The New York International Auto show saw the presentation of the world’s greenest car of the year (WGCOY)to the BMW 118d.
A panel of 47 automotive journalists representing over 24 countries voted for the BMW over the Mercedes Benz Smart fortwo cdi and the Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI.
Tom Purves, chairman and chief executive officer of […]

Trials for the HiQ MSA British Touring Cars Championship (BTCC) have produced a record-breaking result for Mat Jackson of the BMW Dealer Team UK driving a BMW 320si.
Lap times for over 100 trials of the Brands Hatch Indy circuit saw him produce a fastest lap time which breaks the pole-position racing time set in […]

BMW has claimed that it is the leading manufacturer when it comes to reducing emissions.
Following the announcement of new exemptions from the London congestion charge for cleaner vehicles, a number of car makers have come out to trumpet their environmental credentials.
But BMW says it has gone further than its rivals, introducing emission-cutting measures across […]

The number of BMW vehicles registered in 2007 has increased, it has been reported.
Some 121,575 BMW and 47,661 Mini-branded cars were taken out by consumers over the course of the year - a ten per cent rise on 2006, the company has announced.
It added that 94 per cent of the BMWs sold in the […]

A new vehicle from German automobile manufacturer BMW is indicative of the future of the coupe, the firm has stated.
Fitted beneath the hood of the X6 is the world’s most powerful six-cylinder diesel engine which provides extensive carbon savings, while the model also features a Dynamic Performance Control system.
The firm has targeted the commanding […]

The four-door M3 saloon from BMW has "supercar performance" as well as the practicality of a larger vehicle, the firm has claimed.
Reaching 62 mph from zero in 4.9 seconds and hitting a top speed of 155 mph, the car also features Brake Energy Regeneration.
This means that the vehicle can realise when it is over-run […]

German automobile manufacturer BMW has commented that its new Series 1 convertible vehicle is "visually striking and dynamically effective".
The top of the vehicle is noticeably different to most vehicles of its kind, as it has an electro-hydraulic fabric roof which opens or closes in 22 seconds at 25 mph.
Motorists can really make the vehicle […]

Car manufacturer BMW has lifted the lid on a new vehicle at the Frankfurt International Motor Show this week.
Fitted with Dynamic Performance Control, the car is the company’s first Sports Activity Coupe and features dual round headlights.
The vehicle also employs ActiveHybrid technology - "the world’s most advanced", according to the company.
For more than 15 […]

BMW has revealed its new 1-Series coupe range, with the world’s most powerful production four-cylinder diesel engine among the highlights.
This unit will power the 123d model, which delivers 204bhp and hits a top speed of 148mph while offering a combined economy rate of 54.3mpg.
Two other engine choices will be available – the 120d’s unit […]

BMW’s Hydrogen 7 was presented to deputy London mayor Nicky Gavron at City Hall this week in a move hoped to raise awareness of hydrogen as an alternative energy source for the automotive industry.
John Hollis, head of government and industrial affairs for BMW, handed the car over for the use of the deputy mayor.
The […]