BMW i Cars Headed to London - Web Exclusive

The London Olympic Games are on everyone’s mind these days, especially BMW; an official sponsor of this year’s games. What better way to celebrate the games then by showing off some of their electric vehicle line up? BMW is planning to show Olympic Game attendees the new BMW i Store (not to be confused with the apple stores). Inside a BMW i Store you will be able to get up close and personal with the highly respected i8 sports car, the i3 economy four-seater, and making its debut is the new BMW i Pedelec (Pedal Electric Cycle) Concept – a custom-made complement to the BMW i3 Concept. BMW wants its fans and future customers to experience the benefits of electromobility on a day-to-day basis. By answering three of the most commonly asked electric vehicle questions. Can I carry all of my stuff and people to where we really need to go? Answer: the BMW i3 concept. I don’t need my car for short trips so what will help me with my “last mile”? Answer: the new BMW i Pedelec concept cycle. Finally, the age old question of can an alternative energy vehicle be sexy and fun? Answer: the always tantalizing BMW i8 sports car. The new BMW i3 Concept: generous feeling of space combined with a unique materials concept based around renewable raw materials. A mixture of leather, wood, wool and other renewable raw materials shapes the face of the BMW i3 Concept interior, the extensive use of natural fibres inside the car underlining the premium blueprint of BMW i. Bmw I Cars Headed To London Cars Bmw I Cars Headed To London Charging Bmw I Cars Headed To London Bike In Trunk BMW i has come up with an innovative two-wheeler, which acts as the perfect complement to the BMW i3 Concept and adds a new and convenient layer to personal mobility, particularly in urban areas. The new BMW i Pedelec (Pedal Electric Cycle) Concept is a compact bicycle fitted with an electric motor that tops up the rider’s muscle power with an extra dose of torque. And that means the rider can get to other parts of town even more quickly and effortlessly – and without breaking into a sweat. The BMW i Pedelec Concept can be folded up almost in the blink of an eye and, handily, there is room for two of them in the boot of the BMW i3 Concept. Plus, their batteries can be recharged while they’re in there. BMW is also introducing a new way to think about the entire experience of owning or sharing an electric vehicle. Their 360° ELECTRIC product and service package is based on four main pillars: home charging, public charging, guaranteed mobility and, fourthly, integration with other innovative mobility concepts in order to overcome range restrictions. Services available to BMW i customers will include supply and installation of a home charging box, supply of green electricity, access to public charging points, comprehensive maintenance services and mobility guarantees, flexible carsharing solutions and helpful BMW apps for the computer and smartphone. Two areas of most concern is charging any electric/plug-in hybrid vehicle. Let’s face it not all locations have a plug ready for your car to sit by for a few hours. HOME CHARGING The driver will encounter one of the main differences between a conventional, combustion-engined vehicle and an electric vehicle when it comes to recharging. That said, in other areas of their daily life, drivers have long been used to recharging electric devices such as a mobile phone on a regular or as-needed basis. In the same way the BMW i3, too, can be recharged at any standard household power socket. For customers with their own garage or private parking place, BMW i will additionally offer BMW i Wallboxes which offer not only safer but also convenient and faster charging. Customers will be able to choose between a basic version for safe and convenient charging and a premium version for even faster, “smart” charging (for example charging can be managed in accordance with the current grid load). Optionally, BMW i can also provide an installation service for the BMW i Wallbox, which will be fitted by a trained specialist. And because sustainable electric mobility begins with sustainable electricity generation, BMW i can also help drivers who want to use renewable “green” electricity. To go with home charging, BMW i will also offer drivers a range of green electricity products supplied in cooperation with partners in the energy industry. Read more: http://www.europeancarweb.com/news/epcp_1206_bmw_i_cars_headed_to_london/index.html#ixzz1xxPJLyua

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Gold BMW X6 Hamann Supreme Edition

By now, many of you have heard about the Tycoon Evo kit that Hamann sells with the BMW X5 M sports activity vehicle. But we found something that’s a bit different from that! It’s called the Supreme Edition and it combines gold wrap with carbon fiber and some strange wheels with a gold lip. Now, the car has been a bit reclusive and never made it into the made it into the attention of the media officially. But we managed to find it on Flickr, where photos of it in Nancy, in the French east. After that, it was spotted in Cannnes for the 65th film festival in May. Besides the obviously loud body kit, the Tycoon Evo M boosts the 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 using a high-flow exhaust and a reprogrammed ECU. This means it’s got for 670 horsepower and a 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) time of 4.2 seconds.

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New BMW 3 Series

Ever since the first 3 Series made its debut in 1975, the sporty saloon has set the standard in the compact executive sector. It’s also the brand’s biggest money spinner, making up nearly a third of all BMW sales globally. So this all-new 
version is massive news. Video: Watch our video review of the new BMW 3 Series Code-named F30 internally, the sixth-generation 3 Series promises to be bigger, faster and more efficient than its predecessor. What’s more, it boasts powerful new engines, lightweight aluminium construction and a host of hi-tech extras. But has BMW done enough to keep the 3 Series ahead of arch-rivals such as the Audi A4 and Mercedes C-Class? To find out, Auto Express grabbed the keys to what is expected to be the biggest seller in the line-up, the 320d, to deliver the definitive verdict on one of the most important new cars of 2012. What’s immediately clear is that BMW hasn’t taken any risks with the styling. Viewed in profile, the handsome newcomer shares much with its successful predecessor. The nose drops lower, but the upright windscreen and trademark Hoffmeister kink in the C-pillars are familiar design touches. Yet move around to the front of the 3 Series, and you’ll spot bold new headlamps that flank the traditional kidney grille, while the rear of the car clearly takes its cues from the larger 5 Series. Our test car in Modern trim also gets a unique front bumper design and plenty of matt chrome. Further classy kerb appeal comes courtesy of the standard 17-inch, multispoke alloy wheels. Inside, the 3 Series feels more upmarket than ever and is easily a match for the Audi A4 for quality. The slickly designed dashboard is angled around the driver, all the controls are perfectly placed, while a wide range of wheel and seat adjustment makes it easy to get comfortable. The fit and finish are first rate, and the switchgear operates with slick precision. High quality materials are used throughout, helping to give the cabin an executive car ambience. Yet we’re not convinced about the heavily textured wood trim that comes as standard on Modern spec models – lesser cars get more tasteful finishes. Still, you’ll happily overlook this quirk when you experience the extra space on offer. The previous 3 Series had a cramped cabin, but a 50mm increase in wheelbase means passengers in the back get a useful 15mm boost in legroom, plus there’s also 8mm more headroom. And while it’s no roomier than an A4 or C-Class, it’s now up to class standards, as is the 480-litre boot. Compared to BMWs of old, there’s plenty of kit included as standard. All models get a 6.5-inch colour screen for the intuitive iDrive system, a Bluetooth phone connection and climate control. Yet it’s still possible to go overboard with options. Our car was fitted with mobile Internet, surround view cameras and heated rear seats, as well as safety kit such as lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring and a colour head-up display. However, all of these improvements and additions will be for nothing if the 3 Series isn’t as engaging to drive as its predecessor. Under the bonnet is BMW’s twin-turbo 181bhp 2.0-litre diesel, which is a refined and punchy performer. Extensive use of aluminium in the car’s structure means the 3 Series is around 40kg lighter than the old model, which helps it feel even more sprightly and boosts efficiency – when fitted with a six-speed manual, the 320d sprints from 0-62mph in just 7.5 seconds, but emits only 120g/km of CO2 and returns 61.4mpg. Our car came with BMW’s eight-speed automatic gearbox. At £1,525 it’s not cheap, and while it’s a tenth of a second slower from 0-62mph, economy rises to 62.8mpg and emissions are down by a further 2g/km. Spend another £135 and you can add the Sport function, which speeds up changes and adds crisp acting wheel-mounted paddles. Turn into a corner, and it’s clear the 3 Series has lost none of its poise and precision. With a perfectly balanced rear-wheel-drive chassis, strong grip, well weighted controls and direct steering, it’s still the top choice for keen drivers. Adding to the car’s appeal is Drive Performance Control (DPC). It’s fitted as standard across the range, and offers EcoPro, Comfort and Sport modes. The former tweaks the engine settings for greater fuel efficiency, while the latter sharpens throttle response and adds weight to the steering. Our car also benefited from the £750 M Sport adaptive damper package. This adds a racier Sport+ mode to the DPC system that stiffens the suspension, virtually eliminating roll and further improving body control. But it’s changes to the Comfort setting that are most welcome, as the 3 Series glides serenely over poor surfaces, with only big bumps upsetting its composure. Combined with the marked improvements to refinement and noise insulation, it makes the 3 Series one of the most relaxed and comfortable cruisers in the class. However, it’s worth noting that experience with the similar system on the 5 Series suggests that standard cars are likely to have a firmer suspension set-up. Even this issue fails to undermine the achievements of the new 3 Series. Its predecessor was still the class benchmark after six years in production, yet the newcomer improves on it in nearly every area. On this showing it’s going to take something very special to knock the BMW off the top step of the podium. Read more: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/firstdrives/275347/new_bmw_3_series.html#ixzz1xFdahgOH

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BMW 3 Series: Continuing to be Top-Seller

BMW 3 Series has become one of those models that have continued to be the best seller all the way through the decades, a lot like the Volkswagen Golf. Just this month, the figures have been disclosed that show that the flexible BMW 3 Series has recorded an 11.2% increase compared to the same stage last year. In total 397 units have been sold and BMW recorded strong sales across their line-up in fact. The BMW X5 has dominated sales in its division with 109 units have been sold and the X1 performed evenly well with 58 units in total. BMW 3 Series: The Most Desirable Used Car BMW 3 SeriesIt is not merely new BMW 3 Series car sales that are doing well either. In August the 3 Series convertible was named as the most wanted used car. Following strongly behind was the BMW 5 Series that was named as the 3rd most wanted used car. This car seems to be such accepted used cars as they are very reliable, are capable of managing thousands of motorway miles, they are secure, comfortable and trendy. BMW 3 SeriesIt is also well worth noting that the look of the BMW 3 series has not modified too much right through the years either that is evidence to the original design concept. The entry level deluxe car segment is tremendously competitive and admired; therefore the truth that this car has lasted the time test demonstrates its superiority. The likes of the Audi A4 has tried to blow the Beemer of the perch, and until today have failed. BMW 3 Series: The Interior BMW 3 Series Interior BMW 3 SeriesThe interior of the BMW 3 series is nothing under what you would suppose from a BMW. The 328′s is available with upholstery made from vinyl; though, the 335i is available in leather upholstery and leather is elective on all the autos in this series. You can also select to have the unique navigation system in the BMW 3S, and if you get this selection, you will also get the iDrive system. Of course you will need to purchase all the technology and comfort which comes in the 200 BMW 3 series. The base BMW 3 series price starts at over $30,000, and according to the model and the features you opt for, you can end up paying over $50,000 before it has all been said and done. However, for the features, performance, and technology, most people get the price to be well worth the BMW 3 series

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