Coming This Weekend: Bimmerfest 2012

Posted on May 17, 2012 by cneuman

Bimmerfest 2012 will be held this Saturday, May 19^th at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. Come out and be a part of the west coast debut of the 6 Series Gran Coupe, M6 Coupe, and M6 Convertible. Also, BMW of North America’s President and CEO, Ludwig Willisch, will speak to the crowd at 1:00 PM.

BMW enthusiasts can register their vehicles for the Battle of the Bimmers, with the Best of Show winner taking home a free set of Nitto tires. This year will see more categories, more prizes, and professional judges.

The event will take place from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The entry fee is $20 for each BMW vehicle to park in the show. Otherwise, it will cost $15 per person to walk in, and kids 12 and under are admitted for free.

BMW, RealGoods Solar Offer Discounts on Solar Energy

Posted on May 11, 2012 by cneuman

With such a national push to be more environmentally conscious, the automotive industry tends to be one of society’s biggest targets. After all, cars are one of the major producers of airborne pollutants, not to mention the demand for gas ensures high prices at the pump. With all this bad news, BMW is pushing the pack to a greener lifestyle by partnering with RealGoods Solar, a solar energy provider based out of Louisville, Co.

The partnership offers drivers of BMW’s ActiveE experimental electric vehicles who live in Ca, CT, NJ, NY, and MA discounts of up to 35% on solar panels for homes. These discounts will also be available for 2013’s release of BMW’s i3, BMW’s first full-production electric. According to RealGoods, participating in this offer could save homeowners as much as $84,599 over the course of the 20-year lease of the solar panels.

This newest partnership emerges on the heels of BMW’s deal with Tendril Inc., who provides software which connects homes to power grids. Tendril has a number of money-saving offers, such as a feature that charges electric cars when power demand is low, which is frugal for customers and healthy for cities’ power grids.

By offering discounts on additional “green options,” BMW is doing its part to push all of society towards a greener day.

BMW Masters Becomes Official Event

Posted on May 3, 2012 by cneuman

BMW will sponsor the newest official event to the European Professional Golf Tour. The BMW Masters will be played October 25-28 at Lake Malaren Golf Club in Shanghai.

Formerly called the Shanghai Masters, the BMW Masters will have a $7 million purse, up from the $6.1 million purse of last year. The field will consist of 78 players, featuring several tour professionals ranked in the top 100 in the world, including the world’s number one-ranked golfer Rory McIlroy.

BMW has been a proud partner of the European Tour for many years and has been the main sponsor of several events including the BMW PGA (Professional Golf Association) Championship and the BMW International Open. In the United States, BMW sponsors one of the more important PGA play-off tournaments, the BMW Championship.

Listen to BMW’s Active Sound System

Posted on April 25, 2012 by cneuman

BMW has developed a new system that will pipe engine sounds through the interior stereo system of the latest BMW M5 sedan. The video clip below allows you to sample the new system when it is enabled and when it is disabled. Can you tell the difference? What do you think of the Active Sound System?

BMW of Escondido to Conduct Service Clinic

Posted on April 11, 2012 by cneuman

BMW of Escondido is having a special event on Saturday April 14^th which will allow BMW drivers to learn more about BMW Service and their vehicle. At the BMW Service Clinic, BMW of Escondido will put your BMW on a lift and perform a complimentary 32-point visual inspection with you standing side-by-side with a BMW-trained Technician.

This opportunity allows you to see exactly what a BMW Technician sees and also provides the ability to ask the Technician any questions as the inspection takes place. There will be other complimentary gifts for all who attend, including food, car wash, and car vacuum.

Call BMW of Escondido at 760-291-2894 to schedule your appointment at the Service Clinic. The event will last from 7 AM – 2 PM at 330 S Hale Ave, Escondido, CA 92029. Call to make your appointment today because the first 50 customers that do will receive complimentary gift bags.

BMW i8 Information Released

Posted on April 10, 2012 by cneuman

BMW has released specs for the new i8 concept car that is currently in development as a production model. The BMW i8 not only will be powerful and stylish, but it will also be a high-performing green vehicle as well.

The BMW i8 will come with both an electric motor on the front axle and a gasoline three-cylinder turbo engine on the rear axle. It also can be driven in front-, rear-, and all-wheel drive.

This sports car can go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 4.9 seconds and can reach a top speed of 156 miles per hour. Amazingly, the i8 will be able to achieve nearly 105 miles per gallon in fuel efficiency, with the ability to travel 20 miles without using any gas.

Pop-up doors and wing-like rear spoilers will also be featured on the i8, much like the concept model. The BMW i8 is scheduled to be launched at the end of next year, likely making it a 2014 model.

BMW Announces Pricing for All-New 640i Gran Coupe

Posted on April 5, 2012 by cneuman

BMW of North America announced the pricing for the all-new 2013 BMW 640i Gran Coupe. Including an $895 Destination and Handling charge, the 640i Gran Coupe has an MSRP of $76,895.

Arriving this summer, the 640i Gran Coupe will come with a TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder engine. However, a TwinPower Turbo V8 engine will be available on the 640i Gran Coupe later in the summer.

The BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe is a new 4 door addition to the 6 Series line that combines the driving dynamics of the 6 Series Coupe with interior room and amenities for up to five passengers. The BMW 640i Gran Coupe provides styling and dynamics of a sporty coupe with the ability to accommodate 4 adults comfortably.

The BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe will debut at the Geneva International Auto Show in March. It will make its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show in April.

BMW Gets Ready for the 2012 Summer Olympics

Posted on March 28, 2012 by cneuman

BMW Summer Olympics Cars BMW is supplying the official cars for the 2012 Olympic Games in London, England. Kicking off the Games on July 27^th, BMW’s Olympic Livery will consist of over 40 3-Series and 5-Series models which will be available to transport athletes and officials to their competitions.

In efforts to keep the Olympic Games as green as possible, BMW had to meet the strict emissions threshold set forth by the London Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games (LOCOG). To achieve this, BMW’s 2012 Olympic Games fleet will include hybrids, electric vehicles, diesels, and even bicycles. Approximately 4,000 units will be used by BMW at the 2012 London Summer Olympic Games.

In addition to being environmentally friendly, the BMW fleet of vehicles is quite eye catching. The festive and colorful designs will adorn each BMW vehicle participating in their Olympic Livery.

BMW to Unveil the New BMW X1 Crossover

Posted on March 20, 2012 by cneuman

BMW has announced they will unveil the X1 crossover facelift at the 2012 New York Auto Show this year.

BMW X1 BMW said that the US version of the new BMW crossover will be powered by a 2-litre four-cylinder engine with direct injection and a twin-scroll turbocharger.

The only variant to be offered of the X1 in the U.S. will be available with either a 6-speed manual transmission or an 8-speed automatic offering power through an all-wheel-drive configuration and will produce 245 horsepower and 350nm of torque.

According to BMW, the crossover can accelerate to 62mph in about 6.3 seconds while the fuel economy is expected to be between the mid- to high 20s.

The 2013 X1 crossover is expected to be launched in US by the end of this year.

Stitcher Radio App to be Integrated with BMW iDrive Infotainment System

Posted on March 14, 2012 by cneuman

At the South by Southwest Interactive (SXSWi) conference in Texas, BMW demonstrated their newest collaboration, the Stitcher Smart Radio app.

BMW Stitcher Radio App Stitcher allows users to stream music, podcasts, and a selection of over 6,000 news, comedy, and current talk radio shows and live radio on demand. Along with pre-selected station programming, it allows for user-customized content lists for daily commutes, long trips, sports talk during drafts or championships, comic relief in tense traffic, or any number of other uses. It also recommends new personalized content based upon listening history. All with no syncing or downloading required.

When fully integrated with the BMW iDrive infotainment system, BMW drivers will be able to use the system’s high resolution display to view album art or show information, including duration, latest episodes, and listening history. They will also have the ability to create or remove custom stations, search for content, and provide feedback, all through the vehicle controls.

Stitcher technology is compatible with iPhone, iPad and Android technology. The app won a 4.5-star consumer rating and ranked number one in the News category of iTune’s App Store.

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