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New head for BMW's motorcycle design studio

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:01:07 GMT

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BMW Group's BMW Motorrad Design Studio will be led by Edgar Heinrich, 53, as of July 1st 2012, taking the place of David Robb.

What's even more interesting about this story is Heinrich's amazing resemblance to actor Liam Neeson...check out the photos!

How BMW's Mini Trumped Daimler's Smart Car

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:00:37 GMT

Daimler's brand has lost its way in the high-end micro-car market it pioneered

Robb out, Heinrich in at BMW design

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:32:39 GMT

After 19 years, the last decade as Vice President of Design for Motorrad, David Robb is leaving BMW.

BMW M Cars Will Shred Tires With Three-Turbo Diesel Power [BMW M]

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:31:40 GMT

BMW is launching a new high-performance, 3.0-liter inline six for its M cars. No surprise yet.

BMW shows hands-free driving on Autobahn (w/ video)

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:10:01 GMT

(PhysOrg.com) -- Move over, Google, or better still, stay off the Autobahn, best not to interfere with the main show, which now stars BMW and its technology feats with self-driving cars. BMW has been drawing press interest in its recent show of what will be possible in self-driving cars 10 to 15 years from now. BMW had announced in August its ConnectedDrive Connect (CDC) system. This week, a video was released showing a BMW on CDC realtime. BMW put it on the Autobahn, along with a human driver who nonetheless kept hands off the wheel of the car, a BMW 5 series model.

Cars: BMW Group gets awards in Europe

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:41:35 GMT

No fewer than six BMW Group models have received the prestigious 2011 GOOD DESIGNTM Award: the BMW 6 Series Convertible, the BMW 6 Series Coupe, the BMW 1 Series M Coupe, the BMW ActiveE, and the two motorcycle models BMW K 1600 GT/GTL along with the BMW G650 GS.

BMW Reports Record 2011 Sales

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:16:26 GMT

January 18, 2012 - BMW Motorrad sold a record 104,286 units in 2011, the most in its nearly 90-year history.

Automobile Design for the Connected Age

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

BMW's chief designer predicts that tomorrow's cars will be controlled by voice commands, gestures, and touch screens.

Follow the 3: BMW 3 Series Through the Years in Images

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:18:24 GMT

Are you ready for what's likely to be the hottest luxury sports sedan in 2012? Except for late 2011 when the refreshed Mercedes-Benz C-Class was competing against the outgoing BMW 3 Series , it's the BMW that usually takes the sales crown.

Spied: BMW 4 Series Coupe, Not Quite Ready Yet

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:18:02 GMT

Once again we've caught the upcoming BMW 4 Series out and about, but unfortunately, it's still heavy on the camouflage and light on the details.

Car Makers Recall 500,000 Vehicles

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:21:28 GMT

German car makers Volkswagen and BMW said they are recalling more than 500,000 vehicles due to possible technical problems.

89,000 Mini Coopers Recalled For Fire Risk

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:34:28 GMT

BMW is recalling 89,000 Mini Coopers in the United States for the same sort of problem that led to earlier recalls of BMW and Rolls-Royce luxury cars.

Still Only Something A Mother Could Love? Facelifted BMW X6 Caught In The Nude

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:29:33 GMT

Spearheading the new line-up will be a hot new M-fettled diesel model, set to be launched under BMW's new BMW M Performance Automobiles line-up. The controversial coupe-come-SUV has been a surprise success since it launched in 2009.

BMW recalls 89,000 Minis: US safety agency

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:49:11 GMT

German automaker BMW is recalling nearly 89,000 Mini Coopers, the US traffic safety agency announced, citing the threat of a smoldering circuit board that could set the cars on fire.

DTM Series: Dirk Werner completes BMW driver lineup for the German DTM

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:31:50 GMT

Dirk Werner has been confirmed as the sixth BMW Motorsport driver and will contest the 2012 DTM season at the wheel of a BMW M3 DTM as BMW returns to the German touring car series.

BMW recalls 89,000 Minis: US safety agency

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:00:15 GMT

German automaker BMW is recalling nearly 89,000 Mini Coopers, the US traffic safety agency announced Sunday, citing the threat of a smoldering circuit board that could set the cars...

2012 BMW S 1000 RR Pricing Announced

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 02:19:42 GMT

BMW Motorrad will introduce the new 2012 BMW S 1000 RR at $22,290*, no increase on the previous model.

BMW enjoys all sorts of motorcycle sales records

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 14:42:19 GMT

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On the heels of BMW Motorrad reporting record global sales in 2011, BMW Motorrad USA posted a 7.4 percent growth in sales in 2011, nearly double the gain posted the previous year.

BMW Making $900 Million Investment in South Carolina Factory for Upcoming X4

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:37:34 GMT

BMW today announced that it will be making a major investment in its sole U.S. plant in Spartanburg, S.C. affiliate marketing the easy way

Amid a ceremony marking the 2 millionth vehicle the factory's produced, BMW announced that it will be investing $900 million and creating 300 new jobs as it prepares for the coming of the X4 crossover.

Official: BMW pouring $990M into Spartanburg plant to build more CUVs

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:20:00 GMT

Filed under: SUV, Plants/Manufacturing, BMW, Luxury

BMW is expanding its operations in Spartanburg , South Carolina. The company has announced it will invest $990 million into the facility over the next three years to allow the plant to produce up to 350,000 vehicles annually. Currently, the Spartanburg assembly plant produces the BMW X3 (pictured), X5 and X6 , and BMW says the company expects to see an increase in CUV demand in the coming years. BMW has already committed to broadening its presence in the crossover market with the introduction of the upcoming X4 model.

The BMW X3 helped BMW grow to become the best-selling luxury brand in the United States for the first time in the company's history last year. The model saw a 156 percent increase in global sales to a total of 117,944 units, and 27,793 of those found homes in the States.

Right now, 70 percent of the vehicles built in Spartanburg are exported to other markets around the world. Last year, the facility built 276,065 vehicles, which marks an increase of 73 percent over 2010. The plant originally opened in 1994, and the German automaker is currently celebrating the 2 millionth vehicle produced since then. Hit the jump for the full press release.

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Official: BMW ActiveHybrid 5 priced from $61,845*

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:30:00 GMT

Filed under: Hybrid, Sedan, Technology, BMW, Luxury

The BMW ActiveHybrid 5 is only a few months from hitting dealer floors, which makes this as good a time as any to release pricing. The ActiveHybrid 5 will start at $61,845, *including a $895 destination and handling charge.

That's about $8,000 more than the 535i , but the extra coin will go towards a 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo inline six-cylinder engine that packs 335 horsepower when combined with a 55-horsepower electric motor. That's enough power to launch the ActiveHybrid 5 from zero to 60 in a scant 5.7 seconds and the lithium-ion battery pack carries sufficient juice for the ActiveHybrid 5 to travel 2.5 miles on electricity alone.

The ActiveHybrid 5 arrives in dealerships this spring. Hit the jump to read BMW's uncharacteristically brief press release.

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BMW Group Sales Rise to 1.67 million vehicles

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:46:04 GMT

PK: News ,BAMXF.PK: News ,BMW.L: News ) reported that the worldwide sales of BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce automobiles for 2011 grew by 14.2% last year to reach 1.67 million vehicles compared with 1.46 million vehicles in the earlier year period.

BMW Reaps the Rewards of Shake-Up

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:25:59 GMT

Chief Executive Norbert Reithofer says he expects the luxury-car maker to outperform its competitors in 2012.

Rolls-Royce sales hit new record

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 07:37:53 GMT

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, which is owned by BMW, reports a 31% rise in sales during 2011 to a record 3,538 cars.

BMW Group Achieves Second Best Sales Year Ever in the U.S.

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:15:21 GMT

BMW Group reported December sales of 32,545 vehicles, an increase of 17.9% from the 27,600 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago.

BMW, Mercedes Delay Sales Release

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:52:02 GMT

BMW and Mercedes-Benz, running neck and neck for the U.S. luxury-car sales crown for 2011, delayed releasing their December sales on Wednesday.

Ultimate Skiing Machine? BMW M Crafts Special Line of K2 Skis

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:01:39 GMT

BMW's M cars are no strangers to the racetrack, but the M division's newest product - the K2 LTD BMW M Design Edition ski - is no stranger to snowy slopes.

Mercedes, BMW race for U.S. luxury top spot

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:47:05 GMT

In a first, two German manufacturers -- Mercedes-Benz and BMW -- are dueling for the honor of being the top luxury brand sold in the United States.

Made in Gujarat gears for Ferrari, BMW soon

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 05:26:36 GMT

World's largest gear manufacturer, Oerlikon Graziano, plans to set up a plant in Sanand.

Zion Hill woman wins BMW

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 04:26:46 GMT

Wendy Thomas of Zion Hill has won the top prize in the People's National Movement's BMW Car raffle-BMW Xi, worth just under $500,000. This was confirmed in a press release issued by the ...

The Ultimate BMW M Track Day: 1M vs. M3 vs. E60 M5 vs. F10 M5 vs. X5M ...

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 23:48:10 GMT

The Ultimate BMW M Track Day: 1M vs. M3 vs. E60 M5 vs. F10 M5 vs. X5M vs. X6M - There's Even A SURPRISE For many folks around here, the ultimate dream come true would be to spend time on a track with all of BMW's current M vehicles.

PNM’s car raffle to go annual

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 07:51:50 GMT

Political Leader of the People's National Movement, Dr Keith Rowley, ushers second-place winner of the PNM BMW car raffle, Stella Alexander, into her new BMW 3201 Sedan at BMW head office, ...

2012 BMW G 650 GS Sertão Review: Ruggedized For Your Offroad Enjoyment

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:59:02 GMT

What the heck is a Sertão, and what does it have to do with an ABS-equipped German bike? Hint: If you're thinking of the Dakar Rally, you're on the right track.

I tested this single-cylinder, dual-purpose bike on trails and highways, and came back with some thoughts on how BMW's latest GS distinguishes itself from the aggressively priced competition.

Read about the Sertao's on and offroad personality in my 2012 BMW G650GS Sertao Review.

Photos © Kevin Wing; click for review

Audi Races to Catch Rival BMW

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:12:02 GMT

Audi is racing to close the sales gap with BMW, the world's largest luxury car maker, and it may get there faster than expected.

Working out the workforce

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:07 GMT

How BMW keeps its ageing workforce fit

Video: Vicki from Fifth Gear wrings out BMW's new M5

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:00:00 GMT

Filed under: Sedan, Performance, Videos, BMW, Luxury

Vicki Butler-Henderson of Fifth Gear has taken the 2012 BMW M5 into her deft hands and massaged it oh-so-gently through the corners and curbing of southern France. All right, quite the opposite of "gently," instead preferring to put a billowing white chokehold on every single one of the M5's 560 horsepower and 502 pound-feet.

Check out the video after the jump for VBH's detailed take - and plenty of powerslides. Her conclusion? Much the same as ours - BMW's new super saloon is almost perfect.

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Video: BMW releases second X6 M diesel teaser

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 01:01:00 GMT

Filed under: Performance, Videos, Crossover, BMW, Diesel

While the notion of an M-tuned SUV may have seemed inconceivable just a few years ago, the BMW X5 M and X6 M are by now a reality. And it's already been hinted that the M-powered SUV family is set to gain a new diesel-powered member.

BMW has now released a second clip showing an X6 equipped what we expect is a tri-turbo oil-burner and an M badge on its rump. Follow the jump to watch the intentionally blurry video. We're guessing that the un-blurred real-life version will debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March.

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Mission: Impossible, Starring Tom Cruise and the BMW i8

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:30:36 GMT

BMW's state-of-the-art hybrid, and other models, are prominent in Mission: Impossible-Ghost Protocol

BMW rolls out for 5 Series made in Indonesia

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:16:30 GMT

German premium carmaker BMW AG, on Wednesday said Indonesian assembly plant in Jakarta launched its first 5 Series model.

Official: Pics Aplenty: 2013 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe [w/video and poll]

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:30:00 GMT

Filed under: Sedan, Performance, Videos, BMW, Design/Style, Luxury

We got our first taste of the 2013 6 Series Gran Coupe this weekend, but BMW has since released over 100 new photos of the car, plus some video. We've got all the images right here in one monstrous gallery , which also includes some behind-the-scenes shots of the car during development. (Yes, we love seeing BMW stylists' sculpting clay.)

The video is after the jump, so get clicking, then be sure to participate in our poll below.

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BMW, GM Discuss Technology Venture

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:12:57 GMT

German auto maker BMW and General Motors are in talks to cooperate on the development of fuel-cell technologies.

BMW, General Motors to cooperate in technology: BMW

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:24:34 GMT

German automaker BMW intends to cooperate with US giant General Motors in the area of new technologies, a spokesman for the German group said on Monday. "We're holding...

2013 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe: Oops, is that an 'M' badge? [BMW 6 Series]

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 03:00:13 GMT

Meet the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe - the latest German sedan trying to con us into thinking that a slicked-back hairline can make it into a coupe.

Kids rescued, mom arrested

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:58:20 GMT

A woman was arrested after her children were found severely dehydrated in her parked BMW.

Naseeruddin Shah on a romantic road trip

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 04:54:15 GMT

The actor is on a 30-day road trip with wife and a BMW

South Africa: E-Mobility, a BMW Sustainability Initiative for 2012

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:01:50 GMT

The BMW Group announced three major sustainability initiatives at the BMW Group Sustainable Future Conference held in Durban, South Africa.

BMW, Toyota to team up on green technology

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:36:20 GMT

Carmakers BMW and Toyota have signed a medium to long-term agreement to jointly conduct R&D activities targeting an environmental-friendly automotive technologies. BMW will also sell fuel efficient diesel engines to Toyota Motor Europe.

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WSBK: BMW Demonstrates '12 Potential

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:41:48 GMT

With three successful days at the track in Portimao, Portugal, Team BMW Motorrad Motorsport has completed its 2011 test program.

Official: BMW and Toyota agree to collaborate on future green technology

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:28:00 GMT

Filed under: Etc., Europe, Japan, Plants/Manufacturing, BMW, Toyota

BMW has confirmed the German automaker will join forces with Toyota to create new green technologies . The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding for mid-to-long-term collaboration on next-generation lithium-ion battery technology, with the option to expand the partnership into additional areas. BMW has also announced the company will supply Toyota with 1.6-liter and 2.0-liter diesel engines beginning in 2014. That doesn't mean we'll be seeing a clean-diesel Prius in the U.S. anytime soon, however. BMW stresses that the engines will be used exclusively in Toyota products destined for the European market.

What other sorts of tech could be spread between the two automakers? BMW may have an eye on gleaning some hybrid knowledge from the fiercely successful Prius program, and we wouldn't be surprised if BMW slipped its new partner a few hints on carbon-fiber construction, either. Either way, the partnership will likely save both automakers plenty of research and development dollars, helping to bring new tech to customers with a slimmer price tag than would otherwise be possible. Hit the jump for the press release.

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BMW Engines to Power Toyotas

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:43:14 GMT

Toyota and BMW said they have forged a partnership in which the two will conduct joint battery research for next-generation green cars and BMW will supply diesel engines to Toyota.

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Cars: BMW Group gets awards in Europe

BMW Reports Record 2011 Sales

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Car Makers Recall 500,000 Vehicles

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Still Only Something A Mother Could Love? Facelifted BMW X6 Caught In The Nude

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BMW recalls 89,000 Minis: US safety agency

2012 BMW S 1000 RR Pricing Announced

BMW enjoys all sorts of motorcycle sales records

BMW Making $900 Million Investment in South Carolina Factory for Upcoming X4

Official: BMW pouring $990M into Spartanburg plant to build more CUVs

Official: BMW ActiveHybrid 5 priced from $61,845*

BMW Group Sales Rise to 1.67 million vehicles

BMW Reaps the Rewards of Shake-Up

Rolls-Royce sales hit new record

BMW Group Achieves Second Best Sales Year Ever in the U.S.

BMW, Mercedes Delay Sales Release

Ultimate Skiing Machine? BMW M Crafts Special Line of K2 Skis

Mercedes, BMW race for U.S. luxury top spot

Made in Gujarat gears for Ferrari, BMW soon

Zion Hill woman wins BMW

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PNM’s car raffle to go annual

2012 BMW G 650 GS Sertão Review: Ruggedized For Your Offroad Enjoyment

Audi Races to Catch Rival BMW

Working out the workforce

Video: Vicki from Fifth Gear wrings out BMW's new M5

Video: BMW releases second X6 M diesel teaser

Mission: Impossible, Starring Tom Cruise and the BMW i8

BMW rolls out for 5 Series made in Indonesia

Official: Pics Aplenty: 2013 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe [w/video and poll]

BMW, GM Discuss Technology Venture

BMW, General Motors to cooperate in technology: BMW

2013 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe: Oops, is that an 'M' badge? [BMW 6 Series]

Kids rescued, mom arrested

Naseeruddin Shah on a romantic road trip

South Africa: E-Mobility, a BMW Sustainability Initiative for 2012

BMW, Toyota to team up on green technology

WSBK: BMW Demonstrates '12 Potential

Official: BMW and Toyota agree to collaborate on future green technology

BMW Engines to Power Toyotas

Made in Gujarat gears for Ferrari, BMW soon