At the upcoming Mondial de l'Automobile Paris 2016 slated on Sept. 29 to Oct.16, 2016, the new BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo serves up its blend of luxury-class elegance, sportiness and spaciousness in even more sophisticated form, thanks to new engines offering even more power and yet greater efficiency, a more visually striking exterior and an even more smoothly styled interior. The latest variant of the BMW i3, with its new 94 Ah battery, boasts a range that has increased by over 50 per cent. On the standard NEDC cycle, it achieves a range of 300 kilometers (186 miles) instead of the previous 190 kilometers (118 miles). Besides this, there are extra equipment options for the BMW i3 as well as new, more powerful BMW i Wallbox charging stations for home garages. BMW i is also presenting the BMW i8 Protonic Dark Silver Edition special-edition model. Motorrad is also unveiling its new BMW C evolution e-scooter offering a 60 percent increase in range, superior performance and a European version that meets the requirements of the A1 driving license category. The new BMW C evolution benefits from a substantial increase in the battery's cell capacity (94 Ah, up from 60 Ah) and allows customers to travel up to 160 kilometers (99 miles) in the long-range version. The result is zero-emissions riding combined with excellent practicality in the city and urban areas. BMW has been offering BMW Connected since August. This all-encompassing digital concept provides a seamless support tool for personal mobility – thanks to digital products and services that are designed to simplify, above all, the day-to-day planning of driving routes and appointments. With BMW Connected, mobility begins before you climb on board. BMW Connected is a digital mobility assistant that combines functions and services to assist the user. With its three brands BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce, the BMW Group is the world's leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium financial and mobility services. As a global company, the BMW Group operates 30 production and assembly facilities in 14 countries and has a global sales network in more than 140 countries. In 2015, the BMW Group sold approximately 2.247 million cars and nearly 137,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax for the financial year 2015 was approximately € 9.22 billion on revenues amounting to € 92.18 billion.
