2014 New BMW 435i Convertible Up-close by Henny Hemmes
Mar 31, 2014
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
BMW Group expands U.S. plant in South Carolina
Mar 29, 2014
Investment of one billion U.S. dollars by 2016 Production capacity to reach 450,000 vehicles Expansion will create 800 new jobs BMW Group extends X family with new BMW X7 Production of new BMW X4 ramps up in Spartanburg Munich/Spartanburg. The BMW Group is expanding capacity at its U.S. plant in Spartanburg, South Caro ... Continue reading
Mar 21, 2014
BMW has once again taken home the two headline awards, Fleet Manufacturer of the Year and New Company Car of the Year, for the fourth year in a row at the annual Fleet News Awards. As well as New Company Car of the Year, the BMW 5 Series Saloon also took the honour for Best Executive Car. Commended for its broad appeal ... Continue reading
BMW 5 Series takes Company Car of the Year Title
Mar 20, 2014
BMW voted Fleet Manufacturer of the Year Wins announced in the presence of Transport Minister Robert Goodwill MP at the biggest ever Fleet News Awards Fleet managers have voted the BMW 5 Series New Company Car of the Year, while BMW has been named Fleet Manufacturer of the Year at the biggest ever Fleet News Awards cer ... Continue reading
2014 New York Auto Show Set To Debut BMW X4 Sports Activity Coupe
Mar 17, 2014
The BMW X4 Sports Activity Coupe will make its world debut and the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe, BMW ALPINA B6 xDrive Gran Coupe, updated BMW X3 and BMW Concept X5 eDrive will make their North American debuts at the 2014 New York International Auto Show on Wednesday, April 16, at the BMW Stand at the Jacob K. Javits Convent ... Continue reading
BMW Group Posts Record Sales for February
Mar 11, 2014
Total of 141,093 vehicles delivered in February, increase of 5.6% Year-to-date sales increase 6.6% to 273,999 With 141,093 BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brand vehicles delivered worldwide (prev. yr. 133,631/ +5.6%), the BMW Group achieved its best-ever February sales result. A record number of 273,999 (prev. yr. ... Continue reading
Car Design Review 1 has best of 2013 in lavish print and debuts at Car Design Night Geneva
Mar 11, 2014
Nissanâs IDx and BMWâs i3 have won the coveted Car Design of the Year award for 2013 cars in the concept and production categories respectively. They were selected by a panel of senior design directors and won over fierce competition from runners up Volvo Concept Coupe and Cadillac Elmiraj in the concept cate ... Continue reading
Mar 10, 2014
With the completion of the development work and final preparations for production at the BMW Group plant in Leipzig, the launch of the BMW i8 approaches its peak. Delivery of the first customer cars will start in June 2014, beginning with the main European markets. Beforehand, special public events will be held in vari ... Continue reading
Mar 5, 2014
For Immediate Release At a press conference hosted by Bridgestone Corporation and the New York International Auto Show at the Geneva International Motor Show, the top three finalists for the World Car of the Year, World Luxury Car, World Performance Car, World Green Car and World Car Design of the Year awards were anno ... Continue reading
BMW February 2014 Sales: Weather Hit Hard
Mar 3, 2014
BMW brand sales up 3.3 percent MINI brand sales down 42.8 percent BMW Motorcycle sales up 11 percent Woodcliff Lake, NJ â March 3, 2014⦠The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported February sales of 24,476 vehicles, a decrease of 4.4 percent from the 25,613 vehicles sold in the same month a yea ... Continue reading
BMW of North America Announces Best Dealership Awards
Mar 3, 2014
32 BMW dealers honored as Centers of Excellence Woodcliff Lake, NJ â February 28, 2014⦠BMW of North America, LLC is announcing its annual Center of Excellence honors. The awards go to the top performing BMW dealerships in the U.S. who distinguished themselves through exceptional performance, consistent brand ... Continue reading
Louis Vuitton creates tailor-made luggage for the BMW i8
Feb 27, 2014
Forward-looking travel bags for progressive driving made from carbon fibre. Munich, Germany - February 27, 2014⦠Exceptional luggage for an exceptional automobile.Louis Vuitton, the pioneer of the art of travel, has created a tailor-made set of luggage for the most progressive sports car â the BMW i8 plug-in ... Continue reading
BMW Group Classic: New location with historic roots
Feb 27, 2014
BMW AG acquires plot and buildings from Knorr-Bremse AG in the Milbertshofen district of Munich â Original BMW production site returns to company ownership. Munich, Germany - February 26, 2014⦠A move to a new location for BMW Group Classic marks a return to the companyâs historic roots. BMW AG has acqui ... Continue reading
2014 BMW 328i Sedan Wins Consumer Reports Top Picks 2014 Sport Sedan Award
Feb 27, 2014
BMW 328i Sedan Continues to define the Sport Sedan segment. Woodcliff Lake, N.J. â February 26, 2014 ⦠The 2014 BMW 328i Sedan won Consumer Reports Top Picks 2014 Award for the Sport Sedan Category. With its 240-horsepower BMW TwinPower Turbo inline-4 engine, featuring a 6 speed manual transmission or an 8 sp ... Continue reading
Feb 25, 2014
BMW has a rich heritage of creating sporty, dynamic cars with a high degree of driver engagement - most notably in the compact segment - with iconic models such as the two-door BMW 2002 turbo and the more recent and multi-award winning 135i Coupe. ... Continue reading
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