International Car Brands See Mixed Start to 2010
Feb 4, 2010
As the new year began, international automakers experienced mixed results in Januaryâs sales figures. While international nameplates maintained their share of the U.S. market â averaging a 1.5 percent improvement over January 2009 â some, such as Toyota, saw sales decline. âJanuary was a mixed bag f ... Continue reading
"Off-Roader of the Year" Awards: BMW X Models Dominate Results in Off Road Magazine Readers' Poll
Feb 3, 2010
February 3, 2010: BMW X5 the most popular "Luxury SUV" - BMW X1 and BMW X6 come first and second in "Crossover" category - Second place for BMW X3 in "SUV" category - Eco Award for BMW ActiveHybrid X6 ... Continue reading
BMW Group and PSA Peuget Citroen Signed Agreement
Feb 3, 2010
The BMW Group and PSA Peugeot Citroën will continue their successful engine collaboration. An agreement to that effect was signed by Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, and Philippe Varin, Chairman of the Managing Board of PSA Peugeot Citroën, in Paris ... Continue reading
Jeff Koons to Create New BMW Art Car
Feb 3, 2010
MUNICH and NEW YORK, Feb. 2 -- Internationally acclaimed artist Jeff Koons will create the 17th BMW Art Car in the 35th anniversary year of the program. Koons and Jim O'Donnell, President of BMW North America jointly made the announcement today at an event held at Koons' New York City studio. "I always thought it would ... Continue reading
Katarina Witt to be Olympic Ambassador for the BMW Group
Feb 2, 2010
Two-time Olympic winner and BMW Group campaign for the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Munich ... Continue reading
BMW Group: Positive Group Earnings in Sight for 2009
Feb 2, 2010
Despite the ongoing worldwide financial and economic crisis, the BMW Group has, from today's perspective, achieved the objectives for 2009 made known over the course of the past year ... Continue reading
BMW Group Australia Appoints New Head of Corporate Communications
Feb 1, 2010
BMW Group Australia has appointed Tim James to the position of PR & Corporate Communications Manager, effective 22 February. ... Continue reading
BMW Introduces High-Tech Innovations Package for X5
Jan 28, 2010
A high-tech Innovations package has arrived for the popular BMW X5 Sports Activity Vehicle. ... Continue reading
Jan 27, 2010
BMW has scooped seven awards from one of the country's leading fleet publications. BusinessCar magazine has bestowed BMW with the headline honours of 'Manufacturer of the Year' and 'Environmental Award of the Year' in addition to five further product specific awards ... Continue reading
BMW Announces Prices and Expanded Line-up for New X1
Jan 25, 2010
BMW's youthful, versatile and efficient X1 will join the Bavarian luxury brand's line-up in Australia with a starting price of $43,500 ... Continue reading
First Drive: 2011 BMW 5 Series Sedan
Jan 22, 2010
By Henny Hemmes, European Senior Editor LISBON, January 21, 2010. Last November, BMW already showed the media its new 5 Series Sedan. and even if you know what to expect model wise, it is always exiting to see and feel a new car in daily circumstances. During this week (and two more to come), BMW is organizing the firs ... Continue reading
The New 6th Generation BMW 5 Series Sedan - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 22, 2010
The Perfect Symbiosis of Modern Design and Dynamic Performance WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ - January 22, 2010: The new BMW 5 Series Sedan marks the epitome of modern design and driving pleasure in the world of premium midsize sedans. Through its athletic and executive looks, driving dynamics typical of BMW, and innovative comfo ... Continue reading
Complexities of Designing Electric Cars - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 19, 2010
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor AMSTERDAM - January 19, 2010: Due to the huge publicity on electric vehicles, people might think that it is the car of the future. But letâs not forget that this publicity was initially generated because of the financial crisis. When GM was doing bad and had to seek bail out ... Continue reading
New Generation of Engines in the BMW 135i Coupe and the BMW 135i Convertible
Jan 19, 2010
The by far most sporting and dynamic models in the compact segment are now increasing their leadership in terms of driving dynamics and efficiency. Starting immediately the BMW 135i Coupe and the BMW 135i Convertible come with a straight-six power unit of the latest generation for the first time combining BMW TwinPower ... Continue reading
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