tag:bmw News


Title and summary Date/time
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GKN’s high performance Torque Vectoring technology for BMW X6
GKN Driveline has jointly developed Torque Vectoring technology with ZF.
11 Aug, 2008
122
BMW 118d & 123d Convertible go on sale
118d Convertible from zero to 62mph time of 9.5 seconds and a top speed of 129mph. 123d Convertible from zero to 62mph in 7.5 seconds before going on to a top speed of 143mph.
6 Aug, 2008
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BMW Group Canada vehicle sales up 8.3% in July 2008
In July 2008, 2139 BMWs were retailed, an increase of 1.3% over last July. BMW year-to-date sales are 13,974 units, down by 2.8% compared to last year.
6 Aug, 2008
124
BMW unveils new Speed Limit Display system
New BMW Speed Limit Display will significantly reduce the risk of drivers exceeding the speed limit by mistake, especially on roads with multiple speed zones.
6 Aug, 2008
125
BMW becomes UK's cleanest premium car manufacturer
BMW brand has the most improved average CO2 emissions of any premium manufacturer.
6 Aug, 2008
126
BMW’s cutting-edge F1 technology for production models
Starting in season 2009, hybrid technology can be deployed for the first time in Formula One to enhance performance and efficiency.
5 Aug, 2008
127
Combine BMW & MINI US sales up 2.2% in July
The BMW Group also reported its year-to-date sales volume of 186,890 vehicles, down 3.0 percent compared to 192,702 vehicles in the same period of 2007.
4 Aug, 2008
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Sales of BMW & MINI vehicles increase 8.3% in July
Year-to-date BMW and MINI sales are 16,826 units, an increase of 228 units or 1.4 % over the same period last year.
2 Aug, 2008
129
BMW India signs agreement with ORIX
With this agreement; ORIX Auto Infrastructure Services Limited (OAIS) will offer innovative and competitive leasing solutions to support the sale of BMW group products in India.
1 Aug, 2008
130
BMW expands SmartBeam High-Beam Assist to New X6 Model
SmartBeam uses a miniature camera-on-a-chip combined with algorithmic decision making to automatically turn a vehicle's high-beams on and off according to surrounding traffic conditions.
1 Aug, 2008
131
BMW US appoints new Executive VP of operations
BMW of North America announces appointment of Peter Miles to the position of Executive Vice President of Operations, effective September 1st, 2008.
29 Jul, 2008
132
Dana Holding supplies differential assemblies for BMW X6 Sports Coupe
This highly specialized manufacturing process helps Dana achieve BMW's performance goals by ensuring that final specifications for this demanding application are met.
25 Jul, 2008
133
BMW Canada announces new Green Headquarters in Richmond Hill
The new facility will be built to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, a Green Building Rating System, which is designed to conserve natural resources.
23 Jul, 2008
134
BMW M1 Procar Revival 2008 at Hockenheimring
On 19th and 20th July the BMW M1 Procar Revival at the Hockenheimring will see ten of these impressive cars taking part in two demonstration races.
23 Jul, 2008
135
Renault-Nissan to build Pick-Up, Logan Variant in South Africa
The Renault-Nissan alliance is investing 1 billion rand in its South African manufacturing operations to build a new pick-up and the Renault Sandero, based on the Dacia Logan platform.
22 Jul, 2008
136
IPG wins contract to supply fiber lasers to German luxury automaker
IPG’s YLR-series of high power lasers to be used in door welding applications.
19 Jul, 2008
137
BMW & ORACLE Racing renew America's cup partnership
Partnership combines technology and sportsmanship for yachting's top challenge.
19 Jul, 2008
138
One million MINIs exported from Plant Oxford
Since 2001 Plant Oxford has seen over one million MINIs leave the plant destined for customers abroad.
19 Jul, 2008
139
MINI: dealers’ choice
Latest award for MINI confirms its unique appeal as MINI John Cooper Works revs up for its UK debut at ExCeL.
19 Jul, 2008
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BMW presents new BMW 7 Series on Red Square in Moscow
Unique vehicle presentation on Red Square in Moscow (Russia) marked the start for the BMW Group of the countdown for the European market launch of the new BMW 7 Series in the autumn of this year.
19 Jul, 2008