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See the BMW i8 hydrogen fuel cell in action

See the BMW i8 hydrogen fuel cell in action

During a technology preview in Miramas, France, BMW demonstrated a i8-based hydrogen fuel cell research vehicle. We were told this hydrogen i8 prototype was actually built in 2012 – before BMW signed a collaboration deal…

BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer launches in France

BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer launches in France

The first true BMW seven-seater, 2 Series Gran Tourer, launched in France last week. BMW France shows the new family van in two metallic finishes, Flamenco Red and Mediterranean Blue, and in the classic Alpine…

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe by BMW Individual

BMW M135i – The Last Rear-Wheel Drive Hatch?

The BMW M135i is probably the coolest hot hatch in the entire world. Not that it’s the best, or fastest or most practical, but it’s almost certainly the coolest. The reason for this resides in…

The iconic E12 BMW 5 Series - Photoshoot

The iconic E12 BMW 5 Series – Photoshoot

The E12 was the first car to bear the 5 Series moniker, denoting BMW’s fifth “New Class” platform. BMW produced the E12 between 1972 and 1981 before it replaced by the equally famous E28 5…

Stage 1: IND BMW X5 M dyno

Stage 1: IND BMW X5 M dyno

BMW’s turbo engines have radically changed the M ownership experience. While many lament the loss of BMW’s normally aspirated powerplants for their ability to give every owner a race car like experience on the street…

A magnetic braking primer: BMW i3 versus Tesla 70D

A magnetic braking primer: BMW i3 versus Tesla 70D

The most revolutionary aspect of modern electric vehicles, from a driver’s perspective, is almost certainly single-pedal speed control.  This intuitive feature is shared by the BMW i3 and Tesla’s new 70D, and made possible by…