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BMW (May 2007, Week Vol. 0)

BMW buying Volvo
May-29-2007
This BMW buying Volvo story appears to have legs and I'm a bit surprised to be honest; it's surfaced before. I don't see why BMW would want it or, indeed, why Ford would want shot of it (Volvo ought to be making money again now that new product is there).
The new BMW X5 4.8i M Sport
May-31-2007
BMW's M Sport derivative is to be introduced to the new BMW X5 range for the first time, with the BMW X5 4.8i M Sport
Alfardan Automobiles floats loan scheme for BMW 320i
May-30-2007

"With advanced vehicle dynamics, the BMW 320i provides the perfect driving experience, unparalleled safety and unique luxury to discerning motorists"

ALFARDAN Automobiles, exclusive importer of BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce in Qatar, has introduced a financing scheme to facilitate the purchase of the BMW 320i.

Comparison Test: 2007 BMW 335i vs. 2007 Lexus IS 350
May-27-2007

"We are always more anxious to be distinguished for a talent which we do not possess, than to be praised for the 15 which we do possess."

BMW has it and Lexus wants it. That's all you need to know about the confrontation between the 2007 BMW 335i and 2007 Lexus IS 350.

BMW 5-Series coming to India next month
May-30-2007

German automaker BMW has announced that their Indian division would launch their 5-Series model in the market in June.

BMW Group ME strengthens relations with Mohammed Yousuf Naghi Motors
May-31-2007

BMW Group Middle East pledged its continuous unlimited commitment to Mohammed Yousuf Naghi Motors, the exclusive dealer of BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce cars in Saudi Arabia, as the companies drew up future plans ...

BMW Concept CS coupe likely to be built: Purves
May-24-2007

"We have to acknowledge that cars have been funded by people borrowing on their houses"

The BMW Concept CS coupe is really a sedan, says BMW NA's Tom Purves, but whatever it's called, it's more likely than not to get the green light for production.

BMW supplier to locate plant in Greenwood
May-20-2007

"Today's announcement is further evidence that our efforts to improve the economic soil conditions for business growth are paying dividends in terms of job creation, opportunity, and investment"

County landed its first BMW supplier Friday when Mathson Industries announced that it would build a new manufacturing plant there.

Armed men carjack couple in Easton
May-23-2007

Two men with guns carjacked a BMW from a Freemansburg couple while they were at the Exxon station at Third Street and Larrry Holmes Drive last night, police said.

2012 BMW 3-Series Rendering With CS Concept Design Cues
May-24-2007

Over the years the 3-Series has become the car that defines the term "sport sedan" and the benchmark for every luxury car maker from Alfa Romeo to Volvo.

2012 BMW 3-Series Rendering With CS Concept Design Cues
May-23-2007

Over the years the has become the car that defines the term "sport sedan" and the benchmark for every luxury car maker from Alfa Romeo to Volvo.

BMW Boyun destek sistemini hazýrladý
May-13-2007
BMW Motorrad ýn geliþtirdiði yeni boyun destek sistemi s&uuml;r&uuml;c&uuml;n&uuml;n boynundan alabileceði darbeleri ciddi bi&ccedil;imde engelliyor <br> BMW bu sistemin &pound;325 olduðunu ve Motorrad Bayilerinde bu sisteme ulaþýlabileceðini a&ccedil;ýkladýOmuza yerleþtirilen bu sistem herhangi bir kaskla kullanýlabiliyor ve kaza anýnda omurgada en iyi korumayý saðlam &uuml;zere tasarlanmýþtýrBMW bu sistemin karbon fiber karýþýmýndan &uuml;retildiðini,kevlar(&ccedil;elikten daha dayanýklý v...
Johnson takes 3rd round lead at BMW Charity Pro-Am
May-19-2007

"So I had to concentrate out here because you start thinking you have a free ride. Tomorrow will be fun. Anything can happen. Someone could go out and shoot 63 and be done, or I could go out and shoot 63 and be done."

Richard Johnson shot a 4-under 68 on Saturday to take the lead at 11-under after three rounds at the Nationwide Tour BMW Charity Pro-Am at The Cliffs.

2008 BMW 5-Series Pricing announced
May-08-2007

Tags: , 2008, 5 Series Tag Links: BMW , 2008 , 5 Series BMW has announced the pricing for the 2008 BMW 5-Series which starts at $45,075 for the base sedan.

2008 BMW 5-Series Pricing announced
May-08-2007

Tags: , 2008, Tag Links: BMW , 2008 , 5 Series BMW has announced the pricing for the 2008 BMW 5-Series which starts at $45,075 for the base sedan.

AGMC conducts driver training session for better safety
May-06-2007

"We also wanted to allow customers to enjoy BMW's trademark sheer driving pleasure experience, something that the BMW M5 was more than capable of doing, with winners of the BMW M5 extended slalom autotest rewarded with replica BMW vehicles."

AGMC, exclusive importer of , MINI and Rolls-Royce in Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, recently held a Driver Training session for more than 70 BMW enthusiasts and customers at the Dubai Autodrome ...

Performance BMW wins BMW's highest honor!
May-08-2007
Performance BMW, a dealership for new and used BMW cars in Chapel Hill, NC, is pleased to announce an award winning achievement: Performance BMW has received the 2007 Center of Excellence Award, the company's highest honor.
2008 BMW M5 pricing remains the same
May-08-2007

Tags: 2008, , M5 Tag Links: 2008 , BMW , M5 While there have been minimal cosmetic changes to the exterior and interior to the 2008 BMW M5, pricing has remained the same as last year at $83,675 including a ...

Americas Cup Louis Vuitton: BMW Oracle Racing forces Mascalzone Latino Capitalia over start line early
May-07-2007
??The match between BMW ORACLE Racing and Mascalzone Latino Capitalia was won and lost at the start when skipper Chris Dickson and the crew of USA 98 forced the Italian team over the line early. ?BMW ORACLE Racing retained ...
BMW steers away from hybrid powertrains - report
May-08-2007
Hybrid models will not be part of the BMW range for the foreseeable future, the company has revealed to journalists at www.headlineauto.co.uk, although the company is a partner with DaimlerChrysler and General Motors in the co-development of a hybrid system that GM will launch next year in two SUVs this year and in another in 2008. ...
BMW Unveils 450 Enduro at WEC
May-08-2007
BMW Motorrad Motorsport officially unveiled their new 450cc sports enduro bike at the second round of the '07 World Enduro Championship staged in Puerto Lumbreras, Spain, where the team continued the development of the new bike.
BMW launches neck brace system
May-08-2007
BMW Motorrad has launched an innovative new Neck Brace System that greatly reduces the risk of serious neck injury for riders. According to BMW, the system, which costs ??350 and is now available through any Motorrad dealer, sits between a...
BMW halting tours to rev up new lines
May-07-2007
BMW Manufacturing Co. announced Monday that it will halt tours of its Spartanburg facility beginning June 1 as the plant prepares for new product production.
BMW launches new sat-nav
May-07-2007
BMW has launched its latest satellite navigation system, the Navigator III Plus. Visually similar to its predecessor, the Navigator II, the new model even utilises the same Advanced Mount Cradle design, for attaching the computer to the bike. It???s been...
BMW Prices 2008 5 Series, On Sale Now
May-07-2007

The 2008 BMW 5 Series is already at dealerships, but it doesn't look much different than the outgoing 2007.

The fashionable economics of hybrid cars
May-06-2007

Last year, Dallas computer whiz Tony Scott drove a BMW M series, an expensive car that BMW advertises as "a race car for four." Then, contemplating the need for a new $1,200 set of Z-rated tires and a future of ...

Burns: Miles per gallon: the new status symbol
May-07-2007

Last year, computer whiz Tony Scott drove a BMW M series, an expensive car that BMW advertises as "a race car for four." Then, contemplating the need for a new $1,200 set of Z-rated tires and a future of ...

Southern CA Better Business Bureau Dealer Rankings
May-06-2007

Assael BMW 1425 S Mountain Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016-4204, Phone: 626-358-4269 ...............................A .......... BBB Membership Beverly Hills BMW 8825 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211-2605, Phone: ...

Americas Cup Louis Vuitton: BMW ORACLE Racing & Emirates Team New Zealand battle for top spot
May-09-2007
It’s down to the final flight to see who will lead the 11 challengers at the conclusion of Round Robin Two. BMW ORACLE Racing and Emirates Team New Zealand meet today in a battle for top spot. The winner ...
Americas Cup Louis Vuitton: BMW Oracle wins match over Desafio Espanol
May-08-2007
BMW ORACLE Racing won the right hand side of the course off the startline and leaped away to a convincing win over Desafio Espanol. Skipper Chris Dickson and the crew of USA 98 clearly wanted the right hand side ...
Youzhny, Kohlschreiber reach BMW final
May-07-2007
Third-seeded Russian Mikhail Youzhny and German Philipp Kohlschreiber were Saturday's semifinal winners at the clay- court BMW Open. Youzhny reached the final by dousing second-seeded Czech Tomas Berdych 6-4, 6-3 while the 23-year-old Kohlschreibe...
Berdych rolls into BMW quarters
May-07-2007
Second-seeded Czech Tomas Berdych was among Thursday's second-round winners at the clay-court BMW Open. The 6-foot-5 Berdych got past Chilean Nicolas Massu 7-5, 6-1 at MTTC Iphitos, setting up a quarterfinal match with Frenchman Nicolas Devilder. ...
Berdych, Baghdatis reach BMW SFs
May-07-2007
Second-seeded Czech Tomas Berdych and 2006 Australian Open runner-up Marcos Baghdatis were among Friday's quarterfinal winners at the clay-court BMW Open. The 6-foot-5 Berdych handled Frenchman Nicolas Devilder 6-4, 6-0, while a fourth-seeded Bagh...
Kohlschreiber knocks off Youzhny for BMW crown
May-07-2007
Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber rallied from a set down to beat doubles partner Mikhail Youzhny of Russia for the title at the BMW Open. Kohlschreiber earned a 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory for his first career ATP title, and became the first German to wi...
Fast-trackering: Stolen BMW found in record time
May-08-2007
Tracker has made a record-breaking recovery by activating, alerting the police, tracking and finding a stolen vehicle within 11 minutes.
NO QUICK DECISION FOR HEIDFELD
May-07-2007
Nick Heidfeld will have to wait until the end of the season to find out if he's to get a new BMW contract.
Meet the Beemers
May-10-2007
Here is an interesting and their passion for motorcycles. Scroll down to the section titled "BMW MOTORCYCLE RIDER SPOTLIGHT: Two Beemer Riders Overcome Adversity For the Love of the Ride".
BMW Championship??-??Rose set for Wentworth
May-09-2007
Great Britain's Justin Rose will return home for the PGA Championship at Wentworth later this month.
Cheers in Valencia as Spain’s Boat Backs Into Semifinals
May-09-2007
Despite being overwhelmed by his former employer BMW Oracle Racing on Tuesday, Matt Wachowicz looked fulfilled as he celebrated his new Spanish employers’ place in the semifinals.
Suspects Nabbed After High-Speed Pursuit
May-07-2007

Two suspects were arrested after they allegedly stole a BMW and led police on a half-hour, high-speed pursuit through several municipalities in Wayne and Lackawanna counties.

Bhupathi-Stepanek lose in semis
May-07-2007

NEW DELHI: Mahesh Bhupathi and bowed out of the euro 353,000 BMW Open ATP tour event in Munich, Germany, after a three-set loss in the semifinals on Saturday.

Purring cat rescued from BMW car engine
May-07-2007

Elementary teacher calls mechanic after hearing the cat in her vehicle; feline dashes out after the 'belly pan' is removed.

Autocross - become a better driver
May-08-2007
This Saturday I went to my first autocross event ever. It was organized by the local BMW club Golden...
Americas Cup Louis Vuitton: BMW Oracles Chris Dicksons split second timing separates success from potential disaster
May-09-2007
The moments that most vividly capture the power and split-second precision of America’s Cup yacht racing are when two yachts swoop within centimeters of each other. To direct 24-tonnes of multimillion dollar equipment at full-speed with no brakes and ...
Americas Cup Louis Vuitton: BMW Oracle looking ahead, one race at a time
May-08-2007
Once the three so-called big teams crossed the threshold that took them into the semi-finals of the Louis Vuitton Cup, great interest focused on who would clinch the top spot on the round robin scoreboard – and so claim ...
Americas Cup Louis Vuitton: BMW Oracle sails against local Desafio Espanol team today
May-08-2007
As summer conditions settle over Valencia, the weather continues to follow the advertised script, with sea-breezes becoming a more established feature of the afternoons. Today, the forecast is up a touch more – in the 12 – 16 knots ...
Americas Cup Louis Vuitton: Big matches today Luna Rossa vs Mascalzone Latino and Desafio vs. BMW Oracle
May-07-2007
Another perfect day yesterday on the Med- 12-15 knots from 125, sunny and fairly smooth seas. The big race of the day was Luna Rossa vs. New Zealand. New Zealand got a slightly better start and slowly, over 20 ...
Bell BMW introduces the BMW Z4M at its dealership
May-01-2007
Bell BMW is pleased to introduce the Z4M at its dealership. More details can be had from the dealer by calling up 866-405-7188.
Bell BMW introduces the all-new BMW M3 at its dealership
May-01-2007
Bell BMW is pleased to introduce the all new M3 at its dealership. More details can be had by contacting the dealer on 866-405-7188.
Bell BMW introduces the BMW 335XI at its dealership
May-01-2007
Bell BMW is pleased to introduce the 335XI at its dealership. Please call up the dealer on 866-405-7188 to learn more on this.
Car launch costs hit BMW profits
May-03-2007
Profits at BMW slide in the first three months of the year, following heavy investment in launching new models.
BMW eager to stay 'best of rest' after top two.
May-05-2007
BMW Sauber team boss, Mario Theissen has that the aim for them next weekend in Barcelona will be to maintain their position as the third-best team on the grid.
PC Mag Digital Drive Awards names BMW X5 its COTY
May-02-2007

Posted May 2nd 2007 6:02PM by Sam Abuelsamid Filed under: Crossovers/CUVs , BMW I know when people ask me to what car to buy, I always tell them to grab a copy of PC Magazine.

First look: the 2007 BMW M3
May-05-2007

Photo courtesy of BMW AG: The 2007 coupe. The 2007 edition is the first-ever M3 with an eight-cylinder power unit, all-new V8 engine displacing 4.0 litres.

Scott Burns
May-05-2007

Last year, computer whiz Tony Scott drove a BMW M series, an expensive car that BMW advertises as "a race car for four." Then, contemplating the need for a new $1,200 set of Z-rated tires and a future of ...

Bell BMW introduces the BMW 335XI at its dealership
May-01-2007

Bell is pleased to introduce the 335XI at its dealership. Please call up the dealer on 866-405-7188 to learn more on this.

Southern CA Better Business Bureau Dealer Rankings
May-01-2007

Assael BMW 1425 S Mountain Ave, 91016-4204, Phone: 626-358-4269 ...............................A .......... BBB Membership Beverly Hills BMW 8825 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211-2605, Phone: ...

BMW Sauber: Spanish GP Preview
May-04-2007
The European curtain-raiser of the 2007 Formula One World Championship has the added attraction of being a kind of second start to the season.
Teen speeder has car seized
May-02-2007
A BMW car was seized from a teenage boy caught driving at 106mph after he was stopped by police twice in 24 hours.
Preview: 2010 BMW 5-Series Revealed
May-04-2007

When you think of luxury executive saloons, one car always comes to mind - " the 5-series. A class leader since its inception, the 5-series remains a crucial car to BMW.

2010 BMW 5-Series Rendering
May-05-2007

If you're one of those people who like to believe or even want, to do away with its controversial design language, then these renderings of the next 5-Series, courtesy of Swedish magazine Automotorsport, ...

Little BMW approaches perfection
May-03-2007

HERALD BANNER It's easy to write about a car you hate. You just say things like, "I'd rather lick the sweat off Jesse Ventura's back than drive this awful pile of poo." String a few nasty comments ...

Temp workers help BMW get job done
May-02-2007

"We're streaming along pretty well"

Manufacturing Co. is currently producing about 600 vehicles a day at its Greer plant, using both permanent and contract workers to get the job done.

New models drive off BMW profits
May-03-2007

"We are right on course to achieve our targets for the full year."

By Matt Moore Frankfurt - Luxury car maker on Thursday said first-quarter profit plunged 38 percent as it spent more money on launching new models and because last year's figure included a special gain from ...