With its agile, versatile and modern character, the BMW X1 guarantees
a new driving experience in the premium compact segment. It expands and enhances the range of BMW X models by yet another innovative vehicle concept.
Through its body design the BMW X1 demonstrates self-confident elegance, a versatile and sporting character, as well as spontaneous agility. For the first time the features and characteristics of a BMW X model are carried over in modern style into a unique vehicle in the premium compact segment.
The interior of the BMW X1 is characterised by clear function and trendsetting, modern style. The driver orientation so typical of BMW continued →
Official Release: It was confirmed today that the BMW X1 is planned to debut in the United States in calendar year 2011. The X1 has been conceived with the flexibility to offer traditional rear-wheel drive and xDrive all-wheel drive configurations, as well as a wide variety of gasoline and diesel powertrain choices. In light of rapidly evolving US market demands, fuel prices, and regulatory standards, elements of the X1’s US launch plan, including engine and drivetrain configurations, will be forthcoming closer to the time of launch. continued →
Official Release: The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported June sales of 20,849 vehicles, a decrease of 20.3 percent from the 26,155 vehicles sold in the same month of 2008. The BMW Group also reported a year-to-date sales volume of 114,448 vehicles, down 27.5 percent, compared to 157,913 vehicles sold in the first half of 2008. continued →
Official Release: BMW has enriched its award winning BMW Search service to provide online access to up-to-date fuel prices, weather forecasts and major stock indices. Now, whenever a driver or passenger wants to know the Dow Jones, S&P 500 or NASDAQ indices, BLOOMBERG provides the answer through BMW Search with constant updates on the control display.
With the introduction of Google MapsTM database search capability in September 2008, BMW became the first auto manufacturer in the USA to enable an online data connection within the vehicle, allowing customers to quickly find points of interest with just a keyword. continued →
As is customary with these kind of launches, someone somewhere has leaked all the launch pics of the BMW X1 before the embargo was to break later this week. There’s not much to say that hasn’t been said about the X1. The E84 1 series based crossover is almost the same size as the current X3 on the exterior and has a little less interior and cargo room.
The X1 will launch with two base models the xDrive18i and xDrive18d. Additionally expect the xDrive20d (177hp), the xDrive23d (204hp) and finally the xDrive28i. All will launch with xDrive following within a year with rear wheel drive sDrive models. The US launch should happen late next year with different engine offerings.
Official Release: In the continuing development of BMW’s flagship 7 Series line, BMW today announced xDrive all-wheel drive versions of the 750i and 750Li. When combined with the previously announced V12-powered 760Li, the 7 Series range grows to five variants for model year 2010.
BMW’s acclaimed xDrive all-wheel drive system has been enhanced for these new models to ensure that the 750i xDrive and 750Li xDrive set a new benchmark for handling characteristics among all-wheel drive sedans. BMW’s Integrated Chassis Management, using the remarkable speed of its FlexRay on-board network and the quick-responding xDrive hardware, is able to identify and limit understeer by shifting torque rearward (up to 80% to the rear axle) while preserving the stability for which xDrive has been so widely recognized. continued →
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Tomorrow marks the start of our week with the 2010 Z4 35i. It’s a review we’ve been looking forward to more than anything since our M3 reviews from last year. Considering the type of reader at BF we also asked for (and received) a rare manual version of the car. From what we’re told almost all cars out there available for reviews are DCT only. While we at BF love the DCT transmission and would highly recommend them if that’s your preferred method, we can’t help but feel the Z4 deserved something a little old school added back to its character.
Look for photo updates throughout the next week culminating in a full review shortly after.
According to BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer (as interviewed by Car and Driver) the BMW brand will be launching it’s Project i variant by 2012. As we’ve reported previously the car will be available with all electric, hybrid, petrol and diesel powerplants. The car will be aimed for worldwide markets but will be designed with an eye towards the US market and California’s new Zero-Emission-Vehicle (ZEV) requirements that call for large-volume manufacturers to sell ZEVs by 2012.
Here’s an excerpt from the article:
Styling will be BMW-like, with short overhangs, a wide track, and a low roofline. Electricity will be stored in a water-cooled lithium-ion battery pack that is expected to provide a 100-mile range. Other versions of the City will get a gas or diesel engine and are being developed for Asian markets, particularly China. It hasn’t been decided whether the electric City will be badged as a Mini or a BMW. Reithofer also hinted that it may get a new name. BMW holds the rights to Riley and Triumph, but considering the reputation of electrical systems in British cars, redeploying those old names probably isn’t the best idea. continued →
Once again one of our favorite public sources Scott27 has given usan overviewofan upcoming BMW product. Today he goes into relative detail around the completely redesigned 2012 3 Series. Here’s an excerpt from his post at GCZ:
“The proportions of a typical 3er, evident since the E36 through to the E46 and currently the E90 will remain meaning squat proportions, short rear overhang and wheels placed to each corner. The overall look is more slimmer and more toned than the E90. continued →
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