The BMW i Vision Dynamics

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BMW show us a glimpse of the near future with the release of the BMW i Vision Dynamics.

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]It have been said that while others are discussing the future of technology in motor vehicles, BMW are already creating it. This has been proven true at the 67th 2017 IAA Cars event hosted in Frankfurt, where BMW have released their vision of the very near future-The BMW i Vision Dynamics.

This futuristic concept car is a four-door Gran Coupe with an impressive electric range of 600 km – in more simpler terms, one could make a trip from Durban to Johannesburg on just one full charge. Performance is not left behind with this kind of efficiency either, as the BMW i Vision Dynamics boasts a 0-100km/h time of just 4 seconds.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”3725″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]The BMW i Vision dynamics showcases what the future of electric BMW has in store. Harald Kruger, Chairman of the Board of Management at BMW SG said “At the BMW Group, the future of electric mobility has already arrived”.

This statement is backed up by the fact that BMW currently have more electric vehicles on the road than any competitor, and release of the i Performance Dynamics shows BMW’s commitment to the future of electric mobility. By 2025, BMW will offer 25 models with an electrified drive system, with 12 of these models being pure electric. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]The design identity of BMW i is unique but still retains the classical BMW proportions, the long wheelbase and flowing lines are attenuated by flush integrations of the glass and body panels and give off a very clean but sporty style. Of course, BMW have retained the iconic kidney grill theme and with the i Performance Dynamics, they steal the show in terms of front end design.The Kidneys are large,bold and enclosed and while they are a nice visual element, they also act as intelligent surfaces. The rear also possesses a smooth, clean finish which is inline with the vehicle’s electric appeal. One may notice a similar design theme to the upcoming BMW 8 Series, which also emphasises the direction of BMW’s design language.  [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”3726″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”3727″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”3729″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”3728″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEUqInF9VgY”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]The design identity of BMW i is unique but still retains the classical BMW proportions, the long wheelbase and flowing lines are attenuated by flush integrations of the glass and body panels and give off a very clean but sporty style. Of course, BMW have retained the iconic kidney grill theme and with the i Performance Dynamics, they steal the show in terms of front end design.The Kidneys are large,bold and enclosed and while they are a nice visual element, they also act as intelligent surfaces. The rear also possesses a smooth, clean finish which is inline with the vehicle’s electric appeal. One may notice a similar design theme to the upcoming BMW 8 Series, which also emphasises the direction of BMW’s design language.  [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Care 4 Water driven by SMG

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On Thursday, 17 November 2016, The Initiating Dealership SMG South Coast, BMW Group Financial Services associates and American Waves for Water ambassadors delivered 350 water filters valued at R 260 000.00 to two Wards, 8 & 32 in Dumezulu, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa. Dumezulu has been riddled with a water crisis for several years now. An array of challenges including poor infrastructure, corruption and a much needed upgrade to the water purification system, coupled with the current drought, means local community members don’t have access to clean drinking water. Therefore, water is currently being accessed from untreated community rivers and dams.

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Reliance on water tankers to supplement the water shortage means the residents have, at times, gone several days without a single drop of water in the area. SMG South Coast in collaboration with BMW Financial Services Waves for Water, made it their personal mission to improve the lives of these community members by providing access to clean water through the distribution of 350 portable water filters to churches, schools, Crèches, Mobile clinics and other stakeholders within the area.

Taylor Paul, the Waves for Water ambassador, lead a demonstration with the community stakeholders to show how this innovative water filter solution has the potential to provide 10 000 people access to clean water, thus preventing waterborne diseases such as Cholera, Typhoid and E-Coli. After the demonstration, the SMG South Coast and BMW Financial Services staff gave one-on-one training to the community members to ensure they had a good understanding of how to use and maintain the filters.

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Over the past few months BMW Group Financial Services has globally been on a quest to raise $500 000 in order to provide 10 000 water filters that can produce clean, drinkable water to over 1 000 000 people in need. To date, they have globally managed to raise $321 456 which has funded water filter rollouts in Mexico, China, Brazil and Thailand ensuring thousands of people are now able to access clean water for the first time.

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South Africa was chosen for the 2016 Care4Water rollout.
With the ongoing donations and support from all the markets world-wide, the members of Dumezulu on the South Coast will now be able to safely drink water without the concern of water-borne diseases. Dealer Principal, Darren Staats carry’s the ethos that is prevalent throughout the SMG group and that too give back to the communities that you are in. “We need to do whatever we can, and as often as we can to improve the lives of the less fortunate people around us. I hope that we have achieved today goes a long way to help as many people as it can for as long as it can. It was a very humbling experience for me and my team and I would like to thank our partners that helped make it possible”

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SMG drive Rage Festival South Africa

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As the excitement dawns upon Rage, the completion of High School and the possibilities that lie ahead, SMG is here to take that journey with you. SMG BMW and MINI have partnered with G&G Productions to be the official vehicle partner to Rage. There will be a number of activities managed by G&G Productions that are driven by SMG.

The highlight of the SMG drives Rage Festival will be the artist carpool, keep a look out for this car on the road to see the artists and DJs having some fun.

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At this momentous moment in the life and the coming of age, it is fitting that you lock and drive as good as you feel. It is with this in mind that SMG would like to offer the following Rage Festival Deal:

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• SMG will guarantee the best price on 1 series, 2 series and all MINIs
• SMG Scratch and Dent Policy valued at R6000 Free
• SMG Ride valued at R6000 Free
• R5000 Shopping Voucher to the Shopping Centre of your Choice

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To take advantage of this Rage Festival offer and drive into your new life in style contact Gareth Cameron gareth.cameron@bmwdealer.co.za.
SMG is the biggest BMW group in the country with dealerships across KZN and the Western Cape. There are strategic partners in Gauteng, so where ever you go and whatever your vehicle needs may be SMG has you covered. For more information go to www.smg.co.za




T’s & C’s Apply, contact Gareth Cameron for the T’s and C’s.

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