BMW news articles 
Great value for soft-tops this summer
Despite record temperatures and the driest April in years, prices on soft tops have remained cool in recent weeks. The sunshine usually sees the price of convertibles soar, along with the temperatures - but not this year, according to British Car Auctions (BCA). This means anyone thinking of buying a convertible could still get a great deal, says Tim Naylor from BCA. “Despite the record temperatures and dry, sunny days in April, convertible va... [more]
Car thieves prefer BMW X5
According to the latest figures from Tracker, BMW X5, Land Rover Range Rover, BMW M3 and the Audi RS4 remain the UK’s most desirable cars for today’s thieves. These four cars all retain their top positions in TRACKER’s top ten most frequently stolen and recovered vehicles of 2010. 65 per cent of the vehicles recovered by Tracker last year were worth an average of £25k. Tracker reminds motorists to think security and remember that thieves don... [more]
Motorpoint offers savings on new 11-reg cars
Motorpoint is offering a range of discounts on 11-reg cars. Top deals: 1. Alfa Romeo Brera 2.2 JTS 3dr [Leather]. Only £17,999 – a saving of £10,155* 2. BMW X5 xDrive 3.0d SE 5dr Auto [Leather/Sat Nav]. Only £39,999 – a saving of £9,760* 3. Ford Fiesta 1.25 Zetec 5dr [82]. Only £10,599 – a saving of £2,591* 4. Ford Focus 1.8 FFV Style 5dr. Only £9,999 – a saving of £6,446* 5. Honda Civic 2.0 i-VTEC Type R GT 3dr. ... [more]
BMW launches BMW X5 xDrive35i anniversary edition to celebrate one million milestone
When it premiered in 1999, the four-wheel driven BMW X5 was the first vehicle of its kind. Since then, the concept of combining superior dynamics on tarmac with outstanding traction on off-road terrain, has been a show-stopper worldwide, whilst also generating crucial impulses for the BMW model portfolio. One million BMW X5 models have been sold within just eleven years. Achieving the seven-digit production figure is a further milestone in the su... [more]
Looking for drivers to test the UK's first electric MINIs
The search is on for 20 drivers to take part in phase two of a trial to test the UK’s first ever electric MINIs. Phase one of the trial is currently underway, the first 20 MINI E pioneers took ownership of their electric MINIs in December 2009 and are due to hand them back in June. People living in a triangular geographical area between Andover, Oxford and West London will be able to take part in the project. The Government-backed trial, run ... [more]
Other BMW news and reviews
BMW eyes new production sites abroad: source
MUNICH (Reuters) - Premium carmaker BMW is considering new production sites around the world, with one option being Mexico, a person familiar with the situation told Reuters on Friday. German daily Handelsblatt earlier cited company sources as saying BMW was examining whether to build plants in Mexico and eastern Europe. It said Slovakia's Kosice and Hungary's Miskolc were possible candidates ...
Auto Review: 2012 BMW 328i
BMW has swapped engines in its legendary 3-series, but the smaller powerplant in the new 328i actually makes a great car even better, says Ron Amadon.
Third-round tee times for BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation
Third-round tee times for BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation
BMW and Subaru Take the Lead in TrueCar's May 2012 Performance Scorecards for Manufacturers and Brands
SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TrueCar.com , the authority in new car pricing, trends and forecasting released its Performance Scorecards for automotive manufacturers and brands. The ...
BMW Reveals Details on 3 Series Sports Wagon
WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ - BMW said this vehicle is set to arrive in U.S. showrooms in the spring of 2013.
BMW CFO says may increase future dividends: report
BERLIN (Reuters) - BMW , the world's biggest luxury car maker, may increase dividends to as much as 40 percent of profit in coming years if earnings continue to rise, Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung reported on Saturday, citing Chief Financial Officer Friedrich Eichiner. Munich-based BMW aims to pay out "between 30 and 40 percent of profit" to shareholders, the newspaper quoted the CFO as ...
BMW, Mercedes look to grow by shrinking
Sometimes you have to think small to grow bigger. Hoping to lock down its position as the U.S. luxury market leader, BMW is getting ready to introduce some of the smallest products it has ever sold here.
Melandri leads BMW 1-2 at Donington
Marco Melandri won BMW's first ever World Superbike race at Donington Park after coming out on top of a five-way battle for victory.
BMW Introduces The 2013 M135i Abroad, Would YOU Want To See Something Similar In The States?
One vehicle that many BMW diehards were looking out for was the all-new 1-Series. Then it made its long-awaited debut to what seemed like a lot of disappointment.
2012 BMW 'Enduro' Mountain Bike
BMW 3-Series Review (2012) The launch of a new BMW on the motoring scene is always a significant event, not just for admirers of the Munich marque, but for anyone interested in cars.
