Penske Automotive Acquires BMW/MINI Dealerships
Oct 9, 2012
Penske Automotive Group, Inc. , an international automotive retailer, today announced that the Company has acquired Savage BMW/MINI of Ontario, located in Ontario, California. Savage BMW/MINI of Ontario is ranked in the top twenty-five percent of BMW dealerships in the United States according to new unit volume. The ac ... Continue reading
BMW Group Reports Highest Ever September Sales
Oct 9, 2012
177,716 vehicles sold in September, an increase of 11.6% - BMW brand worldwide sales climb by 14.3% - Robertson: Well on course to achieve new sales record in 2012 The BMW Group experienced growth in many regions around the world in September and achieved another record month in sales. With 177,716 (prev. yr. 159,223) ... Continue reading
Oct 4, 2012
The upcoming Columbus Day weekend is the perfect opportunity for exploring the autumnal Northeast and thanks to the new BMW On Demand USA program from BMW Financial Services, explorers in the New York Tri-State region can do it in a new BMW 328i without worries about mileage charges or cutting their holiday short. The ... Continue reading
Alcantara Adds Sporty Appeal To Two New BMW Models
Oct 4, 2012
BMW has chosen luxury material from Milan-based Alcantara to upholster the seats of its new 1 Series three-door and 3 Series Touring models scheduled to arrive in European showrooms this fall. Offered in BMW "Anthracite" dark grey, the Alcantara material is breathable and adds a refined touch to the Bavarian car maker' ... Continue reading
BMW Group U.S. Reports September 2012 Sales
Oct 2, 2012
The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported September sales of 26,660 vehicles, an increase of 3.5 percent from the 25,749 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, BMW Group is up 7.1 percent on sales of 234,928 in the first nine months of 2012 compared to 219,314 in the same period in 2 ... Continue reading
ChargePoint Partners with BMW for San Francisco Electric Vehicle Car Sharing Service
Sep 25, 2012
ChargePoint today announced it has partnered with BMW for its unique, premium electric vehicle (EV) car-sharing service program in San Francisco. ChargePoint, the largest online global charging network, connects the new charging stations throughout San Francisco, Burlingame, Palo Alto and Oakland. BMW recently announce ... Continue reading
2013 BMW 328i - Henny's Real Road Test:
Sep 20, 2012
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel MUNICH, Germany, September 19, 2012; By the end of last year, BMWâs latest 3 Series took the media by storm. Not surprisingly so, as the Germans had the nerve to present the sixth generation for driving impressions not only on public roads, but also on a race ... Continue reading
BMW Manufacturing Recognized for Export Success at South Carolina Plant
Sep 20, 2012
BMW Manufacturing Co. announced today that the National Association of Foreign Trade Zones (NAFTZ) recognized the company as its Exporter of the Year. In addition, the NAFTZ recognized BMW as the recipient of its Export Achievement Award for being the member that showed the most improvement in value. ... Continue reading
BMW Economics: BMW 3 Series Is Crowned What Car? Green Car Of The Year 2012
Sep 20, 2012
The new BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Saloon has fought off tough competition to once again be crowned Best Executive Car of the Year at the What Car? Green Awards 2012, going on to top the field and be awarded the prestigious accolade of Green Car of the Year. ... Continue reading
Safe and Efficient Driving in Tomorrow's Cities
Sep 20, 2012
The trend towards urbanisation shows no signs of slowing. Today, more and more people lead urban-centred lives ... Continue reading
BMW Engine Will Power 2013-Model Gibbs High Speed Amphibian
Sep 18, 2012
The 2013-model Gibbs Quadski will be equipped with a high-tech, light-weight engine from BMW Motorrad when the High Speed Amphibian makes its public debut later this year. Gibbs Sports Amphibians Inc. (GIBBS) recently signed a five-year agreement with the German automaker to purchase the company's four-cylinder K 1300 ... Continue reading
Sep 17, 2012
The BMW Group and Local Motors will jointly launch a first-of-its kind ideas competition intended to identify vehicle features and functions that will define the urban driving experience in the year 2025. In a project that will see the BMW Group tap into the global know-how of Local Motors online community of more than ... Continue reading
2013 BMW 760Li: V-12 25 Years Anniversary Edition
Sep 7, 2012
Special Limited Edition Flagship Honors 25 Years of V-12 Tradition ... Continue reading
BMW Group U.S. Reports August 2012 Sales
Sep 4, 2012
The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported August sales of 22,553 vehicles, a decrease of 5.7 percent from the 23,924 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, BMW Group is up 7.6 percent on sales of 208,268 in the first eight months of 2012 compared to 193,565 in the same period in 2011 ... Continue reading
The Ultimate Power Suit: the BMW 3 Series Now Available with M Sport Package
Sep 4, 2012
BMW Australia today announced details of the highly anticipated new M Sport Package which is now available for the top-selling new 3 Series Sedan model. ... Continue reading
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