News By Topic: BMW

2006 BMW 325xi Sport Wagon Review

Mar 22, 2006

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 BMW 325xi Sport Wagon A quandry: you want a car with sports performance, and especially value handling. You view driving as a pleasurable activity, not a chore. But you need room for four people, and even, sometimes, large or bulky objects, so a sports coupe or sedan won't wor ... Continue reading

Yanmar Releases New Powerboat Diesel Series Based on BMW Engines

Mar 22, 2006

OSAKA, Japan, March 22 -- Yanmar Co., Ltd. announced its new high performance marine engines, the BY series, at the recent international boat shows in Dusseldorf and Miami for release to the powerboat engine market from April this year. The BY series engines are based on the engines of BMW, the world-leading luxury car ... Continue reading

AAA Names Its Top Car Picks for 2006: Fuel-Efficient Hybrid SUV Gets a ``Green'' Thumbs Up and Corvette Named Cool

Mar 21, 2006

ORLANDO, Fla.--March 21, 2006--AAA, one of the nation's leading member organizations that provides motorists with solutions to all of their automotive needs, has selected its top cars for 2006 in 13 distinct categories, including "Cool Car of the Year." They are: Category Car EPA Miles Per Gallon -------- --- --------- ... Continue reading

BMW Motorrad Rider Training to Keep You Nimble, Steep and Safe

Mar 18, 2006

Munich - March 18, 2006: Focusing on both the beginner and the old hand returning to the world of motorcycling, and giving equal attention to the experienced rider, BMW Motorrad Rider Training offers a whole range of attractive new options entering the 2006 season - including courses on the race track, enduro training ... Continue reading

BMW 7 Series To Be Added To Production In Cairo From 2nd Half Of 2006

Mar 17, 2006

Cairo/Munich - March 17, 2006: The BMW 7 Series will be built in Cairo later this year, in addition to the BMW X3, BMW 5 and BMW 3 Series models. This locally assembled BMW 7 Series will feature the long wheelbase and a power plant from the eight-cylinder gasoline range. BMW 3 and 5 Series automobiles have been built i ... Continue reading

2007/2008 BMW M3 spied

Mar 16, 2006

A new spy shot has emerged of what is purportedly a prototype of the 2007/2007 BMW M3 coupe. While Leftlane News cannot definitively guarantee the authenticity of the photo, we believe it is real. The image is believed to be of the new M3, as evidenced by the distinctive quad-tailpipes — a feature only seen on BM ... Continue reading

Spectacular Artistry On The New BMW F 800 S

Mar 14, 2006

Stunt World Champion Christian Pfeiffer Rides The New 2-Cylinder Model Woodcliff Lake, NJ - March 14, 2006: The former stunt world champion Christian Pfeiffer presents his breathtaking motorcycling tricks on the new BMW F 800 S this year. Even in test rides with prototypes last year, Chris Pfeiffer was instantly taken ... Continue reading

BMW AT THE 2006 NHA HYDROGEN CONFERENCE

Mar 12, 2006

Bi-Fueled V-12 Internal Combustion Engine and In-Vehicle Liquid Hydrogen Storage Tank to be Displayed Woodcliff Lake, NJ - March 9, 2006... Hydrogen is acknowledged by experts worldwide as the most appropriate energy carrier for motor vehicles - in the long term. The BMW Group has been pursuing hydrogen research and de ... Continue reading

BMW GROUP: STRONG AND SUCCESSFUL YEAR 2005

Mar 10, 2006

Earnings forecast achieved despite adverse external factors Net profit at previous year’s high level Dividend to be increased again Munich - March 10, 2006: The BMW Group continued to perform successfully in 2005 and was able to achieve the targets communicated since the beginning of the year. As a result of the ... Continue reading

BMW Manufacturing Produces One Millionth Vehicle

Mar 7, 2006

Spartanburg, S.C. – March 7, 2006: BMW Manufacturing Co., has manufactured its one millionth car, 12 years after the first car rolled off the production line. The millionth vehicle, which came off the line on February 28, 2006, is a Z4 M Roadster in Interlagos Blue with a Champagne Leather individual interior, a ... Continue reading

Diesels Poised For American Comeback?

Mar 7, 2006

By Mike Thomas, FCN Driven by fuel economy needs and the development of clean diesel technology, new life is being breathed into the possibility of diesel powertrains making a comeback in America's light-duty vehicles. At the North American International Auto Show in early January, at least five major automakers announ ... Continue reading

BMW and Rolls-Royce Featured at Concorso d´Eleganza Villa D'este 2006

Mar 5, 2006

An entire world of automotive dreams. Munich/Geneva. – March 5, 2006: As part of the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2006 press conference at the 76th Geneva Motor Show, the first highlights of this year's edition of the world's most traditional concours d'elegance were announced. Holger Lapp, Chairman of the Co ... Continue reading

BMW Manufacturing (South Carolina) Produces One Millionth Vehicle

Mar 3, 2006

SPARTANBURG, S.C., March 3 -- BMW Manufacturing Co., has manufactured its one millionth car, 12 years after the first car rolled off the production line. The millionth vehicle, which came off the line on February 28, 2006, is a Z4 M Roadster in Interlagos Blue with a Champagne Leather individual interior, custom Ash-Wa ... Continue reading

Consumer Reports : Japanese Cars Sweep Top Picks

Mar 2, 2006

DETROIT, March 1, 2006; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported that Japanese cars and trucks swept the Consumer Reports list of top picks for 2006, the magazine said on Wednesday, compounding the recent bad news for Detroit's embattled auto industry. Consumer Reports said it was the first time Japanese brands had ... Continue reading

BMW Group's 2006 Year-to-Date Sales Are on the Rise

Mar 1, 2006

BMW brand, Certified Pre-Owned post impressive sales increases in February WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., March 1 -- The BMW Group (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported sales of 22,018 vehicles in February 2006, an increase of 2.4 percent over the 21,496 vehicles sold in the same month of 2005. Year-to-date, BMW Group sales i ... Continue reading