BMW Car News

CEO of BMW North America Jim O’Donnell revealed to a US news outlet that the ActiveE – an electric version of the 1 Series coupe won’t actually work.

Mr O’Donnell supported his outburst by saying the battery life of electric vehicles will be no good for over 90% of the human population, he even urged the government to scrap any plans they have of offering tax credits for people who purchase an Electric Vehicle (EV).

Experts have long criticised the battery capabilities and range of an EV, even in an infinitely smaller country such as the UK. At the end of the interview the Chief Executive Officer of the German car giants did say he would greatly appreciate anyone buying the luxury manufacturers environmentally friendly offering but he also announced that he felt diesel models would win out in the long run.

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Since its first production run in 1972 the BMW 5 Series has sat a close second to the 3 series in terms of sales but many experts are predicting the latest model to push for the number one spot more than ever.

Industry experts have always had a soft spot for the 5 series, placing it on the ‘ 10 best’ list for 6 years running. Consumer Reports also said in 2002 that the vehicle was the best they had driven. Popular Science declared it one of the best inventions of 1998 when it was first launched as a standalone series.

The latest model in the range is the Gran Turismo (F07) released in May 2009 it was billed as the first of its kind by BMW officials and described as a crossover compact coupe. It was the first BMW to receive the new brake regeneration technology and also the ZF 8-Speed automatic transmission getting it from 0-60 in 5.5 seconds.

Any model in the 5 series is the definition of ‘executive’, making these vehicles ideal for business contract hire and impressing clients. BMW 5 series contract hire is a hugely popular way of owning one of these elite vehicles as the initial cost of leasing is much less than the layout for buying one.  As a business owner it’s also nice to know how much something is going to cost. Contract hire allows you to manage you payments and know what is coming out of your finances every month.

Contract hire also offers a few unique options such Personal Contract Purchases (PCP) which can find you the 5 series you want at the cheapest price.

The BMW may have become a victim of its own success in recent years in the fact that everybody wanting a luxury executive car seems to get one, however this does show that the German manufacturer are doing something right.

BMW have said that they are winding down the development of the 3 series  but still plan on releasing at least one more update in early 2012,  Top Gear described the 3 series as “ the best small vehicle for real drivers.”

The three series range is home to a number of models and is one of the highest selling cars in history and makes up almost 50% of BMW’s total sales since 2005. In the first three years of release back in 1973 the 3 series revolutionised the manufacturers worldwide sales, increasing them by almost double. Despite the World being in an oil crisis at the time.

The latest addition to the series will be the F30 currently been road tested using BMW’s traditional methods and should be officially unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show later in 2011. The model is due to include the much anticipated and hyped ‘Angel Eyes’ headlight technology.

The popularity of the 3 series has also transferred over to leasing, making it one of the most leased and hired vehicles in history and as a result BMW 3 Series contract hire is a common Google search. Remember to always double check leasing and contract hire deals before committing to any long term contracts as prices quoted may not always be the final costs.