News By Topic: BMW

The New BMW Z4 Roadster To Make North American Debuts at 2009 Detroit Auto Show - VIDEO ENHANCED

Dec 15, 2008

Poised to lead its market segment once again, the 2009 BMW Z4 Roadster will make its North American debuts at the 2009 North American International Auto Show on January 11. ... Continue reading

Dr. Michael Ganal Dies After Severe Illness

Dec 9, 2008

Dr. Michael Ganal, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, died last week in the night from Thursday to Friday at the age of 54 after a severe illness. He had been a Member of the Company&'s Board of Management since October 2000 and was last responsible for the Finance Division in his position as Chief Financial ... Continue reading

BMW to Bring Sporting Luxury to the Pinnacle of the Diesel Market

Dec 9, 2008

BMW Group Australia today announces it will add a third model to the new BMW 7 Series line-up mid-way through 2009, in the form of the 730d. ... Continue reading

Mini E (Electric) Electrifies Rodeo Drive - VIDEO ENHANCED

Dec 5, 2008

Mini E (Electric) By Henny Hemmes BEVERLY HILLS CA; In November 2008, the Mini E made its world debut at the LA Auto Show. But a day earlier, people who were strolling on Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, got the real premiere of the electric Mini. BMW offered media a test drive from the former Beverly Wilshire Hotel and obv ... Continue reading

BMW Sales Plunge, Honda Quits Formula One, DC Update

Dec 5, 2008

President and Chief Executive Officer Takeo Fukui looks down during a news conference in Tokyo December 5, 2008.REUTERS/Toru Hanai FRANKFURT/TOKYO December 5, 2008Michael Shields and Alastair Himmer writing for Reuters reported that global sales at BMW, the world's top premium carmaker, plunged by a quarter in November ... Continue reading

BMW Group U.S. Division Reports November 2008 Sales

Dec 2, 2008

BMW Group sales in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) down by 26.8 percent. Company continues to outperform the market year-to-date. WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Dec. 2 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported November sales of 19,762 vehicles, a decrease of 26.8 percent over the 26,985 vehicles sold in Nov ... Continue reading

Friedrich Eichiner becomes BMW CFO

Dec 2, 2008

Dr. Friedrich Eichiner (53) will assume responsibility for the Finance Division with immediate effect. Dr. Michael Ganal (54) occupied this position from October 2007 and will remain a member of the Board of Management of BMW AG. ... Continue reading

BMW News Conference Launches Advanced Diesel with BluePerformance - VIDEO STORY

Nov 30, 2008

WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ - November 30, 2008: BMW North America conducted a media launch of its new 2009 BMW Advanced Diesel with BluePerformance vehicles with a live web news conference on Tuesday, November 11th. During the event, detailed information will be revealed about the newest chapter in BMW’s EfficientDynamics ... Continue reading

2009 MINI Convertible - New Model Specs and Descriptions - VIDEO ENHANCED

Nov 29, 2008

The new MINI Convertible. Description in Brief. * The next-generation model of the celebrated four-seat convertible which achieves some 164,000 in worldwide sales. The new MINI Convertible embodies the thrill of open-air motoring in unmistakably MINI style. Raising the high standard set by its predecessor, the new MINI ... Continue reading

Press Pass Coverage of the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show: "It's As If You Were Here"

Nov 29, 2008

2008 LA Auto Show,LOS ANGELES - November 23, 2008: Once again, TheAutoChannel.com is proud to present exclusive PRESS PASS COVERAGE of the Los Angeles Auto Show, one of the world's great car and truck shows. Watching TACH's video coverage is like having Media Credentials to this major automotive event. You'll see the s ... Continue reading

The World's Fastest Man Becomes Even Faster

Nov 27, 2008

The world record in the men's 100 meters stands at 9.69 seconds, whilst a BMW M3 Coupe is capable of reaching 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds. Starting today, three-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt knows what it feels like to travel at both speeds because the 22-year old Jamaican was able to experience the outstanding driving ... Continue reading

Olympic Champion Usain Bolt tests the BMW M3; Its Love at First Sight

Nov 26, 2008

Munich. November 26, 2008; The world record in the men's 100 meters stands at 9.69 seconds, whilst a BMW M3 Coupe is capable of reaching 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds. Starting today, three-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt knows what it feels like to travel at both speeds because the 22-year old Jamaican was able to experien ... Continue reading

BMW Brilliance Starts Construction Of 2nd Plant

Nov 26, 2008

BMW Brilliance starts construction of 2nd plant http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1008514/BMW-Brilliance-starts-construct ion-o f-2nd-plant.html Shanghai, November 26 (Gasgoo.com) BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd, German luxury carmaker BMW's joint venture with Brilliance China Auto, has started construction of its second p ... Continue reading

BMW Earns "Top Safety Pick" Awards for 3 Series Sedan, X5, and X3 in IIHS Ranking of 2009 Models

Nov 26, 2008

BMW of North America today announced that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded the 2009 BMW 3 Series Sedan, X5, and X3 models the top rating of "Good" in each of its series of crash tests, earning each vehicle the Institute's coveted Top Safety Pick Award. ... Continue reading

Ac Schnitzer Presents New Components And More Power For The E90/91 Facelift

Nov 25, 2008

For 33 years, the 3-series has been the sporting choice in the mid-range. Sufficient reason not just for BMW to refine the reliable performer with some effective modifications. So AC Schnitzer has upgraded the facelifted saloon and Touring models with new front spoiler elements for vehicles with and without M-Technik p ... Continue reading