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BMW recalls 2010 X5 and X6 in US

BMW X6 – 2010 models recalled in US

It appears that Toyota and Honda are not alone in the recall game. Joining the bandwagon is the premium car maker BMW. The company has intimated the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in US of a fault in X5 and X6 models manufactured between December 14, 2009 and December 16, 2009.

There have been no reports or complaints filed with NHTSA by customers. This is a notification by the company to the administrator of a safety defect in case of a rollover crash.

We do not know the number of vehicles under the recall, but this could be merely in hundreds. What is of more significance is the nature of the notice and the probable safety issue being reported.

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Entry posted on February 19th, 2010 and filed under BMW

BMW to bring X6 M, X1, 5 Series GT to Auto Expo 2010

BMW_Z4_steering_wheelA bunch of new Bimmers arrive at the Auto Expo next year

The Auto Expo 2010, which goes on from January 5 to 11 next year in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, will be packed with new models from BMW, reports Autocar India. The German brand will show new cars as well as its existing line-up in its booth next year.

Apart from the currently running BMW models, the Indians will have the first look of the 400 bhp, twin-turbo direct-injected 4.4-liter V8 550i Gran Turismo. The new compact SUV BMW X1 will also make an appearance along with the new 760Li with 535bhp twin-turbo, 6.0-liter, V12 engine.

Besides all this, the new BMW X6 M with the 4.4-liter, 555 bhp V8 engine will also be among the exhibits.

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Entry posted on December 15th, 2009 and filed under Auto Expo 2010, BMW

BMW Enthusiastic about 2018 Winter Olympics in Munich

BMW has announced that it would support the bid by Munich to bring the 2018 Winter Olympic Games to their home city. The manufacturer promised to offer three to five million Euros for the first application phase which will run between 2009 and 2011.

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Entry posted on June 21st, 2009 and filed under Sideblog

Video – Nick Heidfeld compares the BMW X5 to his F1 car

Nick Heidfeld, the BMW Sauber driver, compares his F1 car to the BMW X5M. Part of the video is shot at the BMW Stall of the Shanghai Motor Show, which was conducted for a week last month.

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Entry posted on May 19th, 2009 and filed under BMW, F1

Report – Future BMW 3 Series will use 3-cylinder engines

Sky Motoring reports future BMW 3 Series vehicles will make use of 3-cylinder engines (your Maruti 800 moves another notch closer to a BMW).

Just because they are one cylinder smaller, don’t be fooled into thinking they are slow and no go. One glance at the stats prove they are more powerful and torquier than the present family. They would also be lighter and cleaner and should I mention more fuel efficient?

The future BMW engine lineup -

x16i – 1.35-litre, 3-cylinder, 163bhp/140 lb-ft
x18i – 1.35-litre, 3-cylinder, 201bhp/162 lb-ft
x20i – 1.35-litre, 3-cylinder, 241bhp/192 lb-ft
x23i – 1.8-litre, 4-cylinder, 273bhp/220 lb-ft
x25i – 1.8-litre, 4-cylinder, 321bhp/258 lb-ft

You can refer our 2011 BMW 3-Series spy shots to know where these engines are going to report.

Since the engines are still under development, the figures might change a little. They are expected to reach a production line in two years.

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Entry posted on May 13th, 2009 and filed under BMW

Launch Details, Updates and Images- BMW 5 Series GT, X1, 7 Series hybrid, X6 hybrid

We think BMW is cool which is why we’ve got a BMW special here. The reason being they’re sticking to their original plans and haven’t shelved or put away any of their future cars. They’re our hero!

BMW, despite recession and fall in sales has confirmed it will go ahead with the launch of the X1, 5 Series GT on June 23rd at the Leipzig plant. It will soon be followed by the hybrid versions of the odd-looking X6 and extremely stylish 7 Series, both newcomers in India.

click through for spyshots and information

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Entry posted on May 7th, 2009 and filed under BMW

BMW not ready to bring Mini to India in 2009

BMW says it would not be possible to sell the Mini brand of cars in India in BMW dealerships. It anticipates to sell 100 cars a year, but the investment needed to set up dedicated shops isn’t going to come till the end of this year.
Read More- Hindustan Times

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Entry posted on May 3rd, 2009 and filed under Sideblog

April Fool’s Special- BMW’s Magnetic Tow Technology

April Fool’s Special- BMW’s Magnetic Tow Technology

Nice try BMW! Your story is well compiled, but due to the lack of quotes, diagrams, graphs or reactions your story wasn’t bought.

BMW’s April 1st story is outrageous science fiction. The company explains its technology employs a magnet in front of the car. When activated, it uses the car in front of it as the power source, as a magnet is attracted towards metallic objects.

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Entry posted on April 1st, 2009 and filed under BMW, Funny

BMW X3 Sport Limited Edition launched in Spain UPDATE- IMAGE GALLERY

BMW X3 Sport Limited Edition launched in Spain UPDATE- IMAGE GALLERY

From the month of March 09′, BMW showrooms in Spain will have on sale the X3 Sport Limited Edition, for a year. The main difference between this car and the regular counterpart is its comprehensive sports equipment at a marginal increase in price.

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Entry posted on February 24th, 2009 and filed under BMW

IAB Special- The Great Debate: FWD or RWD. Which is better?

IAB Special- The Great Debate: FWD or RWD. Which is better?

Last month, GM’s product “Czar” and vice-chairman of global product development Bob Lutz announced that GM is cancelling development of the next generation Zeta large RWD car platform, citing difficult economic and environmental concerns as the reasons.

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Entry posted on February 22nd, 2009 and filed under Specials

Porsche Panamera coming to India by Sep’09

Porsche Panamera coming to India by Sep’09

Porsche India has slated plans to bring its four door coupe -Panamera here by September this year. Panamera, which will make its first public appearance at 2009 Shanghai Autoshow, will be released in International markets this summer, and come to India for a final stopover.

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Entry posted on February 6th, 2009 and filed under Porsche

BMW 7 Series is Auto, motor und sport Readers’ Choice

BMW 7 Series is Auto, motor und sport Readers’ Choice

German car maker, BMW’ (Bavarian Motor Works) popular luxury saloon and recent Indian entrant, the 7 Series has taken top honors in the luxury performance class of the Auto motor und sport awards. A total of 336 models competed in this competition with no less than 100,000 voters participating.

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Entry posted on February 4th, 2009 and filed under Awards, BMW

More Information on the Bangle-BMW Brawl; Our personal thoughts and feelings to Chris

More Information on the Bangle-BMW Brawl; Our personal thoughts and feelings to Chris

Chris Bangle, 52, the action man behind modern-day BMWs has quit the German company and the auto industry once in for all. CB worked with BMW for the past 17 years, overseeing the design department which rolled out immensely popular cars like the X5, X3 and the 1-series. His position will be taken over by Adrian Von Hooydonk, who worked closely with Bangle for all these years.

But why does everyone overlook these cars and term CB as an incompetent designer? Fine, he redesigned the 7-Series in 2002, which turned out to be a big disappointment for all BMW fans, but why think of only that?

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Entry posted on February 4th, 2009 and filed under BMW
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