BMW news articles 
Great value for soft-tops this summer
Despite record temperatures and the driest April in years, prices on soft tops have remained cool in recent weeks. The sunshine usually sees the price of convertibles soar, along with the temperatures - but not this year, according to British Car Auctions (BCA). This means anyone thinking of buying a convertible could still get a great deal, says Tim Naylor from BCA. “Despite the record temperatures and dry, sunny days in April, convertible va... [more]
Car thieves prefer BMW X5
According to the latest figures from Tracker, BMW X5, Land Rover Range Rover, BMW M3 and the Audi RS4 remain the UK’s most desirable cars for today’s thieves. These four cars all retain their top positions in TRACKER’s top ten most frequently stolen and recovered vehicles of 2010. 65 per cent of the vehicles recovered by Tracker last year were worth an average of £25k. Tracker reminds motorists to think security and remember that thieves don... [more]
Motorpoint offers savings on new 11-reg cars
Motorpoint is offering a range of discounts on 11-reg cars. Top deals: 1. Alfa Romeo Brera 2.2 JTS 3dr [Leather]. Only £17,999 – a saving of £10,155* 2. BMW X5 xDrive 3.0d SE 5dr Auto [Leather/Sat Nav]. Only £39,999 – a saving of £9,760* 3. Ford Fiesta 1.25 Zetec 5dr [82]. Only £10,599 – a saving of £2,591* 4. Ford Focus 1.8 FFV Style 5dr. Only £9,999 – a saving of £6,446* 5. Honda Civic 2.0 i-VTEC Type R GT 3dr. ... [more]
BMW launches BMW X5 xDrive35i anniversary edition to celebrate one million milestone
When it premiered in 1999, the four-wheel driven BMW X5 was the first vehicle of its kind. Since then, the concept of combining superior dynamics on tarmac with outstanding traction on off-road terrain, has been a show-stopper worldwide, whilst also generating crucial impulses for the BMW model portfolio. One million BMW X5 models have been sold within just eleven years. Achieving the seven-digit production figure is a further milestone in the su... [more]
Looking for drivers to test the UK's first electric MINIs
The search is on for 20 drivers to take part in phase two of a trial to test the UK’s first ever electric MINIs. Phase one of the trial is currently underway, the first 20 MINI E pioneers took ownership of their electric MINIs in December 2009 and are due to hand them back in June. People living in a triangular geographical area between Andover, Oxford and West London will be able to take part in the project. The Government-backed trial, run ... [more]
BMW in the news
BMW Group Sales Rise 6.6% In January Amid Strong China Growth - Update
BMW Group Sales Rise 6.6% In January Amid Strong China Growth - Update
BMW M range to expand? Don't bet on it
BMW specialises in fettling some of the fastest cars on the market, but there are limits to how far it will stretch its highly regarded M performance brand.
BMW Group Reveals Winning Design For Olympic Pavilion
LONDON – Feb 8, 2012: BMW Group, Official Automotive Partner to the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games, today revealed the winning design for its pavilion at the Olympic Park.
Modern day BMW M1 supercar still a dream
BMW says it is considering its option regarding the revival of a supercar program.
BMW Group U.S. January Sales Increase 5.8%
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported January sales of 19,739 vehicles, an increase of 5.8 percent from the 18,656 vehicles sold ...
BMW Group Canada reports best-ever January with 34 per cent increase in year-over-year sales.
BMW, MINI and Motorrad brands each report new records.RICHMOND HILL, ON, Feb. 1, 2012 /CNW/ - BMW Group Canada (BMW and MINI brands combined) achieved a record January with 1,845 retails, an increase of ...
BMW X3 outpoints Range Rover Evoque in tests
The BMW X3, which originated the compact luxury SUV market, handily outpointed its European rival, the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, in Consumer Reports ’ recent head-to-head matchup.
Take a tour of BMW's new Mog online music system
BMW is the first automaker to integrate an online music selection service into a production car. (Credit: James Martin/CNET) My iPhone, with 8GB of memory, can hold about 1,700 tracks. A BMW's internal hard drive has room for almost 3,000 tracks. Now, BMW's new Mog integration puts 14 million tracks at a driver's fingertips. I sat in the driver's seat of a 2012 BMW 650i, with Robert Passaro, the ...
Avis Rolls Out the BMW 5 Series to Delight U.S. Travelers
PARSIPPANY, N.J. -- Avis today announced that it is adding BMW 5 Series sedans to its car rental fleet. These BMWs will be available for rent at select rental locations across the United States beginning ...
Can BMW iVentures fix parking?
BMW iVentures is tackling one of the biggest remaining driving challenges: finding a parking spot. (Credit: BMW) BMW iVentures officially opened the doors to its New York office this week, and inaugurated its new space with a panel discussion on digital technology and mobility. The $100 million fund has already seeded U.K.-based Parkatmyhouse.com and MyCityWay, which will lease space in BMW's ...
