BMW will incorporate energy-saving technology into even more models by late 2007. This is part of the effort to reduce the average CO2 emissions of its line. This is addition to the continued effort to develop BMW hydrogen technology.

Of interest is a sensor already found on several BMWs that automatically turns off the motor when the automobile is idling in traffic. The... Read More

BMW racing Chief, Mario Theissen, has announced that Polish driver- Robert Kubica will be back to his BMW Sauber racing spot as soon as he is able, despite a strong showing by his temporary replacement- Sebastian Vettel.

The Pole was stopped from participating in the US Grand Prix after being in a horrific crash the week before in Canada.

Kubica claimed he was fit to compete... Read More

Los Angeles BMW cars fans take note; simultaneously to the BMW Mini, Bavarian Motor Works is gearing up to launch the BMW Clubman wagon. Also for the 2008 lineup, gossip is going strong about a possible Mini compact SUV. Supposedly this was inspired by the Austin Ant and Mini Moke, vehicles originally designed for the British military. The BMW USA California DesignWorks... Read More

The BMW Hydrogen 7 will participate in the Brighton-to-London rally for low and 0-emission automobiles today on World Environment Day.

Several BMW Hydrogen 7s will motor from Madeira Drive in Brighton to Trafalgar Square. After the rally the 0-emission BMW autos will be on show at the London Science Museum.

John Hollis of BMW, said: "The use of the BMW Hydrogen 7 at the... Read More

BMW Sales Increase in May- BMW USA enjoyed a strong market for its vehicles in May, with sales of thirty-one thousand vehicles, up almost nine percent over the twenty-eight thousand vehicles sold in May of 2006. BMW USA also claimed an increase of just over four percent in total sales for 2007, for one hundred thirty-five thousand vehicles over the one hundred thirty... Read More

BWW & Volvo? Nah! The chances of BMW buying Volvo from Ford doesn't look any closer yet, though printed reports would lead us believe otherwise.

Spokesman at both Ford and BMW said recently that there have been no "formal" talks between the two companies about BMW acquiring Ford's Volvo car business. Swedish papers have long been reporting the discussions.

Ford spokesman Tom... Read More

BMW forecasts further growth in the USA and plans to expand activities in its largest single market.

"We will expand the production capacity of our U.S. plant in Spartanburg (South Carolina) in the medium term from the current 140,000 to well over 200,000 vehicles per annum", stated a BMW Spokesman. "This is one element of our future strategy. Taking this step will help to... Read More