BMW Developing Terrain Predicting Transmission

By Stephen Elmer Sep 19 2012

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Somewhat along the same lines as fuel-saving navigation, BMW is working on a transmission controller that is linked to the vehicles navigation system to help the tranny predict what gear is needed for unseen obstacles coming at the vehicle. Continue Reading...

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2012 BMW 3-Series Fuel Economy Figures Lowered to 33-MPG Highway

By Jason Siu Mar 20 2012

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BMW has issued out a statement that its 2012 328i automatic now has a rated highway fuel rating of 33-mpg as opposed to the originally announced 36-mpg. The EPA reserves the right to validate the fuel economy figures that automakers submit through their own testing and reporting. Most of the time, the discrepancy is negligible... Continue Reading...

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