The title of this article is flawed. There is a difference between emissions and co2. Modern cars produce very little pollution in a traditional way. They still produce co2 which California is focusing on. The title makes it seem like pollution requirements are changing.
What CEO’s say is very different from what they do. This is a PR move and nothing else. If the stock of a big corporation goes in the tank, the board of directors will not consider the community involvement/diversity initiatives as they fire the guy.
Auctions for cars are manipulated like this all the time. Most of the time this does not involve very rare valuable vehicles. If you go to a car auction and you are not a pro be very careful.
If BMW’s recent track record of poor quality has any effect on this car, you will want to stay as far away as possible. The more complex BMW’s have become the worse their reliability.
They might save $3500 upfront but they will spend that and more when the complex hybrid system brakes down.
I really hate that feature on newer cars. Like banning straws it makes you “feel” like you have done something for the environment.
BMW has mad foolish business decisions by the score over the last 10 years. Making cars that compete with your other models has just been reduced.
Buyers must want them before they become wide spread. Most Americans don’t want to be on the cutting edge of risky technology with the 2nd most expensive thing they buy.
If wealthy people were that concerned about global warming, they would stop taking private jets to meet with other wealthy and famous people at European resorts.