BMW lending Active-E models for testing
BMW gave away lent about 500 Mini E cars last year to regular people for testing. It was a success and the car manufacturer decided to do the program again with their latest Active-E model. This converted 1-series car is said to weigh 4000 pounds. To get into the program,... more »
[13.01.2010]
BMW M3 E30 for your gaming pleasure
A BMW M3 E30 was turned into a gaming machine. Whoever did this must be very rich and very geeky. You see, not anyone can just buy a BMW but someone has the means to even use the car for his gaming pleasure. The M3 now features leather seats for the comfort of the gamers, a... more »
[08.12.2009]
BMW working on smart car doors
BMW is not only a luxury car manufacturer but it is also known for being hi-tech. Just recently, they partnered with Technical University of Munich to develop smart car doors that won't open if danger is detected. We can expect the car doors to go mainstream within one year and... more »
[08.04.2009]
NAIAS 2009: BMX showcases Z7 roadtster
Detroit has always been the hotbed for new cars and I'm sure a lot of showgoers are now drooling over the new cars being unveiled each hour. Another luxury car recently showcased is the BMX Z7 with its long wheelbase and a folding aluminum top. This car features a pair of inline... more »
[12.01.2009]
BMW to roll out Mini E battery-powered auto
BMW is all set to release a new car officially called the Mini E at the LA Auto Show next November. The Mini is battery-powered making it a 'green' car, ready to make it big in the automobile industry soon. The Mini E features a 204 hp electric motor and is expected to run up to... more »
[30.10.2008]
BMW and NXP Semiconductors working on a smart key system
A set of smart keys was recently introduced to us by BMW and NXP Semiconductors that is described to be a prototype of a key that features a contactless payment system. The smart key technology also features personalized access control and e-ticketing. Additionaly, this hightech... more »
[22.10.2008]
BMW coming up with a hybrid sedan
After Mercedes-Benz, BMW is also bent on introducing their own version of a 'green' car, a hybrid sedan that features lithium ion batteries. But unlike MB, BMW's hybrid car is still a concept. The Concept 7-series ActiveHybrid is said to feature a 'twin-turbo V-8 assisted by... more »
[30.09.2008]
Google Maps for BMW: Bimmers now more ‘Google-fied’, thanks to AT&T
BMW cars have long been Google-fied what with the Google Maps made available but it's only recently that actual "Googling" is made possible. Thanks to EDGE or GPRS connectivity and AT&T, 2009 Bimmer models will get the ever-reliable Google search bar and Google Maps. The BMW... more »
[18.09.2008]
Gadgets 3.0: Nokia BMW Phone is also a classy handycam
I am not sure that there are talks between Nokia and BMW already but this Nokia BMW video phone concept is such a beauty. The concept phone features a "push to open" function that rotates 90 degrees. It's also a handycam so if you love taking home videos to upload to YouTube, then... more »
[12.09.2008]
Beema: Yes, sounds like the Beemer
The Beema is a new concept bike that is said to 'take on any obstacle'. Think of banks, rails, streets, and heck, even chairs, the Beema can allow bikers some stunt riding as well as ordinary, boring riding activity. It was designer Andreas Martin who thought about this concept.... more »
[30.08.2008]
