The latest in BMW’s long and successful roadster family has been revealed. The all-new BMW Z4 will go on sale in May 2009 and features a host of new innovations.
The BMW Z4 is the first to come with a two-piece, electro-hydraulically operated Retractable Hard-Top roof that can be raised or lowered in 20 seconds. The new roadster is also the first vehicle to be offered with Adaptive M Suspension. Electronically controlled dampers offer three different configurations and lower the ride read more
Recently facelifted, the 3-series is one of the best all-round cars on sale. Not only does it offer refinement and comfort by the bucketload, but it’s also blessed with the ability to morph into a pin-sharp sports saloon when you point it away from the motorway and in the direction of some twisty bits. In diesel-engined guise, fuel economy is top notch, too, so what more could you ask for?
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BMW have just launched phase 2 of their Efficient Dynamics online campaign on the UK’s largest Contract Hire and Fleet Management websites, namely, www.ContractHireAndLeasing.com & www.FleetDirectory.co.uk this follows a successful phase 1 on the same sites. BMW are pushing their green credentials while offering extremely competitive contract hire rates to the user chooser and fleet decision makers in the UK. BMW are offering less emmission and more driving pleasure. BMW Efficient read more
“Added Lightness” achieves 50mpg and 150mph
The factor with which the new D3 Coupe is best compared to its rivals is its Power-To-Weight ratio; an equation commonly applied in motor sport. But, with heavily increased personal taxation designed to encourage energy saving and lowered emissions, the calculation is assuming wider relevance to drivers - especially those in the select niche at which this latest ALPINA is aimed.
As epitomised by the D3 Coupe, gaining extra performance read more
BMW blame rising cost of oil and materials, a weakening U.S economy and international financial downturn for the revision of its financial forecast.
Pre-tax profit for the second quarter of 2008 is 602 million euros down by 43 per cent, compared to the second quarter of 2007 when profit was 1,065 million euros.
BMW Group has revised its earnings forecast to take account of less favourable market conditions.
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The X6 Sports Activity Coupe (SAC) is for drivers who like the high up seating position of the X5 but still want a classic sporty BMW drive and don’t really need the practicality. It may be odd to look at but given its huge dimensions, the X6 is remarkably agile. It’s also beautifully built and very fast. The X6 is an X5 with attitude.
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The X6 is all about the driving, which is why BMW will have no difficulty selling the X6, even with prices ranging from read more
The luxury end of the market is going green and the first car we have on test is the BMW 1-Series 118d EfficientDynamics variant. The five door car looks like a normal 118d as it doesn’t have any special badging on the car. We had the SE trim level on test and this variant starts at £18,880.
The BMW is a fantastic proposition - not only is this variant green offering CO2 emissions of just 119g/km it is also a proper drivers’ car. Its great fun and you can be eco-friendly while read more
The five millionth 5 Series has rolled off the production line at Dingolfing, Germany. The 530d Saloon in Carbon Black marks a significant milestone in the story of a BMW Series that first started life as a concept car in 1972.
The first production car was a four-cylinder E12 520 Saloon with 115hp that was produced at a brand new Dingolfing manufacturing plant. By the time the successful model was replaced in 1981 nearly 700,000 first generation vehicles had been produced. Subsequent versions read more
German car manufacturer BMW have announced plans to cut a further 5,600 jobs by the end of 2008. The decision forms part of a wide cost-cutting scheme and the effects will be felt in Germany and its other markets.
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BMW has targeted the 1 Series Convertible for release on the 5th April 2008. The car benefits from BMW’s new Efficient Dynamics technologies which enables the car to both improve fuel economy and emmissions output whilst maintaining performance. The range is topped by the 135i M-Sport which achieves 62 mph in 5.6 seconds from a standing start! Contract Hire and Leasing rates on the diesel models especially are looking promising indeed!
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