Archive for August, 2008

BMW Leads Industry in Emissions Cuts

BMW is reducing its vehicles’ emissions at four times the rate of other major manufacturers, according to a leading Brussels-based environmental watchdog group.
The average new car sold last year by the Munich-based carmaker typically emitted 7.3 per cent less carbon dioxide per kilometer than in 2006, according to a report on carmakers’ fuel efficiency by [...]

BMW Announces Price Hikes on 2009 Models in U.S.

Thanks to the rising cost of raw materials. The German automaker on Monday released a list of pricing on 35 2009 models, saying that costs will rise by 2.1 percent on average across its model range.
The increase affects everything from the more affordable 2009 BMW 128i coupe to the pricey 2009 BMW M6 convertible. The [...]

MINI and ABF build the world’s fastest Cooper S

MINIs have a long history of racing, though most of the iconic hatch’s focus has been on its slot car-like handling than its prowess down the 1320. That’s set to change with the collaboration between MINI and ABF Performance to create the world’s quickest Cooper. How quick? In a taped performance for an upcoming episode [...]

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