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BMW Celebrates 15 Years of Production in Spartanburg

BMW Celebrates 15 Years of Production in Spartanburg

On September 8, 1994, the first US made BMW 318i rolled off the line in Spartanburg, SC. Today, 15 years to the day later, BMW Manufacturing’s 1.5 millionth vehicle rolled off the line to celebrate…

Meet the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Concept

Meet the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Concept

For decades, BMW has made the reduction of emissions and fuel consumption a key part of its product development strategy, just as enhancements to the dynamic ability of each BMW have been a lasting, sustained…

BMW brings a new more efficient TwinTurbo 3.0L diesel engine

BMW introduces a New Voice Activation System

BMW introduces a New Voice Activation System

Starting in September 2009, BMW is presenting a truly innovative, cutting-edge technology for voice control in the automobile allowing even more reliable and convenient operation and control of navigation systems and infotainment functions. Introducing this…

BMW Car-2-X Communication improves pedestrian safety

BMW Car-2-X Communication improves pedestrian safety

A child suddenly runs out into the road from between two parked cars – it’s every driver’s nightmare scenario. BMW Group Research and Technology, in collaboration with leading research institutes in Germany, has now developed…

Marc Girard - New Head of BMW Interior Design

Marc Girard – New Head of BMW Interior Design

38-year-old Marc Girard from France is to take up the post as head of the Interior Design department at BMW Automobiles commencing 1 April 2009. Marc Girard has worked as a designer for the BMW…

Top BMW designer, Karim Habib leaving BMW for Mercedes

Top BMW designer, Karim Habib leaving BMW for Mercedes

This is totally unexpected and a huge loss for BMW. The new 7 Series designer, Karim Habib, one of the top designers at BMW will join Mercedes-Benz team. Karim  will lead the firm’s advanced design…

More information on Chris Bangle’s resignation

As promised, we’re back with some new information regarding Bangle’s departure from BMW, the reasons behind it and how will this impact BMW and future designs. As we might have hinted earlier, lately it has…