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BMW tops the two million mark in the UK

The September registration plate change marked a significant milestone in the history of BMW. Just over 31 years after BMW UK Ltd sold its first vehicle, the best-selling premium marque in the UK has now surpassed the two millionth car mark. The first car sold on 1 January, 1980 was an E12 5 Series Saloon. [...]

The BMW ActiveHybrid 5

Full Hybrid Power comes to the 5 Series Sedan Woodcliff Lake, NJ – September 29,2011… BMW today announced the introduction of its newest hybrid, the BMW ActiveHybrid 5. Based on the BMW 535i Sedan, the ActiveHybrid 5 brings together BMW’s 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo inline six-cylinder engine, an electric drive system and an eight-speed automatic transmission [...]

New free BMW and MINI tyre warranty

two years of guaranteed confidence in tyres bearing the sidewall star The warranty is valid for purchases of manufacturer-approved tyres and covers several kinds of damages. Munich. By offering the new free BMW and MINI tyre warranty, the BMW Group is again affirming the confidence and peace of mind offered by the sustainable quality of [...]

BMW Group posts record sales for July

129,094 vehicles sold in July, an increase of 7.6% Robertson: “Aiming for record year in 2011” The BMW Group continued on its successful course as the world’s leading premium car company once again in July with an increase of 7.6% in sales. A total of 129,094 (prev. yr. 119,992) BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brand automobiles [...]

The BMW Group at IAA 2011

BMW’s world premiere cars to drive at exhibition again BMW continues the successful active driving concept from 2009 Munich . At this year’s IAA, BMW will once again be presenting its world premiere vehicles actively on a circuit in Hall 11 on the Frankfurt Exhibition Site. The successful concept of presenting the cars as they [...]

Launch of the BMW M3 DTM Concept Car

Munich, 15th July 2011. Just two weeks after the official roll-out of the new racing car for the 2012 DTM season, BMW presented the BMW M3 DTM Concept Car. Dr. Klaus Draeger, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for development, and BMW Motorsport Director Jens Marquardt unveiled the car on Friday [...]

BMW Motorrad Concept Vehicle BMW E-Scooter (video)

Innovative development study with elevtric drive. Space is becoming increasingly scarce in the major conurbation centres and traffic density is growing continuously. Political and social conditions are changing. All these factors coalesce in increasing demands in terms of private transportation. The concept vehicle BMW E-Scooter with electric drive provides an innovative look at changing urban [...]

The BMW model range from autumn 2011

From autumn 2011, newly developed engines, innovative BMW ConnectedDrive functions and numerous other attractive additions to standard and optional equipment will lend further variety to the BMW model range and imbue the brand’s hallmark characteristics with renewed vigour. Newly developed petrol and diesel engines backed by BMW TwinPower Turbo technology will be made available for [...]

Intelligent Lightweight Design Paves the Way for Even Higher Performance

Introducing The Limited Production BMW M3 CRT. Carbon Racing Technology: BMW M GmbH factory produces a limited-edition high-performance sports car based on the BMW M3 Sedan – Innovative use of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic minimizes weight – Weight-to-power ratio: 3.5 kilograms per horsepower. Munich/N?rburg, June 24th, 2011…BMW M GmbH used the M Night Event in the [...]

The new BMW M5

At a glance * Fifth generation of the world’s most successful high-performance saloon in the premium segment of the executive class; new BMW M5 is an exceptionally dynamic high-performance sports car with four doors and five seats; consistent  further development of the vehicle concept initiated in 1984 with the first-generation BMW M5; compelling track potential [...]