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Cars Are Horrible Mobile Tech Devices, So Why Are Pandora, MOG Hitching Rides?

Pandora's Tim Westergren and MOG's David Hyman agree that automobiles are slow, fractured, and generally a pain the tailpipe for web-powered services like theirs. And yet there's nowhere they'd rather be. Here's why.READ»

What BMW Really Thinks About Electric Vehicles

We speak with a VP of BMW North America about EVs and other alternative technologies. READ»

BMW Doesn't Think Electric Vehicles Are Right For Most People

Why is the company ragging on its own cars?READ»

Wireless Charging for Electric Cars Is Cool but Totally Unnecessary

Apparently, we're so lazy that we need a solution to having to plug in a car at the end of the night. READ»

Microsoft, Toyota Announce $12 Million Partnership for "Ultimate Mobile Device"

How your car is evolving from an automobile to a "mobile device."READ»

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BMW to Launch NYC Tech Incubator With $100 Million Investment Fund

Today, BMW announced the planned creation of a tech incubator in New York City to seed innovations in mobile and location-based services. The announcement follows the automaker's establishment in February of a venture capital company, BMW i Ventures, with an investment fund of as much as $100 million.READ»

BMW Launches Electric Vehicle Sub-Brand

BMW is getting serious about catering to the electric vehicle market, introducing a new green-focused sub-brand that will roll out a line of EVs starting in 2013.READ»

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BMW's New Plant Built With Aging Workforce in Mind

A new facility in Germany features better lighting, mobile tool carts, ergonomic back supports for workers who spend all day turning monkey wrenches, and a greater variety of robots to perform menial tasks. READ»

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The Race Is On to Make NFC Wireless Credit Card Dreams Come True (and Win Market Share)

It may soon be time to bid adieu to your plastic credit card. With each passing day near field communications looks more and more like the consumer technology of the future.READ»

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BMW and Peugeot Join Forces for Hybrid Expansion

The two companies recently announced a 50-50 joint venture, and are looking to increase and improve hybrid technology production.READ»

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Cadillac Turns To A 28-Year-Old To Reinvent The "Standard Of The World"

To break from its past, Caddy turned to someone who is different in every way.READ»

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BMW to Produce Plug-in Hybrid Sportscar [Video]

Electric sportscar concepts abound, but it's always exciting when an automaker announces actual production plans.READ»

Italian Furniture Designer Patricia Urquiola's Work Goes Beyond Just Furniture

With a blend of artistry and commercial savvy, Patricia Urquiola enthralls tony Italian furniture makers—as well as BMW, H&M, and high-end hotel chains such as Mandarin Oriental. It’s a beautiful business.READ»

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BMW Rolls Out iPhone Friendly Mini EV Scooter [Video]

BMW is set to debut three new electric-powered scooters at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. The Mini Scooter E is a two-wheeled two-seater, with its electric motor housed back with the rear wheel.READ»

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BMW Flaunts Affairs With iPad, BlackBerry, Google

BMW was one of the first car manufacturers to integrate the iPod into its car designs. It was also one of the first to integrate the iPhone. Keeping with that love of all things Apple, BMW is planning to introduce integration with the iPad at the 2010 Paris Motor Show.READ»