Archive for July, 2011
Photo Gallery: Nurburgring 2011
BMWBLOG team has just returned from the European trip that included not only a pick-up of the new BMW 1M, but also a visit at the famous 24 Hr of Nurburgring.
Spied: BMW Front Wheel Drive vehicle
The future BMW Front Wheel Drive model was spied in Germany during the usual test driving process. Sporting the psychedelic camouflage we became accustomed to, the 2013 BMW with front-wheel drive architecture sports an unusual design, with a taller upright monobox and the proportions of a smaller “sports van”
BMWNA CEO: “We will be expanding into new niches”
In a recent interview with Automotive News , BMW of North America CEO, Jim O’Donnell, offered more insight into the brand’s future plans and upcoming cars. In the extensive and detailed interview, O’Donnell touched on some of the “hot” topics for the brand: future front-wheel drive vehicles, four-cylinder 3 Series and more 1 Series variants coming to the US. Here are some of the key points extracted from the interview.
Editorial: Carbon Future
Exploring the focus towards carbon in all of its applications within BMW and on the global stage.
Report: BMW 335i Limited Performance Edition for US
Today BMW of North America announced a “Limited Performance Edition” to close out the remaining E90 3 Series Sedan production. The limited edition 335i includes Black Kidney Grills and Stage 1 Software that adds 20 horsepower and 32 ft-lbs of torque which brings the performance level .02 faster in 0-60mph.
Atlantis to Launch Final Flight This Week
NASA is wrapping up its space shuttle program with the final launch of space shuttle Atlantis on July 8 at 11:26 a.m.
National League’s Midseason Contenders
Now that it’s the midway point of the baseball season, it’s time to make some World Series odds projections.
Arkansas Marines Bond With Afghans Through Cultural Similarities
Two United States Marines serving in Afghanistan have not only forged a bond with each other, but also with the Afghan people and the Afghan troops with whom they train.
Sony’s Brand Still Shines in Asia
Japanese consumer electronics maker Sony Corp. has been named the most valuable Asian brand, according to Campaign, a marketing magazine.
An Interview With Dell Boomi’s CTO Rick Nucci
“Dell Boomi is the glue between data on legacy systems and integrating to the cloud,” said John von Voros, senior product development manager for Dell’s Public Cloud Services, at the Cloud Computing Expo in New York.
