The new BMW 3 Series

Posted 4 months 23 days ago under: Sedans/Saloons, BMW
The new BMW 3 Series
Following its March 2005 launch, when it was hailed as offering a new level of achievement for the compact executive segment, BMW’s class-leading, and most popular, car has just raised the bar again. The BMW 3 Series has been revised for September and now features a new interior and exterior appearance to combine with its benchmark powertrains and continued unrivalled driving dynamics. The model also comes with all of BMW’s EfficientDynamics technologies for best-in-class economy and emissions.
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Exclusive - BMW Special on the 8th of July in Red Square, Moscow

Posted 5 months 1 day ago under: News, Video, BMW

Just like we received cryptic information on the Gina Light Visionary concept, BMW is at it again today. They have set up a huge structure at the Red Square in Moscow which hides something, something special. We guess it should be a grand unveiling of the BMW 7-Series sedan, but then, that's also not confirmed. The installation will give way on the 8th of July to something special and new. Have a look at the trailer that BMW has sent us and let us know what you think it would be. For those in and around Moscow, don't forget to visit the Red Square on the 8th. Thrills and eye-candy guaranteed.
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The new BMW 7 series

Posted 5 months 2 days ago under: Sedans/Saloons, BMW
The new BMW 7 series
The launch of the fifth generation of the BMW 7 Series sets a new benchmark in automotive luxury, technical innovation and class-leading driving dynamics, combined with emissions reducing and fuel saving technology.
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Ruben Xaus signs with BMW Motorrad Motorsport

Posted 5 months 10 days ago under: News, BMW
Ruben Xaus signs with BMW Motorrad Motorsport
BMW Motorrad Motorsport are delighted to announce that they have agreed terms with Ruben Xaus and that he will ride their all-new BMW S 1000 RR in the Superbike World Championship in 2009.
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BMW Museum opened in official ceremony

Posted 5 months 17 days ago under: News, BMW
BMW Museum opened in official ceremony
On 19 June 2008, Chairman of the Board of Management of the BMW Group, Dr. Norbert Reithofer, opened the BMW Museum in an official opening ceremony. He highlighted the importance of tradition for the company: "Awareness of our heritage, the experiences and developments that our company has been through give us direction, power and inspiration for our work".
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BMW reveals GINA Light Visionary Model

Posted 5 months 26 days ago under: Concept Cars, Convertibles, BMW
BMW reveals GINA Light Visionary Model
The key to affecting the development of tomorrow's mobility lies in our readiness to challenge what is established and in the ability to present new options. In order to meet these objectives, BMW Group Design taps into the potential of the GINA principle (Geometry and Functions In "N" Adaptions) which promotes innovative thinking by allowing maximum freedom of crea-tivity. GINA produces dramatically different solutions that affect the design and functionality of future cars. The GINA Light Visionary Model is an optical expression of selective, future-oriented concepts which provide an example of the manner and extent of this transformation.
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G-Power BMW M6 Hurricane - one of the most powerful convertibles in the world

Posted 6 months 1 day ago under: Convertibles, Tuning, BMW
G-Power BMW M6 Hurricane - one of the most powerful convertibles in the world
One of the world’s fastest and most powerful convertibles is made by G-POWER. The 335-km/h G-POWER M6 HURRICANE is based on the latest BMW M6. At the heart of the high-performance convertible is a five-liter V10 engine with G-POWER BI-Kompressor system that delivers 635 hp / 467 kW.
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Exclusive: BMW GINA Light Visionary Model (video)

Posted 6 months 1 day ago under: Concept Cars, Video, BMW

We are one of the fortunate 30 to get this cryptic bit of information. The new revolutionary concept car from BMW, Gina Light Visionary Concept, will have its wraps taken off at a flashy event on June 10th in the presence of the entire media. But the crux of the mail was a video showing the transportation of one of the camouflaged cars to BMW's museum located in Munich. Take a peek and let us know what you think! And remember, you saw it first here on Automotoportal.com.
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BMW 3-litre engine scoops International Engine of the Year title for second consecutive year

Posted 7 months ago under: News, Technology, BMW
BMW 3-litre engine scoops International Engine of the Year title for second consecutive year
BMW has once again put on a dominant display at the International Engine of the Year Awards, securing no less than six category wins, including the prestigious overall title of ‘International Engine of the Year 2008’ for its outstanding 3-litre twin-turbo engine.
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BMW presents BMW M1 homage

Posted 7 months 7 days ago under: Sports/GTs, Supercars, BMW
BMW presents BMW M1 homage
To mark the 30th anniversary of the BMW M1 super sports car, BMW Group Design is presenting a homage to this legendary model as part of the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2008. The BMW M1 designed by Giorgio Giugiaro was a car of superlatives and a highly emotive vehicle that was uncompromisingly primed for the race track.
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