When purchasing a motor car, the most common recurring cost is filling up. As such, there have been many technological advances lately to get the litres consumed per 100km figure (L/100km) down to previously unheard-of levels. Buyers are increasingly looking to save on fuel costs, with the proliferation of ride-sharing […]
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Top 10 most innovative small cars of all time
Once upon a time small cars were known for being spartan and threadbare contraptions, with little to no comforts or features. Because profit margins are usually higher on larger cars, automakers can rarely afford to pack big technology into a small package without a hit to the bottom line. Still, […]
BMW sells 100,000th ‘i’ car, confirms X3 EV variant for 2020
BMW has announced that three years after the launch of its i sub-brand, it has managed to hit the 100,000 sales milestone. More than 100,000 plug-in hybrid and all-electric models have rolled off the production line since BMW’s launch of i division in November 2013; 60,000 of which were the […]
2016 BMW i3 on sale in Australia in October from $63,900
BMW Australia is announcing the updated i3 range, arriving in October, adding two variants with more efficient batteries and bringing a longer range. The format of the lineup remains unchanged, with the choice of either a battery electric vehicle (EV), or a range-extender variant which is mated to a tiny […]
BMW ‘i5’ to be fully electric, as with next i8 – report
BMW is working away on a new EV project thought to be called the i5, with replacements for the i3 and i8 coming shortly after as the manufacturer ramps up its EV presence. Automobile Magazine is reporting that BMW engineers are currently developing a new EV project, codenamed the iNext, […]
LA Police recruit 100 BMW i3 city cars
The Los Angeles Police Department is now one of the most eco-friendly police forces, announcing an order for 100 BMW i3 units. BMW received the contract following months of testing, with the LAPD adding that the i3 received the pick because of its “combination of EPA rated best-in-class efficiency, reliability […]
2016 BMW i3 update announced; 94Ah, range extended by over 100km
BMW has announced an update for its funky i3 electric city car, bringing increased battery capacity to 94 ampere hours for more driving range. The new i3 will soon be available with a 33kWh lithium-ion battery providing an NEDC range of 300km. This is significantly up on the current model’s […]
BMW confirms plug-in hybrid MINI, i8 roadster, X7 large SUV
BMW has announced some of its plans for the future at its Annual Accounts Press Conference in Munich, confirming the i8 roadster and a new plug-in hybrid MINI. The BMW X7 large SUV will also be joining the lineup in the next few years. Perhaps the most interesting news is […]