Blogs Posts in BMW category; 168 blog posts

Carmakers paint it green

Reducing emissions and raising fuel efficiency are the magic words at the Frankfurt International Motor show (IAA) as manufacturers and suppliers go all out to out-do each other - or at least out-talk each other.Cutting greenhouse gas emiss [...]

Posted On : Sep, 12 2007 | Comments : 0

BMW launches legal action against alleged Chinese copycat

The German automaker BMW said Friday it had begun legal action against China Automobile Deutschland, which plans to exhibit a model at the Frankfurt auto show that BMW says is a copy of one of its cars."We have begun legal proceedings& [...]

Posted On : Sep, 09 2007 | Comments : 0

BMW boss slain: accused cries foul

The accused in the murder of BMW senior manager Manie Maritz claims he himself was a "victim of crime" the night of the incident because he was shot by a neighbour.Investigating officer Andre Wouter Pienaar testified during Patric [...]

Posted On : Aug, 07 2007 | Comments : 0

BMW to launch new sports car in India

Buoyed by good response to its products in India, German luxury carmaker BMW on Tuesday said it is revising sales target for the country upwards and will launch its sports coupe car M Series by next year.The company on Tuesday announced the [...]

Posted On : Aug, 01 2007 | Comments : 0

BMW trying to win over Chinese customers after scandals

ERMANY'S BMW has a reputation for producing cars that offer driving pleasure and luxury. But in recent years that reputation has been sullied in China, with BMW owners tagged nouveau riche and a series of scandals including a lottery fraud [...]

Posted On : Jul, 30 2007 | Comments : 0

BMW, Combots, E.ON, ProSiebenSat.1, SAP: German Equity Previ...

The following stocks may rise or fall in German markets. Stock symbols are in parentheses after the company names and prices are from the Xetra close unless otherwise stated.DAX futures expiring in September added 49.50, or 0.6 percent, to [...]

Posted On : Jul, 19 2007 | Comments : 0

The New BMW M3 Debuts

The 2007 BMW M3 Undergoes First Drive Features Make: BMW Model: M3 Place of Origin: Malaga, Spain Price: £50, 625 Availability: September 2007 Major Rival Cars: Audi RS4, Porsche 911, Mercedes C63 AMG, Vauxhall [...]

Posted On : Jul, 09 2007 | Comments : 0

The New 2008 BMW 1 Series Coupe

If they're as good by the seat of the pants as they are on paper, Light, affordable, agile, sublime. The attributes that made BMW's 2002 an instant classic from its European premier in 1966 will do the same for the 128i and 135i models of t [...]

Posted On : Jul, 01 2007 | Comments : 0

2008 BMW 6-series: the authentic, progressive Grand Touring ...

BMW has issued the following press release: Featuring highly attractive modifications to their characteristic design, an interior further refined in many details and boasting new color highlights, as well as innovations in drive tech [...]

Posted On : Jun, 28 2007 | Comments : 0

BMW 6 Series 2008

To convey a sense of change while retaining a familiar feel, sometimes, fixing a minor blemish here and accentuating a detail there is all that's needed, with the 2008 6 Series, BMW is banking they've done just that. The six-speed manual s [...]

Posted On : Jun, 26 2007 | Comments : 0

BMW 1 Series 2008

As its return to a pure driver's car BMW has started touting its new 1 Series. A vehicle for all of those who believe the 3 Series has gotten too big and bloated. At the upcoming Frankfurt show in September, expect to see the coupe in [...]

Posted On : Jun, 08 2007 | Comments : 0

BMW on top at international engine awards

The 300 horsepower, twin-turbocharged engine also scored best new engine honors. It shouldn't come as a big shocker that BMW's 3-liter twin turbo that powers its 335i variants, an engine that has been drawing raves around the world since it [...]

Posted On : May, 09 2007 | Comments : 1

The new BMW M3: Revealed

Celebrating the twenty-first birthday in the case of the BMW M3 is quite a milestone in the history of a sporting saloon going as undisputed champion. The brand new model BMW M3 is capable of once more seeing off some determined oppositio [...]

Posted On : Apr, 13 2007 | Comments : 0

Review of the Latest BMW - The 2008 BMW 335i Convertible

With its brilliant convertible history, BMW joins the trend toward retractable hard tops like that of Mercedes-Benz SL, the Volvo C70, and the Volkswagen Eos. The switch over is a fantastic one for BMW, as it adds weight and lose [...]