Drunk BMW Driver Hit Scooter Rider, CCTV Footage Of Incident Goes Viral
In a horrific incident, a BMW owner mowed down his car over a scooter rider identified as Bala Chander Yadav. The incident captured in CCTV footage went viral on social media platforms. Getting into the details, The BMW has been identified, but the suspect is still at large. The accident took place in the Banjara Hills area when a speeding BMW hit Bala. The driver was allegedly drunk.
Tags: accident, BMW, Drunk Driver, Crashes Scooter, Hyderabad News
Courtesy: India Today
Samsung To Supply OLED Displays For BMW High-End Cars
Samsung and high-end manufacturer BMW have come to an arrangement for Samsung to provide BMW with a few million OLED screens for automobiles. OLED panels for BMW vehicles that go into mass production starting in 2024 will be provided by Samsung's display unit. According to reports, the business would supply… read-more
Tags: BMW, Samsung, OLED Displays, High-End Cars, Cars
Courtesy: DNA India
BMW Set To Launch Its First All-Electric Gran Coupé BMW i4 In India
BMW India will unveil its first all-electric Gran Coupé, the BMW i4 on May 26. It is the five-door variant with fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology for sporty performance statistics. It has a range of up to 590 kilometers and five comfortable full-sized seats, making it the ideal companion for any travel. The new automobile emits no local emissions on the road and makes every journey stress-free.
Tags: BMW, Electric Car, sedan, Luxury cars, BMW i4
Courtesy: Zee Business
BMW Confirms Launch Of 'Fastest Scooter In The Country'; Features, Price & More
BMW Motorrad India confirmed the launch of BMW C 400 GT maxi-scooter on October 12. The scooter is powered by a 350cc single-cylinder engine that produces 34hp and 35NM of peak torque. Upon its release, the scooter will become India's fastest and the most expensive scooter, priced at around Rs 10 lakh. The C 400 GT comes with LED lights, keyless ignition, traction control, ride modes, bluetooth connectivity and more.
Tags: BMW, BMW C 400 GT, BMW maxi-scooter, BMW Group India
Courtesy: Twitter/BMW Motorrad India
BMW To Launch 'X7 Dark Shadow' Limited Edition In India
Luxury carmaker BMW is likely to launch its limited BMW X7 Dark Shadow edition soon in India. With only 500 units for the worldwide sale, this upgraded version of the flagship model, launched in 2020, is likely to be priced above Rs 1 crore (ex-showroom). Besides featuring a BMW sports exhaust system, the SUV is also equipped with a panoramic sunroof, massage functionality and a head-up display system.
Tags: BMW, BMW Dark Shadow Edition, Cars, Automobile
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
BMW Rolls Out Competition For Startups Working On Sustainable Mobility
Highlighting the importance of sustainable mobility, BMW has launched a competition, '360-degree Sustainability Change', for startups working in the field. The participating startups would be required to portray innovative solutions through which sustainable mobility could be promoted. The ideas would be judged on multiple aspects including energy-efficient production, recyclable material, mobile intelligence, sustainable technologies and… read-more
Tags: BMW, Sustainable Mobility, Energy efficient, '360-degree Sustainability Change'
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BMW Launches 6 Series Gran Turismo In India; Prices Start At Rs 67.9 Lakh
BMW on April 8 launched its updated 6 series Gran Turismo in India, starting at Rs 67.9 lakh. Available in two variants, the vehicle has three models: 630i M Sport, 620d Luxury Line and 630D M Sport, with new exterior and interior changes and 10-year service package. It is also equipped with height adjustable features adaptive to five riding modes. Powered with 2.0L turbo diesel/petrol engines, GT generates 188-261bhp power.
Tags: BMW, 6 series GT, 630i M Sport, 620d Luxury, 630d M Sport
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Deep Sea Mining: Giants Google, BMW, Samsung Support Boycott
The suspension of deep seabed mining has been backed by automakers like BMW and Volvo despite the minerals being used in electric vehicle batteries and products. Reportedly, the companies cite the importance to protect ocean ecosystems that are being tampered by overfishing, noise pollution and climate change. Besides, companies like Samsung and Google have offered their support. Although ocean-mining is in infancy, the companies proposed to… read-more
Tags: Google, BMW, Samsung, Volvo, Deep Sea Mining, Electric Vehicles
Courtesy: The Times of India
BMW Group Invests In 'Boston Metal' For CO2- Free Steel Production
To promote a cleaner environment, BMW group is funding American startup 'Boston Metal' to create a method for CO2-free steel production. Funded by venture arm BMW i Ventures, the investment eyes at promoting sustainable activities through reduced CO2 emissions. Besides safeguarding the reserves of raw materials, the company has vowed to use materials multiple times by 2030. Notably, Boston Metal is eyeing to look for renewable… read-more
Tags: BMW, carbon dioxide, CO2 free, Carbon Neutral, Boston metal
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BMW X3 M Launched in India Rs 99.9 Lakh
German carmaker BMW launched its BMW X3 M in India for a whopping price of Rs 99.9 lakh on November 2. The car is a mid-sized SAV and is driven by a 6-cylinder M TwinPower turbo engine of 3.0 litres. The motor is able to produce 486 PS of strength and delivers 600 Nm of torque. Other features include a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a panoramic sunroof, and a BMV Virtual Assistant.
Courtesy: Times of India