List of articles tagged: BMW

The all new Castrol EDGE BMW M3 DTM livery was revealed today as the team unveiled the new design that will adorn one of the BMW motorsport cars during the 2012 DTM season. The sponsorship marks the continuation of Castrol’s long-standing technical partnership with the iconic car manufacturer.

The BMW Magazine app is now available at Auto Expo 2012. The BMW Magazine app opens up a multimedia brand experience to readers, above and beyond the printed version. Photo series, videos and sound files integrated into the layout along with a ‘Find the Pair’ game offer clear added value over the print magazine. Thanks to a clever navigation system, you can tap, turn, tilt and swipe your way through this lively mix of themes. Plus, there are exciting video clips, entertaining animations and direct links to the internet for guaranteed interactive reading, viewing and listening pleasure.

BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announce that they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) concerning a mid-to-long-term collaboration on next-generation environment-friendly technologies.

BMW India has launched the ‘BMW Premium Selection’ with a range of pre-owned BMW vehicles that are carefully selected and comprehensively examined for quality. For the ultimate peace of mind, BMW Premium Selection vehicles come with a BMW warranty.

BMW revealed the first pictures and details of the new sixth-generation 3-Series. The 3-Series Saloon is the heart of the BMW brand, responsible for one-fifth of the company’s global sales. When the latest incarnation of 3-Series goes on sale next February it will build on the current model’s position as the ultimate drivers’ car in its sector. But it will also be the most logical business proposition, thanks to new powertrains and additional EfficientDynamics fuel-saving, emissions-reducing technologies.   

BMW had announced MINI's entry into India by 2012. The company further stated that it hasn't confirmed the line-up yet, but all the cars will be CBU and MINI will have separate dealerships and won't share the same area with the already existing BMW showrooms in India.

Last week, Mercedes-Benz introduced a new program called 'Star Lease' which makes it possible to rent out any of the Mercedes-Benz offering for a period of 3 to 5 years. In this, the company takes care of the insurance and the service of the vehicle.

BMW is conducting the Xperience 2011 in Gurgaon from the 16-23th of October to showcase the xDrive, its all-wheel drive system.  Most of the auto manufacturers use the all-wheel drive system to transfer power to the rear wheels, when the front wheels fall short of traction. However, even on normal road conditions BMW models sends majority of its power to the rear wheels. 

The new BMW M5 is a sports car with four doors and five seats; consistent further development of the vehicle concept initiated in 1984 with the first-generation BMW M5. The world premiere of a newly developed BMW M high-performance engine: 4.4-litre V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo package – consisting of Twin Scroll Twin Turbo technology, 560bhp at 6,000–7,000 rpm, maximum torque: 680Nm from 1,500 rpm; maximum speed: 7,200 rpm; wet sump lubrication optimised for high lateral loads, lag-free power delivery, typical M car thrust.

In the latest Euro NCAP crash test, the BMW X3 achieved the highest rating of 5 stars. The second-generation Sports Activity Vehicle earned its top marks in this challenging test for new vehicles thanks to its comprehensive range of standard safety equipment and effective occupant protection in various types of collision.Achieving the best rating in the Euro NCAP crash test is proof of the very high level of the safety concept developed for the BMW X models. The new BMW X3 boasts an extremely stable body structure, and the forces exerted on the vehicle in a collision are deflected along precisely defined load paths and absorbed by generous deformation zones. Consequently, the passenger cell fulfils its function as a survival space even in serious collisions. Standard safety equipment inside the new BMW X3 includes front, side and curtain head airbags that protect both the driver and the passengers from injury.