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BMW Creates New i3 Concept Coupe EV with 168hp for the LA Auto Show

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/11/bmw-creates-new-i3-concept-coupe-ev.html"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Halijm5OaSg/ULTa03esbcI/AAAAAAAKQzY/QScswCdgK7A/s1600/BMW-i3-Coupe-Concept.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; Border-bottom: 8px solid rgb(224, 224, 224); cursor:hand;width: 645px; height: 349px;"></a> These are the first pictures of BMW's new i3 Concept Coupe, which is a slightly sportier looking but less practical, three-door version of the carmaker's carbon-fiber i3 hatchback that will enter production next year. The i3 Concept Coupe will make its world premiere at this week's <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/11/2012-LA-Auto-Show-Premieres-Carscoop.html">Los Angeles Auto Show</a>, with the Bavarian automaker stating that it "demonstrates the potential for conceivably extending the model range", which in other words, means, expect a similar model to be added to the i3's range in the very near future. While keeping the <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2011/09/iaa-2011-bmw-i3-study-previews-new-ev.html">5d model's lightweight structure</a> and 2,570mm (101.2 inches) long wheelbase, BMW says that the Coupe has a "has a broader, lower-slung look". The designers also eliminated the see-through panels on the doors and the lower section of the rear tailgate. <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-A4O1C9GtvtI/ULTbANjTCAI/AAAAAAAKQzk/rQlq9aXlzkc/s1600/BMW-i3-Coupe-Concept-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:right; float:right; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-A4O1C9GtvtI/ULTbANjTCAI/AAAAAAAKQzk/rQlq9aXlzkc/s85/BMW-i3-Coupe-Concept-10.jpg" width="85"></a> The i3 Coupe study measures 3,964mm (156.1 inches) in length, 1,768mm (69.6 inches) wide and 1,555mm (61.2 inches) tall, making it roughly the same size as a Ford Fiesta hatchback. <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/11/bmw-creates-new-i3-concept-coupe-ev.html#more">Read more »</a>

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These are the first pictures of BMW's new i3 Concept Coupe, which is a slightly sportier looking but less practical, three-door version ...

BMW Already Testing 1-Series Compact Models with its New Three-cylinder 1.5-liter Engines

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/10/bmw-already-testing-1-series-compact.html"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hAkIyolNEq8/UGs9bGzOQiI/AAAAAAAJYco/0TPsNvgftks/s1600/BMW-1-Series-15-Liter-CARSCOOP10.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; Border-bottom: 8px solid rgb(224, 224, 224); cursor:hand;width: 645px; height: 349px;"></a> As we were looking for pictures the other day for our story on the availability of the BMW Group's new 1.5-liter TwinPower Turbo engines in the <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/10/bmw-group-to-add-new-15-liter.html">United States and Canada</a>, we discovered images of a prototype of the 1-Series five-door hatchback fitted with this powerplant on the company's website. To date, while BMW has <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/09/bmw-announces-new-15-liter-turbocharged.html">set the market introduction</a> of the 1.5-liter TwinPower Turbo engine in diesel and petrol forms for 2013, it has only confirmed the i8 sports coupe and the i3 supermini gasoline-electric hybrids as the recipients of the three-cylinder units. <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/10/bmw-already-testing-1-series-compact.html#more">Read more »</a>

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As we were looking for pictures the other day for our story on the availability of the BMW Group's new 1.5-liter TwinPower Turbo engine...

BMW Announces New 1.5-Liter Turbo'd 3-Cylinder Petrol and Diesel Engines with up to 222HP

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/09/bmw-announces-new-15-liter-turbocharged.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5787709556904035170" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NhW_zMqnV0o/UFITLWpmA2I/AAAAAAAJC20/U43rAWs-TqY/s800/BMW-1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 645px; height: 349px;"></a> In 2007, <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/search/label/BMW/">BMW</a> introduced the Efficient Dynamics strategy to its new vehicles, which encompasses fuel efficient petrol and diesel engines, highly efficient transmissions, “intelligent” management of ancillary systems and advanced aerodynamics. Despite investing heavily on hybrid and EV technology, as is evident with the ActiveHybrid models and <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/search/label/BMW%20i">the new “i” sub-brand</a>, BMW also believes that the internal combustion engine has potential for improvement and will continue to power the bulk of its existing and future models. To that end, it is introducing a new lineup of TwinPower turbocharged engines in both gasoline and diesel forms, starting with the 1.5-liter three-cylinder units. <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/09/bmw-announces-new-15-liter-turbocharged.html#more">Read more »</a>

BMW BMW 1-Series BMW i Diesel Reports BMW Announces New 1.5-Liter Turbo'd 3-Cylinder Petrol and Diesel Engines with up to 222HP

In 2007, BMW introduced the Efficient Dynamics strategy to its new vehicles, which encompasses fuel efficient petrol and diesel engines, hi...

BMW Presents New C Evolution Electric Scooter Prototype at London Olympics [w/Video]

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/07/bmw-presents-new-c-evolution-electric.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5769906260903673618" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-czy8s6fuNo4/UBLTLIx3PxI/AAAAAAAIYW0/-Sk_Ttv9nOo/s800/BMW-C-Evolution-32.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; Border: 1px solid rgb(51, 51, 51); cursor:hand;width: 645px; height: 349px;"></a> Not to be outshone by the BMW car brand and its <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/search/label/BMW%20i">upcoming "i" series</a> of pure-electric models, BMW Motorrad, which is the German company's motorcycle division, is also gearing up for the presentation of its first zero emissions model. Following the original E-Scooter concept at the BMW Motorrad Innovation Day 2011 and the Concept e at last year's Frankfurt Motor Show, BMW has now introduced a near-production prototype of the electric <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/search/label/motorcycles">scooter</a> named the C Evolution. The <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/search/label/Electric%20Vehicles">electric-powered</a> scooter was presented in the U.K. capital today with BMW to allow selected London Olympics visitors to drive the prototypes during the games. <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jFGnUf1Po0Y/UBLTS6jUJ8I/AAAAAAAIYXA/lVu2HROuRgA/s1600/BMW-C-Evolution-60.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="70" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5769906394523510722" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jFGnUf1Po0Y/UBLTS6jUJ8I/AAAAAAAIYXA/lVu2HROuRgA/s200/BMW-C-Evolution-60.jpg" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; border: 1px solid rgb(51, 51, 51);" width="102"></a>The C Evolution features a hybrid composite structure upon which it fits an electric motor producing a continuous output of 11kW (15hp) and a peak output of 35kW (47hp) allowing for an electronically limited top speed of 120km/h (75mph). <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/07/bmw-presents-new-c-evolution-electric.html#more">Read more »</a>

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Not to be outshone by the BMW car brand and its upcoming "i" series of pure-electric models, BMW Motorrad, which is the German co...

BMW Says i8 Plug-in Hybrid Coupe to Cost 'More than €100,000'

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/06/bmw-says-i8-plug-in-hybrid-coupe-to.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5753882302424104114" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OQ-VG5MrN4I/T9nld_tlPLI/AAAAAAAH6fs/cQD0UecfJRU/s800/BMW-i-1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; Border: 1px solid rgb(224, 224, 224); cursor:hand;width: 645px; height: 349px;"></a> We're still a good two years away from the market launch of the most anticipated model of BMW's new i sub-brand, <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/06/bmw-new-15-liter-three-cylinder-petrol.html">the i8 Coupe</a>, but the Bavarian automaker has already outlined a pricing strategy for the plug-in hybrid. Speaking to reporters at the grand opening of the i sub-brand’s <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/06/bmw-opens-its-first-dedicated-i-store.html">first sales outlet</a> worldwide on London’s Park Lane, BMW global sales chief Ian Robertson said that the hybrid sports car will sell for "more than €100,000 (about US$125,400 or £80,600)" - apparently in Europe, according to a report from <a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-13/bmw-plans-i8-electric-sports-car-price-of-100-000-euros.html">Bloomberg News</a>. <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/06/bmw-says-i8-plug-in-hybrid-coupe-to.html#more">Read more »</a>

BMW BMW i BMW i3 BMW i8 Electric Vehicles Hybrids Reports BMW Says i8 Plug-in Hybrid Coupe to Cost 'More than €100,000'

We're still a good two years away from the market launch of the most anticipated model of BMW's new i sub-brand, the i8 Coupe , but ...

BMW i Pedelec is a Foldable Electric Bicycle for the i3

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/06/bmw-i-pedelec-is-foldable-electric.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5753623532626008082" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZSyEUDrJqPM/T9j6HnGAWBI/AAAAAAAH5e8/JzlohvPRhAQ/s800/BMW-i-Pedelec-01.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; Border: 1px solid rgb(224, 224, 224); cursor:hand;width: 645px; height: 349px;"></a> There were plenty of things to see at the grand opening of the <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/06/bmw-opens-its-first-dedicated-i-store.html">first dealership dedicated</a> to the BMW i sub-brand on London’s Park Lane today including a new foldable electric bicycle named the i Pedelec (from the words Pedal Electric Cycle). The compact bicycle with the lightweight frame made from aluminium and carbon fibre was designed to complement the upcoming i3 hatchback with BMW claiming that once folded, two of them can fit in the boot of the electric supermini. <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/06/bmw-i-pedelec-is-foldable-electric.html#more">Read more »</a>

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There were plenty of things to see at the grand opening of the first dealership dedicated to the BMW i sub-brand on London’s Park Lane toda...

BMW Shows i3 Concept with Recolored Interior

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/06/bmw-shows-i3-concept-with-recolored.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5753514114667818786" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JUqGksCe4Ws/T9iWmpb4ryI/AAAAAAAH46w/o3MuZGR15tI/s800/BMW-i3-Revised-1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; Border: 1px solid rgb(51, 51, 51); cursor:hand;width: 645px; height: 349px;"></a> The opening of <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/06/bmw-opens-its-first-dedicated-i-store.html">BMW's first dedicated i Store</a> in London was accompanied by the presentation of an updated version of the i3 Concept. While some have been spreading the word that this particular i3 Concept features a newer interior that is closer to the production model, this is not true. <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VTA4RHoyL88/T9iWVfY-PKI/AAAAAAAH46k/M_zg3nnyQBk/s1600/BMW-i3-81.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5753513819913469090" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VTA4RHoyL88/T9iWVfY-PKI/AAAAAAAH46k/M_zg3nnyQBk/s200/BMW-i3-81.jpg" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; border: 1px solid rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 86px; height: 50px;"></a>What BMW's designers did is simply change the colors of the cabin and add different materials on the seating surfaces and eucalyptus wood trim on the dashboard, nothing more, nothing less. <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/06/bmw-shows-i3-concept-with-recolored.html#more">Read more »</a>

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The opening of BMW's first dedicated i Store in London was accompanied by the presentation of an updated version of the i3 Concept. Wh...

BMW Opens its First Dedicated i Store Worldwide in London

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The introduction of the new "i" sub-brand for BMW's upcoming pure electric, plug-in hybrid and other alternative fuel vehicle...

Life-Size Replica of the BMW i8 Concept Made out of Lego Blocks

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The BMW Group and LEGO, the famous interlocking brick brand from Denmark, are no strangers as the two companies have cooperated many times i...

BMW i-FD is a Concept Study for a Green Sports Sedan

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/03/bmw-i-fd-is-concept-study-for-green.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719156029961589250" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iya7nh3P--s/T16GG5zk0gI/AAAAAAAHCLw/JuAPQs__C2I/s800/BMW-i-FD-Concept-Study-01.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; Border: 1px solid rgb(51, 51, 51); cursor:hand;width: 645px; height: 349px;"></a> While BMW is officially keeping quiet about the matter, understandably, it’s not a question if the Bavarian automaker will <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2011/11/spied-is-bmw-working-on-7-series-based.html">introduce a four-door model</a> into the range of it's newly launched <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/search/label/BMW%20i">i-sub brand</a>, but when. Currently, we're looking forward to the presentation of the production versions of the <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/02/spy-shots-bmw-i3-hatch-captured-out-on.html">i3 hatchback</a> and the <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/02/spy-shots-new-bmw-i8-coupe-wears-its.html">i8 sports coupe</a>, both of which have been spied on several occasions. <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9nqitq6KUV4/T16GfHNNxcI/AAAAAAAHCMI/N8Lx8Vny_60/s1600/BMW-i-FD-Concept-Study-11.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719156445875652034" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9nqitq6KUV4/T16GfHNNxcI/AAAAAAAHCMI/N8Lx8Vny_60/s200/BMW-i-FD-Concept-Study-11.jpg" style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; border: 1px solid rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 150px; height: 102px;"></a>Until the time comes for BMW to either inform us about its future plans or better yet, tease us with a concept model, we have a study to show you. It's called the BMW i-FD and it was created by independent industrial designer Feliciano Ruy-Díaz from Valencia, Spain. The young designer says that the inspiration for the styling of the i-FD came from the work of renowned Spanish architect and structural engineer Santiago Calatrava as well as the forms of ancient Greek armor and the lines of a white shark. <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/03/bmw-i-fd-is-concept-study-for-green.html#more">Read more »</a>

BMW BMW Concepts BMW i Concepts BMW i-FD is a Concept Study for a Green Sports Sedan

While BMW is officially keeping quiet about the matter, understandably, it’s not a question if the Bavarian automaker will introduce a four-...

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