Posted on 3rd July, 2009 by Warren M
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Whitby, ON. BMW Canada is pleased to confirm that the BMW X1 will go on sale in Canada in calendar year 2011. The X1 has been conceived with the flexibility to offer traditional rear-wheel drive and xDrive all-wheel drive configurations, as well as a wide variety of gasoline and diesel powertrain choices.
Posted on 3rd July, 2009 by Warren M
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Whitby, Ontario. BMW Group Canada (BMW and MINI Brands combined) sold 3,531 vehicles in June 2009, down slightly by less than 1% compared to June 2008. Year-to-date sales for BMW Group Canada are 13,380 units, down 6% compared to the same period last year.
BMW Brand: Best month on record for BMW sales.
Posted on 2nd July, 2009 by Warren M
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In the continuing development of BMW’s flagship 7 Series line, BMW today announced xDrive all-wheel drive versions of the 750i and 750Li. When combined with the previously announced V12-powered 760Li, the 7 Series range grows to five variants for model year 2010.
Posted on 2nd July, 2009 by Warren M
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It was confirmed today that the BMW X1 is planned to debut in the United States in calendar year 2011. The X1 has been conceived with the flexibility to offer traditional rear-wheel drive and xDrive all-wheel drive configurations, as well as a wide variety of gasoline and diesel powertrain choices. In light of rapidly evolving US market demands, fuel prices, and regulatory standards, elements of the X1’s US launch plan, including engine and drivetrain configurations, will be forthcoming closer to the time of launch.
Posted on 2nd July, 2009 by Warren M
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Here’s four videos featuring BMW’s new X1. This 258 hp xDrive28i hits 100 km/h in 6.8 sec before reaching a top speed of 205 km/h (127 mph). Lovely stuff.
Posted on 1st July, 2009 by Warren M
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Images of BMW’s forthcoming X1 have surfaced onto the interweb. Looking, unsurprisingly, extremely similar to the company’s X1 Concept the X1 crossover model is expected to make its debut in Frankfurt this September. Brief BMW press release below.
Posted on 1st July, 2009 by Warren M
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BMW has enriched its award winning BMW Search service to provide online access to up-to-date fuel prices, weather forecasts and major stock indices. Now, whenever a driver or passenger wants to know the Dow Jones, S&P 500 or NASDAQ indices, BLOOMBERG provides the answer through BMW Search with constant updates on the control display.
Posted on 25th June, 2009 by Warren M
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Munich. Following its successful introduction into the market, the new BMW 7 Series is further expanding its position in 2010 as the most innovative model series in the luxury segment. New drivetrain and equipment variants emphasise both the driving pleasure and the outstanding efficiency of BMW’s top-class luxury saloon.
Posted on 25th June, 2009 by Warren M
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Entering the 2010 model year, the BMW 1 Series as the guarantee for the broad-scale impact of BMW EfficientDynamics and as the epitome of Sheer Driving Pleasure in the compact segment is gaining even greater significance. Two additional, extra-economical low-emission engine variants are enhancing the model range of the BMW 1 Series Coupé as of September 2009: In the guise of the BMW 120i Coupé and the BMW 118d Coupé there will then be two further models with the EU5 emission rating.
Posted on 24th June, 2009 by Warren M
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Munich. Things did not look good. Indeed, BMW was rapidly approaching the final collapse and demise of the Company in the 1950s: While motorcycle production had reached a new record in 1952, production figures decreased more significantly in the years to come than they had increased in the late ’40s.
Posted on 24th June, 2009 by Warren M
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Together with the new ATC, BMW is proudly presenting the latest results in the development of particularly powerful and, at the same time, impressively economical straight-six power units.
Posted on 23rd June, 2009 by Warren M
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If you missed last night’s Fifth Gear, here’s Jason Potato and Tiffany comparing the Porsche Boxster S with BMW’s new Z4 Roadster.
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Posted on 22nd June, 2009 by Warren M
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Lower emissions, more driving pleasure: No other car maker besides the BMW Group applies this principle so convincingly and successfully in practice. Both today and in a long-term comparison, BMW and MINI are far ahead of all competitors in the premium segment in reducing both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
Posted on 22nd June, 2009 by Warren M
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Jeremy Clarkson has been driving BMW’s new Z4 Roadster for the Times. The sDrive35i’s 3.0L, twin-turbocharged inline-6 produces 306bhp and 295lb-ft of torque helping it to 62mph in 5.2s before reaching a top speed of 155mph.
“This is not a car you can drive in cuff links. Because the centre console is set up for left-hand drive, every time you change gear your silver dog turd, or whatever, will hit the iDrive knob, which in extreme circumstances can cause the cabin to be filled with rap noises.”
You can read the full review here.
Posted on 20th June, 2009 by Warren M
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Munich/Stuttgart. Fascinating dynamics and outstanding efficiency in all vehicle segments – these are the characteristic features borne out so convincingly by the BMW Group’s current range of models. And now these outstanding qualities are reflected by the results of the readers’ survey “The Most Sporting Cars 2009” conducted by the German motoring journal ”sport auto“.
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