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BMW Teams With Japanese Automaker to Develop New Car Battery

Teaming up seems to be the big trend for BMW these days. The German automaker recently unveiled a partnership with South Korean automaker, Hyundai, and now they're teaming with Japanese auto giant, Toyota. Both partnerships represent ventures into different technologies, though both are pure genius in terms of their stipulations and eventual outcomes.

We here at Germain BMW of Naples previously reported on the deal between BMW and the Italicized H, but what does…

BMW Gives Us a Look at the New i8 Concept

As BMW prepares to launch their new eco-friendly "i" division, they'll be showing off various concept models to give the public an idea of what they can expect. Needless to say, we here at Germain BMW of Naples are quite excited. You may also remember our preview of the BMW i3 concept that was recently posted. Now, our favorite Bavarian automaker has given us another eco-friendly model to crave with the new BMW i8…

An Inside Look at the BMW i3 Concept

Some say that eco-friendly technologies and performance-driven ones can't play nicely together. We here at Germain BMW of Naples were inclined to agree, that is, until we saw what BMW's new "i" division has to offer. The new subdivision of our favorite Bavarian automaker is dedicated to striking a balance between performance and fuel economy like never before.

BMW recently premiered their first offering from the i subdivision in Frankfurt, Germany. the pure-electric…

It's no secret that BMW is an industry leader in innovating green technologies. Their vehicles are rich in energy-saving features, such as regenerative brake systems, electric pumps and power steering, stop-start, and 8-speed ZF transmissions. BMW is now preparing to add one more fuel-efficient technology to their already expansive list of green features in their lineup.

Tom Baloga, VP Engineering, BMWNA said that BMW's new high-tech suite, an intelligent engine control system officially…

Pricing For BMW's ActiveE EV

In case you are not aware, BMW will be releasing a pure EV, the ActiveE, as part of their ongoing strategy to develop vehicles that are as gentle on the environment as they are aggressive on the road. Based on the 1 Series Coupe, the BMW ActiveE offers a remarkable 0-62 mph acceleration time of under nine seconds... Needless to say, Germain BMW of Naples and many BMW enthusiasts across the U.S. are eagerly awaiting its arrival this fall.

The hottest news surrounding the BMW ActiveE is its pricing. The German automaker at last announced that the new EV…

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