Siemens VDO and Mobileye N.V. Supply Lane Departure Warning to BMW's 5-Series
Mar 6, 2007
REGENSBURG, Germany, March 5 -- BMW's global launch of its new 5 series includes a new advanced driver assistance system: The advanced Lane Departure Warning. The company is the first European automotive manufacturer to provide an intelligent forward-looking camera technology for driver assistance -- warning motorists ... Continue reading
BMW Diesel Powered Models Available in U.S. in 2008
Mar 5, 2007
GENEVA, March 5, 2007; Reuters reported that BMW AG, will begin selling diesel-powered cars in the United States next year, its chief executive said on Monday. "Next year we are also going to offer our diesel vehicles in the U.S. -- another step in protecting the environment," CEO Norbert Reithofer said in a speech to ... Continue reading
Mar 3, 2007
FRANKFURT, March 2, 2007; Michael Shields, European Auto Correspondent writing for Reuters reported that challenged to cut cars' output of climate-warming greenhouse gases, global automakers get the chance at next week's show in Geneva to prove they can make products that are fun to drive but won't wreck the environmen ... Continue reading
IIHS: Bumpers That Can't Take Bumps
Mar 1, 2007
First results of new crash tests: most car bumpers don't work in low-speed crashes; 3 cars sustain $4,500 damage in 6 mph test while old Ford Escort sustains little damage ARLINGTON, VA â Most bumpers on midsize cars do little to resist damage in the kinds of low-speed collisions that are common in commuter traffi ... Continue reading
BMW Unveils New 5 Series, 1 Series, M5 and X5 at 2007 Geneva Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Mar 1, 2007
WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ - March 1, 2007: World premieres and vision are the focus of the BMW presentation at the 77th International Motor Show in Geneva. In addition to the new BMW 1 Series, BMW is introducing the new BMW 5 Series and the new BMW M5 Touring to the public for the first time. BMW is also showing three models ... Continue reading
Honda & BMW Most Requested Vehicles to Lease: Study
Feb 22, 2007
February 22, 2007 07:28 AM Eastern Time LeaseCompare.com Names Most Requested Vehicles to Lease; Honda & BMW Dominate CINCINNATI--Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), the leader in online direct-to-consumer auto leasing, released a list of the top 10 most requested vehicles from its popular auto leasing website ww ... Continue reading
MINI USA Launches New Online Film Series: 'Hammer & Coop'
Feb 19, 2007
Six action-packed viral videos featuring young Hollywood talent to debut over the next month NEW YORK, Feb. 19 -- Following a number of mysterious appearances on movie screens and billboards across the country, today MINI USA finally offered an answer to the burning question: Who are "Hammer & Coop"?! MINI USA official ... Continue reading
Special OHANA ROAD Episode: Los Angeles Auto Show
Feb 17, 2007
OHANA ROAD, Hawaii's award-winning automotive TV show takes an in-depth look at the Los Angeles Auto Show. ... Continue reading
Road Test: Inside Line's 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Vs. 2007 BMW M6 Convertible Comparison
Feb 13, 2007
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on February 12th, 2007 At 4:00 PM CST To view the post on eMercedesBenz, click the link below http://emercedesbenz.com/ Feb07/12_Road_Test_Inside_Lines_2007_Mercedes_Benz_SL_65_AMG_Vs_2007_BM W _M6_Convertible_Comparison.html Any time an automotive review begins with the following statem ... Continue reading
IIHS: BMW X5 earns GOOD rating
Feb 12, 2007
Structure/safety cage Injury measures Restraints/dummy kinematics Head/neck Chest Leg/foot, left Leg/foot, right Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight. The BMW X5 was redesigned for the 2007 model year. Frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test c ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: Gas Mileage of SUV's, CUV's, Wagons, MiniVans and Pickups
Feb 10, 2007
CONSUMER REPORTSâ BEST & WORST SUVs PUBLICATION NAMES VEHICLES THAT STRETCH FUEL DOLLARS Ford Escape Hybrid, Saturn Vue Green Line rated best in fuel economy for small, midsized SUVs YONKERS, NY â If the spring brings increasing gas prices as it often does, Consumer Reportsâ Best & Worst SUVs, Trucks, Mi ... Continue reading
Feb 9, 2007
Letter from Europe Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief Things have been a bit hectic lately, partly because Iâve become the co-host of a radio show called The Automotive Journal on KNEW 910 every Saturday morning between 11-12. Huge fun but as it is live it does call for a certain amount of self- restraint as ther ... Continue reading
BMW Owners are Early Adopters of New Technology and Media
Feb 8, 2007
BMW is one of many vehicles profiled in the Scarborough Research/Radio Advertising Bureau Automotive Study, Released at Annual Conference Today NEW YORK, Feb. 8 -- Scarborough Research, the leading local market research firm for identifying the shopping, media and lifestyle patterns of adults in the United States, find ... Continue reading
2007 BMW 335i Convertible Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 6, 2007
2007 BMW 335i Convertible â Drop everythingâ¦and you'll be down with that. By: Rex Roy Photos: Rex Roy Top down. Windows down. Throttle down. This is the way to drive the 2007 BMW 335i Convertible. ... Continue reading
ADP Announces Major Contract With BMW China Automotive
Feb 6, 2007
- With more than 25,000 dealers in five continents and in 50 countries, ADP is the world's largest global DMS provider, expanding its presence in Europe and Asia - HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Feb. 5 -- The Dealer Services Group of Automatic Data Processing Inc. today announced a major contract with BMW China Automotive to e ... Continue reading
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