BMW plans to release soon a new supercar called M1. do sports car based on BMW 1-series.
Back to the late 1970s, the first machine bearing this name happen when Lamborghini was contracted and BMW.
The car was designed to participate in the 4th and 5th groups. The fact is that the rules in the 4th group races were allowed to proceed and only those machines that produced a minimum of 400 pieces over a period of 24 consecutive months, have similarities with the generic model and were equipped with a minimum of two seats. A large quantity of M1 is just that. Therefore, BMW had to produce along with racing, and a civil version of the car. More »

To travel in style is the idea behind Gran Turismo, and the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo does not disappoint. With its elegant design, luxurious ambience and generous spaciousness for all passengers it is surprisingly versatile providing space for large items of luggage in the separate boot and two-part tailgate. This is in addition to the classic Gran Turismo trait: unrivalled driving comfort. Powerful engines with the latest in BMW EfficientDynamics technology and the flowing dynamics of a coupé-style roofline come together in one vehicle to create something completely new: the perfect combination of sedan elegance, touring flexibility and the raised seat position of an SUV.
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Once again China in the center of attention, this attention has been caused not quite by a flatter occasion if it is precise copying of the next European car. All right Mini. Well, Smart is it is possible to forgive still. But in fact Chineses have not enough, they sights on practically legend…
On MW X5. Company Shuanghuan, and in world CEO, has presented a clone of a German off-road car in a home market which differs from the original only headlights. This unique feature of the car which has turned out at Chineses ugly. Well that is stolen, is bad all that is not stolen, complex people lives in Celestial!
Shuanghuan, besides everything, uses still and trade mark SsangYong. X5 with emblem SsangYong is something!
Several weeks ago BMW and DaimlerChrysler have brought an action against the manufacturer of spears Shuanghuan, accusing in automobile plagiarism.
” It was not pleasant to us ” – newspaper The New-York Times. BMW all quotes words of general director BMW Norbert Reithofer tries to forbid through court sales of the Chinese cars in Germany.
One more Chinese company Zhejiang Jonway has created the duplicate of Japanese car Toyota RAV4. It already so, on snack. This Chinese Japanese too has not enough elements of design, a forward bumper unless, but also it not at height.
As well as it is necessary, representatives of these motor-car manufacturers open and approve, that it is ordinary, original auto, well are simply similar a little to the European and Japanese analogues..

Along with a hatchback 1-Series, BMW also is going to make some changes for the smallest off-road car in structure: X1. However, it is not necessary to expect that it will occur after a year or two after we will see new generation 1-Series, that is new X1, predictably it will occur in 2014-2015 More »

The new car model from BWM F30 is the last 3 Series BMW with new body and past basics. We speak about clean uncluttered shapes, plus lower and wider kidney grille openings. F30 is the official name of the vehicle and in something it is similar to the E89 BMW Z4 model, for example hood design, nose. The F30 sedan has a longer wheelbase, at least 1.5″ longer than the current BMW 3.
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April 15, 2001

San Marino Grand Prix – RACE – Weather: Dry, Av. air temp. 18°C. Track temp 28°C. Humidity 22%

First victory for the BMW WilliamsF1 Team since the partnership began: Ralf Schumacher wins the San Marino GP in Imola, his first Grand Prix win in the seventieth F1 race of the German driver’s career. The last victory for WilliamsF1 was three years and seven months ago (28.09.1997, Jacques Villeneuve, Nürburgring) and this is the marque’s 104th Grand Prix success. And the last victory for BMW in F1 was almost 14 and a half years ago, when Gerhard Berger (Benetton BMW) won the Mexican Grand Prix (12.10.1986). More »

February 27 2001 Munich

The all-new small BMW model series will be called 1 Series. Moreover, a successor to the big 6 Series Coupe will enter the market at some time within the next few years. Prof. Joachim Milberg, CEO of BMW AG, announced these two decisions on the enlargement of the model range on the evening before the start of the Geneva Motor Show.

The new BMW model series, which is being designed according to schedule, will occupy a position between the BMW 3 Series and the MINI and will introduce all BMW virtues into the upper end of the lower midrange segment. Rear-wheel drive, excellent handling as well as prime quality will provide for an outstanding “driving pleasure”. The 1 Series is to be launched in 2004. More »