BMW Announces Leadership Change at its South Carolina Plant
Jul 3, 2013
Josef Kerscher to depart for new role in Germany, Manfred Erlacher to succeed Kerscher. Josef Kerscher, who since 2007 has been President of BMW Manufacturing Co. in Spartanburg, South Carolina, will assume new responsibilities as Managing Director of BMW Plant Dingolfing in Bavaria, Germany. Taking over from Kerscher ... Continue reading
BMW Group U.S. Reports June 2013 Sales
Jul 2, 2013
The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported June sales of 33,645 vehicles, an increase of 21.4 percent from the 27,720 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, the BMW Group (BMW and MINI combined) is up 9.0 percent on sales of 172,787 in the first six months of 2013 compared to 158,563 ... Continue reading
BMW and Independent Collectors Launch Online Presence to Accompany the "BMW Art Guide"
Jun 28, 2013
In cooperation with Independent Collectors, BMW is initiating a blog on "BMW Art Guide by Independent Collectors", providing readers with comprehensive background information on the publication about international accessible private contemporary art collections worldwide. ... Continue reading
2014 BMW X5 Sports Activity Vehicle Pricing and Details
Jun 24, 2013
The vehicle that launched an entire segment set to enter its 3rd generation priced from $53,725 Woodcliff Lake, NJ â June 24th, 2013 ⦠It isnât often that an automobile manufacturer gets to launch an entirely new vehicle segment, but thatâs exactly what BMW did in 1999 when it introduced the worldâ ... Continue reading
Jun 24, 2013
Woodcliff Lake, N.J. June 24, 2013... BMW announces a special sports edition of the 2013/2014 Lifestyle catalogue introducing a wide range of new sporty lifestyle products. Impressing with superior functionality, high-tech appeal and innovative design, the products perfectly fit BMW's premium approach. To underline ... Continue reading
BMW Group claims a total of 19 awards in the Automotive Brand Contest 2013
Jun 21, 2013
BMW Group Design is named winner four times in the Exterior Premium Brand category and takes honours in the event category for a further two installations by BMW i and MINI. Top places go to another 13 BMW Group projects. Munich - June 20, 2013... The German Design Council paid tribute to the BMW Group with a total of ... Continue reading
BMW Group claims a total of 19 awards in the Automotive Brand Contest 2013
Jun 21, 2013
The German Design Council paid tribute to the BMW Group with a total of 19 awards in the Automotive Brand Contest. ... Continue reading
Are Computer Driven Cars (Driverless) The Future?
Jun 17, 2013
Special to The Auto Channel From MoneySupermarket Money Supermarket From Minority Report to Demolition Man; countless sci-fi films and television shows over the years have featured driverless cars and they have therefore become part of popular culture. It is therefore naturally assumed that they will one day become a r ... Continue reading
Henny A Passenger As BMW Goes Driverless On Public Roads
Jun 17, 2013
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel MUNICH, Germany. June 14, 2013. Although BMW does not have a world premiere with the presentation of its autonomous driving prototypes, it is one of the first car manufacturers to tests such cars on public roads. That is why it was pretty special that last week I ... Continue reading
Precision Packaging, The Revamped BMW 1 Series Hatch
Jun 17, 2013
BMW Australia today announced details of a substantial revision with increased value to its popular 1 Series hatch offering starting from July production. ... Continue reading
Jun 14, 2013
The latest chapter in the story of famous BMW Coupes. Woodcliff Lake, NJ â June 14, 2013 6:00pm EDT/3:00pm PDT⦠The all-new BMW 4 Series Coupe marks the beginning of a new era for coupes at BMW. Launched as the latest generation of BMWâs sporty mid-size Coupe, the new BMW 4 Series Coupe embodies the very ... Continue reading
GM, BMW Complete Testing on DC Fast Charge Station Use
Jun 14, 2013
Chevrolet Spark EV and BMW i3 first to get 80 percent recharging in 20 minutes WARREN, Mich. â Following several days of joint testing, General Motors and BMW AG engineers are confident that DC âComboâ Fast Charge stations from several suppliers will consistently allow an electric vehicle to take on an 8 ... Continue reading
"The Sportiest Cars of 2013" - Three BMW Models Lead the Field
Jun 14, 2013
With the award of three first places in three different classes, the readers of the specialist German magazine "Sport Auto" have returned their verdict and named three current BMW models as "The sportiest cars of 2013", expressing once again their preference for pure driving pleasure. In the diesel category, the BMW M5 ... Continue reading
Audi Outranks BMW In Shopper Interest In 30 States Across The U.S.; BMW Leads In Big States
Jun 13, 2013
BMW may be duking it out with Mercedes Benz for the luxury crown, but the automaker should be keeping a close watch on Audi, which is gaining serious shopper interest across the nation. According to a recent analysis conducted by AutoTrader.com, shopper interest is higher for Audi than BMW in 30 states, mostly in the n ... Continue reading
2013 BMW 640i Gran Coupe Review by Carey Russ
Jun 13, 2013
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Can luxury, performance, and fuel economy coexist in one car? BMW is working in that direction, and successfully if my week with a 2013 640 Gran Coupe is any indication. The latest entry in the premium four-door luxury coupe class, the 6-Series Gran Coupe is a stretched version of ... Continue reading
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