BMW Cars
New gearbox for BMW X1 xDrive23d
The range-topping BMW X1 xDrive23d is now available with a six-speed manual transmission, making it even more efficient than before.
New engines for the BMW 5 Series Touring
Soon after its launch, in September 2010 two additional diesel engines and a third straight six-cylinder petrol engine will be added to the BMW 5 Series Touring range.
BMW 535d Saloon with 299hp
The fourth and most powerful diesel version of the new BMW 5 Series – the 299hp 535d Saloon - will go on sale in September. BMW twin turbocharger and common rail direct injection technology helps make this 3.0-litre straight-six all-aluminium engine one of the world’s most powerful six-cylinder diesel unit. Its 299hp available at 4,400rpm while maximum torque is 600Nm is available from 1,750rpm.
M Sport package comes to the Five
Both BMW 5 Series Saloon and Touring models will be available in M Sport guise this September when the highly popular specification goes on sale.
BMW wins multiple International Engine of the Year Awards
Half of all engine classes at the 2010 "International Engine of the Year Awards" have been won by the BMW Group, highlighting the company’s ability to produce class-leading, efficient, yet high performance petrol and diesel engines.
BMW picks up three Green Car Awards
BMW has won three accolades at the Environmental Transport Association’s Green Car Awards 2010. This year the Environmental Transport Association examined over 5,000 vehicles to establish the greenest cars on the market for the Green Car Awards 2010.
BMW at the Goodwood Festival of Speed
BMW is a long time sponsor of the Goodwood Festival of Speed and for the 2010 event the Bavarian manufacturer will roll out not only some cars and motorcycles from its glorious heritage but also a selection of the hottest current cars and its latest Art Car. It will be the perfect marriage of BMW past, present and future.
BMW X5 - A special kind of driving pleasure a million times over
BMW Spartanburg plant celebrates anniversary: Very first Sports Activity Vehicle reaches six-digit production figure just eleven years after start of production.
Jeff Koons' BMW Art Car unveiled in Paris
At the premiere of the 17th BMW Art Car Jeff Koons unveiled and signed his car in front of 300 international VIP guests on June 1 in the Centre Pompidou, one of the world’s most prestigious cultural institutions for modern and contemporary art. It is the same place where Roy Lichtenstein back in 1977 first presented and signed his Art Car.
The 1,000-mile BMW
BMW’s cleanest and greenest 3 Series ever has just completed a record-breaking journey from the UK to Munich and back – on one tank of fuel.
Superchips unleashes the BMW 135i’s real driving machine
Thanks to its combination of small size and powerful 3.0-litre six cylinder twin turbocharged engine, BMW’s 135i has attracted a loyal following amongst owners and the motoring press.
New BMW Alpina B3S boasts 400HP and reduced emissions
Following its recent world debut at the Geneva Motor Show, the new ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is now available in the UK. Higher levels of output and efficiency make the model's unique edge in this rarefied market sector even sharper.
BMW crowned Fleet Manufacturer of the Year
BMW has been presented with the top award at the prestigious 2010 Fleet World Honours, picking up the accolade for Fleet Manufacturer of the Year for its EfficientDynamics programme. With the introduction of a specialist small fleet division, the BMW fleet buying experience has been simplified and has put the focus back on to the customer.
BMW wins the 2010 Nurburgring 24-hours race
Team BMW Motorsport has made a triumphant return and won the 2010 24-hour race at the Nurburgring-Nordschleife. Five years since the manufacturer’s last victory, the no. 25 BMW M3 GT2 claimed BMW’s 19th victory at this endurance classic on Sunday.
The BMW M3 GTS
The history of BMW M3 motor sport is to be enriched following the confirmation that the next chapter in ‘M’ heritage is here.