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pub 2010 BMW Group Innovation Days Mobility of the Future - project i

pub 2010 BMW Group Innovation Days Mobility of the Future - project i

Based on its review of current social and environmental trends (ch. 1), in mid-2007 the BMW Group presented a new strategic roadmap for the company – the “Number One” strategy. This strategy makes a firm commitment to profitability, sustainable value creation and safeguarding the company’s independe ... Continue reading

A New Diversity of Efficient Driving Pleasure: The BMW Model Range from the Autumn of 2010

A New Diversity of Efficient Driving Pleasure: The BMW Model Range from the Autumn of 2010

Starting in the autumn of 2010, extensive additions to the engine portfolio and the equipment range for a large number of model series will bring about a further increase in the diversity of the BMW model range. Following its successful launch, the new BMW 5 Series Sedan can, as from September 2010, also be equipped fo ... Continue reading

Megacity Vehicle to Become the World's First Volume-Produced Car with a Passenger Cell Made from Carbon

Megacity Vehicle to Become the World's First Volume-Produced Car with a Passenger Cell Made from Carbon

The BMW Group is once again breaking new ground with the Megacity Vehicle (MCV), due to come onto the market in 2013: "The Megacity Vehicle is a revolutionary automobile. It will be the world' first volume-produced vehicle with a passenger cell made from carbon. Our LifeDrive architecture is helping us to open a new ch ... Continue reading

BMW Group U.S. Reports June 2010 Sales

BMW Group U.S. Reports June 2010 Sales

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., July 1 -- June sales of BMW and MINI vehicles in the U.S. increased 11.9 percent to 23,331 units, delivering the best sales month for the company this year. During the first half of the year, the BMW Group reported a total sales volume of 121,585 vehicles, up 6.2 percent from the same period last ... Continue reading

BMW - The Most Successful Marque At The International Engine Of The Year Awards

BMW - The Most Successful Marque At The International Engine Of The Year Awards

Half of all engine classes at the 2010 "International Engine of the Year Awards" have been won by the BMW Group, highlighting the company's ability to produce class-leading, efficient, yet high performance petrol and diesel engines. ... Continue reading

Success Times Four For The BMW Group At The 2010 "Engine of the Year Awards"

Success Times Four For The BMW Group At The 2010 "Engine of the Year Awards"

Engines made by BMW and MINI win awards in four out of eight capacity classes ... Continue reading

BMW Group: Getting Aktiv For Future Mobility

BMW Group: Getting Aktiv For Future Mobility

In the Aktiv development project, researchers from the BMW Group have come up with systems for safe and free-flowing road traffic. ... Continue reading

Electrics, Hybrids Grab Concept Vehicle Awards

Electrics, Hybrids Grab Concept Vehicle Awards

Washington DC June 21, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that electric vehicles and hybrids swept the 2010 North American Concept Vehicle Awards. The Nissan Leaf, Audi E-tron, and BMW Vision EfficientDynamics won the awards, which recognized the most significant concept vehicles automakers introduced at the top auto ... Continue reading

Grant Presents: 2011 BMW 550i Review

Grant Presents: 2011 BMW 550i Review

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2011 BMW 550i Engine: 4.4-liter twin turbo V8 Horsepower/Torque: 400 hp @ 5,500 rpm/450 lb.-ft. @ 1,800-4,500 rpm Transmission: 8-speed automatic Wheelbase: 116.8 in. Length/Width/Height: 193.1 x 73.2 x 5736 in. Tires: P245/45R18 Cargo volume: 14 cu. ft. ... Continue reading

The BMW X5: One Million Reasons To Celebrate

The BMW X5: One Million Reasons To Celebrate

Within just eleven years, the BMW X5 has achieved unprecedented success with the one millionth BMW X5 rolling off the Spartanburg, South Carolina assembly line this month. ... Continue reading

BMW: Confident Travel In Complex Destination Venues

BMW: Confident Travel In Complex Destination Venues

Experts at BMW Group Research and Technology are developing an innovative navigation system for situations with poor visibility or unknown route destinations. More confidence and convenience are the goal ... Continue reading

RECALL; 2008-2011 BMW 1 Series

RECALL; 2008-2011 BMW 1 Series

Vehicle Make / Model: BMW / 1 SERIES Model Year(s): 2008-2011 Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Mfr's Report Date: JUN 08, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V254000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Potential Number of Units Affected: Summary: BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 20 ... Continue reading

The New BMW 5 Series Touring

The New BMW 5 Series Touring

Driving pleasure meets stylish versatility with the international launch of the all new BMW 5 Series Touring. ... Continue reading

The BMW X5: a Special Kind of Driving Pleasure a Million Times Over.

The BMW X5: a Special Kind of Driving Pleasure a Million Times Over.

From trendsetter to bestseller. Within just eleven years, one million BMW X5 models have been sold. The anniversary edition, a sapphire black metallic BMW X5 xDrive35i featuring cinnamon brown Nevada leather trim, came off the assembly line at the American BMW plant in Spartanburg/South Carolina and is currently on its ... Continue reading

Andrew Frankl's "Letter From Europe" June 2010 - VIDEO ENHANCED

Andrew Frankl's "Letter From Europe" June 2010 - VIDEO ENHANCED

Apple iPad, MINI Cooper, Maserati, Ferrari and More After 14 years of working for The Autochannel intially on typewriters (!), old Toshibas and early Macs the time has come to send you my very first report on Apple's new iPad.It is very, very exciting. I wasn't too sure about it but after a day I was sold. Sitting at M ... Continue reading

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