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EfficientDynamics App for the iPhone and iPad

As part of its “What´s next?” corporate campaign, the BMW Group has developed an exhibit that makes the company’s commitment to sustainability throughout the value chain come to life. The pinball exhibit, a virtual version of the classic pinball game, was developed by the BMW Group for its sustainability exhibition, and ... CONTINUED

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BMW News

Martha Stewart Builds her own X3 (w/ Video of the Spartanburg Plant)

Martha Stewart accepted BMW’s invitation to design her dream BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle using BMW’s “Dream It. Build It. Drive It.” program. Martha used the “Build Your Own” online tool on bmwusa.com to customize her own BMW X3. Customization is a specialty for the new BMW X3, the vehicle has ... CONTINUED

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BMW News

BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Supercar To Be Priced Near $200,000

Edmunds' InsideLine blog has gotten a sit down with BMW sales and marketing director, Ian Robertson who told them exclusively that the Vision EfficientDynamics car will indeed go on sale and would be priced near the $200K price mark and intent on competing with Ferrari and Porsche. More then likely ... CONTINUED

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1-Series

2012 BMW 1-Series LCI (facelift) is now Official.

BMW today announced several modifications to the 2012 BMW 1 Series Coupe that accentuate efficiency and premium quality. The unmistakable profile of the 1 Series Coupe, which represents the purest expression of BMW DNA is now sharper than ever. The new design of the front fascia on the 128i includes ... CONTINUED

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3-Series

BMW 320d Touring Efficient Dynamics Edition.

114 grams of CO2 per kilometre and 120 kW/163 hp – this relation between emission levels and engine output can only be achieved with BMW EfficientDynamics. BMW has realised it in a premium vehicle of the medium range which also offers a luggage compartment volume of up to 1,385 litres ... CONTINUED

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BMW News

Xbimmers Members Begin Taking X3 Deliveries. First Impressions In.

Xbimmers members began taking deliveries of the all new 2011 X3 over the weekend and the first owners' photos and impressions are now in. Congratulations to the early owners and to everyone to come! Some photos and impressions inside.

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3-Series

3-series Named 2011 Automobile Magazine All-Star

Add another to the E90/E92 BMW 3-series already crowded award mantel. Automobile Magazine has named the 3-series to its 2011 All-Stars list, for the 21st time. Perhaps the best summary from Automobile - "As the car enters the sixth year in its current form, it still has no equal." "Fantastic chassis ... CONTINUED

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1M

1M Coupe MDM and M Buttons Explained

There has been some confusion as to how the 1M coupe's M-Drive and MDM are triggered, and whether that changes with iDrive or not. We have put together a primer on how they work exactly and what the buttons accomplish respectively. Unlike the M3 and M5/6, the M-button on the steering ... CONTINUED

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1-Series

New 2012 BMW 1-Series hatchback spyshots. The bodysuit comes off!

The time has finally arrived, the BMW body obscuring cladding has come off the next generation 1-Series hatchback (F20). The car has grown in size to parallel the car's growth in popularity and aims to improve upon the original 1-Series. It goes without saying that quality will be improved, but ... CONTINUED

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BMW News

BMW X5 Performance Parts Now Available in North America

BMW has announced the North American availability of BMW Performance brand accessories for the trendsetting X5 Sports Activity Vehicle®. The new BMW Performance parts for the X5 include aerodynamic components, aluminum pedals, special kidney grilles, and a new flat-bottom Sport steering wheel. The new accessories go on sale at Authorized ... CONTINUED

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1-Series

Autocar Previews Upcoming FWD BMW Models

Two FWD BMW variants are coming according to Autocar - a FWD 5-door hatchback and a FWD touring / station wagon model. It's scheduled to arrive in UK showrooms in 2013 and is expected to have a roomier layout/interior than RWD 1-series variants due to lack of transmission tunnel and ... CONTINUED

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BMW News

MINI to build a car for BMW?

News reports overnight indicate that infact MINI might be working on a new micro MINI. Whats more, the small car would actually be designed and built to be sold under the BMW brand according to MINI boss Wolfgang Armbrecht. Its not clear if Mr. Armbrecht is referring to ... CONTINUED

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BMW News

Karim Habib Returns to Head BMW Exterior Design

On 1 March 2011, Karim Habib will take on the post of Head of Exterior Design BMW Automobiles, replacing Anders Warming. The 40-year-old designer already spent the first 10 years of his career working for the BMW Group, during which time he was responsible for the current BMW 7 Series ... CONTINUED

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BMW News

New BMW Ad Utilizes After-Image Effect on Eyes

Here is a neat look at a recent cinema advertising campaign undertaken by BMW which utilizes a phenomenon called the After-Image Effect. The After-Image Effect is the visual effect one experiences when looking at a bright light source (such as the sun or camera flash) and the spots one ... CONTINUED

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5-Series

First Look at Production ActiveHybrid 5-series (F10) In Testing

Here is the first ever look at the production 2011 ActiveHybrid 5-series (F10) during testing. The upcoming 2011 5-series hybrid will be powered by BMW's N55 turbo six cylinder motor (which makes 306hp in the 535i), mated to an electric motor making 54 more horsepowers. We are likely not looking ... CONTINUED

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1M

1 Series M Coupe Live Studio Video (with Motor Revving)

Skiddmark has shared this great in studio video of the 1M coupe, featuring a live rotating view of the 1M as well as some motor revving action! Video inside - listen to the 1M being revved at 1:52 and 4:12 marks of the video.

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BMW News

2012 M5 (F10) Returns to Winter Testing

The F10 M5 has been spotted undergoing another season's worth of winter testing in northern Sweden. It's spotted here with snow wheels/tires for testing purposes and are not the wheels we've come to know as the production wheels. The last time we saw the F10 M5 during winter testing it ... CONTINUED

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BMW News

BMW On Hiring Spree for Electric and Hybrid Development

Want to work for BMW while also helping the environment? BMW is currently on a hiring spree to meet the demands of its lineup expansion into more energy efficient and environmentally conscious vehicles. The company expects to add 1300 employees this year, and another 1300 for next year as it ... CONTINUED

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