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BMW (July 2007, Week Vol. 30)

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 ...