BMW ActiveE is little more than a 1 Series

At first glance, the concept BMW ActiveE is little more than a 1 Series with a paint job questionable. Seriously, it seems like ActiveE smelling blue ink. However, should you choose to look more closely, you’ll notice what’s missing exhausts. Also, someone pulled the door off the fuel tank. There is a light blue on the back of the antenna, too. Why? Good question.

2011 Alpina BMW B5 Bi-Turbo

VIDEO: Chris Bangle Butts Heads with Jason Castriota at SAAB's Geneva Motor Show Stand

You might think watching two world-renowned designers talking cars would be entertaining . . . and you'd be right on the money. Rising star and Saab's current hot shot design director Jason Castriota penned the PhoeniX concept. Chris Bangle, known for turning BMW on its head with his flame surfaces and unique rear ends, was hanging around Geneva and decided to chat with Castriota about his "aero" style.

Check out the video below for a minute and a half of a little (friendly?) banter between two polarizing designers as they discuss what makes the PhoeniX a Saab.

BMW Sub-Brand, will Launch in 2013

It's been a long time in the making, but the BMW Group today confirmed its new sub-brand called "i", with which it will market a new lineup of eco-friendly vehicles including regular and plug-in hybrids, and pure electric models as well as an additional range of mobility services.

The first models to be launched under the new sub-brand from 2013 are the BMW i3 and i8. The BMW i3 is an all-electric city car, which was previously known as the Megacity Vehicle, while the i8, is a plug-in hybrid sports car based on the Vision EfficientDynamics concept study unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.

BMW said both models are based on a new construction concept called LifeDrive that makes use of an aluminium chassis to house the powertrain, while the passenger cell consists of high-strength but extremely lightweight carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP). In addition, both the i3 and i8 will be manufactured at the firm's Leipzig plant and will share the same component sets for the electric motors, power electronics, and high-voltage lithium-ion batteries.

“Both cars have been designed specifically for their respective alternative drive systems," explains Klaus Draeger, BMW Board member responsible for development. "We used the innovative architecture and CFRP to cancel out practically all of the extra weight added by the batteries. For our customers this means superior driving dynamics combined with significantly increased range using electric power.”

While BMW did not disclose further details in today's announcement, the company recently revealed that the 1-Series ActiveE's electric synchronous motor with 168HP (125 kW) and 250 Nm of torque will be incorporated in the i3.

As for the i8, it is likely to combine the Vision ED concept model's 1.5-liter three-cylinder turbo diesel engine with a variant of the i3's electric motor. We'll remind you that the 2+2 seatd design study featured a 1.5-liter diesel engine and two electric motors for a total system output of 328 horsepower and a 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) sprint in 4.8 seconds with a combined fuel economy of 62.6 mpg US.

The BMW Group will also make use of the 'i' sub-brand to expand its range of mobility services. In addition to services developed in-house, the company is pursuing collaborations with partner companies.

The Bavarian automaker said that New York-based My City Way is the first company in which BMW i Ventures has taken a stake. Regarding the partnership, BMW's Ian Robertson said, “I am thrilled to announce that we have just signed our first strategic partnership with My City Way. As a mobile app, My City Way provides users with information on public transportation, parking availability, and local entertainment for over 40 cities in the US. Another 40 cities will be part of the global rollout, including Munich, of course.”

2011 BMW M6 spec

* Pricing: current auto valuing of $102,350 MSRP and $94,160 receipt for the base vehicle shouldn’t go up too much for the following year

* Fuel economy: current gas mileage of 15 mpg city/22 mph roadway might as well remain unchanged

* Engine: 5.0-liter, 507 hp V10

* Acceleration: 0 to 60 mph in about 4.6 seconds

* Car safeguard offers: automated stopping devices, stability control, front side airbags, side drapery airbags (car), stopping sensors in front and back, rollover circles (convertible)

* Suspension: wear suspension with struts in front and multilink suspension in back

* Warranty: four-year/50,000 mile essential and powertrain warranties; twelve-year erosion coverage; four years roadside help; four-year/50,000 mile support warranty




2011 BMW M6


2011 BMW M6


2011 BMW M6


2011 BMW M6


2011 BMW M6


2011 BMW M6


2011 BMW M6


2011 BMW M6


2011 BMW M6


2011 BMW M6


2011 BMW M6


2011 BMW M6

BMW M6 Modell 2011

BMW 7 Series spec

The BMW 7 Series is a line of full-size lavishness vehicles prepared by the German automaker BMW. Presented in 1977, it is BMW's lead auto and is just ready as a sedan or enlarged-length limousine. The 7 Series customarily presents advances and an outer surface objective subject before they trickle down to more diminutive sedans in BMW's lineup.
BMW 7 Series

BMW 7 Series


BMW 7 Series


BMW 7 Series


BMW 7 Series


BMW 7 Series


BMW 7 Series


BMW 7 Series


BMW 7 Series


BMW 7 Series

New BMW 7 Series Luxury