News By Topic: BMW

RECALL: BMW to Conduct Voluntary Emissions and Safety Recalls

Oct 26, 2010

Woodcliff Lake, NJ October 26, 2010; BMW of North America has notified the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of its intent to conduct a voluntary recall of some model year 2007-2010 BMWs equipped with twin-turbo inline six-cylinder engines, all of which feature BMW’s High Precision Injection direct fuel inj ... Continue reading

Design Award Of The Federal Republic Of Germany Goes To The New BMW 5 Series Sedan.

Oct 26, 2010

Following the 2010 red dot design award, the BMW 5 Series Sedan also takes the 2011 prize from the German Design Council. ... Continue reading

BMW Group Starts "BMW On Demand" Pilot Project All Current BMW Models Can Be Hired At BMW Welt In Munich

Oct 26, 2010

More and more customers want to use cars flexibly. ... Continue reading

25 Years Of BMW All-Wheel-Drive Expertise

Oct 22, 2010

The road heads inexorably into the distance, rising steeply time and again ... Continue reading

BMW X1 Gains Broader Appeal

Oct 20, 2010

Australia's top-selling compact luxury SAV gains even greater appeal with the arrival of two new petrol engines and two-wheel drive variants. ... Continue reading

First Euro NCAP Advanced Rewards Ten Car Safety Technologies - VIDEO STORY

Oct 14, 2010

PARIS - October 14, 2010: Euro NCAP Advanced is a Euro NCAP initiative in response to the rapid development of new technologies available when buying cars. By rewarding advanced technologies, Euro NCAP is now providing an incentive to car manufacturers to accelerate the standard fitment of important safety equipment. T ... Continue reading

BMW Crowned Fleet Car Manufacturer Of The Year At Green Fleet Awards 2010

Oct 14, 2010

As recognition of the class-leading position BMW Group vehicles command, courtesy of EfficientDynamics technologies, the marque has once again scooped the top prize at the Green Fleet Awards to be crowned Fleet Car Manufacturer of the Year. ... Continue reading

BMW Group Commitment In America Continues

Oct 14, 2010

Growth of premium segment expected; Production confirmed to increase by 50% to 240,000 units; Company has invested US$ one billion between 2008 and 2010; New BMW X3 sets new U.S. benchmark for built-to-order manufacturing Spartanburg, South Carolina. ... Continue reading

Linde Hydrogen Helps BMW's South Carolina Auto Plant Get Greener and Cleaner

Oct 11, 2010

MURRAY HILL, N.J. & NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J.--BMW’s auto manufacturing plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina is getting greener and cleaner, thanks in part to a hydrogen fueling system provided by Linde North America. “We are pleased BMW has selected Linde as the hydrogen provider at their new manufactur ... Continue reading

AFP Takes Receipt Of BMW X5 Security Vehicles

Oct 11, 2010

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) today took delivery of five BMW X5 Security Vehicles at a formal handover ceremony in Canberra. ... Continue reading

BMW Group: Strong Sales Growth Of 16.8% In September

Oct 11, 2010

The BMW Group continued its successful course worldwide in September. With 142,950 (prev. yr. 122,360) BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brand automobiles delivered to customers, sales were 16.8% higher than in the same month last year. ... Continue reading

First Drive: BMW 1 Series M Coupe - VIDEO ENHANCED

Oct 9, 2010

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor Amsterdam Bureau The Auto Channel MUNICH, October 9, 2010. This summer, I reported on the surprise unveiling of a prototype of the M version of the 1 Series Coupe. It was even possible to be taken for a ride on the Ascari race track in Spain by Albert Biermann, the development chi ... Continue reading

BMW Presents New K 1600 GT and K 1600 GTL Motorcycles - 3 VIDEOS

Oct 7, 2010

BMW K 1600 GT and BMW K 1600 GTL – fascination with six cylinders COLOGNE - October 7, 2010: Ever since BMW Motorrad presented the concept study Concept 6 in autumn 2009, the new 6-cylinder in-line engine installed in it has caught the imagination of many motorcycle fans. For over seven decades now, 6-cylinder in- ... Continue reading

BMWGroup UK Reports Positive Year To Date Sales

Oct 7, 2010

The BMW Group in the UK (BMW and MINI combined) has reported positive sales in the first nine months of 2010 of 114,869 vehicles, an increase of 10.4 per cent from the 104,019 vehicles sold in the same period in 2009. ... Continue reading

BMW: Connected Drive - Added Value Through Connectivity.

Oct 7, 2010

Under the term Connected Drive, the BMW Group already unites a unique portfolio of innovative features that enhance comfort, raise infotainment to new levels and significantly boost safety in BMW Group vehicles. ... Continue reading