The auto maker has no long-range plan to become No.1 in North America, Senior Vice President Bob Carter says, citing its unwillingness to pump up fleet sales. But he would “love to be No.1” in retail...
BMW will eschew a technical argument in touting the new diesels’ fuel efficiency. “Our brand resonates, regardless of the fuel you use, as the ultimate driving machine,” the auto maker’s chief...
The major obstacle to using CNG is the relative scarcity of service stations where the fuel can be obtained. There now are 1,050 CNG refueling stations in the U.S., and the total is climbing 10% annually.
Unlike the 4-passenger BMW i3, the Visio.M prototype is a 2-seater. Its monocoque carbon- fiber body and lightweight powertrain add up to a curb weight about 600 lbs. less than the i3.
Steve Cannon’s surprising announcement comes a month after 2012 U.S. sales results were released by auto makers in early January. BMW sold 281,460 units compared with Mercedes’ 274,055, according to...
Toyota says collaborations with other auto makers like the one recently announced with BMW could speed its ability to meet government fuel-economy and emissions standards.
Enabling car owners to recharge at work is seen as a way to spike interest in EVs. Nissan alone plans to drive installation of some 500 public stations in the next six months.