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Diesel Economics 200: 40% Take Rate for 2010
8 July 2010 – 22:08 | 4 Comments
Diesel Economics 200: 40% Take Rate for 2010

A new analysis by The Diesel Driver shows a growing preference for diesel-powered cars compared to petrol-powered equivalent models

The Diesel Driver recently obtained detailed sales data from Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen, the four companies …

BMW ActiveHybrid 7 Review
1 July 2010 – 00:01 | 2 Comments
BMW ActiveHybrid 7 Review

BMW’s quest for fuel efficient engines goes back to the BMW 132 aircraft engine of the 1930s.  More recently, for the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, BMW provided a fleet of orange-colored BMW 1602 sedans …

BMW Diesel Gets International Engine of the Year Award
24 June 2010 – 10:05 | No Comment
BMW Diesel Gets International Engine of the Year Award

The International Engine of the Year awards recognize automobile manufacturers for making the best engines in the world and, this year, a diesel from BMW was among the top winners.
The awards, which are organized by …

BMW Hydrogen 7 Review
20 June 2010 – 22:00 | 3 Comments
BMW Hydrogen 7 Review

BMW has been a thought leader and pioneer in the efficient, ecologically sound use of resources.  Indeed, according to the Berlin Institute for Future Studies and Technology Evaluation (IZT), BMW manages its financial, ecological, and …

Driving the 120d: The Road to Leipzig
13 June 2010 – 15:14 | 2 Comments
Driving the 120d: The Road to Leipzig

The BMW 1-series was introduced in the year 2004 and most models are manufactured at the all-new built plant in Leipzig. In Europe, the 1-series is available as a 3- and 5-door hatch as well …

The 2011 BMW 5 Series – 530d Review
22 May 2010 – 22:58 | 4 Comments
The 2011 BMW 5 Series – 530d Review

BMW has been making the 5er Series sedan since 1972, when the line replaced the BMW Neue Klasse (New Class) which included the 2500, 2800,  and Bavaria.  The 5er was the first BMW to carry …