BMW i8

The BMW pavilion at the Auto Expo witnessed a large crowd as they had something for almost every car as well as bike enthusiasts. On one side, people were treated to the views of the complete M performance range as well as the i8 from the German automobile manufacturer while on the other hand were the BMW Motorrad bikes that included the S1000 RR, the R1250 GS and the eagerly anticipated G310 R. Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar also graced the Read More...

After showing its direct water injection technology at the Innovation Days technology showcase, BMW has now pulled the sheets off its i8-based hydrogen fuel-cell prototype. The unnamed BMW i8-based hydrogen fuel-cell prototype was first constructed in 2012 and has since been employed as a test bed on four wheels for the German carmaker to conduct experiments on hydrogen fuel-cell technology. According to the BMW R&D Chief, Klaus Fröhlich, the Bavarian auto giant plans to implement the the put said technology into Read More...

A journalist in Mexico took a BMW i8 for a media test drive; nothing too fancy or unusual about that. However, the fact that this journo managed to flip the plug-in hybrid supercar, which then landed on its roof, now that’s something you don't hear about every day. The mishap apparently happened in Mexico City and the wrecked supercar was one of the first units to roll out of the factory floor. We think the i8 came down that road, Read More...

BMW’s revolutionary 1.5-litre hybrid powertrain in the i8 took the overall 2015 International Engine of the Year Award title, ending three years of record-breaking dominance by Ford and its brilliant 1.0 EcoBoost motor. The BMW i8 unit was voted class winner for its BMW TwinPower Turbo three-cylinder petrol engine, while the overall drive unit of the BMW i8 claimed a further class win as the best “new engine”. Its combination of electric motor and petrol engine also earned it overall victory, picking up Read More...

BMW India celebrated World Environment Day with the BMW i8, driving on the streets of Delhi with the ‘FAME India Eco Drive 2015’. The BMW i8 was the highlight among 46 hybrid and electric vehicles present at the rally and 14 vehicles displayed at ‘FAME India Eco Drive 2015’. BMW i8 has won the coveted ‘World Green Car Award’ at the World Car Awards 2015. The plug-in hybrid system in the BMW i8 combines the benefits of an electric motor and a Read More...

While BMW is struggling to keep up with the huge demand for its hybrid sportscar i8, a white example has been destroyed already in Germany. According to reports, the BMW i8 rammed into the rear of a Audi A3 hatch which can be seen in the images below. This horrific crash took place on the German Autobahn. Reports say the white i8 slammed into the rear of an Audi A3. The impact of the rear ending was so much that both Read More...

BMW's i series of cars, for the second time, has clinched victory at the World Car Awards in the category World Green Car. This time, it was the BMW i8 that was awarded this prestigious award at the New York International Auto Show. The BMW i8 is the BMW Group's third model to be honoured with the World Green Car Award at the World Car Awards, following the BMW 118d in 2008, which represented the BMW EfficientDynamics development strategy, and the BMW i3 the Read More...

On 18th February 2015, BMW Group India introduced the BMW i8 in India, at an exclusive event in Mumbai. Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar graced the event with his presence. The first plug-in hybrid vehicle from the sub-brand BMW i, the BMW i8 is now available at BMW i dealerships in Mumbai, New Delhi and Chennai as a CBU (Completely Built-Up) unit, at an all India ex-showroom price of INR 2,29,00,000. Mr. Philipp von Sahr, President, BMW Group India said, “The world we live Read More...

BMW India was the exclusive ‘Luxury Mobility Partner’ at the 51st edition of Hero Indian Open held from 19 – 22 February 2015 at the Delhi Golf Club. The four day golf tournament also debuted as co-sanctioned with the European Tour this year. The winner of the Hero Indian Open 2015 was Anirban Lahiri. The runner up was SSP Chawrasia. Top golfers from the world over competed to win the total prize money worth US$ 1.5 million. Spanish professional golfer Read More...