BMW has lifted out 7 awards from one of the country’s most important fleet magazines. Business Car magazine has conferred BMW with the title accolades of ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ and ‘Environmental Award of the Year’ in addition to 5 further product precise awards.

The BMW Group was coroneted as the king in 2 major honors. MINI was declared as ‘Supermini of the Year’. ‘Lower Medium Car of the Year’ was bagged by the three- and five-door BMW 1 Series models. ‘Medium Car of the Year’ was shared by BMW 3 Series Saloon and Touring ranges. BMW’s 5 Series Saloon and Touring were collectively awarded with ‘Executive Car of the Year’ and the BMW X5 was cited as ‘Large 4×4 of the Year’.

Paul Barker, Editor of Business Car stated that “The Manufacturer of the Year award reflects BMW’s huge range of appealing products that the corporate sector relies on, while the Environmental Award is richly deserved for the spectacular achievement of EfficientDynamics, which saves both companies and corporate drivers a large amount of money without any compromise in driving performance or specification.”

Sean Green, who is the Sales Director of BMW UK, articulated: “The corporate customer is an extremely important one for BMW which is why it’s fantastic to be honored by Business Car in so many categories. But with 166 BMW and MINI models emitting 160gkm of CO2 or less it is not hard to see why our products are so popular. With vehicles such as the 109g/km BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Saloon leading the way we fully expect to remain ahead of our premium rivals in 2010.”

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Object architect Jeff Koons has been solicited as the following artist for the BMW Art Car plan. The car crafted by him is supposed to be revealed to the public later in the current year.

The BMW Art Car program commenced in 1975 and 3.0 CSL model crafted by Alexander Calder for his driver Hervé Poulain was the first such car of its kind. This pilot mission was followed by 17 other cars being manufactured for the program.

Neither BMW nor Koons disclosed which car was to be used, or even the design to be made.

Frank-Peter Arndt who is a BMW board member said that “We are enormously pleased about Jeff Koons’ eagerly anticipated contribution to the BMW Art Car series, celebrating its 35th anniversary. Art Cars are part of the DNA of BMW’s cultural engagement. Our company and Jeff Koons are drawn to permanent innovation and cutting-edge technology. As manifested in Koons’ latest sculptural work, what unites us is the belief that nothing is impossible.”

Jeff Koons when he spoke from his studio in New York studio, said: “I always thought it would be an honour to work on a BMW Art Car, I look forward to participating in a tradition set forth by such great artists as Calder, Lichtenstein, Stella, and Warhol.”

With more than 100 key projects all over the world, BMW Group cultural plans have been an inherent part of the company’s shares to society for nearly 40 years.

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Based on a version to the InsideLine an unnamed “senior BMW authority out of Munich” stated that the German auto manufacturer will certainly manufacture a production edition of the Vision EfficientDynamics conception which was introduced last year at the Frankfurt Motor Show. BMW is apparently scheduling for a replica run between 5,000 and 10,000 units in the year 2013. Phew stated that “We’ll get to the details in a moment, but here’s the best news: That name that the marketing people forced on us [is] going to change for sure.”

Evidently, BMW is not planning to dump the revolutionary plug-in crossbreed power train, which stretch out 356 horsepower and of course a whooping 590 pound-feet of torsion in the conception. This only means that we will receive something comparable to the turbocharged 3-cylinder diesel variety extender and double electric motors catered by a lithium polymer battery pack. This was actually boasted in Frankfurt motor show. Sounds grand so far, and BMW arrogates the operation will even improve to more than the 4.8-second 0 to 60 run cited for the conception.

Of course a few of the Vision’s more bizarre external bits will follow the path of the Dodo. But the latest reports by the IL states that BMW’s objective of weight is still below 3,000 pounds. This only means that eminent-technique complexes and production techniques are a genuine lock. Prices for this next-generation eco-friendly super car have not being yet announced.

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BMW has stated that the sales revenues of 2009 slid by 4.7% as the depression hit requirement for best cars. BMW Group fomites sales fell down to 10.4% to 1.436m units, with receipts for the automotive part down 10.3%.

Norbert Reithofer who is the BMW board chairman stated that: “We are confident that the BMW Group will, as planned, be able to post a profit before tax for 2009. This demonstrates that rigorous cost management and other wide-ranging measures to improve profitability in conjunction with our Strategy Number ONE are taking effect.”

He further stated that “The BMW Group can start the new year with a certain amount of optimism. New models will provide tailwind over the course of the year. We fully intend to remain the world’s leading provider of premium vehicles in 2010 and plan to increase sales within the single digit percentage range to over 1.3 million units.”

BMW articulated that the universal financial and economic disaster will carry on to have an affect on the vehicle industry in the present year. Nevertheless, it anticipates to develop beneficially because of new models and the anticipated steady global economic revival in 2010.

BMW stated that its group sales developed powerfully in 2009 in the up-and-coming markets of Brazil (6,398 units +118.8%), China (90,536 units +37.5%) and India (3,619 units +24.4%), attaining records in new sales volume in all three markets. Actually in 2009 a total of 1,068,770 BMW brand cars were sold.

The 128i Convertible is supplied by BMW’s 3.0-liter, 230 horsepower aligned to a 6 cylinder engine which helps in generating 200 pound-feet of torsion. BMW’s EfficientDynamics aluminium /magnesium cylinder block construction-center components can be seen in the 128i Convertible. It also boasts of Valvetronic valvetrain organization.

The 135i Convertible contains BMW’s double-turbocharged 3.0-liter aligned to a 6 cylinder engine generating 300 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torsion from a mere 1,400 rpm.

With the direct gasoline gadgets, double stumpy-mass turbochargers and air-to-air inter cooling the 135i vehicle speeds up to 62 mph in 5.3 seconds while the Convertible attains the same in 5.6 seconds. Both engines have coolant pumps that amend fuel economy and decrease parasitic releases for altered output.

The 1-series Coupe boasts of a mistily 2002-barracked chassis and this includes the attribute ‘Hofmeister kink’ in the c-pillar. The standard body kit which is M Aerodynamic is seen on the 135i. On all models, the stem lid incorporates an included spoiler. The 135i has an extra lip spoiler for speedy rear down force. The L-shaped back tail lamps are LEDs with Adaptive Brake lamps, which function in two stages with regard to brake application force.

BMW’s contentious iDrive scheme has only with the elective steering system. The remaining interior follows BMW custom like galvanized pearl lustre airfoils on the inner door covers, glove section knob, the radio’s rotating handles, the handles of the mechanical air conditioning system, the (elective) iDrive manager and the decorative trim tiles on the steering wheel.

The modernized 3-Series of BMW is planned to be eternal and graceful with features like restyled headlights, changed bumpers, a new bonnet with broader kidney grillwork, LED tail lamps, and a broader grille. The interior of the coupe has no changes. In spite of this, the compartment is still lavish with darkness removed walnut wood trim, brilliant metal dialects, and ambiance illumination.

The 3.0-liter twin-turbo aligned-six is substituted by the new twin-scroll turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six. The coupe boasts of 306hp/225kW and 400 Nm of torque (US spec: 300 hp and 300 lb-ft torque), the N55 permits the 335i car to speed up from 0-100 km/h in 5.5 sec (0-60 mph in 5.3 sec; 5.5 seconds with the automatic). The Convertible achieves the same speed in 5.8 seconds (US spec: 5.5 seconds; 5.7 seconds with the mechanical), while the entire wheel drive 335i xDrive Coupe (US spec) achieves it in 5.2 seconds (5.3 with the automatic). Both makes have a restricted top speed of 130 mph, but can attain 150 mph with the elective Sport Package. In Europe, the speed is restricted to 250 km/h (155 mph).

Also anticipated for the 2011 3-Series change over range is the 335is which is a sportier edition of the 335i with somewhat more power. Regrettably, BMW has not brought out any info yet.

The 2011 3-Series will be on sale in the United States and Europe from this spring.

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The Sport Version of the BMW 3 Series extends perfect characters for relishing driving joy at its very best. With its extraordinary characteristics, this precise model allows the driver and riders to take pleasure in both sporting fashion and the active driving feel at its very best.

The major changes are the M Sports Suspension, 18-inch light-alloy wheels in elite Dark Chrome star-spine pattern and the M Aerodynamics Package. The advanced and sporty looks of the car are additionally emphasized by window beam covers. The range of colors used for the body includes Blue Water Metallic.

The BMW 3 Series Lifestyle Edition is a stylish, contemporary and elite in both exterior and interior designing. Along with other features, these makes are also accessible with predominantly eye-catching Platinum Bronze external paintwork.

The Seat upholstery which is produced solely for the Lifestyle Edition actually stresses the excitement of contemporary, individual fashion in the interior. The centre part in Layer cloth is pooled with external seat components in Fluid cloth. This is very attractive. As a substitute to the seats refined wholly in Anthracite, a double coloured edition with its middle part in Ivory White and external components in Oyster is also accessible for the genuine enthusiast.

When ordered by the client can also find Fluid cloth on the door panels. Interior trim in High-Gloss Platinum Bronze renders the Lifestyle Edition a predominantly elite highlight.

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This 2012 BMW 1-Series was caught when it was undergoing winter testing in Northern Europe. This particular type of coupe has only one tailpipe regardless of having 2 exhaust pipe cut-outs in the glass fascia.

Formerly this model was seen with 2 tailpipes which indicate that it is a turbocharged model. Now this prototype has an unsurprisingly-drew out engine this time. Irrespective of its power plant, the restyled 1-Series will have modern style, LED tail lamps, and a bold double kidney grille.

Under the cover, petrol engines will, as expected, include a 105bhp 1.3-liter. It will also have a Peugeot-obtained 1.6-liter turbo with minimum136bhp (100kW). It will also have a 3.0-liter twin-turbo M1 with 350bhp and 500Nm of torsion.

The last engine will be matched to a bivalent-clutch gearbox. This will allow the M1 to speed up from 0-60mph in 4.7 seconds or less. On the diesel side, one can anticipate the 118i with 150bhp, the 120d with 184bhp, and the 123d with 211bhp.

This redesigned 1-Series 5 door will go on sale in mid-2011, with coupe and adaptable models can be anticipated shortly thereafter.

BMW’s current venture into the world of Efficient Dynamics will also most probably end up in a “green” 1-Series with ultra-low expelling and astral fuel-efficiency. It will also have an ActiveE version.

It has also come to notice that BMW has been trying out the 1-Series with a Kistler RoaDyn wheel coerces and torsion sensor scheme. This form is normally used for trying four-wheel drive and also the all-wheel drive fomites.

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Today we are more then happy to show you the new BMW 5-Series. We uploaded 2 video’s so we know for sure, we don’t lose the video connections. Well let’s get back to the car! Thats the best news of the day!

A brand new BMW 5-Series, that will be launched in 2010. Well we think the design is brilliant again. Like sir Adrian van Hooydonk – Director BMW group design – is saying, this is a muscled car, without being a bodybuilder. The hood is great! It shows it has muscles, but the design stays elegant.

Find more about the BMW 5-Series, including photo’s and movies: BMW Official website

The 2010 BMW 3-Series Convertible Face-lift  is spotted. Some sleuth pictures of the forthcoming BMW 3-series transformable doing some last screening before making its first appearance before the public at the Frankfurt motor show in a few weeks from now can be seen.
It appears that BMW is proposing for some striking contact for the debut of the replica. BMW is still now using disguise to block out much of the front end.
Those changes for the face-lifted three series convertible/cab includes obviously, the new front shock absorber as well as a new set of headlights, LED lights at the back and a new back shock absorber too.
Offending peculiarity will be if BMW will be extending any fresh engine selections for the 3-series cab. If they do so then it will be something which BMW brand has been identified to do with upgrades and face-lifts so that something truly will be put out in new.
The most important question is “Could BMW be considering adding its new 2.0 liter Efficient Dynamics diesel with 163 hp and a consumption rating of only 4.1 liters/100 km to the 3-series cabriolet range?”

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