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By 2025 BMW Group is committed to unveiling 25 electric cars. Out of those, 12 will be battery powered. The first two vehicles have already been revealed: the BMW i8 Roadster and the MINI S E ALL4.

Based on their schedule, the electric MINI will debut in early 2019 and an electric X3 will come in mid-2020. It’s rumored that the anticipated iNext would follow suit in early 2021 and might be badged an i9. The iNext will be a crossover and the first for BMW to offer the German’s self-driving system and 5th generation batteries, which are…

There’s nothing like the feeling of Christmas in the air. People tend to be more joyful, you get to spend more time with loved ones, and we reflect on everything that made the previous year so wonderful. Along with that, there are lots of events to partake in to get our spirits up! San Antonio is a great place to spend the Christmas season because there is no lack of holiday cheer! Check out our list of holiday to-do’s this season!

Zoo Lights / San Antonio Zoo

Until December 31st, you can enjoy this nighttime holiday tradition which is…

BMW recently announced the plans for their Vision E^3 Way. This dedicated network of elevated highways aims to reduce congestion and increase traffic capacity by creating an entire highway system solely for one method of transportation: bikes.

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The Vision E^3 Way is a series of elevated highways connecting different traffic hubs and they only permit two-wheeled electric vehicles. Whether it be motorcycles, scooters, or bicycles, they simply must be zero-emissions and only have two wheels. Riders can use the highways to enjoy peaceful rides of up to 9.3 miles per hour.

The three Es…

The new and improved BMW X5 is expected to be introduced mid-2018, but one of the most notable changes won’t be visible. The G05 X5 will be built based on the CLAR platform, a modular architecture that reduces the final weight of all models due to lightweight materials such as aluminum or CFRP, a compound that will be used for certain elements and reinforcements of the frame. In other words: it will be lighter on its feet and offer better MPG figures as well.

On top of the new platform architecture, it will also be getting a new engine…

By 2021 BMW wants to try their hand at a ride-hailing service. BMW is working on a Level 3 autonomous system that can operate at speeds up to 81 miles per hour. According to Dr. Klaus Buettner, BMW’s head of the autonomous program, the system will be operational by 2021, when the BMW Group will also be attempting to launch a pilot program for ride-hailing fleets that may use Level 4-5 autonomous functions.

While it continues to build a better product for consumers, BMW is also deciding whether to partner with companies like Lyft or Uber to launch a…

Smart phones, smart cars, why not make smart license plates a thing too? One company already has this concept in the works and over 100,000 digital license plates are scheduled to hit U.S. roads in 2018.

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The Reviver license plate (rPlate) is changing the way we think of traditional license plates and their capabilities. The California-based company debuted its product in early 2017 at the North American International Auto Show…