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Two class wins for BMW in the new annual rankings from the ÖKOTREND Institute for Environmental Research.

 

               BMW EfficientDynamics is increasingly becoming a byword for driving enjoyment combined with the added bonus of outstanding environmental compatibility. The exceptional environmental qualities of current BMW products have now been confirmed in the latest annual ranking list published by Germany’s ÖKOTREND Institute for Environmental Research. Based on extensive comparison tests, this impartial organisation has named the most eco-friendly ve...View More

 

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  • 01/13

    Two class wins for BMW in the new annual rankings from the ÖKOTREND Institute for Environmental Research. BMW EfficientDynamics is increasingly becoming a byword for driving enjoyment combined with the added bonus of outstanding environmental compatibility. The exceptional environmental qualities of current BMW products have now been confirmed in the latest annual ranking list published by Germany’s ÖKOTREND Institute for Environmental Research.


  • 10/12

    BMW Group Design secures a hat trick in the German Design Award 2013. BMW 6 Series Convertible, BMW 1 Series and Husqvarna Nuda 900 R earn one of Germany’s most prestigious design accolades. The winners of the German Design Award 2013 have been announced. The German Design Council’s panel of experts selected the most outstanding designs for this “prize of prizes” and conferred its award on BMW Group Design three times for the BMW 6 Series Convertible, the BMW 1 Series and the Husqvarna Nuda 900 R.


  • 11/12

    "Auto Trophy 2012": triple success for BMW. “Auto Zeitung” readers vote for the new BMW 3 Series and the BMW 1 Series Convertible as their favourites. The BMW brand campaign "Dynamic performance starts in the mind" wins the “Best Advertising” category.


  • 12/12

    Triple success for BMW in the 2013 "Value Champion" ("Wertmeister") awards. The new BMW 320d Touring, the BMW X1 xDrive 18d and the BMW 520i achieved leading positions in the "Auto Bild" ranking of models with the highest level of value retention.


  • 01/13

    ADAC “Gelber Engel” award for the BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance in the category “Car of the Future”. The “Gelber Engel” award, presented this year by the Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club (ADAC) for the ninth time, is one of the most significant prizes in the automotive sector and highly esteemed by manufacturers. Dr. Norbert Reithofer, CEO of the BMW AG, was overjoyed at receiving the “Gelber Engel” award for the BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance in the category “Car of the Future“.


  • 09/12

    BMW model upgrading in autumn 2012 Starting in the autumn of 2012, BMW will be sending out highly attractive signals in the areas of sportiness, versatility and efficiency with new engine variants and equipment features for the latest models within the compact and midrange segments.


  • 06/12

    BMW i Born Electric Tour makes first stop in Rome The BMW Group inaugurated the BMW i Born Electric Tour at the Palazzo delle Esposizioni located at Via Nazionale 194 in Rome. The worldwide tour will go on to visit six other major cities over the next 12 months: Dusseldorf, Tokyo, New York, London, Paris, and Shanghai.


  • 10/12

    BMW Urban Mobility. The BMW Group presents the opportunities for intelligent networking in urban situations at the ITS World Congress in Vienna. Vienna. The ITS World Congress is the premier international exhibition for devices, technologies and services associated with intelligent traffic systems. This year’s exhibition hosts a total of 300 exhibitors. The exhibition at the ITS World Congress in 2012 has the motto “smarter on the way”, and it has attracted all the key companies and innovators in this area.


  • 10/12

    The infinite world of the web. Experts from BMW Group Research and Technology are developing in the research project webinos an open source platform for using mobile web applications across different devices. Munich. In today’s modern society, we are constantly online. A world without social networks would be almost inconceivable, while using apps has become an intrinsic part of our digital lifestyles. Every device now enables the use of web services, whether it’s a smartphone, the home PC, the television or an in-car head unit. However, these devices are not yet able to communicate between one another to exchange information in that way. And this is precisely where the EU-funded project webinos comes in, by aiming to develop and standardise an open source web-based and browser-based application platform to enable the unrestricted and combined usage of heterogeneous CE devices.


  • 10/12

    In the slipstream of the DTM winners: BMW M Performance at the Essen Motor Show 2012. Just a few weeks after the triple triumph at the German Touring Car Masters (DTM), the BMW appearance at the Essen Motor Show 2012 is inspired by the brand's sensationally successful comeback season. The current BMW M Performance range is presented at the international tuning fair, celebrating the success of BMW in the driver, team and manufacturer rankings. The retrofit products from the program of Original BMW Accessories perfectly exemplify the intensive transfer of technology from motor racing.


  • 01/13

    “2012 GOOD DESIGN” award chooses its BMW Group Design favorites. Six BMW Group models pick up a prize. The annual "GOOD DESIGN™” award rank as the most prestigious international accolade in the field of product design. This time round, the coveted prize was bestowed on no fewer than seven BMW Group Design products: the award-winning models were the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé, the BMW 3 Series Sedan, the BMW M6 Coupé, the BMW M5, as well the MINI Roadster as Husqvarna Nuda 900 R. A further accolade went to the versatile BMW Travel & Comfort System. An independent panel of judges made up of design experts and architects sifted through several thousand submissions to select 700 praiseworthy product designs and graphics from 38 countries.


  • 01/13

    BMW i Design Concept Cars. Concept cars are design studies which hold a key importance for the BMW Design Team. The futuristic concepts created for the BMW i sub-brand provide a striking example. Their development represents a new take on premium mobility underpinned by a rigorous focus on sustainability. They also turn the spotlight on alternative drive systems, new materials and a very modern driving experience – the aim being to take the best of them all the way to series production.


  • 02/13

    BMW at the 83rd Geneva International Motor Show 2013. This year’s Geneva International Motor Show sees BMW showcasing a compelling line-up of new production models while also turning the spotlight on some groundbreaking premium compact concepts featuring forward-looking design as well as boasting outstanding sustainability credentials. Lending added highlights to the show stand are a range of innovative driver assistance systems from BMW ConnectedDrive.


  • 12/12

    A roadster with character and sporting flair: The new BMW Z4. The interplay of classical proportions and state-of-the-art technology defines the unmistakable character of the BMW Z4 – and now an updated version of the Roadster is ready for action, armed with a raft of additional powertrain and equipment innovations. The new BMW Z4 represents a time-honoured and yet alluringly contemporary interpretation of the traditional roadster concept.


  • 02/13

    The new BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo. The new BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo adds an innovative new concept to the successful BMW 3 Series line-up. The third body variant in the current model family combines the Sedan’s dynamic, sporting genes with the practicality and versatility of the Touring, qualities which are backed up by a palpable increase in space and driving comfort. The Gran Turismo exudes aesthetic and emotional appeal, boasts a distinctive presence on the road and offers similarly pronounced driving pleasure. All of which allows the new Gran Turismo to make a compelling case for itself as both an elegant business carriage and a dynamic, comfortable tourer.


  • 04/13

    BMW i and SOLARWATT cooperate on sustainable charging solutions. Solar carport provides home solar charging for electric vehicles. Munich. SOLARWATT GmbH and BMW i will be teaming up to supply combined rooftop and carport photovoltaic solutions for future BMW i customers. The new SOLARWATT CARPORT SYSTEM will offer BMW i3 and BMW i8 owners an attractively designed solar-based electric vehicle charging plus household microgeneration system using innovative glass-glass modules. Various ordering methods will be available: customers can obtain SOLARWATT products at the same time as they purchase their BMW i vehicle or, alternatively, place their order over the internet.


  • 05/13

    BMW M Award 2013: A BMW M6 Coupe for the best MotoGP™ qualifier. This year’s BMW M Award has been revealed at the Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez – Handover of the 2013 fleet of “Official Car of MotoGP”.


  • 05/13

    BMW at the RETTmobil 2013 At the RETTmobil trade show in Fulda, the BMW Group will be presenting from 15 to 17 May 2013 an up-to-date overview of its range of purpose-built emergency vehicles.


  • 05/12

    In peak form and more innovative than ever: The new BMW M5. High-performance sedan from BMW M GmbH to launch in July 2013 with fresh areas of emphasis in design, an optional Competition Package for even more impressive performance, and extended BMW Individual and BMW ConnectedDrive options.


  • 05/13

    Leading the field: The Competition Package for the BMW M5, BMW M6 Coupe, BMW M6 Convertible and BMW M6 Gran Coupe. They are high-performance sports cars, each with an individual character and all sharing the claim of turning superior performance attributes into an incomparable driving experience. In the BMW M5 and in the BMW M6 Coupe, BMW M6 Convertible and BMW M6 Gran Coupe models, race track technology is brought to the road.


  • 05/13

    The new BMW 5 Series. Dynamic ability, comfort, efficiency, aesthetic allure and a profusion of innovations designed to enhance driving pleasure – the BMW 5 Series contains all the signature ingredients of a best-selling model at the premium end of the executive segment. Indeed, consistently rising sales figures have sealed its position as the global leader in its class.


  • 05/13

    Ford tops in family value, quality, again, says U.S. News & World Report Three Ford and Lincoln vehicles have won U.S. News & World Report’s 2013 Best Cars for Families awards. For three straight years, Ford Fusion has won best midsize car, while Fusion Hybrid is top hybrid car two years in a row and Lincoln MKT takes home best luxury three-row midsize SUV honors.


  • 04/13

    Add to Briefcase All-New Ford Fusion Set to Sail the High Seas as Part of Ford’s Involvement with the Tom Joyner Foundation This weekend the 2013 Ford Fusion will cruise the high seas of the Caribbean Islands with a “purpose.” The Fusion will sail for eight days and seven nights aboard the 2013 Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage, as part of Ford’s relationship with the Tom Joyner Foundation.


  • 05/13

    Ford Delivers Best Hybrid Sales Quarter Ever as Fusion and C-MAX Hybrids Attract New Customers to Brand Ford delivered its best hybrid sales quarter ever in the first quarter of 2013 with sales totaling 21,080 vehicles – marking the first time Ford has sold more than 20,000 hybrids in a quarter. Ford’s hybrid sales were up 324 percent nationally over 2012, achieving 16 percent share of the electrified vehicle market – up from 4 percent last year.


  • 04/13

    Ford Explorer Production Goes International as Iconic SUV Rolls Off the Line in Russia As demand for utility vehicles increases around the world, the Ford Explorer is being produced from the ground up outside of the United States for the first time in the iconic SUV’s history.


  • 04/13

    Ford Launches New Fuel-Efficient 1.5-Liter EcoBoost Engine; Boosts Company’s Global EcoBoost Capacity Ford Motor Company today announces a new 1.5-liter EcoBoost® engine will join its lineup of fuel-efficient, innovative powertrains. The 1.5-liter engine is a key strategic entry for Ford, as the company works to meet strong global demand for its four-cylinder EcoBoost engines.


  • 04/13

    Add to Briefcase Ford and GM to Jointly Develop Advanced Nine- and 10-Speed Automatic Transmissions Ford Motor Company and General Motors Corporation have signed an agreement under which both companies will jointly develop an all-new generation of advanced-technology nine- and 10-speed automatic transmissions for cars, crossovers, SUVs and trucks.


  • 05/13

    Ford Motor Company U.S. Sales Up 18 Percent; Ford Fusion, Ford Escape and new Lincoln MKZ Set Sales Records Carl Edwards finished seventh and was the highest-finishing Ford driver in Saturday night's Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Greg Biffle was next in 13th.


  • 05/13

    Ford Fusion named to Best Family Cars list by KBB.com The all-new Ford Fusion was named to the KBB.com list of Best Family Cars of 2013. Kelley Blue Book editors noted that with its “eye-catching exterior, the Fusion stands out with a variety of powertrains that includes two hybrid options and a pair of turbocharged engines, plus available all-wheel-drive and enough tech features to make a geek swoon.


  • 05/13

    Muscular and Classy, All-New Ford EcoSport Serves up A Contemporary and Dynamic Design Books may not be judged by their covers but the all-new Ford EcoSport can certainly be judged by its striking good looks. Its bold lines, contemporary shape and sophisticated interior all reflect its credentials as a capable, flexible and practical urban SUV.


  • 05/13

    New Products Drive Ford of Europe Sales Increase in April; COLOGNE, Germany, May 16, 2013 – Ford of Europe reported today that its sales increased in April by 3 per cent year-over-year driven by strong demand for new products.


  • 04/13

    Ford futurist helping redefine creativity in industry Ford global trend and futuring expert Sheryl Connelly has made the 2013 Fast Company list of Top 100 Most Creative People in Business. Connelly immerses herself in social, cultural, environmental, technological and economic ideas to imagine what consumers might want years into the future. She's the first woman in the auto industry to earn this prestigious honor.


  • 05/13

    Love on the Road in the all-new Fusion 2013 Love on the Road survey from YourTango.com and Ford reveals the impact road trips can have on strengthening couples' relationships, with a sedan being the vehicle of choice for such an important journey.


  • 05/13

    Strategic Vision: Ford Fusion, F-250/F-350 are quality leaders The 2013 Ford Fusion and F-250/F-350 are Total Quality winners in Strategic Vision's 18th annual Total Quality Index™ study. With leading fuel economy, technology and game-changing looks, Fusion takes the No.


  • 05/13

    Ford offers green-living home makeover The Ford-led MyEnergi Lifestyle Retrofit contest kicked off with Katie Couric on her talk show "Katie" Friday. Homeowners can enter here for a chance to win a Ford C-MAX Energi, plus other home products designed to bring affordable, energy-efficient living to a typical American family.


  • 05/13

    Honda Amaze to be launched in Nepal in June Honda will launch the Amaze Sedan for the Nepali market in June. The compact sedan was launched for the Indian market in April and has already become a good seller for the Japanese automaker by selling just over 4552 units in less than a month. Nepal will get only the petrol engined version and in three variants.


  • 05/13

    Mercedes-Benz to launch facelifted GL tomorrow Mercedes-Benz will launch a facelifted version of its GL SUV at a function in Delhi tomorrow. The second generation SUV was introduced in 2012 and features mainly cosmetic changes as compared to the previous model. The German automaker has invited tennis legend Boris Becker to participate in the launch.


  • 05/13

    Volkswagen Cross Polo spied again The Volkswagen Cross Polo has been spied testing by team at Autocar on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway. While the same car has already been spotted once in Pune, this times sighting also includes a red coloured model, fuelling speculation that the German automaker is developing the car for the Indian market.


  • 05/13

    BMW Pininfarina tease Gran Lusso Coupe concept BMW has teased Gran Lusso Coupe concept in collaboration with the famed Italian design house, Pininfarina. Sporting a V12 engine, the model will debut at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Italy on May 24.


  • 05/13

    Ford EcoSport to be built in Russia also Ford Russia has announced that the EcoSport will be assembled in Russia also. Production for the crossover will commence at the Ford Sollers plant in the Republic of Tatarstan in the second half of 2014.


  • 05/13

    Mercedes-Benz launches GL Class Launch Edition for Rs 77.50 lakh Mercedes-Benz India has launched the GL Class Launch Edition for Rs 77.50 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The second generation luxury SUV was unveiled in 2012 and features a significant amount of cosmetic changes over the previous generation SUV.

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