Jan 06, 2012 11:43 AM
BMW
Mini comes up short of cash for WRC push
A long-awaited return to full competitive rally racing for the Mini will not happen this year, due to lack of money, according to the Oxford Mail, where the cars are built.
The Mini WRC team has been unable to raise enough sponsorship to compete in all... Read the rest
Jan 06, 2012 10:45 AM
BMW
Nürburgring documentary, 24 Hours. One Team. One Target, to debut in Spartanburg
BMW CCA members invited to premier on January 14
As documentary filmmakers, the Hahne brothers, Tim and Nick, had unprecedented access to BMW Motorsport's preparation for the 2011 Nürburgring 24-hour race. They started recording team and car... Read the rest
Jan 05, 2012 12:36 PM
BMW
BMW wins luxury sales title in U.S.
BMW fended off a late-year surge by rival Mercedes-Benz to win its first title as best-selling luxury brand in the United States, Automotive News has reported.
BMW said that U.S. sales rose 15 percent to 26,834 in December, for an annual total of 247,907... Read the rest
Jan 04, 2012 10:20 PM
Racing
Mini's Stephane Peterhansel leads the Dakar Rally at the end of day four
X-Raid’s Minis have dominated the early going in Argentina
After four days of competition the X-Raid Mini All4s are leading the way in this year’s Dakar Rally. At the end of day four of the fifteen day event, the leader was X-Raid’s... Read the rest
Jan 03, 2012 2:01 PM
Racing
PRO3 Series Commemorates Season with 2012 Wall Calendar
2011 capped a strong year for the BMW PRO3 series. Grid sizes were up and the racing was close and competitive. Dan Gavrila of Redmond, WA. was crowned the 2011 PRO3 Champion.
The Puget Sound Chapter of the BMW CCA and PRO3 will again commemorate the... Read the rest
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