Up until now, verification of vehicle safety has been obtained by means of crash tests in which structural integrity and restraint systems were tested in a non-braked situation. However, thanks to modern electronics such as those also featured in the new BMW 5 Series and BMW 7 Series, protective systems that warn the driver in advance of… Read More →
The submission deadline for the BMW Group Award for Intercultural Commitment is approaching: Applicants from all over the world are invited to submit their ideas on how to promote intercultural understanding by 31 May 2010. The three best project proposals will be honored in Munich on 18 November 2010.
The Team BMW Motorsport factory drivers who won the 24 Hours of Nürburgring like to switch seats sometimes and saddle up on the BMW Cruise Bike. Mounted on this stylish, silver two-wheeler, the racing drivers visited all the bits of track they were not allowed onto in their BMW M3 GT2s last racing weekend. And with the… Read More →
In order to be able to drive comfortably and efficiently at the same time, the developers look for solutions in acoustic lightweight construction with acoustically effective components for increasing comfort and also yielding benefits in weight and installation space through intelligent material concepts. In this way, the customer gains a functional advantage with lower weight and more… Read More →
The new BMW Group’s Energy and Environmental Test Centre. A car must hold out against all climatic conditions. Whether in rain or snow, hot or cold weather, or varying air pressure, all vehicles’ systems must function at their best. Rain must not inhibit full braking power, kicked-up snow from vehicles ahead must not adversely affect the engine… Read More →
With the addition of the MINI Countryman as the fourth variant in its model family, MINI is taking the inimitable MINI feeling into a new dimension. The MINI Countryman crossover bridges the gap between the classic MINI concept and a contemporary Sports Activity Vehicle. Its broader range of abilities in both urban use and beyond paves the… Read More →
BMW offers distinctive settings and unique facilities for events of all kinds. Since BMW Welt, BMW Museum and BMW Classic joined together to form the BMW Event Forum in March 2010, coordinated event planning has been available for all three locations. Through this central channel for all event-related issues, BMW is able to assure a professional event… Read More →
The history of BMW M3 motor sport has been enriched by a further fascinating chapter as the BMW M3 GTS celebrates its debut on the racetrack and on the road. In terms of performance and safety, the most powerful version of the high-performance BMW M3 Coupe featuring a 331 kW/450 bhp engine offers the ideal preconditions for use at… Read More →
70 years after its victory in the 1940 Mille Miglia, the BMW 328 Mille Miglia Touring Coupé has once again emerged as the winner of this tradition-steeped Italian event. Giuliano Cané and Lucia Galliani authoritatively steered the Coupé through the numerous trials and clocked up the 1,000 miles through Italy without a single technical hitch. Enzo Ciravolo… Read More →
To celebrate Tate Moderns 10th anniversary, the museum will host “No Soul for Sale – A Festival of Independents”, an initiative of the artist Maurizio Cattelan and curators Cecilia Alemani and Massimiliano Gioni. For this free art festival, Tate Modern is inviting over 70 of the world’s most innovative independent art spaces, not-for-profit organizations and artists’ collectives,… Read More →