Blog entries

The 3 & 5 are ranked 1st

Ty Whiting — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:48:09 +0100

Woodcliff Lake, NJ - July 20th, 2010 …The BMW 3 Series and 5 Series Sedans were ranked highest by J.D. Power & Associates in their respective categories in the 2010 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study.

This prestigious award is given to models with high sales, high customer satisfaction rates, and little or no need for cash incentives. The BMW 3 Series was ranked highest in the Entry Premium Car segment, and the BMW 5 Series was ranked highest in the MidsizeRead More...

Watch the short video spotlighting the All-New BMW 535i

Ty Whiting — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:57:24 +0100

The following video shows off the beautiful exterior of the all new 2011 BMW 535i in the Mojave Metallic paint. The interior video is coming soon!

BMW will read your e-mails to you

Ty Whiting — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 07:38:14 +0100

BMW ConnectedDrive enables innovative incorporation of BlackBerry smartphones via Bluetooth - an internationally unique function available for all BMW models from autumn 2010.

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The origin of the BMW Roundel Logo

Ty Whiting — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:49:21 +0100

The BMW Roundel has been the official logo for the German carmaker since the early 1900's.

Many don't know the name of this trademark let alone the origin. Those that do have argued what the blue & white checker represented. The video below should end the debate.

Enjoy!

Classic BMW Makes Guest Appearance on Roundel Table

Ty Whiting — Wed, 05 May 2010 18:21:11 +0100

Roundel Table is a weekly podcast focused on BMW related discussion.

Two weeks ago Christiaan Conover and Tim Vincent began recording a BMW only podcast similar to Leo Laporte's This Week in Google & Macbreak Weekly shows found on the internet. Conover (a blogger & car nut with a passion for all things BMW) and Vincent (owner and founder of Vincent Motor SpRead More...

BMW Roadside Assistance for Smartphones

Ty Whiting — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 07:59:04 +0100

BMW Roadside Assistance Introduces Smartphone Application

08.04.2010
Press Release

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – April 8, 2010 – BMW of North America, LLC today introduced a personalized smartphone application for its Roadside Assistance service in the United StRead More...

BMW Offers Incentive to Current Audi Owners

Ty Whiting — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 07:46:09 +0100

Current Audi owners & BMW owners are eligible for special offer from BMW FS.

Special low financing rates as low as 1.9% and lease incentives will be offered to returning BMW owners as well as current Audi owners wishing to join the BMW family. This program is offered from April 1st to the 30th. The current BMW or Audi does NOT need to be traded-in but proof of ownership like a Read More...

Tune in for BMW's Netcast from NY Autoshow

Ty Whiting — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:37:24 +0100

Live Webcast of BMW News Conference from the New York International Auto Show.

29.03.2010 Press Release

BMW invites you to view its New York Auto Show News Conference live via the web on Wednesday, March 31st at 3:05 p.m. Read More...

2011 5 Series Pricing Released

Ty Whiting — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 20:50:59 +0100

Pricing Announced for New BMW 5 Series Sedan and...it's less expensive than the outgoing 2010 E60 5 Series model?Yes!

Model Year 2011 535i Sedan: $49,600, 550i Sedan: $59,700

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The New X5 is Coming Soon

Ty Whiting — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 06:23:53 +0100

BMW Manufacturing Launches New X5

Spartanburg, S.C. – March 23, 2010… More dynamic, efficient, and luxurious than ever, the new BMW X5 continues to strengthen its leading position within the four-wheel drive, premium vehicle segment.

The new BMW X5 has a fresh new look and features new eRead More...

BMW is Poised for a Resurgence

Ty Whiting — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:40:26 +0100

Statement by Dr. Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Annual Accounts Press Conference 2010

PRESS RELEASE:

Ladies and Gentlemen,

As you can Read More...

BMW Announces 5 Series Hybrid Concept

Ty Whiting — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:36:35 +0100

The following press release from BMW gives details of the exciting concept 5 Series with ActiveHybrid technology.

Munich: The new concept car offers a particularly good rendition of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan in all its dynamic, efficient and innovative qualities, at the same time repRead More...

BMW Unveils the "Facelift" 2011 3-Series Coupe & Convertible

Ty Whiting — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:05:23 +0100

BMW releases LCI info & pictures of the "new look" 3-Series Coupe & Convertible arriving in our Showroom this Spring.

The majority of the customer base doesn't feel alienated by a fresh look to their model coming out frequently.
The residual values of these models stay at a high level.

The Bavarian carmaker understands having the same exact design for a 7 year period could become stale and Read More...

2010 Detroit Auto Show: Video Intro of the New BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Ty Whiting — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 10:42:10 +0100

Edmunds.com gives us a closer look at BMW's exciting new Z4 upfitted with the M Sport Pkg and a boost in horsepower.

Check out this video from Edmunds.com at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show. This show, also known as the North American International Auto Show, will host releases from BMW as well as other automakers over the next few days. Check back often for more updates!

This video gives us a closer look aRead More...

Detroit Auto Show 2010: BMW 7 Series to Offer 6-Cylinder Engines

Ty Whiting — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 06:36:09 +0100

This Spring BMW will offer the less expensive alternative to the 750 & 760Li sedans.

As an exciting example of its EfficientDynamics engineering philosophy, BMW announced the North American debut of the 7 Series with a twin-turbocharged Read More...

BMW Extends its Partnership with the PGA Tour

Ty Whiting — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 07:23:19 +0100

BMW today announced a two-year extension of its partnership with the PGA TOURand the Western Golf Association (WGA)...

The original partnership agreement of six years was forged in 2007 with the Read More...

The BMW Concept ActiveE: The next chapter in BMW’s project i Megacity Vehicle research initiative

Ty Whiting — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:20:51 +0100

Introducing the BMW Concept ActiveE, the latest electric vehicle project under BMW Group’s initiative to produce vehicles that explore solutions to minimize environmental impacts while preserving the kinetic driving experience for which BMW has long been known. The BMW Concept ActiveE follows the all-electric MINI E as the second large-scaleRead More...

BMW to Offer Twin-Turbo 6-Cylinder 7 Series Models in 2010

Ty Whiting — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:02:25 +0100

As an exciting example of its EfficientDynamics engineering philosophy, BMW announced the North American debut of the 7 Series with a twin-turbocharged inline-6 engine. Featuring BMW’s award-winning inline-6 engine that produces V-8 power on six-cylinder fuel consumption, theRead More...

BMW Group retail grows 11.5% in November

Ty Whiting — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:36:28 +0100

Munich. BMW Group sales continued their upward trend in November. Overall, the company delivered 11.5% more vehicles than in the same month last year at 107,686 (prev. yr. 96,609) units. Since the start of the year,Read More...

BMW MODELS PRAISED FOR RESALE VALUE

Ty Whiting — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 09:25:03 +0100

The BMW X5 xDrive35d Advanced Diesel was named Best Resale Value in its class by Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com, and the 2010 BMW M3 is..

PRESS RELEASE:

Kelley Blue Book and ALG Announce Winners on Eve of Los Angeles Auto Show.

Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, December 2, 2009… The BMW X5 xDrive35d Advanced Diesel was named Best Resale Value in its class by Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com, and the 2010 BRead More...