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BMW 1-series gets a facelift for 2015

BMW has updated the design, engineering and even price of the 1-series hatchback to improve market appeal. The revamped three-door and five-door models were introduced at the 2015 North American Auto Show in Detroit.

BMW buys 57,000 Windows Phones to replace ageing Symbian Nokias

German automobile manufacturer BMW is reported to be replacing all of the mobile phones that it gives to employees with brand new Windows Phones from Microsoft.

Mini begins production of new 5-door

Oxford - After nearly 15 years since BMW overhauled the Mini, the model is finally getting a five door hatchback variant, with production starting at the Oxford plant in England.

Next new BMW may come from China

Munich - Auto production has always been dictated by “bricks and mortar” facilities, but the coming years may see production mostly dictated by BRIC facilities.

London Symphony Orchestra performs free concert in Trafalgar Sq

Westminster - The London Symphony Orchestra (LSO), with its Principal Conductor Valery Gergiev and conductor Timothy Redmond, once again performed to a huge crowd of Londoners and tourists of all ages on warm spring Sunday evening May 11.

BMW recalls half million cars worldwide

Frankfurt - German automaker BMW is recalling almost half a million vehicles worldwide due to an engine part defect, a company spokesman said Friday.

Over 200,000 BMWs need inspection for possible loose screws

Owners of 232,000 BMW series or X variants made from June 2009 to June 2013 will be checked on their anniversary in June of this year for defective screws on the six-cylinder engines.

BMW to recall more than 232,000 cars in China

Beijing - German automaker BMW will recall more than 232,000 vehicles in China due to an engine part defect that could pose a safety hazard, China's quality watchdog said Wednesday.

BMW eyes U.S. production hike in push for sales record

German luxury carmaker BMW <BMWG.DE> is looking at raising production capacity at its plant in the United States and releasing 12 new models as it chases record sales and a rise in pretax profit of...

BMW eyes U.S. production hike in push for sales record

BMW sees 'significant' rise in 2014 profit

Frankfurt - German top-of-the-range carmaker BMW said Wednesday it expects pre-tax profit to rise sharply this year after the group reported record sales and earnings last year.

BMW drives on to record sales, earnings in 2013

Frankfurt - German top-of-the-range car maker BMW said on Thursday it achieved record sales and earnings and plans to pay an increased dividend to shareholders."With its fourth straight record year, the BMW group's strong performance continued during the past year...

BMW says demand for i8 hybrid outstrips initial production run

Germany's BMW <BMWG.DE> said it saw strong demand for the i8 hybrid sportscar which will go into series production in April and start customer deliveries in June.

BMW aims to sell more than 2 mn cars this year

Geneva - German top-of-the-range car maker BMW hopes this year to reach its target of global unit sales of more than two million cars, two years ahead of schedule, its chairman said Tuesday."We're very satisfied with the way the year has started for us," chief ...

BMW to start building MINI model in the Netherlands

Luxury carmaker BMW <BMWG.DE> on Monday said it would build the new MINI in the Netherlands from summer 2014 onward in a move to expand production capacity beyond its plant in Oxford, England.

BMW sales up in January on China boost: report

German luxury car maker BMW is set to sell more vehicles in January compared to last year thanks to rising demand in China, where group deliveries surged more than 20 percent , Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung reported.

German carmaker BMW attains record sales in 2013

Frankfurt - German top-of-the-range carmaker BMW said Monday it sold more cars than ever before in 2013 and it aims to top that number again this year.BMW said in a statement it sold a total 1.964 million vehicles last year, "an increase of 6.

BMW and Toyota join forces

This article reports on BMW and Toyota’s joint venture and other automakers getting together in a joint effort to move electric vehicles forward.

One tourist, two days, two rescues

Saint Petersburg - One tourist on vacation was able to make a big difference by rescuing three people, in two incidents on two separate days.

BMW recalls 235,500 mini vehicles

German auto maker BMW has launched a global recall of 235,500 mini vehicles, a precautionary measure over electronic circuit boards which could reportedly overheat and cause a vehicle fire.

Op-Ed: What recession? Business booming for Rolls, Porsche etc.

Sydney - To quote the professor on Futurama, “Good news, everyone!” Somebody must be making money, particularly in China and Russia. The Age of Bling on Wheels is back, notably Rolls Royce, Lamborghini, Porsche, BMW, Bentley and Daimler.

Branding Their Brand: BMW tests afterimage advertising in Germany

BMW unveils the first version of flash projection subliminal advertising – a unique but possibly unsafe approach to using flash projection technology.

Swedish Transport Agency rejects 'offensive' FCKU2MF number plate

Stockholm - A Swedish man has had his request for a personalised number plate turned down by the Swedish Transport Agency, because it may be regarded as offensive by others.

Man busted with cocaine in baby seat

Oshawa - A man tooling around Oshawa, Ontario in a BWV decided to take a break and approach a female prostitute on Gibb Street last week at the same time DRAVIS (Durham Region Anti-Violence Intervention Strategy) officers were patrolling the area.

Edinburgh police warn of targeted thefts of high-value cars

Edinburgh - Police warn Edinburgh residents of thieves targeting high value motor cars. The warning comes after four high value cars are stolen in a month.

BMW speeds down Toronto expressway clocked at 189 km/h

Toronto - Toronto Police clocked a BMW and a Mercedes speeding along the Gardiner Expressway yesterday at 189 km/h. The driver was stopped and charged with stunt driving and speeding.

BMW Builds GINA, a Shape-Shifting Concept Car

BMW has designed a concept car that changes shapes with cloth that covers a movable metal frame structure. The cloth structure is flexible, durable and water-resistant.

BMW Announces Job Cuts

The German luxury automaker BMW is planning to layoff thousands of workers in the New Year. most of the cuts will take place in Germany where BMW employs approximately 80,000 people.