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BMW (July 2007, Week Vol. 0)

Finally, the BMW 1 Series is coming to East Bay BMW in Pleasanton
Jul-29-2007

East Bay , dealer for new and used BMW cars in Pleasanton, California has announced the 2008 BMW 1 Series is coming to East Bay BMW.

BMW trying to win over Chinese customers after scandals
Jul-29-2007
GERMANY'S BMW has a reputation for producing cars that offer driving pleasure and luxury. But in recent years that reputation has been sullied in China, with BMW owners tagged nouveau riche and a seri...
New BMW four-cylinder diesel engine for Australian market
Jul-30-2007

"The arrival of the new BMW X3 2.0d expands our diesel offering to six models and will consolidate BMW's position in Australia as the leading luxury supplier of sporty, dynamic, yet frugal diesel engines"

Posted Jul 30th 2007 7:09PM by Xavier Navarro Filed under: Diesel , BMW Mated to the small SUV X3, the top-seller engine of the brand in Europe goes to Australia although Ozzies could buy the engine already ...

BMW Sailing Cup: Ocean of Plymouth wins victory on the Solent
Jul-30-2007
Representatives from BMW car dealer Ocean of Plymouth sealed victory in the BMW Sailing Cup, which took place on the Solent on Friday and with it, the chance to represent the UK in the World Final next year. The ...
'08 BMW 535xi: Good, but complicated
Jul-29-2007
Some cars are an acquired taste. Consider the 2008 BMW 535xi sedan. It seems equipped to appeal to any affluent shopper. It is a f...
One-off BMW K1200R for Resident Evil 3: Extinction
Jul-30-2007
BMW has created this one-off K1200R to celebrate the launch of the new Resident Evil: Extinction movie, which will hit cinemas next month. The third movie in the Resident Evil series sees lead actress Milla Jovovich riding a similar K1200R...
Happy 30th, 7-Series
Jul-29-2007

Posted Jul 29th 2007 4:15PM by Noah Joseph Filed under: Sedans/Saloons , BMW It's been thirty years since BMW introduced the first incarnation of its flagship luxury sedan.

BMW Ultimate Drive hits the streets to fight cancer
Jul-29-2007

"And lots of women don't know that"

The BMW Ultimate Drive hit the streets of Wichita today. You may have seen the pink ribbon fleet cruising around the city's east edge in an effort to find a cure.

Troia Portugal Match Cup: Ian Williams beats BMW Oracle's Gavin Brady in semi final
Jul-29-2007
Semi-finals day at the Troia Portugal Match Cup pitted a fascinating mix of old and new talent against each other, with Peter Gilmour (AUS) facing up against Areva Challenge’s Sebastien Col (FRA), and BMW Oracle’s Gavin Brady (NZL) against ...
BRAZIL: Daimler deal doomed Tritec
Jul-30-2007
The news in mid-July that BMW had sold its 50% share in the Campo Largo (Paran?? state)-based Tritec engine joint venture plant to private equity group Cerberus was no surprise here in Brazil.
UK: BMW launches five-door Mini
Jul-30-2007
Question: why does a British-heritage brand such as BMW-owned Mini launch a new Clubman ???wagon??? version (here in the UK on 10 November; Europe around the same time); US early '08) and put the extra rear side passenger door on the right, the, er, ???wrong??? side, for the key right-hand-drive ???home??? market?
Audi Shifts into Overdrive
Jul-30-2007
Germany's No. 3 luxury carmaker, after BMW and Mercedes, is on a tear, with new luxury models and older models that retain their cachet
Tulock Motorcyclist Suffers Major Injuries In Sunday Hwy 4 Accident
Jul-30-2007

Riding his 2007 BMW motorcycle, Wittstruck attempted to pass a vehicle driven by 51 year old Zorica Radosalevich of Los Gatos.

Comparison: 2007 Audi TT 3.2 Quattro Roadster vs. 2007 BMW Z4 3.0si vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
Jul-30-2007

In a Corner of this morning paper's obituary section were a couple paragraphs devoted to a Mr.

New review: BMW Z4
Jul-29-2007

Here is an equation that driving fans know well: brawny horsepower coupled with light curb weight equals what is commonly referred to as an "enthusiastic driving experience." As is often the case when such an ...

BMW X5 Le Mans video
Jul-27-2007

Do you want to see a 700 hp BMW X5 in action? Watch this BMW X5 Le Mans video. The BMW X5 Le Mans is a E53 BMW X5 that has a 6.0 liter V12 engine taken from the July 27, 2007 at 06:09 am By alexandru997 , 1 ...

2008 BMW X3 Hybrid
Jul-28-2007
The BMW X3 compact SUV is now in it's fourth year of production and BMW has chosen the X3 to pilot the hybrid engine jointly developed with General Motors and Daimler Chrysler. With more competition emerging to snatch market share in the SUV market, fuel economy together with safety appear to be driving the market in both the US and Europe and BMW is looking to deliver both with the X3 Hybrid. ...
Finally, the BMW 1 Series is coming to East Bay BMW in Pleasanton
Jul-28-2007
East Bay BMW, dealer for new and used BMW cars in Pleasanton, California has announced the 2008 BMW 1 Series is coming to East Bay BMW.
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Jul-28-2007
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BMW Roll Out 100,000th R1200GS Motorcycle
Jul-27-2007
BMW R1200GS-Adventure motorcycle
BMW announced the 100,000th R1200GS motorcycle has rolled off the production line. It's a record braking model for BMW.

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BMW K 1200 R To Be Featured In Upcoming Movie
Jul-27-2007

"I'm not the best judge but I've had a few guy friends freak out over it and say that the bones [design] are awesome. It looks great."

From a press release issued by BMW: Milla Jovovich with a custom BMW K 1200 R inspired by the upcoming movie "Resident Evil: Extinction." Hollywood actress Milla Jovovich was paired with a very special BMW K ...

BMW Ready For Another Tough Challenge
Jul-28-2007
The BMW endurance racing team are in Barcelona preparing for their next challenge - the 24 Hores Frigo de Motociclisme at the Circuit Cataluyna in Barcelona.
2008 BMW M3
Jul-28-2007
One of my favorite track cars gets even better:You can pretty much sum up all of the accolades in a quick factoid from Gerhard Richter, vice president of BMW M Power, who said in Motor Trend that the V8-powered M3 clocked 3.4 seconds faster on the N??rburgring Nordschleife than the V10 M5. That???s 8:10 a lap. He added: ???I could do that while talking to you as I drive.??? But there???s another side to that story. In the same Motor Trend review, Angus Mackenzie, the magazine???s editor in chief, called the E92 M3 ???a pussycat around town.??? And he wasn???t...
Cooperman to Join BMW Motorrad Factory Team for Barcelona 24 Hours
Jul-28-2007
BMW Motorrad Motorsport team riders Thomas Hinterreiter, Rico Penzkofer and Marcus Barth will be back in action early next month at the Barcelona 24 Hours endurance race at the Circuit de Catalunya,
BMW Out But Not Down
Jul-28-2007
After a successful and very positive qualifying, BMW Endurance racing team’s attack on the 24 Hores Frigo at Barcelona came to a premature halt after eight laps due to a crash.
Hamann BMW 3-Series Convertible: Power Boost For 320i, 325i, 330i, 330d and 335i
Jul-22-2007

Hamann Motorsports revealed today its latest performance package for the 2008 BMW 3-Series Convertible consisting of an aerodynamic kit, engine upgrades for all models, new alloy wheels, suspension components ...

Penske lands logistics deal with BMW
Jul-25-2007

"We have suppliers -- a handful -- in Mexico"

Pennsylvania-based Penske Logistics said BMW Manufacturing Co. and BMW of North America have awarded it a multiyear logistics contract.

Magna reported in talks with BMW on new Mini SUV
Jul-24-2007

"So their assembly facility in Graz, Austria, would be significantly under-utilized and obviously these new programs would help a lot in filling that production hole"

Magna International is in talks with BMW AG to build a larger version of BMW's trendy Mini cars, the Globe and Mail newspaper reported on Thursday.

Premiere for Resident Evil 3 with Milla Jovovich and BMW K 1200 R
Jul-27-2007

"I'm not the best judge but I've had a few guy friends freak out over it and say that the bones [design] are awesome. It looks great."

Hollywood actress Milla Jovovich was paired with a very special BMW K 1200 R in Munich following an advanced press screening of the forthcoming "Resident Evil: Extinction" movie, which is due for release in the ...

Food service workers at BMW arrested in immigration case
Jul-27-2007

"I thought it would be disruptive"

Federal immigration officials went to BMW Manufacturing Co. in Greer on Wednesday and arrested seven people working for a food service contractor, charging them with fraud and false claims of U.S. citizenship.

BMW 335i (E90/92/93) Horsepower Increased With Bolt-On Front Mount Intercooler Upgrade Released By Spearco
Jul-28-2007
Spearco Intercoolers introduces a new large capacity, high flow, front mount intercooler upgrade for the BMW 335i (E90/92/93) coupe and sedan, increasing horsepower and torque. (PRWeb Jul 12, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/RmFsdS1Qcm9mLVRoaXItUGlnZy1UaGlyLVplcm8=
UK BMW Car Dealership Successfully Deploys ioimage Video Analytics
Jul-28-2007
ioimage retrofitted the BMW Car Dealership to tighten security after several break ins. (PRWeb Jul 23, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/TWFnbi1aZXRhLVBpZ2ctU3F1YS1UaGlyLVplcm8=
BMW Unveils New Advertising Campaign for BMW Performance Driving School
Jul-28-2007
"Relearn to Drive" encourages drivers to consider new skills needed for today. (PRWeb Jul 10, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/SGFsZi1aZXRhLU1hZ24tUGlnZy1UaGlyLVplcm8=
BMW Buys Husqvarna
Jul-28-2007
BMW has announced they will acquire Husqvarna Motorcycles, the manufacturer known for building rugged, off-road bikes as seen in the seminal 1971 film On Any Sunday. Dr. Herbert Diess, General Director...
This Week: Canadian Open
Jul-28-2007
Coming up on the PGA Tour this week is one of the oldest golf tournaments in North America, the Canadian Open. On the PGA Tour, only the BMW Championship (formerly...
Jackson doing sun dance.
Jul-25-2007
BMW privateer hoping British summer finally comes good at Snetterton.
BMW’s Shrine to Horsepower
Jul-28-2007
BMW is opening a lavish, cathedral-like showroom in Munich to showcase its history and to deliver vehicles, bathed in a spotlight and rotating on a turntable, to their new owners.
30 years of the BMW 7 Series
Jul-28-2007

The only flagship luxury sedan that handles like a sports car behind the wheel, and feels like a limo in the rear.

BMW's X3 marks the spot for image, utility
Jul-28-2007

The BMW X3 was introduced in late 2003. Years ago, automotive research suggested the next big thing in cars was station wagons.

BMW X5 Gets it Right: Luxury Suv a big improvement from earlier generation
Jul-26-2007

Darwin just lost me. Evolution has forfeited its persuasiveness. Sorry Charlie, but I'm jumping ship from the HMS Beagle.

Arrests At BMW Heat Up Immigration Controversy
Jul-27-2007

"We think if you attack the incentives that people have now to break the law for a competitive advantage then we can make a big change in South Carolina to improve the legal workforce opportunities."

Immigration legislation is taking center stage in the Upstate, thanks to the arrest of illegal workers earlier this week.

The BMW M3 concept car - the vision of ultimate driving pleasure
Jul-27-2007

"We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the next generation M3. The complete redesign of the M3 will once again send competitors back to the drawing board."

Its very name is a symbol for unique performance on the racetrack and in everyday traffic.

Luxury Car Hot List: Second Quarter 2007
Jul-23-2007

"This is the cream of the luxury crop"

BMW and Mercedes-Benz models are the most sought after, according to ForbesAutos second-quarter data.

World of BMW news: Resident Evil Extinction star reunited with K 1200 ...
Jul-23-2007

"The writer and producers were always big fans of Mad Max and a lot of young people don't know the franchise. It's great because my little brother never saw the Mad Max films and this [RE3] opens up that genre for people again."

Thirty-one year-old Jovovich, who is expecting her first child in three months, was in Germany to promote the latest instalment in the best-selling Resident Evil movie franchise, based on the gaming phenomenon ...

Inside Line Q&a: BMW M Vice President Gerhard Richter
Jul-19-2007

"We're looking for the best performance for the type of car. For the M5 and M6 we use a V10, and for the M3 we use a V8."

Photos Gerhard Richter is vice president of BMW M, the man responsible for the latest generation of BMW M cars.

Alfardan Automobiles fascinates customers with BMW dedicated magazine
Jul-18-2007

"We also go beyond our very busy local market to cover international topics of interest such as the latest in BMW technology, innovation and services."

Qatar: 30 minutes ago Launched in early 2007 and now into its third issue, fascination is a bilingual publication in English and Arabic that is directly mailed to BMW owners in Qatar.

2009 BMW 7-Series: Spy Report
Jul-17-2007

From the looks of this prototype caught here recently during hot-weather testing, it's difficult to see the real changes in this planned 2009 BMW 7-series. But, from what we see is covered up, the changes are ...

BMW brushes up 6-Series
Jul-21-2007

AUTOWEEK Four years after the 6-Series reintroduction, BMW is revising the coupe and convertible for 2008.

2009 BMW 7-Series Spy Shots
Jul-19-2007

A refreshed BMW 7-Series is undergoing testing, and TheCarConnection.com's spies have nabbed it a year before it goes on sale.

Seven up! - BMW 7-Series
Jul-18-2007

We're expecting the new 7-Series to have a completely new front end, similar to the 6-Series styling, and sources say the current model's extravagant design will be toned down quite a bit.

Spy Shots: 2009 BMW 7-Series
Jul-20-2007

Although we can't make out much of the Concept CS styling cues we hoped for, we wanted to share these newest photos of the once-again-refreshed top Bimmer.

Naghi Motors launches new BMW 5 Series
Jul-13-2007

In keeping with its commitment to providing the highest quality products and services, Mohammed Yousuf Naghi Motors, exclusive dealer of BMW vehicles in Saudi Arabia, recently launched the new BMW 5 Series.

BMW Is iPhone Compatible
Jul-14-2007

Filed in archive BMW by Gunnar Heinrich on July 12, 2007 Kudos to the team at the Blue Roundel for catching onto a hot thing- before anyone else had a clue.

BMW 335i E90 92 93 Horsepower Increased With BoltOn Front Mount Intercooler Upgrade Released By Spearco
Jul-12-2007
For those looking to increase the horsepower of their 335i to match the great factory torque delivery Turbonetics and its high performance intercooler brand Spearco now offers bolt-on intercooler upgrades for the 2007-up 335i coupes and sedansBMW owners can......
Road Test: 2004 Cadillac CTS-V vs. 2004 Jaguar S-Type R
Jul-10-2007

Rivalries this pointed are surprisingly rare in the automotive world. There's BMW versus Mercedes-Benz, Ford versus Chevy, Honda versus Toyota, Britney versus Christina.

First Drive: 2004 BMW 530i
Jul-12-2007

Imagine yourself on the receiving end of this conversation: "Yo, Luigi. Me and the guys at the Florence Academy for Priceless Sculpture and Bocci Ball have been talking and, well, Michelangelo's David over ...

Next Generation of 7 Series
Jul-12-2007

I have a 2004 745i which is coming off-lease in the Fall. I definitely want to stay with the 7 Series, as it's been a great vehicle, and I'm a committed BMW customer across the board.

BMW Is iPhone Compatible
Jul-12-2007

Filed in archive by Gunnar Heinrich on July 12, 2007 Kudos to the team at the Blue Roundel for catching onto a hot thing- before anyone else had a clue.

Bell BMW of Newton, New Jersey showcases the 2007 BMW Z4 and Z4 M
Jul-04-2007
Bell BMW, leading auto dealer for Audi vehicles in Newton, New Jersey, NJ, announces the arrival of 2007 BMW Z4 and Z4M cars in their showroom.
BMW 1 Series Coupe first pictures and details
Jul-01-2007
The new BMW 1 Series Coupe goes on sale in the UK in November and will be available in 120d, 123d and 135i guises
BMW reveals details, first photos of 2008 BMW 6 Series
Jul-02-2007

For 2008, BMW's 6 Series coupe and convertible get a new transmission, a handful of cosmetic changes inside and out, more driver aids, the anti-scald upholstery off the 3 Series convertible, and modest ...

BMW Brings 2008 1 Series to the U.S.
Jul-04-2007

The new 2008 1 Series will arrive in the U.S next spring. Two 1 Series models will be available: The 230-horsepower 128i and the 330-hp 135i.