BMW had a great success on the auto market in the last few years, especially in 2007.

However, in November, a 25% decrease in sales has been noticed. The people from BMW are not worried because something like this is normal on the global economy background. Many automakers have bigger problems, and BMW has a solution. The new 7-Series is one of the safety nets that BMW has created. The car was ordered in around 700 units in the first two weeks and the profit of BMW will surely go up in 2009. On the motorcycle department, a minor decrease was also noticed, but nothing serious. >> Read full article

The Mini Clubman has a few problems. The first one is weight and the second one is a result of a this problem: it is quite slow. The new JCW Clubman promises to solveat least the second issue.

Some elements that were added are the carbon fiber mirrors, new muffler tips and a different body kit. The initial 175 horse power has been upgraded to 195, which will make the JCW Clubman a maneuverable car. The JCW tuner has also added an interesting looking hood scoop, which is unfortunately only for design. >> Read full article

The new BMW 5 Series was scheduled to launch in 2010, 2011 or 2012. Now, it seems that 2011 is the most likely year for the release date.

BMW wants to change the V10 from the previous model with a turbo V8 which will be mounted on the 2011 BMW 5 Series. If everything goes according to plan, the new car will also be available in a hybrid version. The wheelbase will be modified, among other visible details. On a technical level, the 2011 BMW 5 Series will be equipped with a special night vision camera perfect for spotting pedestrians, sideview cameras and a head-up display. >> Read full article

The BMW 128i could be the right choice for any person who want’s a driver-orientated small vehicle.

The seats can be adjusted in many different ways, the audio system is pointed in your direction and BMW has officially declared that every piece of design is made for your comfort. The 3.0 cc engine will offer 200 pound-feet of torque and 230 hp. The car is quite light: only 3300 pounds. The 1 Series can offer a great driving experience with a manual transmission, in six steps. The breaks of the BMW 128i are particularly well-built, responding quickly and precisely. >> Read full article

BMW is making a large profit from motorcycle sales all over the world. They are starting to create great marketing strategies which will certainly gain them some popularity.

The Dakar Rally will soon reach Argentina and the motorcycle requests will be considerably higher in the next year. BMW has invested into the only enduro park from this country and the manager says that the popularity of BMW motorcycles is raising every day. Currently, BMW is selling 1000 motorcycles each year in Argentina and, with the new BMW G 450 X, the number will go up. >> Read full article

We already announced the possibility of creating a BMW multi-functional smart key. BMW has released some extra information about their new creation.

As we said, the smart key will start with a few small features, acting like a ticket for public transportation. After that, the key will be used instead of a credit card. The new feature which will be available is keeping your key when you rent a BMW or get one from your friends. Now, any person who borrows a BMW and already owns the BMW multi-functional smart key can use it in that car. This way, his new car seat, radio and agenda settings will automatically load. >> Read full article

The names of the cars which leave the BMW factory have always been the same. We have the x-Series models, the X models and the Z ones.

BMW plans on introducing a new name in their line of vehicles, starting with the BMW X1 Concept. Every BMW which has a rear wheel drive will have BMW sDrive attached to whatever its name is. This name change might even be applied to the famous BMW Z4. The X1 concept will be available in two different versions, xDrive and BMW sDrive. Some people don’t agree with this change, but the difference is not that noticeable and the name is very suggestive. >> Read full article

BMW will call back a number of K 1200 S and GT motorcycles which were produced in 2008.

The front brake disc is not as well attached as you might imagine. Those fasteners can loosen and BMW isn’t ready to take that chance. Motorcycle owners should check their bikes often, just to make sure that everything is ok. However, if someone doesn’t observe the problem, it may have serious consequences. This is why some of the BMW K 1200 S motorcycles will be checked and the problem will be solved. The BMW K 1200 S is a 1157 cc motorcycle with a 4 cylinder engine. It can offer a maximum of 167 horse power. >> Read full article

Countless topics have been started on the subject of the new BMW Z4 and everyone can’t wait to see the real picture of this model. Now is the moment.

The picture will go into history as the first true completely clear evidence of the existence of the Z4. No one expected such a treat to come out from e89.zpost.com. In fact, the picture was taken on the set of the upcoming movie “Solitary Man”, with Michael Douglas. The people from Zpost were nice enough to write their credits lower in the picture, without affecting the look of the BMW Z4, something which we are grateful for. >> Read full article

Like usual, BMW is trying to figure out if they’re doing better or worse than last year. Unfortunately, they are doing worse.

Last year, the sales from the United States were 26.8% higher than this year. The same effect can be seen at BMW Group as a whole, but not in the same percentage. In fact, BMW has sold 6.8% less than last year, which can be explained by the recession. The only good part about this news is that the decrease is caused by the global financial situation. It is obvious that BMW could have done a lot worse if they weren’t a reliable company. >> Read full article