Production of the BMW i8 has come to an end, with the last example rolling off the production line in Leipzig, Germany, this week. The company and production facility will now focus on the next generation of electrified models. The last model was set to be wrapped up in April, […]
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BMW i8 production coming to an end, over 20,000 sold
Production of the revolutionary BMW i8 is coming to an end, six years after its initial market launch. The plug-in hybrid has helped pave the way for various developments in technology, design, efficiency, and manufacturing philosophies for the company. The i8 was one of the first BMW models to showcase […]
Jaguar Land Rover & BMW teaming up to co-develop electric drive units
Jaguar Land Rover and BMW have confirmed they are teaming up to co-develop next-generation electric drive units (EDU), as part of a joint investment in research and development of electric vehicles. Described as a “strategic collaboration”, the two will extend on their respective expertise in electric vehicle technology. As such, […]
2018 BMW i8 Roadster & Coupe LCI update now on sale in Australia
If you’re after a crowd-stopping, fast and very fuel efficient sports car you might be interested to hear BMW Australia is introducing the new i8 Roadster, while also applying some LCI (Life Cycle Impulse) updates to the coupe. Thanks to some enhancements to the eDrive energy management system, the high-voltage […]
BMW 7 & 8 Series model lines get bespoke black-and-white logo
BMW is grouping together its most elite vehicles into a sub-brand, identified by a black and white interpretation of BMW’s Bavarian-coloured logo. Cars to be included in this exclusive branding are the BMW 7 Series, along with the upcoming X7 SUV, the new 8 Series coupe, and the i8 and […]
BMW i8 Protonic special editions announced in Australia
A special edition BMW i8 has been announced called the Protonic. And a limited number have been locked in for Australia. These bring a range of unique trimming and cosmetic changes to the already awe-inspiring sports car. The BMW i8 is the company’s latest flagship coupe, marketed under its iPerformance […]
BMW i8 Roadster on sale in 2018, teaser released (video)
BMW has confirmed the new i8 Roadster is coming soon, releasing a short preview video onto Facebook to build anticipation. The BMW i8 is the flagship model in the ‘i’ range, and up until now it has only been available in coupe form. In the latest teaser video we get […]
AC Schnitzer shows ‘ACS8’ upgrades for BMW i8
German tuning firm AC Schnitzer has added some visual flair to the i8 hybrid supercar, calling it the ACS8, which will be showcased at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. The Schnitzer-ised i8 features 25mm of ride height reduction at the front and 20mm at the rear, carbon-fibre front airdam with […]