RUMOR: BMW's Project i Marks The Return Of The iSetta?

BMWBlog reports:

That’s the latest rumor from the same old inside source Scott27. In his latest update for the BMW community, he/she confirms some of our previous statements and in a way, they align with what other insiders have told us.

Without much editing, let’s see what’s next in the BMW world.

The i-Setta Easter egg special.

Since the announcement of Norbert Reithofer’s revelation that the BMW brand will go front wheel drive the interweb has gone off on an agenda portraying that BMW will abandon it’s philosophy of Sporty driving rear wheel drive cars.

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WorldofLuxury - 4/5/2010 12:06:19 PM

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What was the exact disagreement that finally made Bangle resign? The auto world is a bit lonely without him, especially here in America.

America - 4/5/2010 1:29:41 PM

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"What was the exact disagreement that finally made Bangle resign?" That is an odd question/statement for several reasons. First, Bangle is not associated with this article, so it is a non sequitur. Secondly, it is a loaded question that is a misrepresentation of what actually happened. Bangle was with BMW for a very long time and retired from the auto industry to pursue other endeavours. What is your actual agenda WoL?

Back to the article; anyone who thinks that BMW has lost its way because it is planning to build small cars simply does not know history. The BMW Isetta appeared in 1955 and BMW did not lose any focus on perfomance oriented premium vehicles then and there is no reason to believe otherwise now.

WorldofLuxury - 4/5/2010 10:40:08 PM

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I've read a lot of articles on this site claiming that Bangle left after arguing with the BMW's engineering department over what the direction of Project i should be like.

freeagent - 4/5/2010 3:57:47 PM

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plus, they have to do something like this to meet various economy/efficiency regulations. lets just hope they keep the core products (3er & 5er) true to the brand

Whelan - 4/6/2010 9:17:28 AM

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Steve Urkel called, he wants his car back.