GKN Driveline Expands Supply Program With BMW
Aug 14, 2013
GKN Driveline has been selected to supply the front axle for a number of BMW X Series sports activity vehicles. The GKN axle is a key part of the system that transforms the typically rear-wheel drive vehicles to all-wheel drive. ... Continue reading
Hertz Introduces BMWs To New Zealand Fleet
Aug 12, 2013
Hertz Prestige Collection of luxury vehicles now extended to New Zealand The Hertz Corporation , the world's leading general use car rental brand, has introduced the latest model BMW 3 Series sedan (320i) to the New Zealand fleet as part of the company's ongoing commitment to provide innovative car hire options. The mo ... Continue reading
BMW i Seals Partnership Deal To Provide Home Charging Installation Service In The UK
Aug 8, 2013
BMW i continues to forge ahead with the introduction of customer-friendly electromobility services in the UK, forming a partnership with Schneider Electric. ... Continue reading
575 HP 2014 BMW M5 On-Track Review By Dutch FIA Champion Henny Hemmes
Aug 6, 2013
First Drive: 2014 BMW M5 with Competition Package By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel CASCAIS, Portugal, July 22, 2013; After the track test with the BMW 4 Series Coupe, there was another car to be driven on the Estoril Circuit. I got behind the wheel of the most powerful M5 so far. In the pits, BMW ... Continue reading
Aug 6, 2013
The arrival of the new BMW 4 Series Coupé heralds the dawn of a new era for the Bavarian based prestige automotive manufacturer, and today BMW Group Australia announced the specification and pricing for the stunning new vehicle. ... Continue reading
2014 BMWi3 EV Introduction From John Heilig
Aug 4, 2013
THE AUTO PAGE REVIEW By John Heilig Model: 2014 BMW i3 Engine: Synchronous electric motor Horsepower/Torque: 170 hp/184 lb.-ft. torque Transmission: Automatic Wheelbase: 101.2 in. Length x Width x Height: 157.4 x 69.9 x 62.1 in. Tires: P155/70R19 Cargo: 10 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Third-Gen BMW X5 Sports Activity Vehicle Production Begins in South Carolina USA
Aug 2, 2013
Production of the Third-Generation X5 Sports Activity Vehicle Begins at BMW Manufacturing Co. 01.08.2013 Contained media data: 1 Attachment More than 1.3 million X5âs made exclusively at South Carolina plant. Spartanburg, S.C. â August 1, 2013â¦Production of the third-generation BMW X5 officially began to ... Continue reading
BMW i3 Global Launch Marks Importance of BMW's First Electric Vehicle +VIDEO
Aug 1, 2013
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel LONDON, August 31, 2013. The global world premiere of the BMW i3 simultaneously in New York, London and Beijing, indicated the importance of the project to the Bavarian car manufacturer. I was in London, with British colleagues and those from âthe old contine ... Continue reading
BMW Group U.S. Reports July 2013 Sales
Aug 1, 2013
BMW brand sales up 12.9 percent --MINI brand sales up 1.6 percent, best July ever --BMW Motorcycle sales up 31.1 percent -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported July sales of 29,993 vehicles, an increase of 10.5 percent from the 27,152 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, the ... Continue reading
Revolutionary BMW i3 Welcomed By UK Government Minister And Mayor Of London
Jul 31, 2013
Government and premium electric car manufacturer committed to accelerating the transition to a low-carbon future. ... Continue reading
BMW i3 world premiere in New York, London and Beijing
Jul 30, 2013
The BMW Group debuted the series version of its innovative electric vehicle, the BMW i3, simultaneously in New York, London and Beijing on Monday. ... Continue reading
2014 BMW i3 Specs, Details and Performance Data
Jul 29, 2013
Woodcliff Lake, N.J. July 29, 2013; BMW today introduced the all-new BMW i3 electric car, constructed in a revolutionary way from next-generation materials. 2014 BMW i3 Specs, Details and Performance Data, The BMW i3 will go on sale in the US market in the second quarter of 2014, and starts with a base MSRP of $41,350, ... Continue reading
Mini Vision Design for New Generation - "Keep the fire burning" +VIDEO
Jul 29, 2013
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel MUNICH, July 26, 2013. Mini has showed us its design direction for the near future. The very near future indeed, as the first model of the next generation will be unveiled before the end of this year. At yesterdayâs MINI Design@Home event in the lionâs d ... Continue reading
World Premiere BMW i3, New York City, 29 July 2013
Jul 29, 2013
Statement by Dr. Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG Ladies and Gentlemen, Innovation drives change. And truly revolutionary innovations can even transform society. There is a powerful idea behind them â and a strong desire to create something better for tomorrow. This is why we are he ... Continue reading
BMW i3 World Premiere in New York, London and Beijing
Jul 29, 2013
Series version of the BMW i3 unveiled simultaneously worldwide - Reithofer: BMW i3 is a great leap forward - BMW i3 sets new benchmark for sustainable mobility - Already more than 90,000 requests for test drives The BMW Group debuted the series version of its innovative electric vehicle, the BMW i3, simultaneously in N ... Continue reading
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