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TRACKER Figures reveal the most stolen and recovered car models of 2013--BMW X5 Tops the Lists

TRACKER Figures reveal the most stolen and recovered car models of 2013--BMW X5 Tops the Lists

According to the latest figures from TRACKER, the leading stolen vehicle recovery (SVR) expert, the BMW X5 remains top of the car thief’s shopping list. The BMW X5 was the car most frequently stolen and recovered in 2013, making this the fifth year in a row that it has topped the table. Last year TRACKER recovered ... Continue reading

BMW Redefines Electric Mobility Using Dassault Systemes Solutions

BMW Redefines Electric Mobility Using Dassault Systemes Solutions

Dassault Systèmes (Paris:DSY) (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, announced today that leading German car manufacturer BMW Group used Dassault Systèmesâ€â&a mp;# 132;¢ ... Continue reading

FISITA World Automotive Congress 2014 Investigates Zero Deaths from Auto Accidents

FISITA World Automotive Congress 2014 Investigates Zero Deaths from Auto Accidents

The FISITA 2014 World Automotive Congress will bring the international automotive engineering community together to address the theme: Intelligent transport to solve our future mobility, safety and environmental challenges and to address the most important issues and challenges being faced by the automotive industry. A ... Continue reading

5Minute Drive with Fireball Tim in the 2014 BMW 3 Series-D Sportwagon +VIDEO

5Minute Drive with Fireball Tim in the 2014 BMW 3 Series-D Sportwagon +VIDEO

SEE ALSO: BMW Buyers Guide HOLLYWOOD USA - April 19, 2014: In this new episode of 5MINUTE DRIVE Fireball Tim Lawrence welcomes former US Navy jet pilot - now commercial airline pilot - Alberto Diaz. Fireball and Alberto have a blast shootin’ around Pacific Palisades in SoCal in the brand new 2014 BMW 3 Series-D Sp ... Continue reading

Audi A3 wins 2014 World Car of the Year Award

Audi A3 wins 2014 World Car of the Year Award

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel NEW YORK, April 17, 2014. The Audi A3 was named 2014 World Car of the Year during a press conference at the New York International Auto Show today. Another division of the Volkswagen Group captured the World Performance Car of the Year, while Mercedes walked away ... Continue reading

2014 New York Auto Show Media Preview - Day 2

2014 New York Auto Show Media Preview - Day 2

By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel (use NYAS logo) The New York Auto Show is the last big show in the annual U.S. auto show season. Sunday the Bejing Auto Show opens, which required a number of auto executives to be there instead of New York with China now being the biggest and most importa ... Continue reading

2014 New York Auto Show Media Preview - Day 1

2014 New York Auto Show Media Preview - Day 1

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IIHS Mid-size SUV Small Overlap Front Crash Test-Only Two of Nine Earn Good Rating - GM Leads The Way +VIDEO

IIHS Mid-size SUV Small Overlap Front Crash Test-Only Two of Nine Earn Good Rating - GM Leads The Way +VIDEO

The Chevrolet Equinox and its twin, the GMC Terrain, are the only midsize SUVs out of nine evaluated to earn a good rating in the IIHS small overlap front crash test, which continues to challenge manufacturers more than a year and a half after its introduction.The Equinox and the Terrain qualify for the Institute's hig ... Continue reading

2014 BMW 435i xDrive Coupe Review By John Heilig

2014 BMW 435i xDrive Coupe Review By John Heilig

2014 BMW 435i xDrive Coupe Review By John Heilig ... Continue reading

The New BMW M4 Convertible

The New BMW M4 Convertible

Powered by a 431hp TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder engine Six-speed manual or seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission Lightweight engineering sheds 60kg, compared with predecessor Chassis, driver aids, styling and technology true to BMW M Optional new Air Collar for added comfort One sale 6 September, priced from £60, ... Continue reading

2015 BMW X5 PHEV Prototype Test Drive By Henny Hemmes

2015 BMW X5 PHEV Prototype Test Drive By Henny Hemmes

2015 BMW X5 PHEV Prototype Test Drive By Henny Hemmes ... Continue reading

BMW Group U.S. Reports March 2014 Sales

BMW Group U.S. Reports March 2014 Sales

BMW brand sales up 18.6 percent, best March ever MINI brand sales down 39.8 percent BMW Motorcycle sales up 2.8 percent Woodcliff Lake, NJ - April 1, 2014… The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported March sales of 35,762 vehicles, an increase of 7.9 percent from the 33,149 vehicles sold in the same ... Continue reading

BMW FORCE INJECTION BOOSTER -- DRIVING SLOW NEVER FELT SO FAST

BMW FORCE INJECTION BOOSTER -- DRIVING SLOW NEVER FELT SO FAST

BMW looks set to change the face of motoring with the introduction of a patented artificial G-force technology. BMW’s new Force Injection Booster simulates the effects of spirited driving, even when commuting at slower speeds, to create a thrilling ride. When activated at speeds under 20mph, the Force Injection Bo ... Continue reading

2014 New BMW 435i Convertible Up-close by Henny Hemmes

2014 New BMW 435i Convertible Up-close by Henny Hemmes

Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel MUNICH, Germany; Metal folding roof or soft top? We do not have to guess about the choice for the 4 Series Convertible, as it was presented with a foldable hard top at the LA Auto Show in November. But internally, there must have been some discussion, as the 1- and 6 ... Continue reading

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