker to make electric cars viable.

Like all major automakers, BMW has to build electric vehicles to meet regulations around the world, especially in California, which requires automakers to either sell their own EVs or pay their competitors who do so. BMW had experimented with an electric version of its 3-Series sedan, but chose to build a custom-designed EV meant to serve as an urban commuter in the world’s increasingly crowded cities — one meant to maximize its environmental credentials.

BMW M5 Nighthawk unveiled in Japan

roduction limited to 10 units

BMW has introduced the limited edition BMW M5 Nighthawk in Japan.

Dressed in Frozen Black, thehigh-performance sedan is distinguished by a dark chrome grille, adaptive LED headlights and matte black 20-inch alloy wheels.

2013 BMW Concept Active Tourer Outdoor unveiled

Following an announcement made last month, BMW has revealed the Concept Active Tourer Outdoor which will be showcased at the OutDoor Friedrichshafen fair in Germany. It has the same size and powertrain as last year's Concept Active Tourer which made its appearance at the Paris Motor Show.

2014 BMW M4 Coupe spied in action [video]

The 2014 BMW M4 has been spied stretching its legs on the Nürburgring.

Caught wearing heavy camouflage, the high-performance coupe has an aggressive front fascia with a prominent grille that is flanked by angel-eye headlights. We can also see a bludging hood, a tailgate-mounted spoiler and a four-tailpipe exhaust system.

2014 BMW M3 spied with a carbon fiber roof

Car would weigh 100 kg (220 lbs) less than its predecessor

The 2014 BMW M3 has been spied with camouflage on its roof.

This doesn't sound terribly exciting but it likely means the prototype is equipped with a carbon fiber roof that will reduce weight and lower the car's center of gravity. The roof is just one of several carbon fiber components that are expected to debut on the model and help to it weigh 100 kg (220 lbs) less than its predecessor.

2014 BMW i3 full specifications released

Debuts on July 29

BMW has released complete details about the upcoming i3 which will be revealed on July 29.