The series is not a sales pitch to buy the new 5-series, but rather an effort to position BMW as a forward-thinking entity in preparation for the launch of the electric car, the BMW i3, also called the Megacity Vehicle, and is located on the micro-site BMWActivatethefuture.com.

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Trained Vehicle Charging Advisors walk customers through a free on-site estimate, installation, inspection and ongoing support, including finding money-saving rebates offered by utility companies, government or vehicle manufacturers.

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Trying to jump into the latest trend of engaging consumers interactively, GM opened itself up to parody advertisements by anti-SUV activists by giving them the tools to create their own ads on the vehicle's Web site.

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