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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
BMW 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 three door hatchback...
Garmin announces BMW Motorrad Navigator IV
New GPS for bikers 6 July 2009 12:40 GMT
Garmin 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".

Exclusive BMW-specific...
BMW designs futuristic PC case
Level10 created for Thermaltake 9 March 2009 11:11 GMT
BMW 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 such as the...
BMW and NXP launch world's first multifunctional car key
Contactless key as credit card 22 October 2008 13:29 GMT
BMW 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 public transport...
VIDEO: Megawhat checks out the MotorExpo
Hot cars and even hotter gadgets 23 June 2008 17:06 GMT
This week the Megawhat crew motors to Canary Wharf for the MotorExpo for an absolute visual feast of cars. Get ready for uber-shiny paintwork, big alloys and some jaw-dropping dashboard technology.

There's a look at the new Land Rover, BMW's new SUV, a "Hellcat"...
F1 racing car seat for kids
BMW-branded booster 5 December 2007 9:28 GMT
Underage, or under-height, kids need car-seats and we think this BMW Sauber F1 Team version is pretty much the ultimate model...
Saloon M3 announced
BMW unleashes four-door powerhouse 8 October 2007 21:16 GMT
Hot 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 performance for the...
BMW unveils new Concept CS
New four-door coupe concept officially drop dead gorgeous 26 April 2007 11:35 GMT
BMW 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 grille design...
BMW unveils the new M3
420bhp monster due in September 10 April 2007 12:21 GMT
BMW 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 variable differential,...
Government launches CO2 emissions campaign
Drivers told to change habits and tackle climate change 11 March 2007 13:32 GMT
The Government has launched a new campaign designed to encourage drivers to reduce their vehicle's carbon dioxide emissions.

Launching the first phase of the Act on CO2 campaign, an initiative aimed at tackling climate change, transport minister Gillian Merron...
BMW 1 Series gets a tweaking
Gets an update 17 January 2007 17:12 GMT
It doesn’t seem that long ago that BMW introduced the 1 Series, but they’re already updating it.

Due in spring, the refreshed 1 Series gets a more fuel efficient model and, most drastically, a three-door version.

Technologies such as Brake Energy...
BMW unveils new BMW 3 Series
Ugly BMW 3 Series Shocker 30 October 2006 17:01 GMT
The new BMW 3 Series convertible has been revealed - and Pocket-Lint is sad to say that it’s one of the most ghastly vehicles to come out Germany since the Tiger tank.

The bizarre-looking creation, with its slabby sides, fat arse and ludicrous rear overhang...
BMW Hydrogen 7 car to be mass market within 5 years
BMW likely to be first to market with new technology 12 September 2006 15:31 GMT
BMW is likely to be the very first mass-market manufacturer to make a hydrogen-drive car commercially available.

After successful completion of a development programme, the BMW Hydrogen 7 - a H-powered version of the 7 Series - has been unveiled. Powered by a...
BMW upgrades 3 Series engines
Three new engines to choose from 11 August 2006 20:17 GMT
BMW has announced that its 3 Series saloons and estates will be offered with three new engines from next month.

Customers in September will have the choice of three new 3.0 litre engines. There will be a new twin-turbocharged petrol engine, and two diesels.
BMW revamp the X5
X5-Rated Motoring
9 August 2006 10:37 GMT
One of Chelsea’s favourite tractors is finally getting a revamp, with BMW announcing a new X5 for 2007.

To be fair to the much-maligned soft-roader, the X5 defined an entirely new segment in the car market - the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV).

While...
Microcar-ZENN electric car arrives in the UK
Green motorists get another choice of what car to drive 19 July 2006 20:40 GMT
Green motorists out there will have another choice of what car to drive with the announcement that the Microcar-ZENN, an electric car manufactured in France and developed in partnership with Canada’s Feel Good Cars is coming to the UK.

Available in both a two...
BMW updates iPod dock connector
iPod connector compatitible with every model 12 April 2006 18:14 GMT
BMW today announced the debut of a new BMW Interface for iPod that will enable the new batch of BMW models off the assembly line the ability to work with the iconic player.

The car company has said that the new BMW Interface for iPod will mean iPod connectivity...