The newest niche to be conquered by BMW is filled by the 2 Series Active and Gran Tourers. These front-wheel drive hatchbacks mark a couple of firsts for BMW, namely the front-wheel drive and transverse engine mounting. These two cars aren’t going over very well with enthusiasts, but are doing great in sales in Europe.
Here’s a mostly glowing review of the BMW i3 from the New York Times. “The BMW i3 is a deep dive into what the car of the future should be. It is efficient, sustainable and essentially a think tank on wheels.” The conclusion: i3 is expensive, but it’s more than transportation. It’s a glimpse into
CNET has recognised the Tesla Model S and the BMW i3, giving them the top two spots in its Top 5 Cars of 2015. Both vehicles are deserving of their rank. The Tesla Model S P85D redefines the electric car segment due to its sheer power and speed, while the i3 makes its mark by
Only one plug-in vehicle was selected by Ward’s Auto for its “10 Best Interior Award” and that vehicle is the BMW i3. Here’s why Ward’s deems the i3 worthy of this award: The i3 electric vehicle comes across as the type of interior seen in concepts at auto shows, often followed by production versions that
The 10 best ‘eco friendly’ cars of 2015 — as determined by the editors over at the noted vehicle valuation and information source Kelley Blue Book — were recently outlined in an interesting new list. The top spot for the year was (not completely surprisingly) nabbed by BMW’s all-electric i3 model — following on the
In this relatively short video, Gary Gastelu from Fox News takes a gander at the 2015 BMW i8. Gastelu loves the looks/style, performance, handling, & efficiency of the i8. Who doesn’t? You will hear Gary Gastelu, the reviewer of the i8, state: “I don’t know how I am ever going to review a conventional car
April this year, Kelley Blue Book (KBB) compiled a list of the most efficient stand-out cars of the year that are chosen based on efficiency, price, practicality and powertrain, just in time for Earth Day. KBB’s “Best Green Cars of 2015″ list includes 10 vehicles, 5 of which are plug-in electric cars. For 2015, the
A cracking little wagon and a declaration of intent Vulture at the Wheel I didn’t have high hopes for the Kia Soul EV. I assumed that it was a bit of a lash up; a regular Soul with the engine and gearbox ripped out and a battery pack and electric motor rudely bolted onto it.
Electric Cars Are City Cars? Not In U.S.: They’re Suburb Cars Here Automotive journalists who write about electric cars hear the phrase “city car” a lot. As in, “Battery-electric cars are perfect city cars, but [fill in different powertrain] is required for other uses.” There’s just one problem: No one in the U.S. has ever
BMW dives into the electric vehicle waters with the first of a new dedicated model range. Our view: All too frequently these days automotive manufacturers profess to have invented/enhanced/created (delete where you see fit) the next great revolution in motoring. In many cases it is merely a misuse of the very word revolutionary, and at
