BMW is ramping up hiring for its future electric vehicles. According to a report by Bloomberg, BMW plans to add 1,300 employees this year and at least 1,300 in 2011. The increased hiring is expected as the company expands its … Continue reading
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In well-worn M philosophy, the chassis must always be faster than the engine. For decades this has been an engineering challenge for M, because they’ve always fitted stonking engines under the hood. To go the wayward American route of fitting … Continue reading
The iconic M6 returns from a two year hiatus more powerful, more athletic, more focused, more luxurious and more efficient than ever before. Since the “M6” badge was first placed on a BMW back in 1987, this iconic model has … Continue reading
The new 2013 BMW M6 Convertible makes its world debut today with the first photos and official information. As expected, the new M6 shares the same engine with the recently unveiled M5. Internally designated as the S63Tü this new engine … Continue reading
See update below with official BMW statement BMW of North America has agreed to pay a $3 million fine to settle U.S. government allegations that it failed to promptly notify regulators about potential safety defects. NTHSA says that BMW agreed … Continue reading
Some fragment of an article flashed by, probably on an iPad, that got me thinking about all of the small-scale manufacturers of automobiles and their need for drivetrain components. More than one genius has gone to financial ruin thinking they … Continue reading





BMW is ramping up hiring for its future electric vehicles. According to a report by Bloomberg, BMW plans to add 1,300 employees this year and at least 1,300 in 2011. The increased hiring is expected as the company expands its … Continue reading
Several reports went out this week on a possible ring of workers stealing parts from the BMW plant in Munich. BMW has yet to release a statement on this, but reports mention that a ring of eighteen workers have been … Continue reading
Lighter, more efficient BMWs? But how does the company continue to ensure maximum protection in their vehicles? BMW just released a video on Youtube featuring their tool and plant engineer facility. In the tool and plant engineering facility at the … Continue reading
A report published recently by CBS analyzes the way BMW is thinking ahead of times, not only about automotive sales and product strategy, but also about its most valuable resource: the human capital. According to the report, BMW came to … Continue reading
More than a week ago, BMW, along with other automakers, have temporarily stopped production at their South African plants due to an employee strike. South African autoworkers were seeking wage increases more than triple the inflation rate. The National Union … Continue reading
According to a report by Automotive News, BMW, along with other automakers, have temporarily stopped production at their South African plants due to an employee strike. South African autoworkers are seeking wage increases more than triple the inflation rate. The … Continue reading
Press Release: SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers – a joint venture of the BMW Group and SGL Group – broke ground today on the new greenfield carbon fiber manufacturing facility in Moses Lake, Washington. More than 70 guests from Moses Lake … Continue reading
Press Release: BMW Manufacturing announced today it will bring on board over 500 new contingency associates in the next few months to get ready for production of the next generation BMW X3. This workforce increase also prepares Plant Spartanburg to … Continue reading
In November 2009, BMW and its Chinese partner Brilliance announced their plans to build a second production plant at the Shenyang site. The investment volume for the new plant amounts to 560 million euros and the construction work was scheduled … Continue reading