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.

JMS tunes the BMW 3-Series

JMS has released the first details about their new tuning program for the BMW 3-Series Sedan and Wagon.

Vorsteiner unveils their styling program for the BMW M6

 

Following a preview earlier this year, Vorsteiner has officially unveiled their new styling program for the BMW M6 Coupe, Convertible and GranCoupe.

2014 BMW X5 in two additional live photos

The third generation of the BMW X5 has been spotted in the metal once again, this time in Munich.
These shots depict the regular 2014 X5 whereas the ones posted last week showed the version equipped with the M Sport Package. This lesser variant has smaller wheels which make the car look less appealing than the M Sport model.
BMW will initially offer the new X5 with a 450 HP twin-turbo V8 4.4-liter engine in the xDrive50i model, a 258 HP six-cylinder TwinPower diesel in the xDrive30d and a 381 HP 3.0-liter, six-cylinder tri-turbocharged mill for the M50d model.
Production will take place in Spartanburg, South Carolina and deliveries in Germany are programmed to kick off in November, following the car’s public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.
More details are available at the first related link below. Additional photos can be accessed from the source link.

Source: bimmertoday.de

BMW Says No To iOS In Its Cars

Awww, poor Apple. I guess you can't win them all.

In case you missed it, Apple announced that 12 carmakers including Chevrolet, Jaguar, Nissan and Ferrari will come with systems starting next year designed to take iPhone integration to the next level by putting iOS directly in their infotainment systems. But BMW wasn't one of them.

2014 BMW 4-Series Coupe

The first pictures of the 2014 BMW 4-Series Coupe have leaked to the web, ahead of an official announcement that will likely occur very shortly.