Dec 15, 2005
MUNICH, Germany--Dec. 15, 2005--Intel Corporation and the BMW Group today announced a comprehensive partnership that includes technology, co-marketing and Intel's sponsorship of the BMW Sauber F1 Team. As part of this agreement, Intel technology will be deployed throughout the BMW Group and its worldwide dealer network ... Continue reading
Back To The Future With The BMW Steamer
Dec 9, 2005
December 7, 2005; BMW Group Research and Engineering has combined heat and power to improve performance and efficiency in a car for the first time Enhancing efficiency by up to 15 percent feasible through the principle of the steam engine Munich. Using an innovative concept, BMW Group Research and Engineering has succe ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz CLS 55 AMG Vs. BMW M6
Dec 6, 2005
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on December 5, 2005 at 4:25 PM CST If you've been itching to get your hands on a wickedly-fast coupe, but couldn't decide between a CLS 55 AMG or a BMW M6, you're in luck. Automobile magazine was lucky enough to get their hands on both of these lovely creatures, and see exactly how they ... Continue reading
BMW Group Reports November and 2005 Year-to-Date Sales
Dec 1, 2005
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Dec. 1 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported November sales of 26,844 vehicles, an increase of 11 percent over the 24,095 vehicles sold the same month last year. The BMW Group also reported year-to-date sales of 278,120 vehicles, up 4 percent over the 266,819 vehicle ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Plans New Plant in SC; BMW Spartanburg Readies for Revamp
Nov 28, 2005
DaimlerChrysler AG is expected to announce today plans to open a new production plant in North Charleston, South Carolina to assemble its Sprinter vans, reports AP. Daimler says the new 460,000-square-foot plant, an investment which could range from $30-$40 million, will employ between 200 and 300 workers, with hopes o ... Continue reading
BMW Selects GSD&M As Its New Advertising Agency
Nov 14, 2005
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 14 -- BMW North America announced today that it has selected GSD&M, Austin as its new US advertising agency. GSD&M was selected from a group of 4 finalists. The search for a new national ad agency began in July 2005 and was spearheaded by Select Resources International. GSD&M will work with BMW to c ... Continue reading
Merc ML500; Nissan 350Z; BMW 7 Series; Liz Taylor and More In This Month's Letter From Europe
Nov 14, 2005
Letter from Europe Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief I have been bashing away at various typewriters and computers on behalf of The Auto Channel for 10 years now, initially not quite understanding what the internet was all about. Now of course, one only has to go to the nearest Apple Store to see 6 year olds e mailin ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz CLS Vs. BMW 645Ci by eMercedesBenz
Nov 8, 2005
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 8, 2005 at 10:30 AM CST When it comes to German auto makers, there's no rivalry greater than that of Mercedes and BMW. It's a delicate subject that I'm sure everyone can weigh in on, and one that I have received numerous emails about. So to briefly answer your question, here' ... Continue reading
BMW Group's Chris Bangle Will Open Design Los Angeles Conference at LA Auto Show
Nov 7, 2005
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 7 -- Chris Bangle, BMW Group's chief of design, is known as much for his controversial and edgy automotive designs as he is for his imaginative and refreshing approach to the age of automotive reinvention. Bangle will provide an engaging and thought-provoking look into the world of design as the openi ... Continue reading
Mercedes SLK And BMW Z4 Comparison
Nov 2, 2005
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 2, 2005 at 9:30 AM CST Forbes published a rather brief look at the Mercedes-Benz SLK and BMW Z4 today. If you don't want to know the findings of the article, then don't read any further. According to the author, "Neither the SLK nor the Z4 is inherently better than the other. ... Continue reading
BMW Group Reports Year-to-Date 3.5 Percent Sales Increase; October Sales Steady
Nov 1, 2005
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Nov. 1 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported October sales of 25,585 vehicles, nearly the same as the 25,807 vehicles sold the same month last year. The BMW Group also reported year-to-date sales of 251,226 vehicles, up 3.5 percent over the 242,724 vehicles sold in t ... Continue reading
BMW Z4 M Roadster races in to lead high-performance sportscar market
Oct 25, 2005
October 25, 2005; BMW will redefine the benchmark for two-seater soft-top sportscars when the much-anticipated Z4 M Roadster arrives early next year. It uses the world-renowned 3.2-litre straight-six powerhouse previously seen in the E46 BMW M3 Coupé and Convertible. Voted the World’s Best Engine in its class fi ... Continue reading
October 2005 Letter from Europe
Oct 19, 2005
By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The annual automotive extravaganza at Pebble Beach is tiring but fun. There are tens of thousands of people and hundreds of truly exquisite automobiles. 2005 was the year of Alfa Romeo which was particularly apt as there is a Nuvolari film which may start shooting early next year ... Continue reading
BMW at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show.
Oct 17, 2005
Contents. 1. Highlights. 3 2. BMW at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show. ... Continue reading
Oct 14, 2005
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