Special connection: BMW i3 and the Samsung Galaxy Gear. BMW uses the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2014 in Las Vegas, the headline US fair which spotlights advances from across the world of digitalisation and connectivity, to present innovative previews of future developments and new applications for series-produced vehicles. The German premium carmaker unveiled a smartwach … Read more
Los Angeles Auto Show debut lineup underscores rising trends in green technology, luxury vehicles and groundbreaking concept cars. More than two dozen green vehicles will be featured at the show, including models from Acura, BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Volkswagen, ranging from alternative fuel models to brand new plug-ins. Nearly 20 luxury vehicle … Read more
Following in the footsteps of Apple’s Genius, BMW is employing artificial intelligence to promote BMW’s first fully-electric production car through an automated information service available for UK customers. ‘BMW i Genius’ uses specially developed software to interact with potential customers in a live question and answer format that works on a mobile platform. Users simply … Read more
Series version of the electric BMW i3 unveiled simultaneously worldwide. The BMW Group debuted the series version of its innovative electric vehicle, the BMW i3, simultaneously in New York, London and Beijing. The vehicle achieves a range of 130 to 160 kilometres. The BMW Group’s experience with test fleets of MINI E and BMW ActiveE … Read more
360° Electric concept: BMW i seals global partnership deal for customer-friendly electric mobility BMW i is turning electric mobility into a serious alternative for drivers around the world. To further increase the technology’s acceptance, the manufacturer of electric cars intends to offer the customers a one-stop shop for tailor-made electric mobility solutions through a partnership … Read more
BMW to sell electric cars online BMW‘s electrified i3 city car and i8 sports cars will be offered to customers online, as well as through dealerships, announced the company. This is a first for an automaker, BMW aiming drastically to reduce costs via online sales. Of course, it is just an experiment, but it … Read more