BMW Technology

Up to 12 models using UKL platform – Won't be that bad according to BMW

Automotive News reports that the BMW UKL platform will break all the negative connotations about front-wheel drive models, according to the German premium automaker. BMW's product manager for front-wheel drive vehicles Frank Niederlaender said in an interview for the publication: “In the '90s we broke with tradition when we began …

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BMW Group and Local Motors announce Winners of “Urban Driving Experience Challenge”

Nearly 3500 Submissions: Award for “BMW Reward Me”, the best concept for the future of class-leading functions for premium vehicles in an urban environment. 06.11.2012 Munich. The BMW Group and Local Motors announce the winners of their first collaborative design and development project – the Urban Driving Experience Challenge. The …

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BMW 116d EfficientDynamics achieves 36.46 kmpl at 2012 RAC Future Car Challenge

BMW’s award-winning and cleanest car currently on sale in the UK now has another accolade. A BMW 116d EfficientDynamics five-door Hatchback entered into the RAC Future Car Challenge 2012 achieved an outstanding103mpg over the 64-mile Brighton to London route, winning the Best Internal Combustion Engine class in the process. The …

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