BMW Cars

BMW X5 celebrates 10 years of success

A decade ago BMW created a new market segment – that of the Sports Activity Vehicle. When previously only utilitarian off-roaders were available, BMW broke the mould by offering a four-wheel drive vehicle that combined BMW’s renowned driving dynamics in a spacious, versatile, yet premium package.

The new BMW 730Ld

One of the most important derivatives of the BMW 7 Series has gone on sale. The long-wheelbase BMW 730Ld is the latest addition to the marque’s flagship model range and is a welcome introduction for chauffeurs and business users.

BMW 3 Series What Car? Best Compact Executive 2009

BMW’s most popular model range has been awarded the ‘Best Compact Executive’ car title by What Car? magazine for the fourth year in a row. And in a first for the judges from the UK’s self-styled new car buyers’ bible, the BMW 3 Series only had itself to compete against to scoop top honours.

BMW named as greenest premium manufacturer

BMW has the lowest average CO2 emissions of any premium car manufacturer for the second year in a row according to new independent research. Courtesy of its award-winning EfficientDynamics programme, BMW records a UK fleet average of 159.4g/km based on all BMWs sold in 2008.

New BMW Z4 to make international debut at Detroit

BMW’s first roadster to come with a Retractable Hard-Top roof makes its international debut at the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit this month.

BMW 2008 sales

The full year sales of BMW’s 1 Series Coupé and the widespread acceptance of BMW’s award-winning EfficientDynamics technologies helped BMW weather the credit crisis storm in 2008.

New engines for BMW 116i and BMW 330d Convertible

BMW’s flagship 3 Series diesel-powered Convertible is available with a new engine. Featuring third generation common-rail injection technology with piezo injectors, the new BMW 330d Convertible now has a 2,993cc engine that produces 245hp, up from 231hp. Torque has also improved from 500Nm to 520Nm at 1,750rpm.

BMW 5 Series Business Edition models launched

BMW’s award-winning 5 Series range has now been expanded with the introduction of the Business Edition model portfolio. Offered on 520d, 525d and 530d Saloon and Touring variants, and in SE and M Sport trims, the Business Edition specification represents a significant customer saving on a range of equipment normally offered as an option.

New Sport trim launched for BMW 1 Series

Three- and five-door versions of the BMW 116i, 116d and 118d are now available with a new Sport trim level. Customers choosing this car over an ES model gain 17-inch alloy wheels, front foglights, heated exterior mirrors and windscreen washer jets, a Sport multi-function leather steering wheel and Sport seats.

BMW’s most fuel efficient car announced

BMW is pleased to announce the launch of the new 116d – the marque’s most fuel efficient and least polluting vehicle. With a combined consumption figure of 64.2mpg and a CO2 emissions figure of 118g/km, the BMW 116d even trumps the current World Green Car of the Year, the BMW 118d.

All-new BMW Z4

The latest in BMW’s long and successful roadster family has been revealed. The all-new BMW Z4 will go on sale in May 2009 and features a host of innovations never before showcased during BMW’s 75 years of roadster heritage.

BMW and MINI to pass on new Government VAT ruling

BMW UK Ltd is to pass on the full 2.5 per cent reduction in VAT to customers buying a new car. The announcement follows the Government’s 13-month package to drop VAT to 15 per cent. The ruling has an impact on the on-the-road costs of BMW and MINI vehicles and optional equipment pricing.