Automotive

There is a reason why BMW and other great companies last 100 years or more. They keep thinking forward, about the future. The BMW i program started in 2007. BMW assembled a small team of people, "cramped" in a small office or unused location in Munich BMW...  

Or unfortunately, and I got other work horse SUV to drive, hence the low mileage. It is fun to drive, and not much gas needed since the electric can cover my local commute. Rgds Raymond

I love the pictures from Leipzig. And, of course, the BMWs themselves.

but all these hybrid/electric cars are not so technologically advanced like Tesla cars. German manufacturers have realized the threat coming from Nevada and they've increased R&D in real electric car. I8 is a toy, the artificially generated sound to impro... 

but I still prefer the option to top up my gas tank when I am traveling. The anxiety of not having enough electric juice is way too much for me for now. The sound is just making the driving more fun, so you prefer no sound at all? The design of Tesla Mode... 

I need a car to move from home to work. Cars engines are technology of 18th century!!! It's time to rethink the car, but not in the way commercials and marketing try to sell their stuff. Your fear is the same of some friends with whom i discuss; but very ... 

To disagree, I hope Life is a cycle, we use walkers and diapers when young and later in life, haha...hopefully not for me! Things might fall back to basics, less is more kind of and there's always something for someone. It's a beautiful world, dsgalaxy1. ... 

And warming as well. But until all electric can go 300-400 miles (450-600km) people (and good, caring people) will fear going away from hybrids and diesels. Not necessarily right, but truth.

Seems like you need to drive it more! Thanks for the factory tour! I was impressed with my experience in the i3. I haven't really driven the i8 yet.

I heard the i3 is actually very roomy and fun to drive, at least that's what they show on the first reactions from drivers testing it. I should test drive it someday too. Thank you. Rgds Raymond

www.watchprosite.com It was good around the streets of Downtown LA. Worthy of a lease.

It will always be a first for BMW, a likely museum candidate. Rgds Raymond

Especially the red colour As is of course the fact that they were quite forward thinking for the times. Great report Raymond!

She didn't like that Aston, felt it's too big and heavy, but main worry is the repair, if she was to mess up. Yes, the Red is nice, maybe I'll save it for the new Spyder i8. Rgds Raymond