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INSIDETRACK September 2011: COMING SOON: A NEW BREED OF FOUR-CYLINDER POWER ...
INSIDETRACK September 2011: COMING SOON: A NEW BREED OF FOUR-CYLINDER POWER EXPERIENCE 260 LB-FT OF THRUST – WITH FOUR-CYLINDER THIRST Since the late ’20s, BMW has created a wide variety of four-cylinder engines – some of which, like the original M3 engine, are among the most revered in the industry. Just as in 2009 when the BMW 3 Series with Advanced Diesel introduced the U.S. to a new age of clean diesel, BMW is about to energize the future with a totally re-engineered four-cylinder powerplant. Compared to a naturally aspirated six-cylinder engine of similar power, BMW’s all-aluminum four-cylinder engine is lighter and more compact. It will post quicker 0-60 times – and travel greater distances on each gallon of gasoline. In this 240-hp variant, the exciting thrust of 260 lb-ft of torque is felt from 1250 rpm all the way to 4800 rpm. Incorporating TwinPower Turbo technology, High Precision Direct Injection, Valvetronic and Double-VANOS, its enhanced performance and efficiency can be heard in the excited growl of its sport-tuned exhaust and engine. Download the entire newsletter. ...

BMW Partners with MOG on a NEW BMW Apps Certified App. ...
BMW Partners with MOG on a NEW BMW Apps Certified App. MOG On-Demand Streaming Music Service and BMW to develop in-car integration for on-demand music for BMW USA. Woodcliff Lake, NJ and Berkeley, CA – August 22nd, 2011…BMW of North America announced today that it is partnering with MOG to develop a new BMW Apps Certified App, which the companies expect to bring MOG’s award-winning, on-demand streaming music service to BMW vehicles equipped with the BMW Apps smartphone app integration option. The two companies will demonstrate a beta version of the app at the North American press launch of new 6 Series Coupe. "The partnership with MOG is another great step for BMW Apps, as we continue to listen to our customers and work to assess, develop and launch the apps they want most in a timely manner," said Paul Ferraiolo, Manager of Product Planning and Strategy for BMW of North America. "The development of BMW Apps enables us to bring new features into the car with a speed that simply was not possible before. Stayed tuned, there will be more to follow." "We're thrilled to work with BMW to unveil a premium automotive integration of an on-demand music service," said David Hyman, CEO of MOG. "We remain focused on giving people ways to enjoy music wherever they are, and we are jointly designing a MOG user experience specifically for BMW USA that makes it fast, easy and safe for drivers to enjoy unlimited, uninterrupted ...

All-New BMW M5 and 328 Hommage Concept ...
All-New BMW M5 and 328 Hommage Concept Make North American Debut at Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion and Pebble Beach Concours All-New BMW 650i Coupe and Z4 sDrive28i featuring all-new TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder also featured during the biggest enthusiast weekend of the year Woodcliff Lake, NJ – August 18, 2011... The celebration of the 75th anniversary of the BMW 328 continues with the North American debut of the BMW 328 Hommage Concept at the 2011 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion and the Pebble Beach Concours. The all-new BMW 650i Coupe and Z4 sDrive28i will also be featured this weekend. BMW 328 Hommage The BMW 328 Homage concept was created in honor of the 75th anniversary of the venerable BMW 328, considered by many to be not only the best looking sport cars of the 1930s but also one of the most successful on the track. The BMW 328 was the embodiment of what the BMW brand still stands for today – dynamics, aesthetics and a high level of innovation. In its day, the BMW 328 was noted for its lightweight design, powerful inline six-cylinder engine and responsive handling. The expressive exterior design of the BMW 328 Hommage depicts the modern interpretation of a highly emotional and dynamic two-seater Roadster – just like the BMW328 75 years ago. Download the entire newsletter. ...

BMW Guggenheim Lab Opens Aug. 3 in New York ...
BMW Guggenheim Lab Opens Aug. 3 in New York, Launching Six-Year Worldwide Tour. Innovative Mobile Laboratory Explores City Life, Offers More Than 100 Free Public Programs in New York. Berlin and Mumbai Are Next Stops in Nine-City Global Initiative. New York, August 2, 2011. The BMW Guggenheim Lab launches its nine-city worldwide tour tomorrow in Manhattan’s East Village. A combination of think tank, public forum, and community center, the BMW Guggenheim Lab will offer free programs that explore the challenges of today’s cities within a mobile structure that was designed to house this urban experiment. Over the next six years, the BMW Guggenheim Lab will go through three successive cycles, each with its own theme and specially designed mobile structure. Each structure will travel to three different locations, building on-site and online communities around the BMW Guggenheim Lab that raise awareness of important issues, generate ideas specific to each urban situation, and engage with innovative and sustainable designs, yielding lasting benefits for cities around the world. At the conclusion of the first cycle, in 2013, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York will present a special exhibition of the findings of the BMW Guggenheim Lab’s inaugural three-city tour &endash; to New York, Berlin, and Mumbai. The itineraries of the subsequent two-year cycles will be announced at a later date. The inaugural BMW Guggenheim Lab is located at First Park, ...

BMW Group Financial Services Creates "The Ultimate Drive" ...
BMW Group Financial Services Creates "The Ultimate Drive" Mobile App – Provides Social and Mobile Experience for Customers and Gamers Alike Industry-First in Social Navigation Leverages New Communication Channels for BMW Group Financial Services Customers While Driving Brand Loyalty Woodcliff Lake, NJ – August 10, 2011 – The age of "gamification" has come, and BMW Group Financial Services is bringing this social nuance to its customer base of nearly one million individuals. Beginning with the development of a new and unique mobile and social experience, "The Ultimate Drive" is a social navigation mobile app that allows users to not only discover the best roads to drive in over 50 countries, but to rank, comment and share those roads via Facebook, email or other GPS devices. Future versions will integrate the ability for BMW Group Financial Service customers to gain points and achieve high rankings. As the first automotive channel, and specifically captive finance organization, to create a branded social navigation tool, BMW Group Financial Services defines itself as a consistent touch point with customers, through an engaging and interactive means. "As a company, we pride ourselves on our ongoing uses of technology to build stronger relationships with our customers," said Ed Robinson, President and CEO for BMW Group Financial Services. "Not only does ‘The Ultimate Drive’ app allow us to ...

The BMW Performance Edition ...
The BMW Performance Edition brings more horsepower, more torque and unlimited exhilaration to your Ultimate Driving Machine. Woodcliff Lake, NJ - July 20... Performance breeds excitement and the BMW Performance Edition for the 2011 335i xDrive Sedan ensures that new car buyers are in for that extra thrill beyond the outstanding performance that can already be realized with these exciting vehicles. Customers can now option their vehicles with a special BMW Performance Edition (option code ZMZ) that includes an all-new Power Kit, black kidney grilles and a “BMW Performance Edition” badge for only $550. The BMW Performance Edition for the 335i highlights a Power Kit which consists of engine tuning software (no additional hardware): Increases the engine power output from 300 hp to 320 hp and torque from 300 lb ft to 317 / 332 lb ft (manual / automatic transmission); this is the same horsepower rating as the 335is! Acceleration from 0-60 mph is 0.2 seconds faster than the standard model and 0.5 seconds faster than the standard model from 50 mph to 75 mph. Emissions and fuel consumption ratings are unaffected by the power upgrade. Black kidney grilles and a BMW Performance Edition badge will visually identify these Performance Edition vehicles from other 3 Series vehicles. The BMW Performance Edition is offered only for a limited time on 335i Sedans through the end of 2011 which will ensure that owners of these vehicles will belong to a very special club of ...

BMW Counts Down to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games ...
BMW Counts Down to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games with Unveiling of ‘BMW Performance Team’ Official Mobility Partner of Team USA to Provide Financial Support, Access to BMW Resources and Technologies. Woodcliff Lake, NJ – July 27, 2011... In celebration of the one-year countdown to the London 2012 Olympic Games, BMW, the Official Mobility Partner of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), today announced the BMW Performance Team, an elite team of Olympic and Paralympic athletes and hopefuls. In the lead-up to the London 2012 Games, members of the BMW Performance Team will receive financial support as well as access to BMW resources and technologies as they strive for the opportunity to be the world’s greatest. “As a company dedicated to performance and efficiency, we believe in and share many of the ideals of the Olympic Movement,” said Dan Creed, Vice President, Marketing, BMW of North America. “We are proud to welcome these extraordinary athletes to the BMW family and look forward to an exciting year of development ahead.” Members of the BMW Performance Team include Ricky Berens (swimming), Matt Chrabot (triathlon), Bryan Clay (track & field), Natalie Coughlin (swimming), Janet Evans (swimming), April Holmes (Paralympic track & field), Jonathan Horton (gymnastics), Clay Johnson (sailing), Sanya Richards-Ross (track & field), and Mallory Weggemann (Paralympic swimming). Combined, members of the BMW Performance Team have ...

BMW Group presents mobility of the future ...
World premiere of the BMW i3 Concept and BMW i8 Concept Reithofer: A milestone in the history of the company Sustainability across the entire value added chain Frankfurt a.M. / Munich. The BMW Group showcases its visions of future mobility in the shape of the BMW i3 Concept and BMW i8 Concept studies. Unveiled for the first time, these concept vehicles provide a glimpse of the first electrically powered production cars from the new BMW i sub-brand, due to be launched as the BMW i3 in 2013 and the BMW i8 in 2014. “We are marking another milestone in the history of the BMW Group. As Chairman of the Board and an engineer myself, I am very proud of this project,” declared Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, at Friday’s premiere of the two vehicles in Frankfurt. “As the world’s leading premium car manufacturer, our aim is to offer customers purpose-built electric-drive cars as well,” he added. With its zero-emission electric drive and a range of approximately 150 kilometres, the BMW i3 Concept has been specifically developed for use in an urban environment, its dynamic 125 kW electric motor and rear-wheel drive ensuring BMW-style dynamic handling. Thanks to its innovative LifeDrive architecture featuring a carbon passenger cell, the BMW i3 Concept combines an extremely low weight of 1,250 kilograms with optimal interior space and the highest crash safety levels. With four seats and a 200-litre luggage compartment, this vehicle is ...

INSIDETRACK August 2011: BACK-TO-SCHOOL CHECKLIST: LAPTOP, BACKPACK, BMW CPO ...
SEND THEM TO THE HEAD OF THE CLASS IN A CPO BMW Before your scholars head off to college, one of the smartest purchases you can make is a Certified Pre-Owned BMW. Every CPO BMW is backed by a protection plan that lasts up to 6 years/100,000 miles.1 Each one has been thoroughly inspected by a BMW-trained technician. And most important, all offer BMW’s outstanding active and passive safety features. Enjoy peace of mind knowing that every CPO BMW comes with BMW Roadside Assistance, which provides travel protection 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This includes towing, lock-out service, and much more.1 You’ll also appreciate the attractive financing options offered by BMW Financial Services that make it surprisingly easy to own The Ultimate Driving Machine.® Then at bmwusa.com/mybmw, create a “My BMW” account that lets you set up automatic payments and track your account information online.Original BMW Accessories personalize a CPO BMW with convenience, performance and safety-enhancing features all designed and manufactured to BMW’s demanding quality standards.Download the entire newsletter. ...

BMW is back in Hollywood with Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol ...
Munich/Los Angeles. Back in Hollywood. BMW is pleased to announce their participation in the upcoming Paramount Pictures release “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” as the film’s main automotive partner. High performance with fewer emissions is the name of the game: One of the BMW vehicles provided for Tom Cruise´s next film is the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept car. It has been recognized as having the most sophisticated technology and the most striking design among the current concept electric supercars. In a few years the BMW i8, which was inspired by the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept vehicle, will enter series production. “We are thrilled to be involved again in another Hollywood Blockbuster,” said Ian Robertson, BMW AG Board Member for Sales and Marketing. “The BMW Group leads the way in developing future mobility with a focus on sustainability. One great example is the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept car which will be presented in the film. With its futuristic design and large glass surfaces, the car offers a fascinating perspective on the future of sheer driving pleasure – in combination with maximum efficiency. Also with BMW ConnectedDrive technology, it is the perfect car for Ethan Hunt to outsmart his pursuers through narrow streets and busy city traffic.” ...