BMWBLog recently reviewed BMW’s new “proactive driving” technology. This new feature being added to new BMW vehicles software allows the cars to make more intelligent decisions in regards to automatic transmission selection. For instance, if a car pulls out in front of one of these BMWs, the car becomes aware of the driver’s new predicament and can keep the transmission in the correct gear to ensure the driver has the proper engine speed to get around the other car.
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[link_button href=”http://www.bmwblog.com/2014/02/13/bmw-planning-range-30-rear-drive-15-front-drive-cars/”]Read more about BMW’s planned expansion[/link_button]
This poor BMW test driver crashed a new BMW i8 recently on a test drive in Germany, see link below for more:
BMW helped team USA develop their new bobsled for the 2014 Sochi, Russia Olympics. See more in the video documentary preview below:
BMW’s possible design for the new 4-series Gran Coupe (4-door coupe thing) has appeared on the net as possible renderings for patent drawings posted on the “F30post” forum. It looks very similar to the normal 2-door 4-series, but has some elements seemingly taken from the 3-series GT Wagon / Van crossover vehicle. See more photos at Autoblog.
BMW has finally brought the car key into the 21st century with their new BMW i8’s, which features a small LCD screen in addition to the traditional “lock”, “unlock”, and “trunk” buttons. Take a look at photos and read more about it at the UltraLinx blog.
Tired of looking at your current desktop wallpaper? Do you like Classic BMWs? Check these out, you can click the gear button to download them to your computer at their full resolution:
BMW tuner Alpina has just released their new “B4” model based on the standard BMW 4-series coupe. The new B4 has a 3 liter 6-cylinder engine with a twin-turbo. This car has been clocked at 0-60MPH in 4.2 seconds.
The blue is nice!
Now with photo, #BMW X4 Concept #LAAutoShow pic.twitter.com/kvCz4CnZKc
— Motor Trend Magazine (@MotorTrend) November 20, 2013
Bloomberg news reviews BMWs use of carbon fiber for savings of weight and fuel efficiency in the new plugin electric microcar i3, comparing them to other European car manufacturers in their strategy to be the king of new green tech in automotive performance.
Did you know that creating carbon fiber for the new BMW i3 involves stripping carbon atoms from acrylic threads, assembling mats from the carbon crystals and then injected with a plastic-based resin?
A spy video of the new BMW M3 sedan has been leaked onto Youtube, taken by a passing helmet cam on a motorcyclist.
Looks pretty fun!
BMW is recalling 76,200
- 2012-14 BMW 320i and 328i sedans,
- 2014 328i xDrive Sports wagons,
- 2012-13 BMW 528i sedans,
- 2013-14 BMW X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i SUVs,
- 2013-14 BMW X3 xDrive28i SUVs, and
- 2012-14 BMW Z4 sDrive28i sports cars.
All are equipped with BMW’s 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine and have exhibited a problem where a lack of oil in the brake system can cause the brakes to require much harder brake pedal pressure by the driver’s foot in order to slow / stop.
BMW will notify owners of defective cars by mail for immediate recall.
Hey, check out the replacement for the E87 1-series! It’s the new M235i, which won’t be available until model year 2015.
The normal 2-series will be released on October 25th, 2013, with the first in-depth views of the new model coming during the Detroit Auto show.
Keep it tuned here for more photos!
Here’s an interesting read about BMW’s development of the new all-electric i3:
[link_button href=”http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/2014-bmw-i3-electric-revolution-arrives-motoramic-drives-184502584.html” color=”#f00″]Read more at Yahoo[/link_button]
Federal safety regulators are performing a preliminary investigation on 2013 BMW 328i brake systems after receiving reports about malfunctions on that car specifically. A preliminary investigation is the first step in a possible recall, if regulators determine there are safety issues for BMW to address.