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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.
Reduced VAT Rate to Help Restaurant Industry
As part of the government’s new ‘Jobs Initiative’, Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar has called on businesses in the tourist sector to pass on the reduction of VAT to 9% to customers.
“Cloud Computing can be the new IFSC" for Ireland, Claims Microsoft
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton TD says he has written to government colleagues to “establish a cross-government implementation group on cloud computing.”
Official: New BMW 3 Series Exclusive Edition and M Sport models
In fall of 2011, BMW will introduce a 2012 3 Series Exclusive Edition that offer buyers new 18-inch lightweight V-Spoke wheels and a unique Mineral Grey exterior paint. Inside, Dakota leather is offered in either Pearl Grey with contrast stitching or black
Old Wounds Pose Challenge for Thailand’s New PM
She made her entry into Thai politics just six weeks ago—and now the charismatic Yingluck Shinawatra, 43, is set to become Thailand’s first female prime minister after a landslide win in Sunday’s election.
Thailand Election Ends in Victory for Thaksin’s Sister
Yingluck Shinawatra, sister of ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra, has won a landslide victory in the Thai election, as Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva conceded defeat.
Greece Offers to Aid Flotilla to Gaza
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou on Sunday offered to help transport the Gaza-bound flotilla past the Israeli blockade, according to a statement posted on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
HAMANN presents sporty individualisations for the BMW 6 Cabrio
Press Release: HAMANN Motorsport is known for giving new top-of-the-range cars extensive refinements shortly after they’ve been introduced to the market. And, true to form, the tuning specialist from the town of Laupheim in Baden-Württemberg can now present its comprehensive individualisation range for the BMW 6 Cabrio (F12).
