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BMW secures 15.16% stake in SGL Carbon

BMW secures 15.16% stake in SGL Carbon

Munich. BMW AG has secured a 15.16 percent stake in SGL Carbon SE. The company is thereby strengthening its focus on lightweight construction and the use of carbon fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP) in automobile manufacture….

BMW recalling 32,000 vehicles over engine fire risks

BMW announces a recall of 32,000 vehicles to replace potentially faulty electric auxiliary water pumps that can overheat and cause a vehicle fire. The Munich-based automaker says the recall applies to 2008-2011 5 Series, 5…

BMW and PSA start electric joint-venture

PSA Peugeot Citroën and BMW are announcing a new collaboration on a platform for electric hybrids, as well on next-generation Prince engines. The 50-5o joint venture is called BMW Peugeot Citroën Electrification and it has…

BMW Head-Up Display: Precision as featured in a fighter jet

BMW model selection in the U.S. will become more diverse

BMW model selection in the U.S. will become more diverse

To maintain its lead and pull away from the competition, BMW plans to offer a larger model selection in the highly competitive U.S. market. According to new BMWNA CEO Ludwig Willisch, the company will certainly…

BMW Group sets up its third AppCenter in China

BMW Group sets up its third AppCenter in China

With the introduction of MINI Connected in 2010, the BMW Group became the world’s first carmaker to allow the application-based and extensive integration of the Apple iPhone into its models. Available as an option, MINI…

Video: BMW 640d with M-Sport Package

Launching in the UK on 15 October 2011, take a closer look at the exterior and interior of the new BMW 640d with M-Sport Package. The 640d model is powered the new in-line six-cylinder diesel…

BMW to separate MINI showrooms in Germany

Reuters UK reports on news from Germany stating that BMW dealerships will be aced to better segregate sales space between BMW and MINI products. The news came from BMW Germany sales chief Karsten Engel who…