Nov 22, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: 2007 BMW 335i Coupe ENGINE: 3.0-liter twin turbocharged DOHC inline six HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 300 hp @ 5800 rpm/300 lb.-ft. @ 1400-5000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission WHEELBASE: 108.7 in. LENGTH/WIDTH/HEIGHT: 180.3 x 70.2 x 54.1 in. TIR ... Continue reading
World Debut for BMW Hydrogen 7 at LA Auto Show
Nov 21, 2006
NORTH AMERICAN DEBUT FOR BMW HYDROGEN 7 IN LOS ANGELES WORLD'S FIRST HYDROGEN-DRIVE LUXURY PERFORMANCE CAR Los Angeles, CA - November 20, 2006⦠The new BMW Hydrogen 7, the world's first hydrogen- drive luxury performance automobile will make its North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The car - a vehicl ... Continue reading
BMW Begins Production of H2 Powered ICE 7 Series - Wow!
Nov 20, 2006
<a href="http://preview.thenewsmarket.com/Previews/GBMW/VideoAssets/A SF/GBMW_5498_50771.WMV"> VIDEO</a> Dr.-Ing. Klaus Draeger, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG On hydrogen as the fuel of the future and the hydrogen combustion engine Q: Why does BMW consider hydrogen as the fuel of the future and why do you ... Continue reading
Extras at Luxury Dealerships May Signal a Market Upturn
Nov 15, 2006
Washington DC November 15, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Fletcher Jones Motorcars and Newport Lexus are pouring on the fancy fixtures and service extras as they vie for a larger share of one of the nation's most prosperous luxury-car markets, coastal Orange County, California, reports USA Today. Auto industr ... Continue reading
Testing BMWs at the 'Green Hell' Just Got a Little Easier
Nov 13, 2006
After a three year renovation and expansion project, BMW has a new home at the famous Nurburgring Nordschleife race circuit -- also respectfully known as the "Green Hell" to many of the race drivers who have competed on it. ... Continue reading
BMW Group Remains on Track for Success in 3rd Quarter
Nov 2, 2006
Pre-tax profit rises by 9.4% to euro 720 million Revenue and retail targets for full year confirmed MUNICH, Germany, Nov. 2 -- Following a successful third quarter, the BMW Group is headed for the best year in the company's history. "We are right on track for achieving a record pre-tax profit of euro four billion as we ... Continue reading
BMW Group Reports October 2006 Sales
Nov 1, 2006
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Nov. 1 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported year-to-date sales of 254,297 vehicles, an increase of 1.2 percent above the 251,276 vehicles sold in the first ten months of 2005. October sales were off 4.6 percent, with the Group reporting 24,464 vehicles verses the 25 ... Continue reading
Oct 25, 2006
Commentary BMWâS NEW âNOT AN SUVâ AD CAMPAIGN FOR THE X3 IS CERTAINLY WELCOME By Marty Bernstein, Marketing-Advertising Editor The Auto Channel Advertising for SUVs is almost dead. Well, at least comatose ⦠and this is good for most television viewers. Letâs face it; the majority of SUV commerc ... Continue reading
Oct 16, 2006
COLOGNE- October 16, 2006: BMW Motorrad is making a proud appearance at the 2006 INTERMOT Motorcycle Show in Cologne, Germany, with the widest and most varied model range in the history of the Company. The all-new single-cylinder model series is making its world debut with a fascinating range of three different brand-n ... Continue reading
BMW Creates Limited Edition Vehicles For Neiman Marcus Christmas Catalog
Oct 7, 2006
Behind-the Scenes Tour of BMW in Munich and Breath-taking drive on Autobahn included in Fantasy Package WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ - October 3, 2006: Christmas is coming early this year, as BMW and Neiman Marcus partner to create the ultimate driving fantasy. BMW is offering, exclusively through the legendary Neiman Marcus Chr ... Continue reading
BMW Individual Introduced in Miami
Oct 6, 2006
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BMW M6 Convertible in Nieman-Marcus Holiday Catalog
Oct 5, 2006
October 5, 2006; BMW is offering the 2007 Limited Edition Individual M6 Convertible and ultimate driving fantasy in the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book this year. The driving fantasy features a flight to Germany where you'll drive the Limited Edition M6 Convertible fresh from the assembly line and on the famed Autobahn. ... Continue reading
Oct 4, 2006
Behind-the-Scenes Tour of BMW in Munich and Breath-taking Drive on Autobahn Included in Fantasy Package WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Oct. 3 -- Christmas is coming early this year, as BMW and Neiman Marcus partner to create the ultimate driving fantasy. BMW is offering, exclusively through the legendary Neiman Marcus Christmas ... Continue reading
BMW Group Reports September 2006 Sales
Oct 3, 2006
Sales For First Three Quarters Up 2 Percent WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Oct. 3 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported year-to-date sales of 229,833 vehicles, an increase of 2 percent over the 225,641 vehicles sold in the first three quarters of 2005. September sales were off 7 percent, with the ... Continue reading
Production of the Next-Generation X5 Sports Activity Vehicle Begins at BMW Manufacturing Co.
Sep 28, 2006
SPARTANBURG, S.C.--The first next-generation X5 Sports Activity Vehicle was produced at BMW Manufacturing Co. in Upstate South Carolina on Wednesday. The 4.8-liter (eight-cylinder) Titanium Silver X5 comes with Nevada Black leather interior with Walnut Burr wood trim. The new X5s will be held at the factory until there ... Continue reading
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