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BMW’s Two-Wheel Travel Solution at a Glance


The Frankfurt Motor Show didn't have a shortage of auto manufactures unveiling their EV's.  However, BMW had a slightly different stance than others which impressed the public to say the least.  We're talking about the new zero-emission, pure EV scooter by BMW.

Officially named the BMW Motottad Concept E.  BMW has engineered it to boast 60 volts of pure-electric power and an impressive 60-mile driving range.  With a charge time of just three hours using a standard 110-volt outlet, the Motattad can easily become an urban dwellers dream.

The bike is defined by neon-green side panels and…

BMW’s Thoughts on Texting While Driving


In an increasingly complex world it's becoming more difficult to focus on the task at hand.  That's right we're talking about driving.  Many of you who are reading this right now have most likely sent a text while driving.  Hopefully, few of you are habitual offenders though.

To some of you offenders might seem like a strong word to use in this instance. But as you'll quickly learn, texting can be fatal and BMW is not shy about their anti-texting-while-driving stance. As they boldly state on their company website, "WHEN THE ENGINE STARTS THE TEXTING STOPS…

First Glimpse of the i3 EV Concept


Not too long ago rumors began to circulate that BMW was creating an eco-friendly vehicle that boasted high performance and class.   So can this combination really exist? BMW believes it can and to prove it they launched the "i" division that will be dedicated to eco-friendly vehicles.  In preparing to officially launch the new i sub-brand, BMW recently premiered the pure-electric i3 concept in Frankfurt, Germany.

The new BMW i3 is engineered using BMW's design philosophy, "LifeDrive".  What does this mean? Well, the "Life", or exterior of the car, is built using lightweight, exceptionally strong carbon fiber. The "Drive…

BMW Introduces the 520d EfficientDynamics to the UK


The new BMW 520d EfficientDynamics, soon to be released in the U.K., will not only bring more options for BMW customers but will introduce a new technology. It will reset the benchmark for fuel efficiency and driving pleasure, offering the highest available in its class. Specifically, it will offer a jaw-dropping estimated fuel economy of 62.8 mpg and CO emissions of 119 g/km.

This is an impressive feat that BMW has accomplished and we at Autohaus BMW can't wait for it to come to the U.S.  The 520d will be fitted with a 184-horsepower, 2…

Update to the Frankfurt Motor Show…2012 1 Series Revealed!


We at Autohaus BMW were excited to see the new redesigned 1 Series unveiled, along with the new M5, M3 GTS Sedan, and I3 at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show, and still are.  However, we no long need to wait for details on the 1 Series.  As you may already be aware, images of the new 2012 BMW 1 Series recently leaked onto the Internet.  So what did BMW do?  They decided to release some details and tell all.  So here they are.

In its second-generation form, the all-new 2012 1 Series, code named F20, will continue to be…