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Following the BMW M3 Concept Car, the BMW Concept CS and the BMW Concept X6/BMW Concept X6 ActiveHybrid, BMW Concept 1 Series tii stands out as a unique symbol of maximum driving pleasure also in the compact segment.() Following the BMW M3 Concept Car, the BMW Concept CS and the BMW Concept X6/BMW Concept X6 ActiveHybrid, BMW Concept 1 Series tii stands out as a unique symbol of maximum driving pleasure also in the compact segment.

The advantages over a conventional turbocharged engine are not only clearly measurable, but easy to feel on the road.

The front-end design of the BMW Concept CS is a particularly striking example of the consistent enhancement of BMW’s design language. Here the BMW kidney grille stands out as a powerful element typical of the BMW brand and naturally a famous icon of body design, giving the car its unique look and emphasising the flow of air into the engine.

The larger front air dam, side sills, monikered side gills and a rear valance with BMW M’s quad tailpipes protruding, in common with the Saloon, all hint at the performance of the world’s most dynamic estate car.

The BMW M3 saga goes on: Towards the end of the year 2000, the latest and still current version of the BMW M3 entered the market as the next generation. Based on the E46 model series coupe, this version of the BMW M3 again combines supreme performance, exceptional driving qualities and unique design, clearly distinguishing the car from other models in the BMW 3 Series.

The performance potential of the new 300 horsepower turbocharged engine ensures that the 335i Coupe delivers a significant improvement in performance while maintaining the efficiency for which the BMW 3 Series is renowned.

The BMW X3 2.0d is now also available with the new, quick-shifting six-speed automatic transmission. The BMW X3: number one in the segment in terms of dynamic performance and economy: Versatile, agile and high-quality like no other vehicle in its segment: the BMW X3 is consistently on course for success once again in the model year 2008.

The new BMW 5 Series Saloon and Touring A mid-life ‘refresh’ programme with new engines and technologies The new BMW 5 Series range features a host of innovative technologies that make the world’s best Executive car even better.

The BMW Concept CS opens up a new era in many areas, the unique combination of sporting performance and stylish elegance also coming out clearly in the design of the interior.

Oliver Parsons, 1 Series Product Manager, said: “The new 1 Series Coupe will be a great addition to the BMW range.

Compared to the top-of-the-line 2006 330Ci Coupe, the entry-level 2007 328i Coupe not only offers greater style inside and out, as well as a number of safety enhancements, it also offers even better performance - all for $2,500 less.

To prove a point, compare the Lexus GS450h hybrid to the new 535d. “The stage is set for the new BMW 5 Series to remain the benchmark executive car for the remainder of this decade, and many more to come.”

The larger front air dam, side sills, monikered side gills and a rear valance with BMW M’s quad tailpipes protruding all hint at the performance of the world’s most dynamic estate car.

The driver who chooses a Coupe wants a car with elegant looks as well as driving dynamics.

High-tech suspension with newly-developed differential In traditional BMW style, the new BMW 1 Series Convertible transmits the power of the engine to the rear wheels.

Innovative Equipment Alongside pioneering options such as Head-up Display and Night Vision, BMW 5 Series Saloon and Touring owners can now specify BMW’s latest comfort innovation - Lane Departure Warning System.

Exterior design Visually, the new M5 Touring follows BMW M’s philosophy of high performance shrouded in the body of a standard car with discreet styling enhancements that highlight the potential under the skin.

BMW UK’s managing director, Jim O’Donnell, said; “For the past 35 years, the BMW 5 Series has been the Executive car that all competitors have aspired to emulate and customers have aspired to own.

The 2000 BMW X5 Le Mans, an experimental vehicle, got 750 bhp from the same 6.0 litre V12 found on BMW’s 1999 Le Mans winner.

Unlike many previous hydrogen concept cars showcased by rival manufacturers the BMW Hydrogen 7 heralds a milestone in the history of the car.

The 150 kW/204 bhp power unit gives the BMW 123d a unique status in a number of disciplines.

Equally the breathtaking sound of the BMW M88 engine and the sporty design of the racing car captured the imagination of spectators at the cars’ every appearance as part of Formula One’s support programmes.

Power unit: the M88 engine. For the team led by Paul Rosche, who was responsible for the engine, there was no problem tuning the production car engine to produce the sort of power required to ensure the BMW M1 would be competitive in Group 4.

The event is planned as homage to the popular Procar Series, which attracted massive public interest when it appeared on the support programmes of Formula One Grands Prix in 1979 and 1980.

Based on platform architecture shared with the 3-Series and the X3 SUV, the V3 will provide more versatility for families than any BMW before - but with the same style and driver appeal.

BMW boss Norbert Reithofer wants to leave fresh model ideas, which can inspire potential Premium customers, the new 8-Series is seen as a direct competitor to the Aston Martin Rapide & the Porsche Panamerica.

The new 3 Series Coupe now joins other BMW Series in offering the 6-speed STEPTRONIC automatic transmission.

The most powerful version of the new 4-cylinder diesel engine is presented in the BMW 1 Series.

The 4-cylinder diesel engine with Twin Turbo in the new BMW 123d (5.2 litres, 138 g) provides an especially fascinating combination of driving fun and economy. There are also new engines available for the BMW X5, the BMW X3 and the new BMW 6 Series which provide a unique relationship between driving dynamics and economy as compared to the competition within their respective vehicle categories.

The BMW 123d is the first large-series vehicle over 200 bhp whose CO2 output is below the 140 g level. The BMW X5: outstanding qualities - in the area of efficiency too: With superior driving dynamics, a powerfully expressive design, a luxurious ambience and great interior versatility, the new BMW X5 continues to consolidate its leading position within its segment.

According to the two design graduates, the fossil fuel-challenged years ahead are a real threat to the traditional driver’s machine.

In true BMW fashion, all operational and informational elements essential to driving are grouped on and around the steering wheel.

Even greater efficiency thanks to brake energy regeneration, Auto Start Stop Function and needs-oriented control of ancillary units: In addition to the design of engines which are optimised for reduced fuel consumption and exhaust emissions, the development strategy BMW EfficientDynamics also includes a wide range of other measures which contribute to the increase of driving pleasure and economy in each new model.

Aside from the BMW Hydrogen 7, the BMW 118d also posts the lowest ever CO2 emissions of any BMW recording 123g/km (putting it into the Band C category for Vehicle Excise Duty).

Engine details of the new 5 Series Touring range, with comparisons to the outgoing car are as follows: BMW 550i: Eight-cylinder petrol engine with VALVETRONIC and Bi-VANOS, 4,799cc, max output 367 hp, max torque 490 Nm, acceleration 0-62mph 5.6secs, top speed 155 mph (limited electronically), average fuel consumption 25.2 mpg (-2.4 per cent) (automatic transmission 26.4 mpg (-5.6 per cent)).

Engine details of the new 5 Series Touring range, with comparisons to the outgoing car are as follows: BMW 523i : Straight-six petrol engine with second-generation high precision direct injection, 2,497cc, max output of 190 hp (+13hp), max torque of 235 Nm (+5Nm), acceleration from 0-62mph in 8.5secs (-0.3secs), top speed of 143 mph (+2mph), average fuel consumption of 36.7 mpg (-13 per cent) (automatic transmission 36.7 mpg (-23.6 per cent)), emissions of 183g/km.

Engine changes and statistics in detail The engine and performance statistics for the 5 Series Saloon range, with comparisons to the outgoing car are as follows: BMW 550i: Eight-cylinder petrol engine with VALVETRONIC and Bi-VANOS, 4,799cc, max output 367 hp, max torque 490 Nm, acceleration 0-62mph 5.2secs (-0.3secs), top speed 155 mph (limited electronically), average fuel consumption 25.9 mpg (-2 per cent) (automatic transmission 27.4 mpg (-4.5 per cent)).

Unique combination of innovative driver assistance systems in the luxury class (optional): Cruise control with Stop & Go, Lane Departure Warning including speed limit indicator, Lane Change Warning, Head-Up Display, High-Beam Assistant, BMW Night Vision for the first time with detection of individual persons, Side View, back-up camera.

Convertible interior features technology enhanced comfort, convenience Two unique BMW 1 Series Convertible features provide increased driver and passenger comfort, thus improving the overall experience regardless of the top’s position.

In true BMW tradition, it also establishes new standards of performance and driving dynamics with the introduction of an exceptional engine: the first inline six-cylinder engine with twin-turbochargers, high precision fuel injection, and an all-aluminum crankcase.

The predecessor model was therefore only available to a limited extent in July 2006.

The highly effective package to increase efficiency is not limited to individual special models or niches but forms an integral part of the standard fittings of all new BMW models.

At the same time, like all high-performance models from BMW M GmbH, the new BMW M3 offers all the qualities required for everyday driving enjoyment of the highest calibre. The new BMW M3 is based on the BMW 3 Series Coupe, but is nevertheless quite unique in its looks and technical features.

Six petrol engines, five diesel power units - never before has the engine range of the BMW 3 Series been so large.

BMW Welt. Each year BMW hands over up to 45,000 new cars to owners from all over the world picking up their vehicles in Munich, and a minimum of 850,000 visitors is expected each year - a figure already exceeded by far in the short period since the BMW Welt was opened.

BMW have filed for three new trademarks, hinting at potential future production model or design study designations, reports car enthusiast website leftlanenews.com.

BMW is extending the 1 Series line-up in the UK with a new model consisting of a brace of high performance twin-turbocharged engines and a diesel capable of a frugal 58.9mpg.

There will only be two engine options available, a 420hp V8 and a 507hp V10 as shared with the current M5 and M6.

All further elements at the front end of the car are angled in the direction of travel and designed as a genuine sculpture around the kidney grille, with all directly adjacent surfaces being modelled in concave design.

The twin kidney isn’t just a signature BMW feature, it is also part of the car’s honed aerodynamics: it guides the air to the engine cooling as well as constituting the front section of a crash box, similar to the monocoque chassis of a Formula One race car.

As well as using the household name to mar ket a new roadster, BMW would benefit from having Triumph models to test its low-weight mat erials and new tech nologies before using them on mainstream cars.

BMW is committed to launching more premium models as it bids to gain a bigger slice of the most lucrative areas of the new car market.

The combination of today’s EfficientDynamics technologies in the new 5 Series delivers a car with all of the driving characteristics expected of a BMW but with significantly better economy and less emissions.

Its name alone spells out the epitome of ultimate driving pleasure: the BMW M3. Now the new version of BMW M GmbH’s most successful high-performance sports car bears out this claim once again, at the same time providing a thrilling answer to the question asked by so many sports car fans around the world whether a further improvement is still possible at all.

Concept study of a BMW M3 by BMW M GmbH, dimensions and fundamental form based on BMW 3 Series Coupe, exclusive new engineering of almost every body element, purpose-built for individualistic form and maximum sporting potential.

In future, all models of the BMW 6 Series, BMW 5 Series, BMW 3 and BMW 1 Series as well as the BMW X5 will be fitted with brake energy regeneration.

The BMW 5 Series: greater variety, increased economy: In the new BMW 5 Series, there are six petrol and four diesel engines to choose from in the model year 2008. The two new entry level versions of the BMW 5 Series - the BMW 520d and the BMW 520i - show just what the development strategy of efficient dynamics is capable of achieving in this vehicle category.

The addition of elements of BMW’s EfficientDynamics programme, together with subtle design enhancements, ensures that the new 5 Series will appeal to an even broader audience and build on the success of the outgoing car.

For SAVs, the X5 M is pretty interesting, with larger air intakes, bigger bumpers, quad-exhaust, and new alloy wheels.

The special exhibition “The BMW brand. Among them are rare exhibits such as the first BMW motorcycle engine from the 1920s, the BMW Turbo design study of 1972 and the BMW Z1 Art Car by A.R.

With totally new looks and thrilling performance, the all-new BMW Coupe once again sets the benchmark for elegant design, luxury and value.

Now the know-how BMW has acquired over the years and decades comes together with the worldwide fame of the company as a manufacturer of premium automobiles, the BMW Concept CS thus offering the best of both worlds.

For model year 2008, the launch of especially efficient engines also in the high-volume BMW 3 Series will make a major contribution to the overall reduction in exhaust emissions.

The regulations were relatively open, enabling the twin-turbocharged BMW M88/2 engine to develop enormous power, while spectacular wings provided the car with the necessary downforce.

The car - a vehicle that has undergone the regular Product Development Process - will be built in a limited series and deployed to selected users in the U.S.

According to reports the car is now in development and will feature a carbon fibre chassis plus carbon-ceramic brakes, forged magnesium wheels, Kevlar bucket seats and a carbon fibre bodykit.

Martin Birkmann, Motorsports Manager, BMW of North America, adds: “We are very excited to announce our return to the American Le Mans Series with the 4th generation M3 at the same time as the road car hits the BMW showrooms.

Exclusive exterior mirrors developed for the BMW M3 Concept Car feature the characteristic black double foot that reminds the viewer of the wings of an aircraft.

Peak torque of 400 Newton-metres or 295 lb-ft is just as impressive as the top engine speed of 8,300 rpm.

Additional seating practicality comes with new design In a first for a BMW, the new X5 can be specified with an optional third row of seats allowing up to seven occupants to be transported in comfort.

BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty: All 2008 BMW passenger vehicles are covered by BMW’s excellent Limited Warranty, which includes: New-vehicle warranty - four-year/50,000-mile coverage of the vehicle.

The new three- and five-door BMW 1 Series models will be on display at the Geneva Motor Show in March and go on sale in the UK at the same time.

Design: The BMW 1 Series Coupe uses the same architecture as the three- and five-door models, but is shrouded in an elongated coupe body to emphasise the sporting nature of the car.

Horizontal lights integrated in the rear light clusters offer a homogeneous lighting effect with the help of light-emitting diodes (LEDs). This light design, as found on other BMW models, makes the BMW 1 Series Convertible stand out at night.

Traction and safety All BMW 1 Series models come with Dynamic Stability Control with Dynamic Traction Control for the best combination driving pleasure and safety.

The standard BMW Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) includes a Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) function that provides electronic intervention to prevent loss of vehicle control, but at a higher threshold before activation.

Launched on the outgoing 5 Series in December 2004, BMW is still the only manufacturer in the segment to offer Head-Up Display (HUD) as a comfort and safety feature.

Roof, doors, front lid and side panels made of aluminium, aluminium pressure-cast spring supports at the front, final drive with aluminium housing, all power units with aluminium crankcase. All-new suspension optimising both driving dynamics and, in particular, motoring comfort: First BMW Saloon with doublearm front axle, integral V rear axle exclusive to BMW, front and rear axles made largely of aluminium.

Details are still vague, but it will retain the original rear engine set-up & will have the lowest CO2 rating of any BMW, competition includes the Smart car.

No technical specs has been released for the BMW 1 Series Coupe tii Concept besides the size of the wheels (18 inches) and a little mass reduction, in order to make the car run faster.

As the fifth concept car presented by BMW in 2007 alone, BMW Concept 1 Series tii clearly demonstrates the exceptional bandwidth covered by the world’s leading manufacturer of premium cars.

The front-end styling of the BMW M1 Homage adopts many of the graphic design themes of the BMW M1: the contrast between the black, recessed surfaces and the car colour, the small, squat kidney grille and the “invisible” headlamps.

Tradition provides inspiration: BMW M1 Homage. To mark the 30th anniversary of the BMW M1 super sports car, BMW Group Design presented a homage to this legendary model at the 2008 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este.

The CFRP roof is a perfect example of how interlinking technical innovation with an individual design strategy was central to the development of the BMW M3 Concept Car.

Mass (which, ultimately, means weight) is bad for acceleration - it makes any physical body seeking to accelerate slower and more sluggish.

The interior of the BMW Concept CS also offers dynamism of a completely new standard borne out by the combination of exclusive elegance and sophisticated refinement.

Increased efficiency is also a characteristic feature of the two other engine types in the BMW 6 Series.

The flagship is an all-new twin-turbocharged V8 producing 402bhp at 5500rpm. The 4395cc engine makes the BMW X6 xDrive50i the most powerful production X model BMW has ever produced, while its 600Nm of torque from 1800rpm through to 4500rpm propels the X6 from 0 to 62mph in 5.4 seconds.

The BMW X5 3.0si manages 10.2 litres - a reduction of 6 per cent - and the average fuel consumption of the BMW X5 3.0d is now 8.1 litres per 100 kilometres, a reduction of 7 per cent as compared to the level achieved in model year 2007.

The front runner in terms of efficiency and emissions among the diesel models is the new BMW 318d.

The result: dynamic vehicles with significantly reduced fuel consumption and CO2 levels as compared to the predecessor models in each case.

The 2.0 litre lightweight construction aluminium units are now available in up to three output levels for the BMW 5 Series, the BMW 3 Series and the BMW 1 Series as well as the BMW X3.

An additional dimension of driving dynamics with the benefit of outstanding traction is available in the 328xi, the first time BMW’s xDrive all-wheel drive has been offered on a 3 Series Coupe.

Efficient Dynamics Brake Energy Regeneration appears for the first time on any BMW and forms a key component of BMW’s Efficient Dynamics programme.

Within a short space of time the Procar Series found a massive following among fans and drivers alike.

The driver opting for coupe is a truly discerning driver looking for the ultimate driving experience.

The driver and passengers in a BMW 3 Series Coupe enjoy superior active safety at all speeds.

Sculptural design for truly unique style.

A relatively long engine compartment, a clearly defined transition into the A-pillar and a stretched window line featuring the “Hofmeister” kink instantly give it away as a bona fide BMW.

BMW 630i: straight-six petrol engine with second-generation direct fuel injection (High Precision Injection), capacity 2,996 cc, max output 200 kW/272 hp at 6,700 rpm, max torque 320 Nm/236 lb-ft between 2,750 and 3,000 rpm, acceleration 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds, top speed 250 km/h (155 mph), average fuel consumption to EU standard 8.3 litres/100 km (equal to 34.0 mpg imp) (automatic sports transmission 8.1 litres/34.9 mpg imp).

BMW continues to develop ultra efficient, yet very dynamic petrol engines that significantly reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

In the BMW tradition, the driver ensures optimum vehicle dynamics under a wide range of driving and road conditions.

BMW AssistTM provides the driver with services that enhance on-the-road security and convenience, for added peace of mind.

Motorsport meets art. While the BMW M1 is this year celebrating its 30th anniversary, the BMW Art Car Collection achieved the same milestone in 2005.

The BMW M3 is more than a race car, it has achieved legendary status amongst race fans across the globe.

Frugal yet sporting : The BMW 135i is joined in the range by another twin-turbocharged model to offer a unique blend of performance and economical motoring.

Particularly in the area of top-quality audio, navigation and telematic systems, BMW offers optional systems originally developed for the most outstanding luxury performance cars.

The digital nine-channel amplifier with Digital Signal Processing uses 16 speakers and surround sound to develop a maximum output of 825 watts.

First appearing on the BMW 7 Series in October 2005, BMW Night Vision is carried over from the outgoing model and, again, is unique in the executive class.

Appearing exclusively in the 2008 calendar year 1 Series models coming to the U.S., the “Year One of the 1″ button was created by the same team of BMW designers who designed the 1 Series.

Further model cycle-related special effects relating to the BMW brand meant that the monthly figures did not reach the same levels as last year.

As well the third core model series in the BMW brand, the 5 Series, was once again able to pass last year’s high level (131,407 automobiles) by 3.3%, with sales reaching 135,704 units.

The fuel consumption of the BMW 630i as determined by the EU test cycle is 7.9 litres per 100 kilometres for the Coupe and 8.3 litres for the Convertible - as much as 15 per cent below the levels of the predecessor models, which were themselves highly efficient.

The new 1.6 litre 4-cylinder with direct injection in lean combustion operation makes the most efficient of the petrol engines, resulting in outstanding levels in terms of fuel consumption and exhaust emissions in the new BMW 116i (5,8 litres, 139 g).

In the case of the new BMW 530i, better figures than the manual.

Dynamic capability: Like every BMW before it, except xDrive models, the new BMW 1 Series Coupe has 50:50 weight distribution and a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive configuration for the best in driving dynamics.

The driver of a BMW X5 will now also be able to select the Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) function of DSC+.

In a standard five-seat configuration the boot measures 620 litres - up 155 litres compared to the outgoing X5.

Designed by Romanian industrial design graduates Andrei Avarvarii (exterior design) and Adrian Vasiliu (interior design) the BMW Z0 project is a sports car for the next decade.

The front-end styling adopts many of the graphic design themes of the BMW M1, yet is an absolute novelty for BMW.

Production ended the same year after a total of 46 Procar racing versions of the BMW M1 had seen the light of day.

As part of the 30th anniversary celebrations of its birth, the BMW M1 super sports car will make a return to the race track during the 2008 German Grand Prix.

BMW AssistTM subscribers can also enroll in the BMW AssistTM Convenience Plan (available at an additional cost of $199 per year) to avail themselves to many BMW AssistTM Concierge services, from travel planning to dining reservations, shopping assistance and event tickets, as well as receive directions, and traffic and weather information.

At the same time the system calculates and sets exactly the right camshaft angles (angle spread), as well as the respective position of the eight individual throttle butterflies.

At the same time the new engine offers all the smoothness and refinement which made BMW’s award-winning inline sixes so admired.

Powered by BMW’s innovative magnesium-alloy 3.0-litre six-cylinder engine, the new Z4 3.0si Coupe impressed the editorial team at Top Gear.

A new high-precision direct fuel injection system with piezo injectors also enhances performance and fuel efficiency.

The sculpting of the surfaces demands substantial experience and craftsmanship at the highest level. Only through the combination of craft skills, state-of-the-art technology and a sure sense of the personality of each BMW can designers and modellers achieve the overall sculptural effect that lends a BMW its unique character.

BMW Fine Driving Holiday-makers will now have the chance to explore three different holiday destinations in a BMW. Aimed at giving holidaymakers the chance to drive a BMW along some of Europe’s most scenic routes, the BMW Fine Driving Programme offers breathtaking tours from exclusive hotels on the Mediterranean islands of Majorca and Sardinia and the Algarve in Portugal.

Distinctive BMW Convertible appearance In a mere 22 seconds-even on the move at speeds up to 25 miles per hour-the occupants within the 1 Series Convertible can go from encapsulated comfort to top-down exhileration.

Design of the new BMW 7 Series standing for natural presence, superior sportiness and precise elegance.

BMW presented the racing version of the new BMW M3 at the Chicago Auto Show.

Following a tradition established with the previous Coupe generation, a sporty calibration of springs, shock absorbers, anti-roll bars and bushings is standard on the RWD 328i and 335i models.

The new M3 Cabrio is reported to be the first to feature BMW’s 7-speed double clutch transmission which will carry the label “M DKG” and is very similar to Volkswagen’s six speed DSG transmission which uses 2 computer controlled switches to make shift changes both quicker and smoother.

The new BMW 1 Series goes on sale in Spring 2007 and features a model line up that includes the most fuel efficient production vehicle BMW has ever produced.

The new BMW M5 Touring Powered by the back-to-back International Engine of the Year-winning engine driving through BMW’s unique seven-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox, the new M5 Touring offers up to 1,650 litres of boot space for owners needing to move sizeable loads quickly.

Top speed for the new BMW X5 3.0si is140mph (when fitted with the Dynamic Package).

The new BMW 1 Series Coupe goes on sale in the UK in November and will be available in 120d, 123d and 135i guises.

With these figures, the new BMW 123d symbolises the spirit and also the potential of the development strategy BMW EfficientDynamics in a particularly striking manner.

Reinforced B-pillars are a particularly impressive example of the high standard of development and excellence in design that the new BMW 3 Series Coupe has achieved, with a tubular structure throughout the B-pillars featured for the first time for added strength.

The contours of the hood as well as the design of the front air dam and headlights give the new BMW 3 Series Coupe a particularly low and sporty look.

The new BMW 3 Series Coupe comes standard with run flat tires.

Whenever the driver applies the brakes particularly hard, and when the ABS function is activated, light intensity in the two-stage taillights is increased accordingly, prompting drivers following from behind to also brake harder. In addition to an impressive array of standard equipment, the new BMW 3 Series Coupe is available with a wide selection of optional equipment so drivers may individualize their coupes.

The concept of the new BMW Museum opening on 19 June 2008 and offering five times the former exhibition area focuses on the fascinating thrill of the BMW brand borne out by dynamism, sportiness, and passion.

Power for BMW’s entry-level CUV is likely to come from a range of four- and six-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines in a lineup similar to that in the existing X3, with top models receiving an updated version of the gutsy 3.0-liter, 300-hp, twin-turbocharged six that was unveiled in the 335i Coupe in late 2006.

BMW’s innovative iDrive control system also comes to the X5 for the first time.

All variants will get BMW’s Efficient Dynamics system, which helps to save fuel and cut emissions.

The V8 power unit of the new BMW M3 is equipped with variable double-VANOS camshaft control, a unique technology reducing losses in the charge cycle and thus improving power and torque in the process.

Starting production in March 2007, the new BMW 5 Series range strives for the holy grail of more power, better economy and lower emissions.

Chrysler, Cadillac and Mercury will start offering suede-like Alcantara leather in certain sports edition models next year.

The chances of a hydrogen car exploding are exactly the same as any vehicle with a typical internal combustion engine, but that doesn’t mean BMW and other automakers won’t have to combat negative perceptions from the public as hydrogen cars inch toward viability.

At the exact same time I was out thrashing the BMW 135i coupe around every offramp I could find, Mike Hanley was cruising with the top down in the new 128i convertible.

The 2009 cars, however, will feature the new generation of iDrive and more handy knobs to control different accessories.

Almost all vehicle manufacturers of 6-cylinder engines have adopted the V-6 format, whose compactness is advantageous in small or midsize cars with front-wheel drive.

Introducing BMW’s ‘Ultimate Driving Machine’ credentials to a new, broader marketplace, the 1 Series offers drivers the unique proposition of a front-engine, rear-wheel drive car with the practical day-to-day benefits of a compact hatchback.

With better emissions performance, the new generation of cleaner BMW diesel engines also promise significant environmental benefits and come well ahead of the 1 January 2006 Euro IV deadline for all new cars.

Performance from the new lightweight 2 plus 2 BMW is expected to be impressive.

For its part, BMW admits that this is part of a plan to meet California’s zero-emissions vehicle mandate for 2014 that requires automakers to build 7,500 non-polluting cars.

Wounded veterans of the Iraq war face serious emotional and physical challenges upon returning home.

Summer seems to be the season for convertibles and convertible news.

There was a ton to cover, from semi-exotics like the Jaguar XKR to the least expensive compacts on the market, like the Hyundai Accent. There was little doubt, though, that two of the models we were most interested in were the new BMW 335i, with its twin-turbo six-cylinder engine, and the redesigned Infiniti G35.

Starting with the 2008 BMW X6 and all 2009 BMW models, owners who buy a BMW Assist Safety Plan will be able to send directions, phone numbers and other information from Google Maps to their car.

The math is rudimentary, but 0.9% is a good deal on any car, let alone a BMW.

There may still be limitations to the technology.

If BMW is wondering, I think a car like the Concept CS makes a lot of sense for the brand.

Remember that 0.9% financing deal 0.9% financing deal BMW is running that we told you about last week?

Three of the six models earned the top score of Good, but the BMW 5 Series ended up with a marginal rating, which is just one wrung above poor.

Currently, BMW offers diesel engines for almost every model, with some, like the 325d shown here, able to hit 62 mph in 7.4 seconds while getting 30.9/45.8 mpg city/highway.

From the outside, the 2008 BMW M3 sedan looks nearly identical to the regular BMW 3 Series sedan, except for a couple of flashy highlights.

I dont think BMW drivers are any more pretentious than the drivers of any other luxury brand. Some BMW folks refuse to believe that their cars are largely status symbols and insist that BMW drivers are “different” and primarily care about driving excitement.

The DCT transmission takes the M3, already BMW’s best, most rounded performance car, to a new level.

In sum, the new X5 interior represents a major step forward in combining comfort, convenience and versatility with the traditional BMW virtues of driving refinement and agility.

BMW innovation - Variable Twin Turbo technology.

The most innovative power unit of our time.

Together with BMW’s valvetronic varible valve timing, all engines will get Direct Injection technology as seen on the new 6.0 Litre V12 7-Series, promising reductions in fuel consumption & emissions.A more powerful high performance M-version is also on the cards at the end of 2005, packaging & reworking of the 2.0 Litre unit delivering around 240 Bhp using lightweight magnesium block & electo-magnetic valve actuation to help raise the red-line to 9000 Rpm.

The overall shape of either body style is calibrated to maintain low aerodynamic lift at higher speeds; a visually interesting and also functional sharp edge at the taillights’ corners helps ensure efficient airflow at the rear.

In addition to greater space, the 3 Series interior offers reduced noise levels, improved climate control and a host of new features - standard and optional - that enhance luxury and convenience. As always in BMWs, the driver enjoys his or her experience at the wheel partly because BMW has designed the interior to optimize that experience.

In the BMW tradition, the driver enjoys optimum vehicle dynamics under a wide range of driving and road conditions.

The rear of the X5 shows the unique “separation edges” in the new design. It was BMW’s goal to make the X5 outstanding in its class, and preliminary testing indicates that BMW has achieved this goal, with aerodynamic drag coefficients of 0.34 for the 3.0si, 0.35 for the 4.8i.

There have been many imitators over the years, but when you’re in the market for a comfortable, everyday car that’s as equally at home canyon-carving at triple-digit speeds as it is taking the kids to school, the BMW 3 Series BMW 3 Series is hard to beat.

Now more company car drivers are set to benefit from cheaper motoring, as BMW announces the arrival of additional Euro IV BMW diesel engines next year.

Supplying all the main pressings for the car, Plant Swindon beat internal and external competition to be the new supplier as well as continuing to supply parts for the hatchback model.

BMW Great Britain is enhancing the X5 success story by announcing details of the new X5 4.8is as well as a range of product enhancements across the X5 model line up. These additions supplement the new styling, engines, gearboxes and xDrive, BMW’s new four-wheel drive system, that were introduced in December 2003.

Launched on 18 September, the BMW 1 Series comes with five doors, four engines and three trim levels, but just one aim - to set a new standard for compact hatchbacks through unique BMW design and engineering solutions.

The 760i will be available in normal & long wheelbases & prices should start at around 60,000. The new flagship won’t be badged as some insiders have predicted to a M7, but BMW is concentrating on the new M5 with it’s forthcoming V10 engine. This is the BMW Z5, the car which insiders say will be the finest driving machine ever built by BMW - which arguably means THE best.

The all-new BMW M5 once again combines the comfort and amenities one expects of a luxury sedan with the performance capability and driving experience that can be provided by few cars of any type.

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For those looking to buy a new BMW 1 Series via a finance package provided by BMW Financial Services, a deposit of 2,762 and monthly payments of just 229 will get them behind the wheel of a 116i.

“BMW’s cars create their own reasons to love (and hate) them.

Lets not even mention luxury branded cars. I see a lot of folks are saying “people who dont worship BMWs need to drive one” but I think the reality is those who think no one other than BMW can make a competent vehicle need to check out the competition.

For all BMW haters: Eff OFF!

My only point was that BMWs are not the only cars that can handle and that most modern cars in the $25k-$35k range can do much of what BMWs can do and are suitable for most drivers.

The BMW 7 Series full-size, luxury sedan (MSRP $75,800 - $122,600), is available in three trim levels, The BMW Z4 compact sports car - which replaced the BMW Z3 - is available in coupe (MSRP $40,400 - $50,100) and convertible (MSRP $36,400 - $52,100) versions.

The BMW 5 Series mid-size luxury cars have received many awards and are available in sedan (MSRP $44,300 - $58,500) and sport wagon (MSRP $54,000) versions.

Parts supply is assured thanks to a dedicated worldwide logistics programme. Following a thorough technical inspection at BMW’s Dingolfing Plant, they are either sold or go into BMW’s car pool.

BMW will gain the right to produce Rolls Royce cars from rival German carmaker Volkswagen AG next year following a legal battle for control of the brand in 1998.

The BMW 1 Series is available in three different models with the Base variant offering a vehicle which has remote central locking, six airbags (driver, passenger, front side and front head) and Dynamic Stability Control combined with Dynamic Traction Control as standard.

The new 3-Series will be out in the UK in Summer 2005 & will be available in at least four different models, a saloon, estate, coupe & convertible. The new 3-Series design is less extreme than it’s older relations making it more conservative, as BMW realise that the 3-Series accounts for 57% of its global sales worldwide, BMW knows it can’t be too radical.

Enhancements across the range From March production, all BMW X5 models will receive significant enhancements to the standard and optional equipment.

The availability of the C1 for the markets will not be affected by the reduced production.

Following BMW M’s recent traditions, the new M5 has more aerodynamic exterior mirrors, four tailpipes and exclusive wheels.

Enhancements to the BMW X5’s optional equipment include the introduction of the new Panorama Sunroof.

The new challenges were taken up passionately.

Set to replace the power-packed M Coupe, the new BMW super sports car, combines features from the soon-to-be released Z3 and the X-Coupe concept car.

Fuel consumption is 37.7mpg.

BMW Great Britain has announced pricing for the forthcoming 630i and 535d models.

The result?

X5 4.4i Security: The latest BMW Security vehicle, the X5 4.4i Security is particularly suited to remote areas or where roads are poorly maintained.

Given all these qualities, the new BMW X5 meets all the demands and requirements of the discerning motorist who, through the choice of his or her vehicle, wishes to express his personal and independent lifestyle and at the same time enjoy a new driving experience in a new dimension.

Unique in the segment: Active Steering and AdaptiveDrive.

Similar to BMW’s Hydrogen 7 BMW’s Hydrogen 7, Andrei and Adrian have chosen a Hydrogen combustion engine as the powerplant as opposed to a more efficient hydrogen fuel-cell.

BMW claims it also will have class-leading fuel economy.

When BMW ’s previous-generation 7 Series, which introduced designer Chris Bangle’s “flame-surfacing” styling and new technology such as iDrive, first hit the road in 2002, the car signified a sea change compared with the outgoing model.

The baby M2 will be joined by an M4 Coupe & Cabrio & M6 powered by next years 6-Series V10 500Bhp engine.

The BMW C1 will have no successor in the foreseeable future.

Convertible version will feature canvas roof to help save load space.

Brake Force Display becomes standard, alerting drivers behind to emergency braking by the BMW in front.

BMW’s Tyre Puncture Warning System is also fitted, alerting the driver to the possibility of a loss in pressure, while the standard Run-flat tyres ensure the car can be driven safely for up to 90 miles at up to 50mph, with all tyres punctured.

The new aspirated engine will be upped to 5.5 litres, will acknowledge BMW’s F1 involvement as well as competing with rivals stratospehic power outputs without resorting to either Turbocharging or Supercharging.

Keeping power and traction perfectly balanced is the responsibility of BMW’s new xDrive four-wheel drive system.

” represented a new approach to the concept of a traditional SUV-one that linked handling, performance and agility to the conventional attributes of practicality, versatility and off-road ability.

The design also provided generous space for large brakes-a BMW trademark.

The FlexRay high-speed data transmission system is used for the first time in the industry for fast and reliable coordination of all AdaptiveDrive functions.

Cold Weather Package: Includes retractable headlight washers, heated steering wheel, heated front seats, ski bag w/rear-seat pass-through. Premium Package: Both models include Dual-panel Panoramic moonroof; 4-way power lumbar support on the front seats; Auto-dimming interior and exterior mirrors; digital compass; power-fold exterior mirrors; BMW Universal Transceiver; Ambiance Lighting package; Storage package; BMW Assist, including Bluetooth cellphone interface.

Combined with a longer wheelbase, wider track and BMW’s revised 4-link Integral rear suspension, the new front design sets new standards for on-road ride and handling, as well as improved all-road ability.

Without appearing to try, BMW BMW BMW has pulled this off with equally controversial styling and potentially infuriating new technology.

With updated styling, lightweight construction, a new twin-turbo V-8, and tons of new safety, technology, and luxury features, BMW’s latest flagship represents another significant — though less divisive — leap ahead.

Now that the world has a good idea of what to expect from the next BMW 7 Series BMW 7 Series, our attention naturally turns to BMW’s tweener car, the 5 Series.

Reports indicate that the 5 Series will add a fastback coupe similar in concept to the X6 to go along with the expected sedan and wagon.

Designed by Romanian industrial design graduates Andrei Avarvarii (exterior design) and Adrian Vasiliu (interior design) the BMW Z0 project BMW Z0 project is a sports car for the next decade.

Featuring a lightweight construction and numerous innovations, the new BMW 3.0 litre internal combustion engine with a composite magnesium/ aluminium crankcase and VALVETRONIC sets standards in trendsetting engine technology.

Coupe & booted versions are also in the pipeline.

A new BMW model platform always makes exciting new technology and innovative, meaningful features.

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