BMW 1200 ST and 1200 RT Reviews
Apr 30, 2005
Nicholas Frankl Contributing Editor If you’re going to test new motorbikes, you may as well head for the deserts of Palm Springs and surrounding mountains, the California riding nirvana equivalent of the Scottish highlands, but with a little less (but still surprisingly prevalent) fauna. BMW brought 50 odd models ... Continue reading
Letter From Europe-BMW 6 Series Convert, Mini Cooper Convert and Other Hair Raising Thoughts
Apr 30, 2005
Letter from Europe<br> Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief<p> Even after driving cars for over 40 years it was exceptionally nice to get into BMW’s 645i convertible. While there are several car companies in trouble it is easy to see why BMW are not! Just look at the line-up: BMW, Rolls Royce and Mini, not a weak ... Continue reading
BMW Intros New 3 Series Sports Wagon
Apr 19, 2005
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - April 19, 2005; The all-new BMW 3 Series Sports Wagon will make its public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2005. With an exceptional harmony of elegance and athleticism, the Sports Wagon offers flexibility and practicality as well. Available in the US beginning in October 2005, the n ... Continue reading
BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt Appoints Jürgen Chrobog Chair
Apr 15, 2005
Munich 04/15/2005; The Board of Trustees of the BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt has appointed Jürgen Chrobog (65) to be the Chairman of the Board of Management of the BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt. Jürgen Chrobog, who is State Secretary of the Foreign Office, will take up the position at the beginning of July 2005. The ... Continue reading
Apr 15, 2005
Launching the new M6, BMW M GmbH is proudly presenting the most dynamic and sporting rendition of the 6 Series Luxury Coupé. This makes BMW’s large Coupé in the guise of the M6 one of the most beautiful cars in the world – and at the same time the most sophisticated and powerful 6 Series there has ever be ... Continue reading
2004 and 2005 Crash Ratings of Vehicles With Side Air Bags
Apr 15, 2005
2004 & 2005 Vehicles with Side Air Bags Side-impact air bags (SABs) SABs offer protection to two principal areas of the body -- the head and the chest -- during moderate to severe side-impact crashes. The chart below indicates which vehicles offer what type of protection (head and/or chest) and the type of SAB used to ... Continue reading
Continental components feature prominently in the new BMW 3 Series
Apr 13, 2005
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 13 -- Continental Teves' innovative brake system helps the new BMW 3-Series stop quicker, respond faster in inclement weather, start easier on hills and monitor the car's on- road position through the electronic stability control system, known as Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) at BMW. The ne ... Continue reading
Zytel® Nylon Debuts on High-Performance BMW Motorcycle
Apr 12, 2005
Bob, the third of 7 DuPont releases. Yours truly, Francis Lieder PRISM North America 313-583-8105 Contacts: Carole Davies - or - Julian Kestler DuPont Engineering Polymers Kestler & Co. 248-583-8112 609-683-1322 Carole.A.Davies@usa.dupont.com jkestler@patmedia.net High-Pressure Oil Tank of DuPontâ„¢ DETROIT, Ap ... Continue reading
The Duke of York finds out about hydrogen technology
Apr 9, 2005
Munich 04/09/2005; A V.I.P. has visited the BMW Group in Munich: His Royal Highness Prince Andrew, Duke of York, found out the facts about hydrogen technology as part of his visit to Germany. Immediately after his arrival from Hamburg, the first stop in his schedule was the hydrogen filling station at Munich Airport, b ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Reports True Cost of Incentives: Japanese Incentives Reach Record High
Apr 4, 2005
SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 4 -- Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, reported today that the average manufacturer automotive incentive in the United States was $2,556 per vehicle sold in March 2005, up $177, or 7.0%, from March 2004, and up $187, or 7.9%, from February 2005. (Logo: http ... Continue reading
U.S. Auto Sales Box Score March 2005
Apr 2, 2005
April 1,2005 The AP compliled the results of March 2005 car and light truck sales in the United States by the major automakers. Industry totals include 22 automakers. The table compares sales in March 2005 with sales in March 2004 and year-to-date totals for the two years. Light trucks include pickups, vans, minivans a ... Continue reading
BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX - PREVIEW - April 1-3, 2005
Mar 25, 2005
After a confident start to the 2005 season, the BMW WilliamsF1 Team travels to the unique desert setting of Sakhir for the Bahrain Grand Prix. The team hopes to capitalise on an intense period of development which has seen an unprecedented number of changes brought to the FW27. With varying fortunes in the first two ra ... Continue reading
Learning from Nature: BMW in the German Pavilion at EXPO 2005 in Japan
Mar 24, 2005
MUNICH, Germany and AICHI, Japan, March 24 -- - The motto of the World Exhibition: "Nature's Wisdom" - Natural models providing solutions as role models for technical innovations Some 120 countries and organizations will be focusing on nature and the associated opportunities for technical developments at this year's wo ... Continue reading
Mar 23, 2005
Prices Announced for 2006 3 Series, 7 Series as well as 5 Series NEW YORK, March 23 -- The all-new 2006 3 Series and the enhanced 2006 7 Series make their North American debut at the New York International Auto Show. Prices were announced for the 2006 3 Series and 7 Series as well as the 2006 5 Series, including all-wh ... Continue reading
Mar 22, 2005
Great Photo Opportunities! What: The BMW Ultimate Drive, which benefits the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to support breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment programs. As part of its nationwide breast health awareness campaign, BMW invites the public to test- drive one of its 19-car fleet du ... Continue reading
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