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The cars of the 2011 Geneva motor show
HANDS-ON We check out the concepts from the show 6 March 2011 17:49 GMT TweetPocket-lint's been at the international motor show in Geneva this week, where countless new production and concept cars have been unveiled. As car manufacturers increasingly use technology as a key selling point, we pick out some of the stand-out cars...
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BMW launches 'i' sub-brand
Announces new sub-brand, vehicles and mobility solutions 22 February 2011 10:16 GMT TweetAfter years of talking, BMW has launched a new "i" sub-brand in Munich on Monday, specifically aimed at people living in cities. The German firm has settled on the simple letter "I" for a new range of clean, high-tech vehicles and mobility services.
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BMW sees car keys not phones as next NFC wallet
Testing out NFC-ready key fob 31 January 2011 17:31 GMT TweetThe car key is about to go head on with the mobile phone in the battle for which one will become your new wallet.
BMW believes you’ll be paying for things when out an about not with your wallet, or your phone, but with your car keys.
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Mini Scooter E concept that needs an iPhone to start it
Two wheels good, four wheels bad 24 September 2010 12:53 GMT TweetMini has created an electric scooter called the MINI E Scooter for London design week, that uses the iPhone as the key.
The new concept scooter is powered by an electric motor and of course has an iPod dock for your phone once you've started...
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BMW passengers to get factory fitted iPad
Headrest fitting brings entertainment and apps to the back seat 21 September 2010 12:26 GMT TweetKeeping your kids quiet in the back of the car on a long road trip can be a Herculean task - trust us we know.
Then back in April Apple launched the iPad and all was good in the world when it came to watching the latest episode of SpongeBob...
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MeeGo heading for your BMW
Or your Citroen C1 if you're not that flash 26 July 2010 15:02 GMT TweetMeeGo, the joint Intel/Nokia OS hosted by the Linux Foundation, has been chosen by the GENIVI Alliance to be the system for its next release of its in-vehicle infotainment (IVI).
The Alliance, which includes the BMW Group, Delphi, GM, Intel,...
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BMW City: Eco-friendly electric car coming 2012
Small, compact and a 100-mile range 10 August 2009 16:22 GMT TweetBMW has plans for an electric car designed for the city according to BMW chairman and CEO Norbert Reithofer.
Dubbed the "City" the new electric eco friendly motor will launch in 2012 and offer owners a 100 mile range in a four seater, small... -
Garmin announces BMW Motorrad Navigator IV
New GPS for bikers 6 July 2009 12:40 GMT TweetGarmin has announced, in conjunction with the car marque, it is to offer the next in the BMW Motorrad Navigator line, the Navigator IV.
Based on Garmin's zumo 660, the device is described as a "motorcycle-friendly GPS navigator".
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BMW designs futuristic PC case
Level10 created for Thermaltake 9 March 2009 11:11 GMT TweetBMW has created a futuristic PC case for Thermaltake's 10th anniversary. From BMW Group Designworks USA the "Level10" isn't your average PC casing.
Instead of all the computer's components going into a big rectangular box, individual components... -
BMW and NXP launch world's first multifunctional car key
Contactless key as credit card 22 October 2008 13:29 GMT TweetBMW and NXP Semiconductors, a Philips company, have unveiled a prototype of the world's first "multifunctional" car key.
The prototype product features contactless payment, personalised access control, and advanced functionalities including... -
F1 racing car seat for kids
BMW-branded booster 5 December 2007 9:28 GMT TweetUnderage, or under-height, kids need car-seats and we think this BMW Sauber F1 Team version is pretty much the ultimate model...
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Saloon M3 announced
BMW unleashes four-door powerhouse 8 October 2007 21:16 GMT TweetHot on the heels of the arrival of a new M3, BMW has announced details of the four-door M3 Saloon.
While four generations of M3 have been built, this is only the second time an M3 Saloon has been offered. So what you get is scintillating... -
BMW Z4 Coupe 3.0si SE review
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The Z4 gets a metal roof ... and a personality bypass
28 April 2007 9:00 GMT
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When I first drove the Z4 a few years back, I really loved it. Its challenging looks won me over, it's supremely quick and its roof mechanism is first rate. The Coupe is essentially unchanged dynamically so I wasn't expecting much difference.
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BMW unveils new Concept CS
New four-door coupe concept officially drop dead gorgeous 26 April 2007 11:35 GMT TweetBMW has shown its new Concept CS grand tourer. A four-seat, four-door coupe, if it hit the market it would be a direct rival to the Merc CLS.
The CS is 400mm wider 67mm longer than standard 7 Series. It’s gets a reworking of the classic kidney... -
BMW unveils the new M3
420bhp monster due in September 10 April 2007 12:21 GMT TweetBMW has finally lifted the lid on its latest M3 Coupé.
The new 4.0-litre V8 engine develops a massive 420bhp at a whopping 8300rpm and 62mph can be reached in 4.8 seconds. Power is transferred to the road by a six-speed manual gearbox and...
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