BMW showcases Variable Twin Turbo Diesel Hybrid Concept
Feb 22, 2008
BMW has intelligently combined its superior diesel expertise with innovative BMW ActiveHybrid technology in a showcase Geneva motor show concept car. ... Continue reading
Did You Miss the Detroit or LA Auto Shows? Experience Them Here! - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO COVERAGE
Feb 18, 2008
Even if you were in Detroit last week, the schedule was so hectic that chances are you would have missed something. And you may have missed some of the best. But don't worry, because we have it all on TheAutoChannel.com. In addition to photos, press releases and stories-from-the-floor, we have more than 40 videos....in ... Continue reading
EXCLUSIVE SPY PHOTOS: BMW X5 M
Feb 16, 2008
TACH AUTO CENTRAL - February 16, 2008: For months there's been many rumors circulating about the possibility of an "M" designated BMW X5 coming our way. While BMW, itself, once seems to have pooh-poohed the idea saying that no SUV (oops, sorry, that's SAV in BMW lingo) could be worthy of an âMâ performance ... Continue reading
Going to the 2008 Chicago Auto Show? Make The Auto Channel Your First Stop! - VIDEO GALORE
Feb 8, 2008
Each year, it seems like the Chicago Auto Show gets better and better, and more important - in terms of a national stage. This year's exposition is right on target, and because of all the new vehicles (and concepts) that utilize alternative fuels or propulsion systems, if you haven't been to the show for a couple of ye ... Continue reading
BMW to Cut Annual Labour Costs by 500 Million Euros
Feb 6, 2008
FRANKFURT - February 6, 2008: BMW unveiled details early today of a broad cost-savings plan that includes a sharp cut in personnel expenses. With the elimination of "several thousand posts" announced in late December and productivity gains, BMW wants to reach, "starting in 2009, cost reductions of up to 500 million eur ... Continue reading
Cadillac CTS Outscores Mercedes C300, BMW 328i in Consumer Reports' Tests of Sports Sedans
Feb 5, 2008
Separately, CR ranks new Chevrolet Malibu among the best family sedans; V6 Malibu achieves 'Excellent' overall score YONKERS, N.Y., Feb. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The redesigned 2008 Cadillac CTS beat out the BMW 328i and the redesigned Mercedes-Benz C300 in Consumer Reports' testing of upscale sports sedans for the ... Continue reading
BMW: Expand in China to Meet 25% Increase in Demand
Jan 31, 2008
TOKYO, Jan 31, 2008; Chang-Ran Kim writing for Reuters reported that BMW (BMWG.DE: Quote, Profile, Research), the world's biggest premium carmaker, said on Thursday it aimed to boost sales in Asia by a quarter over the next five years and unveiled plans to expand production capacity in China to catch up with demand. Th ... Continue reading
SPY PHOTOS - EXCLUSIVE: Next BMW 7 Series
Jan 30, 2008
TACH AUTO CENTRAL - January 30, 2008: Recently, BMW showed off the latest in âcar-camouflage fashionâ with this 7 Series sedan, which is expected to be ready for true public viewing later this year or early 2009. On the other hand, perhaps itâs not a disguised BMW 7 Series after all; maybe itâs just ... Continue reading
2008 Geneva Motor Show: New BMW 320d Convertible and BMW 125i Coupé to Debut
Jan 30, 2008
New Convertible and Coupé models make world debut alongside EfficientDynamics concept car and M3 Convertible at Geneva Motorshow. New BMW X6 makes European debut at Geneva Motorshow. BMW 1 Series, 3 Series and X3 receive specification upgrades. LONDON - January 30, 2008: BMW UK has announced additions to the 3 Series ... Continue reading
Forbes' Top 10 Most Popular Luxury Vehicles
Jan 24, 2008
Washington DC January 23, 2008; The AIADA reported that people shopping for cars on ForbesAutos.com finished off 2007 looking far ahead. During the fourth quarter, three vehicles not even on sale yet were among Forbes' top 10 most researched luxury vehicles. Two of the future models, the 2009 BMW M3 and 2009 Jaguar XF, ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Manufactures Web Site Rankings
Jan 22, 2008
As Shopping Patterns Evolve, Manufacturers Respond by Providing Rich, Creative Model-Page Content WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Jan. 22 -- HUMMER.com earns the highest ranking among automotive manufacturer Web sites for usefulness in new-vehicle shopping for a second consecutive time, according to the J.D. Power and Associ ... Continue reading
Going to 2008 Detroit Auto Show? Make The Auto Channel Your First Stop
Jan 20, 2008
Detroit - January 20, 2008: The 2008 North American International Auto Show is better than ever, and because of all the new vehicles (and concepts) that utilize alternative fuels or propulsion systems, if you haven't been to the show for a couple of years, this is the one to not miss. Also, there are more non-regular a ... Continue reading
TACH's Press Pass Coverage Puts You in the Detroit Auto Show - EXTENSIVE VIDEO
Jan 19, 2008
It's Back, the North American International Auto Show: America's Most Important Automobile Exposition DETROIT - January 12, 2008: Once again, The Auto Channel will be presenting extensive, unmatched coverage of the Detroit Auto Show. And once again, with TACH's Press Pass Coverage, you'll be able to experience the Medi ... Continue reading
BMW 3 Series Tops December LeaseTrader.com Index
Jan 15, 2008
Index Monitors Most Popular Lease Vehicles in America MIAMI, Jan. 15 -- LeaseTrader.com, the company that helps consumers facilitate car lease transfers, announces its monthly Index for December, with the BMW 3 Series topping the list of America's most preferred leased vehicle for the second straight month. (Logo: http ... Continue reading
2008 Detroit Auto Show: BMW Announces Prices for BMW 1 Series Convertible and Coupe - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 14, 2008
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - January 13, 2008... Those whose definition of pure driving pleasure includes wind in the face and sunshine above now have even more to smile about, as pricing was announced today for the new BMW 1 Series Convertible during its world debut at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroi ... Continue reading
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