Apr 15, 2009
BMW is extending its range of security vehicles with the new BMW X5 Security Plus, which complies with the requirements of bullet resistance class 6 (APR 2006). It is the first vehicle produced by a high-volume manufacturer to offer a security concept aimed at lessening the danger of attacks using the world's most wide ... Continue reading
BMW 760Li Takes Over Top Position in BMW Model Portfolio
Apr 15, 2009
Hot on the heels of this month's showroom arrival of the new BMW 7 Series, which is set to create a new benchmark in luxury performance motoring, plans have been announced for the new V12-powered BMW 760Li. ... Continue reading
BMW North America Announces Management Changes
Apr 10, 2009
04/09/2009 Gene Donnelly appointed Vice President Southern Region. Wayne E. Orchowski named Vice President Eastern Region. Rich Brekus appointed General Manager New Car Sales. Woodcliff Lake, NJ - April 9, 2009... BMW of North America, LLC, the U.S. division of the German manufacturer of premium vehicles and motorcycle ... Continue reading
2010 BMW 7 Series Gets a Juiced-up With V-12 Engine
Apr 10, 2009
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The new BMW 7 Series, that was unveiled at the Detroit auto show, gets a V-12 engine. The Bavarians are moving up the standard of exclusivity with two new top models, the BMW 760i and the 760Li. Both the standard and long model (of which the wheel base is extended by 5.5 inch) get ... Continue reading
Distinguished Guests. Special Exhibitions at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este.
Apr 10, 2009
In addition to the concours vehicles, the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este also stages special exhibitions every year that revolve around a specific automotive designer or brand. The 2009 event sees BMW, Bugatti, Morgan and the Prototype Museum in Hamburg bringing to Lake Como a range of vehicles that is unique in the ... Continue reading
Apr 9, 2009
Continuing the Company's highly successful model initiative in the Chinese automobile market, introducing even more innovative concepts and future-oriented drive technologies - these are the highlights of BMW's presentation at Auto Shanghai 2009. ... Continue reading
The New BMW 760i. The New BMW 760Li.
Apr 9, 2009
The new BMW 7 Series already sets the benchmark in luxury performance motoring - and now BMW is moving up the standard of maximum exclusivity and supremacy in this supreme class to an even higher level, following a completely new definition: The new BMW 760i and the new BMW 760Li are taking over the top position within ... Continue reading
Notes from the 2009 New York International Auto Show
Apr 9, 2009
NEW YORK April 8, 2009; The AP reported that amid the fanfare of a three-piece band and performance by jazz singer Dianne Reeves, Mercedes-Benz unveiled four new vehicles Wednesday at the New York International Auto Show, including a high-performance version of its E-Class sedan and two hybrid models. The new generatio ... Continue reading
Superior Agility, Supreme Efficiency.The new BMW X3 xDrive 18d.
Apr 8, 2009
Fascinating agility on all kinds of terrain is now becoming more economical than ever before. Introducing a new entry-level version of the BMW X3, the world's most successful manufacturer of premium all-wheel-drive vehicles is once again setting the standard for efficiency in a Sports Activity Vehicle. ... Continue reading
BMW Group with 126,375 deliveries in March
Apr 7, 2009
In March the BMW Group's sales performance was again impacted by the global economic and financial crisis. In the month under review the BMW Group delivered 126,375 (prev.yr.: 152,586 / -17.2%) vehicles worldwide. Ian Robertson, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, responsible for Sales and Marketing: "The 17.2 ... Continue reading
German carmakers Daimler, BMW show weak March, 1Q; Porsche 1Q German sales higher
Apr 7, 2009
FRANKFURT April 7, 2009; George Frey writing for the AP German automakers Daimler and BMW said a reluctance by consumers to spend on luxury autos trimmed first quarter sales -- but Porsche reported an increase in Germany. Munich-based carmaker BMW AG on Tuesday said its first-quarter sales worldwide fell 21 percent whi ... Continue reading
M Versions of BMW X5 and X6 Unveiled - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 7, 2009
M models of BMW X5 and X6 are ready By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor MUNICH, April 5, 2009. After some ten years since the introduction, the BMW X5 finally gets an M model. BMW M GmbH. Also the much younger X6 gets the M model. Both the X5 and the X6 will get a new 4.4-liter twin turbo V-8 engine with 408 kW/555 ... Continue reading
BMW X6 M Breaks Cover - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 6, 2009
BMW has brought the performance character of its famous BMW M division to bear on the segment of X models for the very first time. ... Continue reading
BMW Group U.S. Division Reports March 2009 Sales
Apr 1, 2009
BMW Group sales in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) down by 22.9 percent. Jim O'Donnell: "Sales stronger than expected, but no celebrating." WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., April 1 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported March sales of 21,125 vehicles, a decrease of 22.9 percent over the 27,404 vehicles sol ... Continue reading
BMW X6 M to Make World Debut in New York
Mar 27, 2009
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