Apr 01, 2012 2:38 PM
BMW
Mini Yachtsman makes a splash
BMW’s Mini compact-car division said Sunday it would unveil a new amphibious model called the Yachtsman during the New York International Auto Show this week. The announcement fufills a Mini tradition of prank press releases on April Fools Day, but... Read the rest
Apr 01, 2012 2:26 PM
Racing
Haslam scores two podiums at Monza
Reigning champion Carlos Checa laid down a significant World Superbike Championship marker by claiming a double victory at Monza to move to the head of the standings after Round Two.
However, the BMW Motorrad team of Leon Haslam and Marco Melandri are... Read the rest
Apr 01, 2012 11:01 AM
Racing
BimmerWorld wins at Barber
Liefooghe and Levine win in CTSCC and Ganassi makes the Rolex podium
When Grand-Am ran the second event of its 2012 season at Barber Motorsports Park, BimmerWorld’s Greg Liefooghe and David Levine won the Street Tuner class in the CTSCC race while... Read the rest
Mar 31, 2012 6:06 PM
BMW
BMW’s latest tease: the i8 Concept Spyder
Hybrid roadster features fast recharge, 354 horsepower
Usually, BMW introduces a concept car at an auto show, then follows up with the real thing—the production model. Then they build another concept for another show. But the Vision Concept of 2009... Read the rest
Mar 29, 2012 12:29 PM
BMW
Mercedes-Benz gambles $1 billion in Hungary
Mercedes-Benz is gambling $1 billion on a factory in Hungary, in its bid to overtake BMW. Meanwhile, analysts wonder if that's too much money too late in a sinking European market, reports Bloomberg Businessweek.
A $1.07 billion factory, located in... Read the rest
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