BMW i8
Final BMW i8 rolls off the production line in Leipzig
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
BMW i8 driver stops traffic, frustrated commuter smashes windscreen with bat
A frustrated commuter in New York City has taken justice into his own hands and smashed the windscreen of a BMW i8 with a baseball bat. The i8 in question, covered in a gold vinyl...
BMW i8 police car added to NSW promo fleet
The NSW Rose Bay police squad has announced it has taken delivery of a BMW i8 to help out on duty around the Sydney city area. The announcement was made yesterday, with superintendent Bradley Hodder...
BMW i5 to arrive in 2021, after i8 spyder – report
BMW is planning on creating an all-new i5 SUV for release in 2021, following the introduction of the i8 Roadster in 2018, a report has revealed. We reported several months ago that BMW’s ‘i’ team...
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...
