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      01-29-2015, 12:59 PM   #1
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Thumbs up BMW i8 Review:Techcrunch

nice short review of the i8 by Techcrunch. Check it out guys!!




http://techcrunch.com/video/bmw-i8/518622320/
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      01-29-2015, 01:15 PM   #2
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What does this blurb un der the video review mean?
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. . . the internals of the i8 due in part to a partnership with General Motors will more than likely be incorporated into future BMWs
I thought the i8 was the creation solely of BMW and that the new partnership is with Toyota. What am I missing?
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What does this blurb un der the video review mean?


I thought the i8 was the creation solely of BMW and that the new partnership is with Toyota. What am I missing?
maybe they recently got into something with GM. and i don't think the i8 was a part of toyota and BMW partnership, no way!
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maybe they recently got into something with GM. and i don't think the i8 was a part of toyota and BMW partnership, no way!
"Maybe?" I doubt it very much. I think somebody got his facts wrong. I'll look at the review shortly and see what I think of it, but I don't think we're off to a good start.
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OK. I've watched the review. It's essentially worthless.

And this statement below the video:
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The i8 is the supercar plug-in hybrid that will excite drivers with larger wallets, while families will stick with the more practical all-electric i3. However, the internals of the i8 due in part to a partnership with General Motors will more than likely be incorporated into future BMWs.
is completely negated in the video. There isn't really a partnership. According to the reviewer the i8 is similar to the Chevy Volt because they both have ICE that feed the electric motors. BFD.

A clownish review which is little more than another waste of electrons.
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Stupid review. I love getting in and out of the car. It's an event everytime!
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