The All-New 2013 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe.
An exciting new addition to the 6 Series Line.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – December 11, 2011 6:00 pm EST… Introducing the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe – a new four-door, 4+1 seat addition to the 6 Series line that successfully combines the stunning proportions, design and driving dynamics of the 6 Series Coupe with interior room and amenities for up to five passengers. Harmonious proportions, precise lines and sleekly contoured surfaces give the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe the unique ability to satisfy the driver who wants a luxurious and sporty coupe yet needs a car capable of carrying four adults in comfort and luxury. The BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe will be offered in three distinct models in the USA. The TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder-powered 2013 BMW 640i Gran Coupe is the initial model and arrives early this summer. Later in the summer, the TwinPower Turbo V-8 powered 2013 BMW 650i Gran Coupe and the all-wheel drive 2013 BMW 650i xDrive Gran Coupe will join the range.
BMW X3 Rated Top Safety Pick by IIHS
BMW’s Newest Sports Activity Vehicle achieved highest rating in all categories
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – December 19, 2011… The BMW X3 was rated a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. In order to be considered a Top Safety Pick a vehicle must receive a rating of “Good”, the Institute’s highest rating in all tests including frontal off-set crash, side impact, rear impact and roof crush. It also must have electronic stability control as standard equipment.
The new BMW M5: Soon to be a star on the road
The new BMW M5: Soon to be a star on the road, sooner still a star on the screen.
High-performance sedan makes exclusive appearance as cover car for the Limited Collector’s Edition of the Xbox 360 racing game Forza Motorsport 4 – Launch also marks the start of the BMW M5 Forza Cup – Winner’s prize is a BMW M5.
Munich. The upcoming launch of the new BMW M5 has set pulses racing, thanks, among other things, to its athletic and elegant design, V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology developing 412 kW/560 hp, seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission with Drivelogic, and Active M Differential. And now the Forza Motorsport 4 racing simulation game for the Xbox 360 console provides the perfect outlet for this excitement. Ahead of the car’s official road launch, ambitious gamers can now thread the high-performance sedan around the world’s most spectacular race circuits on their TV or computer screens. The Limited Collector’s Edition of the latest version of Forza Motorsport sees the new BMW M5 not only taking on the role of “hero car” but also featuring as the game’s cover star. On the same day as the game is released (October 14, 2011), registration will open for the BMW M5 Forza Cup. The competition to set the fastest virtual laps in the new M5 will build to a climax in the finale at the BMW Welt. The fastest gamer will earn him or herself the keys to a very real high-performance experience; the winner’s prize is a BMW M5.
Introducing The All-New 6th Generation BMW 3 Series Sedan
Introducing The All-New 6th Generation BMW 3 Series Sedan Dynamic, Efficient and Luxurious
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – October 14, 2011 11:15 am EDT …With the announcement of the sixth generation BMW 3 Series Sedan, the benchmark by which all sport sedans are measured just got raised. The pioneering history of the 3 Series serves as inspiration for the new sports sedan, whose powerful styling represents a fresh interpretation and conscientious development of traditional BMW design cues. It will not only set new standards for performance and handling but also for luxury, technology and efficiency as well.
The all-new BMW 3 Series Sedan arrives in US showrooms in February 2012 as a 2012 model.
The Carbon Age Begins
- Start of carbon fiber production for BMW i3 and BMW i8
- approximately $100 million investment in Moses Lake joint venture plant
Moses Lake, Washington – September 1, 2011 SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers (SGL ACF) – a joint venture of SGL Group and the BMW Group – today officially opened its new state-of-the-art carbon fiber manufacturing plant in Moses Lake, WA. The new facility is strategic for the manufacture of ultra light-weight carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) for use in the new BMW i vehicles.
The two parent companies will invest approximately $100 million in their Moses Lake plant and create 80 new local jobs until 2013. In order to prepare the large scale production start of BMW i vehicles in 2013 it is important to start the carbon fiber manufacturing now. All electricity needed for the production of carbon fibers will come from readily available clean and renewable local hydropower.
Thanks to the emission-free drivetrain and a value added chain designed to be sustainable all along the line, life cycle emission figures for the BMW i3 are at least a third lower than for a highly efficient combustion-engine car. If the BMW i3 is run on electricity from renewable sources, the figures improve by well over 50%.
COMING SOON: A NEW BREED OF FOUR-CYLINDER POWER
EXPERIENCE 260 LB-FT OF THRUST – WITH FOUR-CYLINDER THIRST
Since the late ’20s, BMW has created a wide variety of four-cylinder engines – some of which, like the original M3 engine, are among the most revered in the industry.
Just as in 2009 when the BMW 3 Series with Advanced Diesel introduced the U.S. to a new age of clean diesel, BMW is about to energize the future with a totally re-engineered four-cylinder powerplant.
Compared to a naturally aspirated six-cylinder engine of similar power, BMW’s all-aluminum four-cylinder engine is lighter and more compact. It will post quicker 0-60 times – and travel greater distances on each gallon of gasoline. In this 240-hp variant, the exciting thrust of 260 lb-ft of torque is felt from 1250 rpm all the way to 4800 rpm. Incorporating TwinPower Turbo technology, High Precision Direct Injection, Valvetronic and Double-VANOS, its enhanced performance and efficiency can be heard in the excited growl of its sport-tuned exhaust and engine.
BMW i 3 Concept.
The BMW i3 Concept is an uncompromisingly sustainable vehicle designed for urban areas. Driven purely by electric power and purpose-built to meet the demands of sustainable and emission-free mobility. It embodies an intelligent form of urban transportation and commuting.
INSIDETRACK July 2011: MOVING BECOMES ELECTRIC: THE BMW ActiveE
100% ELECTRIC. 100% BMW. INTRODUCING THE BMW ActiveE.
The all-new BMW ActiveE is the next step in the future of mobility – but it’s anything but just another electric car. That’s because the BMW ActiveE is the only electric vehicle with the high-performance thrills and unrivaled efficiency you’ve come to expect from The Ultimate Driving Machine.®
This fall, the BMW ActiveE will be available as part of a field trial in select markets. As part of this journey, BMW will be looking for enthusiastic participants to be among the first to drive the only fully electric BMW. This group of pioneers will help provide insight about the everyday use of electric vehicles and also have an opportunity to test an early version of the powertrain to be used in future BMW electric vehicles (for more information turn to the EfficientDynamics section of this brochure). Collectively this group will make history with BMW. Learn more at bmwusa.com/ActiveE.
“Is an Electric Vehicle right for me?”
If you’re considering an EV for the first time, BMW has developed the “BMW EVolve” mobile app to help answer that question. BMW EVolve is designed to gauge your EV compatibility and how an EV can benefit you. Simply use the app during your normal drives to analyze your current driving patterns. This will help determine if a BMW ActiveE or one of the upcoming BMW all-electric vehicles is right for you. After logging trips, connect to the online EV Dashboard to learn how driving an EV could impact your life and your community.
BMW is back in Hollywood with Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol
Munich/Los Angeles. Back in Hollywood. BMW is pleased to announce their participation in the upcoming Paramount Pictures release “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” as the film’s main automotive partner.
High performance with fewer emissions is the name of the game: One of the BMW vehicles provided for Tom Cruise´s next film is the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept car. It has been recognized as having the most sophisticated technology and the most striking design among the current concept electric supercars. In a few years the BMW i8, which was inspired by the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept vehicle, will enter series production.
“We are thrilled to be involved again in another Hollywood Blockbuster,” said Ian Robertson, BMW AG Board Member for Sales and Marketing. “The BMW Group leads the way in developing future mobility with a focus on sustainability. One great example is the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept car which will be presented in the film. With its futuristic design and large glass surfaces, the car offers a fascinating perspective on the future of sheer driving pleasure – in combination with maximum efficiency. Also with BMW ConnectedDrive technology, it is the perfect car for Ethan Hunt to outsmart his pursuers through narrow streets and busy city traffic.”
BMW Ranked #1 in Social Media Aptitude by Digital Innovation Think Tank L2
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – June 2, 2011… BMW today announced that it was ranked first overall in the inaugural L2 Prestige 100® Facebook IQ, a new index that measures the aptitude of Prestige 100® brands across auto, beauty, fashion, watches and jewelry and spirits and champagnes categories on the world’s fastest-growing platform.
BMW owns and maintains 54 separate Facebook pages pertaining to its various geographic regions, business segments and products, each of which were evaluated for this study.
“BMW is the ultimate social machine,” says Maureen Mullen, Director of Research and Advisory at L2. “The brand’s global page plays host to 5.5 million fans, and registered the highest engagement rate in the Index. With another 50+ Facebook pages catered to local markets and specific models BMW is driving away from the competition.”
BMW Northwest 