Hamann declared that they at present have a body kit along with their tuning programme for the 2009 BMW 7 Series. Details are not being revealed for the moment with the exception of tyres run on 22-inch rims. Component parts which can be spotted are a rear boot spoiler, a rear roof spoiler, four tailpipes and new side skirts. The inner has sporty pedals, and black leather seats and carpets stitched with the Hamann logo.
The previous-generation Hamann 7 (HM 7.1) was declared in 2005 and was founded on the 760i/L. Hamman augmented the factory V12 engine power from 6.0-litres to 7.1-litres and contended to discharge 510hp (375kW) and 728Nm of torque. The 0 – 100km/h time enhanced to 5 seconds while its maximum speed went up to 312km/h (194mph).
Other models in the 7 Series are the 745i and the 745iL. These received a 5.2-litre V8 with augmented power to 412hp (303kW).

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BMW’s main single shareholder is the legendary Quandt family. The family holds 46% share of the Bavarian company. It could be debated that this bulk stake makes BMW a family business rather than a public company.

Recently BMW AG and traditional arch rival Daimler AG who are owners of Mercedes-Benz are going to buy stakes worth 7% in each other’s businesses. This was reported in Germany’s Der Spiegel newspaper. Now it is reported that the Quandt family will oppose such a deal.
Presently the two companies have agreed to buy in bulk parts that are common for both of them. BMW has the same kind of agreement with PSA Group where the Germans develop 1.6-litre petrol engines and the French use their monolithic buying power to bring down the total production costs for both entities. The deal is for 1 million engines where PSA takes 800,000 and BMW keeps 200,000.

This is a picture of BMW’s upcoming X1 crossover. Better glimpse of what to expect can be had when production model debuts at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.
Now the model is in its final testing stage. The new headlights appear to be a variation of those used on the 5-series GT concept which was shown in Geneva earlier this month. At the rear, is an updated version of BMW’s SAV taillights that now has a “wave” effect lens which is same as the new 7-Series.
It is anticipated that there will be two versions of BMW’s 3.0-liter V6 engine, a naturally aspirated one with 230 hp and 200 lb-ft of torque as well as the highly regarded turbocharged version with 300 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque. The model is standard with rear-wheel-drive and with an optional all-wheel drive.

Set to take on the Mercedes GLK and Audi Q5, the new BMW X1 will start arriving for dealerships in 2010 with German pricing starting somewhere near €32,000.

Chris Bangle BMW-Designer

According to BMWTalk, Chris Bangle is leaving BMW. Like BMWTalk is saying, he was the most controversial in the recent history.
Bangle was the first American that joined the BMW design department in 1992. He worked together with his design team for the current 3- and 5-series.

A qoute of BMWTalk what we do like is:

Bangle is known for the ill-mannered nickname “Bangle Butt”, a term that has become tantamount with the distinct rear ends of the BMW models designed and produced during Bangle’s reign.

We hope his leaving won’t effect the upcoming models of BMW to much. We of BMW-News do like the famous rear ends of the current BMW’s.

Read the rest of the story: Chirs Bangle leaves BMW, at BMWTalk.

A very significant premiere at the next week’s Geneva Auto Show will be the BMW X3 xDrive20d emergency rescue vehicle which is making its first public appearance. The Bavarian automaker wants to show off its special-purpose vehicles. The X3 medical urgent situation vehicle is powered by a 2.0-liter turbo diesel engine that builds up an output of 177HP offering an average fuel consumption of 6.5 ltr/100km which is equal to 34.6mpg US. Continue Reading

BMW will pioneer the individual program for 2009 BMW 7 Series. A preview at Geneva Motor Show will be taking place in March 2009. The official price for 2009 BMW 7 Series Individual is not yet known but some useful information about it is being shared.
The key variation between the standard 2009 BMW 7 Series and Individual Version is the special paint, that is to say a new color called “Citrin Black” is made available. This technology lies in a procedure that creates extraordinary effects. Continue Reading