Here’s a first look at the X1 under it’s own power with all camo removed. For our money this is easily one of the better looking Crossovers BMW has produced to date. We look forward to getting behind the wheel early next year.
Few of us will ever come close to the 135 bimmers Klaus has owned, but it would be a nice feat to even achieve a third of them. This retired entrepreneur’s 135th BMW is none other than an ///M6. Not sure if that would be my choice but he more than likely has owned the rest of the fleet. (Edit)
The official images and video of the final production vehicle are coming shortly. But until then BMW has filmed one of the latest X1 prototypes for its latest press event in Mallorca Spain.
Many owners of 99-06 model year BMW 3 series vehicles have reported failures of the rear-axle supports in the vehicles sub-frame caused by cracking and defects. BMW has steadfastly denied any charges of wrongdoing made against it in the lawsuit but has issued the following statement and owners or leasees can refer to an established website for further information.
BMW NA Official Statement. BMW has agreed to a proposed settlement of a class action lawsuit concerning the Sub-Frame structures on 3 Series (“E46”) models produced from 1999 through 2006. Under rare conditions the attachment points of the Sub-Frame may develop a fracture or crack. BMW has prepared an inspection, approved repair procedure, and reimbursement policy in keeping with the terms of the proposed class settlement. Details will be forthcoming, pending the court’s final approval of the proposed class settlement. In advance of the final settlement, BMW customers with questions should visitwww.E46subframeclassactionsettlement.com.
Here is a video displaying the aforementioned fracture
The Nordschleife Nurburgring has been synonymous with the BMW brand since the 1930’s. BMW and its products are probably more closely tied to the ‘Ring than any other manufacturer. And today it’s the biggest day of the year for the ‘Ring. The 24 Hours of the Nurburgring is arguably the most grueling race in the world the 2009 edition is officially underway. And lucky you, it’s streaming live on the web in both audio and video format.
We love DIY here at BF. And that extends from under the hood to being behind the camera. And it doesn’t get much better behind the camera than the video above. Shot in Red 4k the video was created by vitabrevisfilms.com
Not much more needs to be said beyond what the video says for itself. BMW once again outshines Audi. Here’s the press release from the Juggernaut Advertising that ran the local campaign:
Juggernaut Advertising, an independent advertising agency headquartered in Santa Monica, CA, has initiated a tactical outdoor marketing campaign on behalf of BMW of Santa Monica. The campaign is in response to Audi’s current billboards challenging BMW with the headline “Your move, BMW.”
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