BMW Technology

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YykfjVtWry4&feature=player_embedded[/youtube] BMW releases this comprehensive video to showcase the technologies involved in the first 5 Series hybrid vehicle. The BMW ActiveHybrid 5 combines a BMW TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder in-line engine, an electric drive system and an eight-speed automatic gearbox for the first time delivering a total of 340 hp. The …

The Singapore BMW M5 Launch by Munich Automobiles displayed how the engine crankshaft works. Here is a video of the crankshaft in action: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtlV1suOYj4&list=UUIsgEu89WoqffIgIGINSShw&index=1&feature=plcp[/youtube] For more information on BMW M, contact: Munich Automobiles Singapore 30 Teban Gardens Crescent Singapore 608927 Showroom: 6899 6996 Service center: 6566 7666 http://www.munichauto.com.sg

BMW teases the future BMW i3 smartphone app on its Facebook page ahead of the i3’s market launch in 2013. The app will allow monitoring of the i3’s battery charge status, lock/unlock doors from the smartphone, schedule a trip time so that the i3 can thermal precondition ahead of time, …

BMW i, the BMW Group’s e-mobility brand, is pioneering new approaches to marketing. BMW i is implementing innovative online activities and incorporating three new digital channels in its online communications concept through foursquare, Mashable.com and iAd. iAd is Apple’s mobile advertising network, reaching millions of iPhone, iPod touch and iPad …

Wards Auto, an Auto data, auto news and analysis for the worldwide providers of cars and trucks, has just released heir 2011 10 Best Engines list. As expected, BMW is again well represented. Both the new four-cylinder 2.0 liter turbocharged N20 engine and the 3.0 liter twin-scroll N55 powerplant made the …