Oct 24, 2015
BMWs compact Sports Activity Vehicle, the X1, has been a huge success since its launch in 2009. More than 730,000 were sold globally of that first generation with nearly 40,000 new owners of X1 in the UK over the same period. Now an all-new BMW X1 has been unveiled and features dynamic BMW X styling, a sporting chara ... Continue reading
Green and Mean - Sparks Fly Among EV Owners
Oct 20, 2015
Electric vehicle owners leave etiquette at the door in the fight for public charging access. ​SAN FRANCISCO October 20, 2015; NACSonline reported that itâs a common sight in a laundromat, where a pile wet clothes has been pulled out and set aside by another patron waiting in line to use the washer. In Califo ... Continue reading
Oct 14, 2015
The new BMW M2 is the latest compact sports coupe in a long line of legendary road and racing BMWs, such as the 2002 Turbo, E30 M3 and 1M Coupé. Cast in a similar mould, it brings the concept right up to date with the latest in motor sport derived technology. The result is a powerful performer that delivers genuine dr ... Continue reading
First Look: 2016 BMW M2 Coupe Review by Henny Hemmes
Oct 13, 2015
Inspired by the iconic M3 By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor THE HAGUE - October 13, 2015: The BMW M2 is ready to meet its fans. This weekend, October 14/15, it's expected to appear at the final race for the DTM, the German Touring Car Championship at the Hockenheim Ring. Its first show debut will likely be at the ... Continue reading
Filling Up with Hydrogen will be Possible Germany-Wide in Future
Oct 13, 2015
Six industrial companies - Air Liquide, Daimler, Linde, OMV, Shell and Total - have formed a cross-sector joint venture, H2 MOBILITY Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG. The creation of the limited partnership paves the way for a staged expansion of hydrogen (H2) filling stations across Germany, which will bring the total to aro ... Continue reading
BMW Group Achieves Record September Sales
Oct 12, 2015
Deliveries in September total 215,413, up 7.8% BMW Group deliveries climb 7.5% in first nine months to 1,644,810 Double-digit growth in Europe: 10.3% in first nine months BMW i sales top 20,000 in year through September BMW i3: over 3,000 units sold in September MINI sales increase 18.7% in year-to-date: deliveries tot ... Continue reading
The New 2016 BMW M4 GTS High Performance Special Edition M4-Now in the United States +VIDEO
Oct 9, 2015
BMW today announced the new 2016 BMW M4 GTS giving BMW M GmbH a new and exclusive technological masterpiece which elevates the potential of the BMW M4 Coupe to an impressive new level. With its powerful, motorsport-inspired looks and high-performance technology, the BMW M4 GTS has its sights set squarely on the race tr ... Continue reading
BMW Engine Plant Ramps Up Production of Next Generation Engines
Oct 8, 2015
Investment complete: Production of next generation engines has started on brand-new facilities The manufacture of machined engine components is to double Number of apprentices has trebled HAMS HALL, BIRMINGHAM, UK -- Oct. 8, 2015: A large investment programme to develop the BMW Hams Hall engine plant near Birmingham is ... Continue reading
First Look: 2016 BMW M4 GTS by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO
Oct 6, 2015
New High Performance Model for the Road and Track By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor THE HAGUE - October 6, 2015: BMW presented a disguised M4 GTS prototype at the 2015 Pebble Beach Concours dâElégance and has now released pictures and details. Letâs look at the super sporty Bimmer that will be one of ... Continue reading
Automotive Brands Ranked In 16th Annual Interbrand Top 100 Best
Oct 6, 2015
INTERBRANDâS 100 BEST GLOBAL BRANDS <br> LIST INCLUDES THIRTEEN AUTO BRANDS ... Continue reading
BMW Group U.S. Reports September 2015 Sales
Oct 1, 2015
BMW brand up 4.0 percent, September record MINI brand sales up 4.6 percent BMW Motorcycle sales increase 25.7 percent, September record WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ -- Oct. 1, 2015: Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 4.0 percent in September for a total of 26,608 compared to 25,587 vehicles sold in September, 2014. Year-to-da ... Continue reading
BMW Group Statement Concerning the Current Discussion of Diesel Engines
Sep 25, 2015
BMW Group is committed to observing the legal requirements in each country and fulfilling all local testing requirements. In other words, our exhaust treatment systems are active whether rolling on the test bench or driving on the road. Clear, binding specifications and processes are in place through all phases of deve ... Continue reading
BMW Signs On as Official Partner of USA GOLF Federation for Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Sep 18, 2015
Partnership Extends Companyâs Support of Golf Ahead of Sportâs Return to Olympic Games. BMW of North America, the Official Mobility Partner of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), announced today that it will add the USA GOLF Federation to its roster of National Governing Body (NGB) partners in advance ... Continue reading
BMW M6 Coupe Competition Edition
Sep 18, 2015
BMW M GmbH presented the exclusive BMW M6 Competition Edition at the 66th Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA). The 2016 Competition Edition stands for exceptional individuality, paintwork colors, BMW Individual components made of high-tech carbon fiber, fine leathers with coordinated contrast stitching and a range ... Continue reading
Eco-Conscious Design Duo Felder Felder Teams Up with BMW
Sep 17, 2015
SS16 Felder Felder âFlorida Flamingoâ print unveiled on a fleet of electric BMW i3s LONDON -- Sept. 17, 2015: On the eve of their much anticipated London Fashion Week show German sisters Daniela and Annette Felder, of London based design duo Felder Felder, reveal their hero âFlorida Flamingoâ print ... Continue reading
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