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Tue, 23 Apr 2013
New BMW Z4 arrivesNew BMW Z4 arrives
The new BMW Z4 has arrived, prices start at £27,610 for this popular sports car and there are some impressive updates that include the overall performance of the car as well as the exterior and the interior. The exterior of the new BMW Z4 is now more up to date the changes are only minor, the hea...
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Mon, 25 Mar 2013
BMW 3 Series voted ‘Best Company Car’BMW 3 Series voted ‘Best Company Car’
BMW picked up two awards at the Fleet News Awards Ceremony. The new BMW 3 Series was voted the best new company car by fleet operators while BMW took the title of Fleet Manufacturer of the Year. A further two awards went to the BMW 3 series and the 5 series in the Best Premium Car and Best Executive...
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Tue, 12 Mar 2013
BMW achieve best ever February SalesBMW achieve best ever February Sales
BMW have achieved its best ever February sales result. Ian Robertson, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Sales and Marketing BMW said “in February the BMW Group achieved another healthy increase in sales and we intend to continue the positive development with exciting new models throughout...
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Thu, 28 Feb 2013
BMW X1 range expands from March 2013BMW X1 range expands from March 2013
BMW is expanding their X1 range from March this year to include a new entry model and a petrol variant for the first time in the UK. The new petrol engine is the efficient 2.0 litre TwinPower turbo with TwinScroll Turbo technology. The engine is impressive, capable of 0-62mpg in just 7.4 seconds and...
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Wed, 13 Feb 2013
New BMW Z4 Roadster on sale next monthNew BMW Z4 Roadster on sale next month
Prices for the new BMW Z4 Roadster start at £27,610 for this popular sports car and there are some impressive updates that include the overall performance of the car. The exterior of the Z4 is now more up to date but they are only minor changes, the headlights include white LED corona rings and a...
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Fri, 18 Jan 2013
New capital allowance rules for cars 2013-14*New capital allowance rules for cars 2013-14*
Capital allowances on low-emission vehicles are set to be changed for the coming tax year, so should business owners move now to take advantage of the current scheme or use a leasing package for their car or cars? For the last few years businesses have been able to claim 100% of the purchase pric...
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Tue, 15 Jan 2013
New BMW Z4 Roadster arrives in MarchNew BMW Z4 Roadster arrives in March
BMW have revealed a new version of the sporty Z4 roadster and a new entry level sDrive 18i will join the range. This version is capable of 0- 62mph in just 7.9 seconds before going on to a top speed of 137mph. It manages to do this while still recording 41.5mpg and emissions of just 159g/km which is...
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Fri, 11 Jan 2013
New BMW M6 Gran Coupe will be a Premier League WinnerNew BMW M6 Gran Coupe will be a Premier League Winner
The new BMW M6 Gran Coupe will be on sale next May; this supercar is powered by a 560hp V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology. It is capable of 0-62mph in just 4.2 seconds a true supercar indeed. Top speed is approximately 155mph with average fuel consumption at 28.5mpg, so trips to the fuel ...
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Wed, 28 Nov 2012
BMW range with DAB digital radioBMW range with DAB digital radio
BMW will be equipping every single model in its range with DAB digital radio from January 2013. The announcement follows news earlier this year that owners of used modern BMWs can purchase a retro-fit DAB radio kit. According to the company, no owner of a modern BMW will have to go without radio in...
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BMW 1 Series Convertible FinanceBMW 1 Series Convertible Finance
The BMW 1 Series Convertible is the prefect car for making your neighbours sick with jealousy. Mercifully, though, it is available via a low cost personal contract purchase plan that will not turn your stomach. Terms for the 118i Exclusive Edition trim therefore include the £5,687.25 deposi...
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Thu, 22 Nov 2012
BMW 3 Series is the UK’s most reliable company carBMW 3 Series is the UK’s most reliable company car
A recent survey of the fifty largest contract hire and leasing companies reveals that BMW produce the most reliable company cars in the UK. Companies in the FN50 are surveyed each year and ranked according to fleet size, and in the survey they are asked to name their most reliable cars and vans. The...
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BMW 5 Series Touring FinanceBMW 5 Series Touring Finance
The BMW 5 Series Touring is perfect for shifting monstrous piles of luggage, monstrous kids, and monstrous mother in laws. Mercifully, though, this family workhorse is available via a personal contract purchase plan that is not monstrously expensive. Terms for the 520d SE trim therefore inc...
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Mon, 01 Oct 2012
BMW Concept Active TourerBMW Concept Active Tourer
The BMW Concept Active Tourer might make you swear like a furious trucker. Not because it is a compact, everyday, multi-purpose vehicle with a plug-in hybrid power train – but because its petrol engine powers the front wheels. That, worryingly, suggests it is far from the 'ultimate driving ...
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Fri, 28 Sep 2012
New BMW 320d crowned ‘Best Executive Car of the Year’New BMW 320d crowned ‘Best Executive Car of the Year’
The new BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Saloon has once again be crowned Best Executive Car of the Year at the What Car? Green Awards 2012, going on to top the field and be awarded the prestigious accolade of Green Car of the Year. The BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Saloon impressed judges with its unconv...
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Mon, 17 Sep 2012
BMW 3 Series Range ExtendedBMW 3 Series Range Extended
The BMW 3 Series has been popular since gramophones were high-tec. Why? Because it evolves with the times and - unlike most modern music that sounds like someone skinning a cat - this compact executive saloon has changed for the better. Want proof? The forthcoming 320i EfficientDynamics is ...
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New BMW 114d Sports HatchNew BMW 114d Sports Hatch
The BMW 114d is very, very, German. Not because it reserves the best sun-loungers by swimming pools – but because it is highly efficient. As such, this 1.6-litre four-cylinder 95bhp hatchback averages 65.7mpg and its emissions are only 112g/km. This is achieved through a series of innovativ...
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Tue, 11 Sep 2012
BMW 3 Series available with BMW navigation systemBMW 3 Series available with BMW navigation system
The new generation of BMW Professional Navigation system will now be available in the BMW 3 Series Saloon from November. The new system boasts a more powerful processor with impressive performance, featuring a design rendered entirely in 3D, a modified display and controls as well as a host of ex...
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BMW model updates from NovemberBMW model updates from November
BMW will be offering a host of new engines and options across its 1 series and 3 series ranges and there will be the introduction of the new BMW 114d. The BMW 114d is a 1.6 litre version of the four cylinder diesel engine with TwinPower Turbo technology; it is capable of 0-62mph in just 12.2 sec...
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Mon, 10 Sep 2012
TomTom announce partnership with BMWTomTom announce partnership with BMW
TomTom has announced a partnership with BMW to integrate its GO LIVE navigation devices in selected models of BMW 1 Series, 3 Series, X1 and X3 cars. BMW dealers across Europe can now install customised TomTom devices, designed to connect with BMW's existing in-car entertainment systems. TomTom ...
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Fri, 31 Aug 2012
New BMW 3 Series Euro NCAPNew BMW 3 Series Euro NCAP
The new BMW 3 Series is safer than a rock covered in cotton wool and locked in a volt. How can we tell? Because it earned Euro NCAP's maximum five-star safety rating – and Euro NCAP is the independent body that assesses vehicle safety. The five-star rating breaks down to scores of 95% for a...
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Fri, 24 Aug 2012
The BMW i8 ConceptThe BMW i8 Concept
The BMW i8 Concept is the next step in the evolution of the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Concept resulting in the most progressive and innovative sports car of its time. Its innovative plug-in hybrid concept combines the modified electric drive system from the BMW i3 Concept fitted over its front ax...
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Tue, 21 Aug 2012
New BMW M6 on sale next monthNew BMW M6 on sale next month
The all new BMW M6 Coupe and Convertible will go on sale in September with prices starting at £93,795. The BMW M6 has is capable of 0-62mph in just 4.2 seconds and can reach a top speed of 155mph. The car is powered by BMW’s 4.4 litre twin turbocharged V8 petrol engine and seven speed M DCT paddl...
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Thu, 16 Aug 2012
BMW hit record sales for JulyBMW hit record sales for July
BMW have reported its best ever sales in the month of July, it was also the first time in the company’s history that over one million vehicles had been delivered in the first seven months. Ian Robertson, Member of the Board of Management, Sales and Marketing BMW, said “the BMW Group continued on it...
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New BMW 7 Series on sale next monthNew BMW 7 Series on sale next month
The latest BMW 7 Series will go on sale next month, a revised range of highly efficient engines will be offered together with a standard eight-speed automatic gearbox and a full array of EfficientDynamics technologies. The new BMW 7 Series combines enhanced performance with significantly reduced emi...
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Tue, 07 Aug 2012
New BMW 1 Series with attractive finance offerNew BMW 1 Series with attractive finance offer
The new BMW 1 Series 116i M Sport is available on an attractive finance offer with no monthly payments for two years. The car is capable of 0-60mph in 8.5 seconds and can reach a top speed of 130 mph. Standard features include air conditioning, electric mirrors, CD and MP3/iPod Connection, Bluetoo...
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Thu, 02 Aug 2012
New BMW 6 Series Grand CoupeNew BMW 6 Series Grand Coupe
The new BMW 6 Series Grand Coupe is now on sale with prices starting at approximately £61,390. It is BMW’s first four door coupe combines the elegant and sporty appearance of a classic grand tourer with the space and ease of access of an executive saloon. The BMW 650i Gran Coupe is capable of 0-6...
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Wed, 01 Aug 2012
High Tech Tyres for the new BMW M6High Tech Tyres for the new BMW M6
From it's summer launch in September, the BMW M6 will be equipped exclusively with the advanced Michelin Pilot Super Sport high tech tyres which feature a combination of three technologies: the Twaron®-reinforced belt, the Bi-Compound tread band and the Variable Contact Patch 2.0. The combination of...
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Thu, 21 Jun 2012
BMW is Greenest Car ManufacturerBMW is Greenest Car Manufacturer
Environmentalists rejoice... BMW has claimed the “Greenest Manufacturer of the Year Award 2012” from Green-Car-Guide.com. Now, never fear. This does not suggest that every BMW has to be painted with a vulgar shade of “green” - rather that the manufacturer's vehicles offer “class-leading emi...
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Thu, 07 Jun 2012
BMW 6 Series Grand Coupe arrives JuneBMW 6 Series Grand Coupe arrives June
BMW will expand the 6 series range to three models with the introduction of the Grand Coupe. This is the first four door coupe for BMW and combines the elegant and sporty appearance of a classic grand tourer with the space and ease of access of an executive saloon. The Grand Coupe offers two petr...
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BMW 3 Series achieves 5 starsBMW 3 Series achieves 5 stars
The new BMW 3 Series Sedan achieved the top rating and was awarded five stars in the latest Euro NCAP series of crash tests. The passenger safety cell of the new BMW 3 Series Sedan proved to be extremely resistant in both head-on and side impacts as well as in the side pole crash test. The excell...
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New BMW 7 Series on sale SeptemberNew BMW 7 Series on sale September
The new BMW 7 Series will go on sale this September; prices will start from £58,115 for the BMW 730d rising to £101,805 for the BMW 760Li M Sport. This new model reinforces BMW’s commitment to building the finest flagship model possible focusing on sporting elegance, superb refinement and luxurious ...
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Thu, 24 May 2012
New BMW 3 Series Touring arrives SeptemberNew BMW 3 Series Touring arrives September
The new BMW 3 Series Touring arrives in the UK in September. Three advanced powerful and frugal engines will be available at launch including the 330d which is capable of 55.4mpg and reaches 62mph in just 5.6 seconds. BMW’s Efficient Dynamics initiative means the new 3 Series Touring comes as standa...
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Tue, 22 May 2012
New BMW X1 on sale in JulyNew BMW X1 on sale in July
The new BMW X1 goes on sale in July, customers can choose from two new models; Sport and xLine in addition to the SE and M Sport which have received an increase in standard equipment. Prices start from £24,660 for the BMW X1 sDrive18d. The BMW X1 is now even sportier with revised dynamic exterior...
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Mon, 21 May 2012
New BMW 6 Series Gran CoupeNew BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe
BMW have advanced into a new vehicle segment by introducing the new BMW Series Gran Coupe. This exclusive model is the very first four-door Coupe in the history of BMW that boasts sportiness comfort and luxury in perfect form. Adrian van Hooydonk, Senior Vice President BMW Group Design said “like...
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BMW Reveals London 2012 Olympic FleetBMW Reveals London 2012 Olympic Fleet
Good news! The BMW Group has revealed its London 2012 fleet. The prestigious German manufacturer, you see, is the “Official Automotive Partner to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games”. As such, its machinery will perform a variety of tasks such as pulling boats out of the water at W...
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Fri, 18 May 2012
BMW X1 Drives SalesBMW X1 Drives Sales
The BMW Group should say 'thank you' to their X1. The manufacturer has sold a staggering 264,000 examples worldwide, after all, since the launch in 2009. BMW now hope to increase this further by introducing the X1 to the US in September. But what does the UK trim offer Brits? Top of the lis...
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Wed, 02 May 2012
New BMW M3 Coupe Frozen Silver EditionNew BMW M3 Coupe Frozen Silver Edition
The new BMW M3 Coupe Frozen Silver Edition will go on sale on the 1st June priced from £58,720. Only one hundred of the coupes will be sold in the UK and the model will feature unique content to make it a truly collectable item. The exterior boasts frozen silver metallic paint, not seen before on...
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Wed, 25 Apr 2012
The new BMW X6The new BMW X6
The new BMW X6 features new styling and updates to the interior. The width of the new BMW X6 is emphasised as the standard fog lights are now set in matt finish and the angle of the grille bars is flush with the bottom of the headlamp units, thereby creating an additional horizontal line which also ...
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BMW Finance From £239 Per-MonthBMW Finance From £239 Per-Month
New BMW finance offers can be as thrilling as the remarkable machines they relate too. After all, these packages enable prestigious car lovers to drive the manufacturer's latest equipment. The ever-popular 1 Series, for starters, could make your pulse race from only £239 per-month. This thi...
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Fri, 20 Apr 2012
New BMW M3 Coupe Frozen Silver EditionNew BMW M3 Coupe Frozen Silver Edition
The new BMW M3 Coupe Frozen Silver Edition will go on sale on the 1st June priced from £58,720. Only one hundred of the coupes will be sold in the UK and the model will feature unique content to make it a truly collectable item. The exterior boasts frozen silver metallic paint, not seen before on...
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Wed, 28 Mar 2012
BMW recall 100,000 cars in the UKBMW recall 100,000 cars in the UK
BMW is recalling more than 100,000 cars in the UK due to a battery problem which could in extreme cases cause a fire. A BMW spokesman said it was recalling 109,000 5 Series and 6 Series models in the UK because of "an issue with a battery cable cover which, in a small number of cases, has been in...
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Wed, 21 Mar 2012
Save Fuel With a New BMWSave Fuel With a New BMW
Oil prices are higher than a panicking gazelle's blood pressure. That makes saving fuel a national pastime. One option is to drive like a terrified learner, but upgrading to a super- efficient new BMW is far more entertaining. The BMW 320d EfficientDynamics, for starters, averages a stagger...
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Fri, 09 Mar 2012
BMW report best February sales everBMW report best February sales ever
The BMW Group achieved its best-ever February sales result. A total of 239,800 vehicles have been delivered to customers since the start of the year which is an increase of +10.5% compared with the same period last year. The Mini brand reported another excellent month, with 20,020 Mini cars delivere...
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Fri, 02 Mar 2012
New BMW M3 Coupe and Convertible Limited Edition 500New BMW M3 Coupe and Convertible Limited Edition 500
The exclusive new Limited Edition BMW M3 Coupe and Convertible models arrive in the UK this month. These special interpretations of the 3 services are available in limited colour palettes of Imola Red, Mineral White or Santorini Blue. Only 500 models will be built of the coupe and convertible combin...
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Tue, 28 Feb 2012
New BMW 640d xDrive arrives in the springNew BMW 640d xDrive arrives in the spring
The new BMW 640d xDrive Coupe and Convertible will be added to the BMW 6 series line up will arrive this spring. The combination of a diesel engine and BMW xDrive all-wheel drive, which will also be found in the BMW 640d xDrive Convertible, gives the BMW 6 Series a spread of abilities none of its ri...
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Wed, 15 Feb 2012
New BMW M6 arrives SeptemberNew BMW M6 arrives September
The all new BMW M6 Coupe and Convertible goes on sale in September with prices starting at £93,795. The BMW M6 is powered by BMW’s 4.4 litre twin turbocharged V8 petrol engine and seven speed M DCT paddle-shift gearbox. It is capable of 0-62mph in just 4.2 seconds (the convertible 4.3 seconds) an...
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Wed, 08 Feb 2012
New BMW 730d M Sport 4drNew BMW 730d M Sport 4dr
Consider this please... the BMW 730d M Sport hits 62mph in a blistering 6.4 seconds - its kerb-weight is 1,940KG, and it is over five metres long. In contrast, the MINI Countryman One Auto hits 62mph in a comparatively sluggish 13.9 seconds. Its kerb-weight is only 1,370KG, and this run-aro...
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Fri, 03 Feb 2012
New BMW X6 available this SpringNew BMW X6 available this Spring
The spring of 2012 will bring the new BMW X6, the Sports Activity Coupe which combines sporty dynamics with supreme versatility. The width of the new BMW X6 is emphasised as the standard fog lights are now set in matt finish surrounds in the upper area of the outer inlets. The angle of the grille ba...
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Mon, 30 Jan 2012
New BMW 3 Series HonouredNew BMW 3 Series Honoured
The new BMW 3 Series Saloon has been crowned What Car? ‘Best Compact Executive Car’ 2012. This is the seventh consecutive occasion that this mile-muncher has claimed the title - and this year the 320d SE took the honours. But why? The 3 Series is, inevitably, a tremendous all-rounder. The h...
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Thu, 19 Jan 2012
New BMW 3 Series arrives next monthNew BMW 3 Series arrives next month
The new BMW 3 Series for 2012 will go on sale next month. This new version is more spacious than the model it replaces and more fuel efficient. A bigger choice of trim levels is offered with an extensive personalisation programme. In addition to the enhanced range of trims all models including th...
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Tue, 17 Jan 2012
BMW X3 awarded What Car? ‘Best SUV’BMW X3 awarded What Car? ‘Best SUV’
The BMW X3 xDrive20d was awarded the top honour in recognition of its efficiency, practicality and quality. Running costs are kept to a minimum due to the combined consumption of 50.4mpg and co2 emissions of just 147g/km. Chas Hallet, What Car? Editor in chief said “there’s more competition than ...
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Fri, 06 Jan 2012
All new BMW 3 Series debuts this monthAll new BMW 3 Series debuts this month
BMW has chosen the Autocar stand at the Performance Car Show this month for the all new BMW 3 Series to make its UK show debut. Tim Abbott, Managing Director of BMW UK, said: "We are delighted that the all new BMW 3 Series saloon, our biggest selling model in the UK, will take pride of place on t...
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New BMW 6-Series ConvertibleNew BMW 6-Series Convertible
The BMW 6-Series Convertible has so many strengths that it would take until the end of time to list them. So, let us consider the highlights. This beauty is 'optionally' available with four-wheel-steering. At speeds up to 37mph, the rear wheels turn in the opposite direction to the front to...
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New BMW 6-Series CoupeNew BMW 6-Series Coupe
The new BMW 6-Series Coupe is like a Great White Shark. As such it feels predatory, territorial, and ready for a fight. The fastest 650i M Sport 2dr version has a 4.4-litre 407bhp V8 engine. That propels this sharp-toothed plaything across the Pacific Ocean – and to 62mph - in only 4.9 seco...
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Mon, 12 Dec 2011
BMW have ‘best ever’ NovemberBMW have ‘best ever’ November
BMW have reported the best November in its history. A total of 115,124 vehicles were delivered to customers worldwide in the month which is an increase of 6.4%. BMW deliveries climbed 12.9% from the start of the year to 1,252,205 units. The BMW X3 broke through the 100,000 unit mark for sales to ...
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Mon, 05 Dec 2011
New BMW M5 SaloonNew BMW M5 Saloon
Protect the weak, hide your daughters, and brace yourself - the new BMW M5 Saloon is here. This is the most hard-core, powerful, and aggressive 5-Series of all time. So – assuming you can take it – let us consider the facts. The M5 has a 4.4-litre 560ps V8 engine. Power is, therefore, up by...
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Mon, 21 Nov 2011
New BMW 3 Series SedanNew BMW 3 Series Sedan
The new BMW 3 Series Sedan will offer a choice of four refined economical and muscular engines all featuring TwinPower Turbo technology, all engines can be combined with an eight speed automatic gearbox. Inside the new BMW 3 Series Sedan, the noticeable increase in space benefits the rear passeng...
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New BMW M5 Saloon now availableNew BMW M5 Saloon now available
The new BMW M5 Saloon is now available with prices starting at £73,040. The new BMW M5 is capable of 0-62mph in just 4.4 seconds and can reach a limited top speed of 155mph. With BMW’s seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission Drivelogic and Efficient Dynamics technology, including engine Auto Start-...
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Fri, 18 Nov 2011
BMW 3 Series Is Most Reliable CarBMW 3 Series Is Most Reliable Car
The BMW 3-Series is the most reliable company car in the UK, according to Fleet News. The FN50 survey, which evaluated 1.2 million vehicles, is a report based on the experiences of the UK's fifty largest leasing companies (based on fleet size). This is the second year in a row that this com...
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Thu, 17 Nov 2011
New BMW 116i ES ReviewNew BMW 116i ES Review
The BMW 116i ES is easy to love and easier to hate, some people claim. So, let us first consider why it makes motorists weak at the knees. At £18,030, the 116i ES is the cheapest new car in BMW's range. Prices for the 3-Series start at £22,695, the X3 costs from £31,440, and the top-spec 7-...
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Thu, 27 Oct 2011
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics SaloonBMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Saloon
The BMW 5 Series has proved to be one of the most successful cars in history with nearly 6,000,000 models sold over the last four decades. The latest BMW 5 series was launched in September and is offered with a class leading diesel engine. It can reach a top speed of 144mph and goes from 0-62mph in ...
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Mon, 17 Oct 2011
New BMW 3 Series on sale in FebruaryNew BMW 3 Series on sale in February
The new BMW 3 Series will go on sale next February with prices starting from £24,100.The new car is larger and more spacious than the model it replaces. It is also more fuel efficient with increased comfort and luxury. A wider choice of trim levels is offered with an extensive personalisation pro...
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Wed, 12 Oct 2011
New BMW 6 Series Coupe now on saleNew BMW 6 Series Coupe now on sale
The new BMW 6 Series Coupe is now on sale with prices starting at £59,565 for the 640i SE rising to £67,340 for the 650iSE and the top of the range 640d priced at £62,080. Standard specification has been enhanced to include Dakota leather upholstery, Bluetooth telephone preparation, BMW Professio...
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Fri, 07 Oct 2011
BMW pass the two millionth milestoneBMW pass the two millionth milestone
BMW UK Ltd sold its first vehicle just over 31 years ago and they have surpassed the two millionth car mark. The two millionth car is a BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo sold to Ken Hayes from Wolverhampton. Ken said “I’m delighted to find out I’m the two million man for BMW. The BMW 530d Gran Turismo is th...
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Mon, 26 Sep 2011
New BMW M5 available in NovemberNew BMW M5 available in November
The new BMW M5 Saloon will be available in the UK in November 2011, priced at £73,040 on-the-road. It is an exceptionally dynamic high-performance sports car with four doors and five seats. The new BMW M boasts a high revving 4.4 litre V8 engine with M Twin Power Turbo package consisting of Twin ...
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Fri, 23 Sep 2011
New BMW 116i ES ReviewNew BMW 116i ES Review
The BMW 116i ES is the cheapest car produced by the legendary manufacturer. As such it only costs £18,030 – a staggering £84,495 less than their most expensive machine. This poses a question... is the 116i ES an average car with a posh badge or a high-class act? Bit of both, perhaps. This V...
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Tue, 13 Sep 2011
How to Save Fuel - Buy BMWHow to Save Fuel - Buy BMW
Saving fuel is now a national pass-time thanks to the high cost of oil. Motorists can minimise consumption by driving like a terrified pensioner, but there is a better way. The BMW 320d EfficientDynamics, for example, averages a staggering 68.9mpg. This rises to 78.5mpg on the extra-urban c...
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BMW team up with Picturehouse Cinemas for launch of the BMW 1 SeriesBMW team up with Picturehouse Cinemas for launch of the BMW 1 Series
To celebrate the launch of the BMW 1 Series, BMW has teamed up with Picturehouse Cinemas to launch the ‘Origins Film Season’. The advertising campaign starts on the 19th September and uses the ‘Origins’ theme to show the variety of model variants in the new BMW 1 Series. The new BMW 1 series is n...
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Mon, 12 Sep 2011
The BMW X5 is favourite for the ‘school run’The BMW X5 is favourite for the ‘school run’
The BMW X5 is the car most ‘school run’ parents would rather be driving according to a new survey. Six hundred parents took part in the poll naming the SUV as the vehicle that turns them green with envy when they see other parents behind the wheel. Despite the reputation of being a ‘gas guzzler’ ...
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Fri, 09 Sep 2011
BMW 320d EfficientDynamicsBMW 320d EfficientDynamics
Is there any point in buying a BMW 320d EfficientDynamics? Well, that depends. Many motorists choose the 3 Series – in one of its numerous guises - because they think it is fashionable. They believe that owning this compact executive status symbol will make their neighbours jealous, their c...
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New BMW Motability Car Scheme OffersNew BMW Motability Car Scheme Offers
BMW Motability Car Scheme offers make it easy for disabled motorists to drive prestigious new cars. The scheme offers two options, the hire purchase agreement or the infinitely more popular three-year contract hire. Let us focus on the latter. Eligible participants must receive either the h...
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Wed, 31 Aug 2011
New BMW X3 awarded 5 stars by NCAPNew BMW X3 awarded 5 stars by NCAP
In the latest Euro NCAP crash test the BMW X3 achieved the highest rating of five 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...
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Wed, 17 Aug 2011
Prices announced for new BMW 6 Series CoupePrices announced for new BMW 6 Series Coupe
The new BMW 6 Series Coupe goes on sale in October, prices for the 640i SE start at £59,565, the 650i SE from £67,340 and the 640d at £62,080. The BMW 6 Series Coupe 640i has a twin turbocharged 3.0 litre straight six engine with 320 bhp; the 650i has a 4.4 litre twin turbo V8 engine. Both the Co...
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BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo with extra SpecificationBMW 5 Series Gran Turismo with extra Specification
The BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo is now being offered with enhanced standard specification. All models will now come with the BMW Professional Navigation System, BMW Assist, electrically front seats with driver memory, voice control, and xenon headlights with headlight wash and remote tailgate operatio...
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Tue, 16 Aug 2011
Two new additions to the BMW X3 RangeTwo new additions to the BMW X3 Range
Two new additions have been added to the BMW X3 range. Following on from the launch of the BMW X3 xDrive20d the higher powered, higher specification BMW X3 xDrive30d and X3 xDrive35d are now available. The BMW X3 xDrive30d is capable of 0-62mph in just 6.2 seconds and can reach a top speed of 130...
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Mon, 08 Aug 2011
BMW Hit Top Sales in JulyBMW Hit Top Sales in July
BMW have reported the most successful July sales ever and are on the way to achieving their target of over 1.6 million vehicles in 2011. The highest growth in sales was driven by the BMW X3, with 9,762 units sold in July which brings the total number of BMW X3 vehicles sold in the first seven mon...
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Fri, 05 Aug 2011
New BMW 6 Series CoupeNew BMW 6 Series Coupe
The new BMW 6 Series Coupe was recently on show at the Salon Prive Supercar Event together with the new BMW 6 Series Convertible. The Coupe will be launched later this year after the convertible in two guises the 640i and the 650i. The BMW 6 Series Coupe 640i has a twin turbocharged 3.0 litre str...
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Thu, 04 Aug 2011
New BMW 1 Series PreviewNew BMW 1 Series Preview
The new BMW 1 Series is wrapped-up in a box. This cardboard housing sits behind a large sign that says, 'not to be opened until September 17th 2011'. Fair enough, we can wait – but what are this second generation's advantages over the out-going model? It is larger, for starters, so motorist...
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Fri, 29 Jul 2011
The New BMW 1 SeriesThe New BMW 1 Series
The all new BMW 1 Series goes on sale in the UK in September. There will be a choice of three diesel and two petrol engines. It remains the only rear wheel car in its class and offers a sporty but fuel-efficient proposition boosted by BMW's EfficientDynamics technologies fitted as standard. The n...
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BMW Sports Car FinanceBMW Sports Car Finance
BMW sports car finance offers can be as thrilling as the hard-core racers they relate too. After all, these packages enable speed lovers to drive some of the manufacturer's most remarkable cars. The BMW M3 2dr Coupé, for example, could set your pulse racing fr...
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Mon, 25 Jul 2011
How to build a BMW 3-SeriesHow to build a BMW 3-Series
If you’re one of those people who have ever wondered how cars are manufactured, then check out this time-lapse video BMW have released showing a BMW 3-Series taking shape along the production line at it’s Munich factory. The video is on the right....
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Mon, 04 Jul 2011
New BMW 520d arrives SeptemberNew BMW 520d arrives September
The new BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Saloon comes with BMW’s ECO-PRO mode. This is a driver activated switch that adjusts the engine mapping, throttle sensitivity, and automatic gearshift points when applicable to promote economical and comfortable driving at low speeds. The car is ten percent mor...
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Thu, 23 Jun 2011
Best Prestigious Green CarsBest Prestigious Green Cars
Hold on tight. Let's take a thrilling tour of the UK's best prestigious green cars. To qualify for this staggering status vehicles must have envy-educing badges, park in the compact executive sector or above, have exceptionally frugal fuel consumption, and emissions so low they could shame a second-...
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Wed, 22 Jun 2011
New BMW M5 Saloon makes UK DebutNew BMW M5 Saloon makes UK Debut
The new BMW M5 saloon will be seen for the first time at The Goodwood Festival of Speed on the 1-3rd July 2011. For the first time the BMW M5 features a turbocharged power unit a high-revving 4.4-litre (4395cc) V8 developing 560hp from 5750-7000rpm. The BMW M5 is capable of 0-62mph in just 4.4 s...
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Mon, 06 Jun 2011
The New BMW 1 SeriesThe New BMW 1 Series
The all new BMW 1 Series goes on sale in September; there are a choice of three diesel and two petrol engines. At a later date, the all-new BMW1 Series range will be expanded with the introduction of the BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics model.  This unique model will generate an output of 116 hp whilst p...
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Mon, 09 May 2011
New BMW 1 Series M CoupeNew BMW 1 Series M Coupe
The new BMW 1 series M Coupe will not be mistaken for a BMW 135i, the bodywork has ballooned front and rear and all the standard chassis has been replaced with the suspension, brakes, 19in competition pack wheels and clever M Differential from the existing M3. This BMW 1 series M coupe has presence ...
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Tue, 19 Apr 2011
BMW Group Achieves Record Sales FiguresBMW Group Achieves Record Sales Figures
The BMW Group, which includes Mini and Rolls-Royce, has recorded its highest single month sales figures in Germany. In March 2011, this prestigious collection of brands sold 165,842 vehicles. This is a 17% increase over the same period last year. This beats the previous best of 152,721 whic...
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Mon, 11 Apr 2011
New BMW 6 Series Convertible Debuts at Salon PriveNew BMW 6 Series Convertible Debuts at Salon Prive
BMW have confirmed that the new BMW 6 Series Convertible and Coupe will debut at the spectacular supercar event Salon Prive. Salon Prive guests will be given the chance to preview a final production model of the new BMW 6 series Coupe at BMW’s invitation in a special closed room located off the m...
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Wed, 06 Apr 2011
Sun Seekers Rendezvous With Used BMW 3 Series ConvertibleSun Seekers Rendezvous With Used BMW 3 Series Convertible
The used BMW 3 Series Convertible is more fun than an illicit hotel rendezvous. More good news is that a 2003 example of this prestigious four-seater could be your sun- seeking best friend from only £6,500. This model was produced from 2000 – 2006, so it still looks and feels more or less u...
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Thu, 10 Mar 2011
New BMW 6 Series ConvertibleNew BMW 6 Series Convertible
The new BMW 6 Series Convertible offers a choice of two engines, a 3.0 litre turbo known as the 640i and a 4.4 litre twin turbocharged V8 badged 650i. This V8 engine is capable of 0-62mph in five seconds and can reach 155mph electronically limited top speed. With an average fuel consumption figure...
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BMW Announce New 'i' Sub-BrandBMW Announce New 'i' Sub-Brand
BMW has announced it will create an attention grabbing new sub-brand called 'i'. This will feature on various forthcoming hybrid and electric vehicles produced by the prestigious manufacturer. So, from 2013, environmentally conscious motorists will be able to choose from the urban-focused i...
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Tue, 08 Feb 2011
New BMW 520d Estate ReviewedNew BMW 520d Estate Reviewed
The new BMW 520d Estate has more strings to its bow than a prize winning archer. These include enviable prestige, tremendous handling, and enough space to make Salisbury Cathedral look like a semi-detached house. To be precise, it either carries five people plus 560-litres of cargo, or two ...
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Mon, 20 Dec 2010
Upgrades for the BMW 1 Series Coupe RangeUpgrades for the BMW 1 Series Coupe Range
The BMW 1 Series Coupe and Convertible ranges have received significant modifications and upgrades that make them even more desirable and efficient. Both the BMW 1 Series Coupe and Convertible have a new front bumper with redesigned fog lights and redesigned Halogen headlights with an ‘eyebrow’ e...
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Mon, 04 Oct 2010
BMW car recall being resolved quicklyBMW car recall being resolved quickly
BMW have said they are working quickly to resolve problems that have caused a recall for certain cars. The recall affects V8 and V12 powered BMW 5 series, 6 series, 7 series and Rolls Royce models produced between July 2001 and November 2009. BMW said the recall was due to a fault with the po...
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Fri, 10 Sep 2010
New BMW 5 Series Wins Poker World TitleNew BMW 5 Series Wins Poker World Title
The new BMW 5 Series is 'raising the stakes' in a high value game of executive saloon poker. This magnificent beast is a considerable improvement on its already excellent predecessor and wades into battle with guaranteed pocket aces. So, let's consider why this prestigious machine is so appealing...
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Tue, 31 Aug 2010
BMW 3 series desirable second time aroundBMW 3 series desirable second time around
The BMW 3 series is the most desirable used car according to one of the UK's largest online used car retailers. The BMW 3 Series is one of two BMWs in the top three, based on the most frequently viewed cars on the website. Second spot goes to the Audi A4, with the BMW 5-Series in third. The B...
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Fri, 14 May 2010
High Performance BMW M3 GTSHigh Performance BMW M3 GTS
Production of the new high performance BMW M3 GTS will commence in January next year. The most powerful version of the M3 coupe the BMW M3 GTS features a 459hp engine that offers the ideal preconditions for uses at club sports events while still being road legal. In addition to the V8 engine, exc...
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Wed, 28 Apr 2010
BMW 3 Series CoupeBMW 3 Series Coupe
The latest generation BMW 3 Series Coupe is available with nine engines ranging from the 320i to the 335 and 420bhp V8 in the BMW M3. Some of the BMW 3 Series are quick; some are economical and most are both. The BMW 3 Series is one of the most cost effective coupes to own even the 335i returns just...
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Wed, 17 Mar 2010
New BMW 5 series Touring ModelNew BMW 5 series Touring Model
The new BMW 5 series Touring Model will reach the UK Market in September. This new model offers the best in class performance, fuel efficiency and emissions. The BMW 5 Series Touring has been designed to reflect its almost perfect 50:50 weight distribution with beautifully balanced proportions, s...
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Thu, 18 Feb 2010
Complimentary upgrade on BMW 1 SeriesComplimentary upgrade on BMW 1 Series
The BMW 1 Series 3-door is now available with a complimentary specification upgrade of £500 to apply as you wish, whether it's optional equipment such as Metallic paintwork or Comfort Access or the extensive range of BMW Accessories. Designed to compete in the compact executive sector, the BMW 1 ...
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Mon, 08 Feb 2010
New updated BMW X5 on sale JuneNew updated BMW X5 on sale June
The BMW X5 will receive numerous updates including engines changes with greater performance and lower emissions and updated facelift. These exterior changes on the new BMW X5 include revised front bumpers with enlarged vents which will increase the air supply to the engine and brakes, and matt alum...
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Mon, 01 Feb 2010
BMW's Quarter One Finance Offers AnnouncedBMW's Quarter One Finance Offers Announced
X5. Motoring.co.uk's Car Finance section makes it easy to find these great value deals. For example, the 1 Series is available on a personal contract purchase plan for thirty-five payments of £299 at 6.9% APR. This assumes delving under the mattress conjurers-up a £3,500 deposit. However, motori...
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Wed, 06 Jan 2010
BMW 320D EDBMW 320D ED
The BMW 320 D Efficient Dynamics is now on sale, this car drives like a BMW 3 series but fuel consumption is similar to a supermini. A great compact executive car the BMW 320D ED looks like a standard BMW 3 series. It has a retuned engine, lower ride height, longer gearing and special aerodynamic...
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Fri, 18 Dec 2009
New BMW Z4 RoadsterNew BMW Z4 Roadster
A new version of the BMW Z4 will make its debut in January at the Detroit Motor Show. The new model will be called the BMW Z4 sDrive35is. This new version is based on the s Drive 35i but the engine has been uprated uprated and now produces 340bhp rather than the standard 306bhp, while maximum torq...
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Wed, 25 Nov 2009
New BMW 5 series saloonNew BMW 5 series saloon
BMW have announced the new sixth generation BMW 5 series saloon. This latest BMW 5 series is the first in its class to feature Auto Start-Stop, an eight speed automatic transmission and a double wishbone front suspension. It has been styled to reflect its almost perfect 50:50 weight distribution wit...
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Thu, 08 Oct 2009
BMW 520D SE is top executive carBMW 520D SE is top executive car
The BMW 520D SE is voted What Car best executive used car of the year 2009. The BMW 520D SE is very popular with company car drivers as it has an impressive reputation for reliability and with an efficient diesel engine is very economical to run. The fuel economy averages at 55.4mpg and the tax for ...
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Wed, 07 Oct 2009
New BMW 5 Series Grand TurismoNew BMW 5 Series Grand Turismo
The new BMW 5 Series Grand Turismo is now on sale and prices start from £40,810. There is a superb engine line up starting with the 3.0 litre turbodiesel with 242bhp or the 4.4 litre V8 petrol and the new third option a 302 bhp twin turbo 3.0 litre petrol in the 535iGT. All choices of engine on the...
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Fri, 02 Oct 2009
New BMW X1New BMW X1
For the moment the BMW X1 appears to be the smallest premium SUV available on the market. The Audi Q3 is on its way and the LRX junior Range Rover will be produced. It is a small SUV with city friendly proportions. Buyers of the BMW X1 get to choose between three versions of the acclaimed 2.0-litre ...
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Tue, 29 Sep 2009
New BMW 760LiNew BMW 760Li
The New BMW 760Li has a 6.0 litre twin turbocharged petrol engine, not very environmentally friendly but BMW say that is the most efficient twelve cylinder car available. The BMW 760Li engine delivers 537bhp; the average fuel consumption is 21.7mpg with co2 emissions of 303g/km. There is a new eight...
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Fri, 28 Aug 2009
New BMW Z4New BMW Z4
The old BMW Z4 was a great car but the new one is even better. There are three six cylinder options and even the entry level BMW Z4 sDrive 23i is seriously quick. The car hits 60mph in just 6.6 seconds; the next is the 3.0 litre engine which is capable of 0-60mph in 5.8 seconds and the top of the ra...
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Tue, 25 Aug 2009
BMW M3 ConvertibleBMW M3 Convertible
The BMW M3 is powered by a 4.0-litre V8 that churns out 414bhp and 295lb ft of pull. It responds almost instantly in any gear from almost any speed, and sounds fantastic all the way to its 8400rpm redline. The BMW M3 is capable of 62mph in just over five seconds. There is a choice between a six spee...
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Fri, 14 Aug 2009
BMW 1 SeriesBMW 1 Series
The 2009 BMW 1 Series is available as a compact coupe and a soft top convertible. The 128i has 230hp while the 135i is turbocharged and has 300hp. All models have a standard 6 speed manual transmission and offer an optional 6 speed automatic. Unlike the BMW of old, the BMW 1series128i and the 135i ...
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Thu, 13 Aug 2009
BMW Z4 RoadsterBMW Z4 Roadster
Whichever engine you choose this latest BMW Z4 Roadster will give you plenty of power; this new BMW Z4 arrives fulfilling the roles of several predecessors: the Coupe, the Convertible and the Z4 M. It is wider in appearance and fits in better with the BMW range. The new model is a coupe-cabriolet...
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Wed, 12 Aug 2009
BMW collect Auto Express New Car Awards 2009BMW collect Auto Express New Car Awards 2009
The BMW 3 Series Saloon and the BMW 3 series Convertible were awarded commendations at the Auto Express New Car Awards 2009; the Saloon was given ‘Best Compact Executive Car and the BMW 3 series Convertible awarded ‘Best Convertible’. A panel of motoring experts from Auto Express assessed the lat...
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Tue, 11 Aug 2009
New BMW 116 DieselNew BMW 116 Diesel
The most economical BMW...
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Fri, 07 Aug 2009
BMW Motorcycles join scrappage schemeBMW Motorcycles join scrappage scheme
When the government introduced the car scrappage scheme earlier this year (obviously didn’t apply to bikes!) to help drivers through tough economic times BMW motorcycle dealer Vines of Guildford created a similar scheme for motorcyclists. Vines are the only motorcycle dealership offering motorcyclis...
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Thu, 06 Aug 2009
BMW’s, Porsches and Bentleys are crushedBMW’s, Porsches and Bentleys are crushed
A record number of uninsured cars are being taken off the roads and crushed during the recession. It is not just the owners of cheap used cars who are stopped by police but also the owners of the more prestige vehicles. BMW’s, Porsches, Hummers and even a Bentley have recently felt the crusher’s wra...
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Tue, 04 Aug 2009
New BMW X1 delivers at all levelsNew BMW X1 delivers at all levels
The stylish new BMW X1 ticks all the right boxes when it comes to style, performance, practicality and economy. It goes on sale in the UK on 24 October, 2009 with the sDrive18d and xDrive18d variants following in December. The dominance of diesel engines in other BMW SUV’s, led BMW UK to decide o...
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Mon, 27 Jul 2009
BMW dealer car offers for quarter 3BMW dealer car offers for quarter 3
UK BMW retailers have launched more offers for their July to September new car campaigns....
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Tue, 30 Jun 2009
BMW 116 DieselBMW 116 Diesel
The new BMW 116 diesel is the cleanest and most economical vehicle in the BMW range. The new 116d uses the same 2litre turbo as the existing 118d which is the current World Green Car of the Year, except with reduced amounts of power. CO2 emissions are reduced to 118g/km and fuel economy is pushed...
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Mon, 29 Jun 2009
BMW Launch Most Fuel Efficient 3 SeriesBMW Launch Most Fuel Efficient 3 Series
The BMW 316d ES Saloon is the most fuel efficient 3 Series ever produced, claims the German motoring giant. This latest model has a 2.0-litre diesel engine which achieves a combined average of 62.8mpg. Great for environmentalists - devastating if you rely on petrol station loyalty points for free to...
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Mon, 01 Jun 2009
BMW Launch Stunning Gran Turismo BMW Launch Stunning Gran Turismo
The BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo has been officially announced. The revolutionary new model combines the style of a coupe, the luxury of a limousine, and the practicality of a family hatchback. Perhaps it also does the washing up. The Gran Turismo is available in three versions. The 530d GT has a 3...
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Thu, 05 Mar 2009
BMW Concept 5 Series Gran TurismoBMW Concept 5 Series Gran Turismo
Recently on view at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show the BMW Concept 5 Series Gran Turismo is the production-destined rendition of the Progressive Activity Sedan (PAS) development idea. This concept car from BMW combines the looks and appearance of a sporty BMW Saloon, a modern Sports Activity Vehicle, an...
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Mon, 17 Nov 2008
The car key that will pay your petrol billThe car key that will pay your petrol bill
BMW have been working alongside a Dutch company named NXP Semiconductors to develop a key that can be used to pay bills. The system works because the key contains a tiny chip holding details of the driver’s bank account. Fuel pumps would need to be fitted with a small electronic reader that can deci...
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Fri, 10 Oct 2008
BMW 7 Series ActiveHybrid ConceptBMW 7 Series ActiveHybrid Concept
BMW's 7-Series ActiveHybrid Concept is currently on display at the 2008 Paris Motor Show which is running until the 19th October. The 7-Series ActiveHybird Concept will be powered by a 5.0-litre direct injection twin-turbo V-8 seen in the new 750i and current X6, the electric motor eliminates the th...
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Thu, 18 Sep 2008
New Look BeemerNew Look Beemer
The new BMW 3 series looks leaner and meaner at the front and back. The classic kidney grille is more dominant, there are sharper new graphics to the headlights that include LED indicators and a new bumper. Curvy new wing mirrors and a prominent new crease line running from the rear of the front win...
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Tue, 08 Jul 2008
New BMW 7 Series Details AnnouncedNew BMW 7 Series Details Announced
The new BMW 7 Series, come with a lot on BMW firsts and a whole range of new technology. It will be the worlds first production car to come with front side view camera and with a Night Vision System. The Night Vision System can alert a driver if a pedestrian moves into the path of the vehicle. Also...
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Mon, 28 Apr 2008
New BMW X6New BMW X6
New BMW X6 Prices for the new BMW X6 start at £41,955 and finish at £44,135 (excl X6 xDrive50i). The xDrive50i will do 0-60seconds in around 5.2seconds, will achieve a top speed of 155mph(limited) and will fetch you 34 miles to the gallon. The Standard safety features included on the X6 ...
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Tue, 08 Apr 2008
New BMW X6New BMW X6
New BMW X6 Prices for the new BMW X6 start at £41,955 and finish at £44,135 (excl X6 xDrive50i). The xDrive50i will do 0-60seconds in around 5.2seconds, will achieve a top speed of 155mph(limited) and will fetch you 34 miles to the gallon. The Standard safety features included on the X6 ...
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Wed, 12 Mar 2008
BMW M3 ConvertibleBMW M3 Convertible
BMW M3 Convertible The M3 Convertible is the third addition to the M3 lineup alongside the M3 Coupe and the M3 sedan. Like the new 3-Series Convertible, the M3 is offered for the first time with a power-retractable three-piece hardtop that provides excellent noise management when closed and automati...
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Tue, 29 Jan 2008
BMW ConnectedDrive with Google and RSSBMW ConnectedDrive with Google and RSS
BMW ConnectedDrive with Google and RSS ConnectedDrive, BMW’s ground-breaking safety and assistance telematics service, is expected to be supplied on 30,000 new BMW cars in the UK in 2008. ConnectedDrive offers drivers a dedicated website and a unique combination of facilities, emergency and breakdow...
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Wed, 23 Jan 2008
BMW X1BMW X1
BMW's product range is set to explode in the next couple of years, with a host of new models on the cusp of making their debuts. Seemingly on a mission to fill every market niche you could think of - and a few you probably hadn't - BMW seems set on crossover models of every persuasion. Which means w...
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Tue, 22 Jan 2008
BMW considers green brandBMW considers green brand
BMW may launch an exclusively green brand to supplement its BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce marques. The green brand would sell ecologically friendly vehicles of a kind considered too extreme to sit comfortably within the company's existing ranges. "We cannot take the blue out of BMW and change it to gree...
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Fri, 18 Jan 2008
BMW M3 coupe-convertibleBMW M3 coupe-convertible
BMW has announced its third M3 variant, the new convertible. This M3 drop top makes far more sense than any previous model, which like the 911 convertible, seemed to be bought as much for its posing power as for its driving prowess. But now with the folding steel roof, this is a serious all-weathe...
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Tue, 18 Dec 2007
BMW X6 Arrives In MayBMW X6 Arrives In May
The third of BMW's X models will go on sale in the UK next May. Like the X3 and X5 ranges, all versions of the X6 will have four-wheel drive, but unlike them the new car is a coupé with - BMW promises - sporting characteristics. The X6 is also the first BMW model ever to be available only wit...
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Mon, 17 Dec 2007
BMW 1-Series And M3 PricesBMW 1-Series And M3 Prices
BMW has confirmed the UK prices of the 1-Series Convertible and the saloon version of the M3, both of which will go on sale here next spring. The entry-level 1-Series Convertible is called the 120i, comes in ES trim and uses BMW's Hams Hall-built 170bhp two-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. It will...
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Fri, 14 Dec 2007
BMW teams up with GoogleBMW teams up with Google
BMW has teamed up with Google, the world’s most frequented internet portal, to offer a unique function on its cars. Now BMW cars specified with Bluetooth telephone preparation and satellite navigation will come as standard with a new advanced BMW ConnectedDrive system using Google to make route plan...
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Wed, 05 Dec 2007
BMW Alpina B3 BiTurboBMW Alpina B3 BiTurbo
In a world where 40 million Americans recently revealed they had at least one tattoo adorning their bodies, individuality is everything. Given such a desire for differentiation, the thought that even the latest V8-propelled, £50k-plus BMW M3 could soon prove to be too common is a perfectly exc...
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Mon, 26 Nov 2007
LPG racer hits 198mphLPG racer hits 198mph
BMW tuning company AC Schnitzer is claiming a new world record - for the fastest ever LPG-powered car. Using a specially modified BMW 3-Series Coupé, the German Tuner has lapped the famous Nardo test track in Italy at a mighty 318.1km/h. That is near-as-dammit 198mph. Which on a flat piece of...
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Thu, 22 Nov 2007
BMW 1 Series Coupe Range SPORT FOR ONEBMW 1 Series Coupe Range SPORT FOR ONE
It’s the outstanding engines, particularly the diesel ones,that make BMW’s 1 Series Coupe a unique choice in the sports coupe segment. The car delivers all BMW’s best bits distilled down into a compact driver-focused package. There’s a simple purity about much of what BMW does that helps make its ca...
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Fri, 12 Oct 2007
Open and closed BMW 6-SeriesOpen and closed BMW 6-Series
THE world’s first diesel-powered luxury grand tourer powered by the world’s most powerful six-cylinder diesel engine has gone on sale in the UK with the showroom arrival on October 27 of the new BMW 6-Series coupé and convertible. The launch marks the latest in a long line of BMW products rev...
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Tue, 09 Oct 2007
BMW reveals four-door M3BMW reveals four-door M3
Just when Mercedes thought it had things all to itself with its new C63 AMG, along comes arch-rival BMW to put a spanner in the works. And what a spanner the new M3 saloon is, packing the same 4.0-litre V8 engine as the coupé version, but with greater practicality. These are the first officia...
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Fri, 05 Oct 2007
New 6 series from BMWNew 6 series from BMW
This weekend sees the launch of a new BMW 6 series vehicle onto the market. According to the German car maker, the 635d Grand Tourer marks an historic step in the evolution of the car. Powered by a twin-turbocharged 2,993 cc engine and delivering 286 hp and 580 Nm of torque, the diesel-fuelled model...
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Wed, 03 Oct 2007
BMW 1 Series Convertible revealedBMW 1 Series Convertible revealed
It's becoming increasingly common to start a BMW news story with a reference to how the company continues to fill every conceivable niche in the market. This is no different, with today's revealing of the first details for BMW's new 1 Series Convertible. Needless to say, the new open-topped car is b...
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Wed, 12 Sep 2007
BMW at FrankfurtBMW at Frankfurt
BMW is introducing a new version of the 1-Series, a revised 6-Series line-up and an important concept car at the Frankfurt Show. The Concept X6 is described as the world's first Sports Activity Coupé, though several other manufacturers have previously gone down the route of combining a coup&e...
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Wed, 15 Aug 2007
Green version of BMW X5Green version of BMW X5
BMW will launch two new versions of its X5 4-wheel drive that come in below the proposed 225g/km London Congestion Charge threshold which requires that drivers pay £25 to enter the capital each week day. Deliveries of the new 3.0 D and 3.0 SD X5s will begin in December. The 3-litre D records C...
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Tue, 14 Aug 2007
New BMW 1 series car launchNew BMW 1 series car launch
BMW is extending the 1 Series line-up in the UK with a new model consisting of a brace of high performance twin-turbocharged engines and a diesel capable of a frugal 58.9mpg. The new BMW 1 Series Coupé goes on sale in the UK in November and will be available in 120d, 123d and 135i guises. The...
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Thu, 12 Jul 2007
BMW 1-series CoupéBMW 1-series Coupé
The new BMW 1-series Coupé will be available in 120d, 123d and 135i guises, with prices starting at about £21,600. The 135i (from about £30,000) has a 2,979cc twin-turbo, straight-six petrol engine developing 306bhp and 295lb ft of torque. It powers the car to 62mph in 5.3 seconds...
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Wed, 04 Jul 2007
BMW 3-Series to gain eco-technologyBMW 3-Series to gain eco-technology
BMW is to fit the 3-Series with its tax-beating Efficient Dynamics technology from September as well as launching a host of new derivatives with the new systems. The green Efficient Dynamics technology, which includes a stop-start system and brake-energy regeneration, means the 320d saloon drops fro...
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