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BMW Concept CS debuts at Auto Shanghai 2007
Showcasing a new design philosophy for BMW, the Concept CS has made its world debut at the Auto Shanghai 2007 motor show. Based on a bespoke platform, this unique car offers a vision of future BMW design rather than the first look at a new product. The BMW Concept CS is a four-seat premium vehicle that takes sophistication and luxury to a new level in the shape of a four-door coupé.
A1GP returns to Zandvoort
A1GP World Cup of Motorsport will return to Circuit Park Zandvoort in the Netherlands for the 2007/08 season opener on the 28 – 30 September 2007, one year after the seaside town hosted the first race in the current season. A capacity crowd of 75,000 fans watched A1 Team Germany’s Nico Hülkenberg take his maiden victory for the team, their first step on the path to the championship victory they finally secured in Shanghai.
Safety warning to employers after driver paralysed
The case of an employee left paralysed when he crashed after working long hours was a warning to all employers that they have to take work-related road safety seriously, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents said.
American icons to invade one of England’s oldest cricket pitches
The calm and serenity of the Goodwood Park cricket pitch, one of the oldest in England, are set to be shattered this year as the beautifully manicured green lawns are swathed in white as iconic vehicles from the Bonneville Speed Week come to the Goodwood Festival of Speed on 22 – 24 June.
World class exhibits for Yokohama HPT at Brityrex
The UK distributor for Yokohama tyres and TSW, MAK and five ranges of marque-specific aftermarket alloy wheels, Yokohama HPT Ltd, will be exhibiting at next week’s Brityrex show at the G-MEX Centre in Manchester. Running from 1-3 May, the trade show will see Yokohama HPT (YHPT) exhibiting its full range of high-performance tyres and alloy wheels, along with two of the most significant supercars on the market.
Audi Cross Coupe Quattro
Audi presents a study that defines a new segment in the field of crossover vehicles at the Shanghai Motor Show (20 - 28 April 2007).
BMW powers forwards with The O2
BMW UK has joined forces with AEG to become the official automotive partner for The O2, the UK’s première entertainment venue. When it opens in June, The O2 will feature significant BMW branding and signage as well as allowing BMW to showcase its latest products at the venue.
Kia’s Slovakian plant officially open
Kia Motors Corporation hosted an opening ceremony at its Zilina plant in Slovakia this week to mark the official opening of Kia’s first ever European factory.
Killer Road - programme hits the spot on road safety
On 23 April, Channel 4 screened a programme called "Killer Road" featuring families of victims and those involved in five fatal accidents on the A46 in Lincolnshire.
Mitsubishi announce production, sales and exports for March 2007
Mitsubishi have announced global production, as well as domestic sales and export results, both for March 2007 and fiscal year 2006.
Red Bull to charge at GPlive
Red Bull Racing Formula One team to participate at the GPlive event at Donington Park on 18-20 May.
Record Aston Martin entry for Nürburgring 24-hour endurance race
At an exclusive Aston Martin track day for V8 Vantage N24 customers held at the Nordschleife on 24 April, Aston Martin announced exciting plans for this year’s ADAC 24-hour Nürburgring endurance race, to be held over 9 -10 June.
China will demand more design-driven vehicles
The second wave of China’s emerging consumer automotive market will demand more design-driven vehicles, said world-leading design experts at the country’s first international automotive design convention.
BMW: On-line fraud
Following a spate of bogus emails, BMW UK would like to underscore that it does not offer cash prizes or cars as part of free prize draws. An email entitled ‘International Awareness Promotion Department of the BMW Automobile Company’ is not a bonafide BMW campaign and the firm has no relationship with the people responsible for issuing the notices.
More accolades for BMW
BMW has been honoured with five more awards from the UK’s motoring press in recognition of its outstanding product range. Auto Express magazine voted the BMW 3 Series best compact executive car in its recent annual Used Car Awards ceremony. The BMW 5 Series scooped the prize for best executive car.