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Tarzan the Fearless - 1933
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cyrilhuzblog.com
Custom Voxan by genius Philippe Starck
faster and faster
2008 Aprilia RSV4 Race Machine unveiled at Milan
aprilianews.com
Aprilia V4 Pics & Video
roadracingworld.com
Former AMA Dirctor who resigned in expense report scandal quits his day job as Attorney for the State of Montana
telegraph.co.uk
BMR[sic] F800GS: Fixing a hole
buell.com
Buell racers set for 2008 racing season opener at Daytona
BMW Sauber F1
BMW Motorsport
bimmerfile.com
BWM ConnectedDrive brings the WWW to the car display in a BMW
BMW Website Review:
bmwmotorcycles.com
Max BMW Sandblast Rally Report ÔÇô 6 podium finishes for BMW
BMW Bike Week Daytona 2008
Top photographer Adam Hinton in touch with BMWÔÇÖs GS range
An interview with Scott Summers
BMW Yachtsport
BMW Golfsport
BMW Oracle Racing
BMW Sport website
BMW PressClub
BMW fastest at reducing CO2 emissions.
02/22/2008
BMW reduced actual output of CO2 emissions last year at a faster rate than other manufacturers, highlighting the practical benefit of the company's wide reaching EfficientDynamics strategy.
According to respected UK automotive magazine Autocar, BMW performed best, reducing CO2 output in 2007 by 24,879 tonnes, closely followed by MINI which reduced CO2 output by 23,617 tonnes.
Combined, BMW and MINI cut total CO2 emissions in the UK by over 48,000 tonnes, accounting for almost 50 per cent of the total reduction by the entire industry.
The magazine calculated the reduction of CO2 emissions of each manufacturerÔÇÖs models between 2006 and 2007 and then multiplied that by the number of cars sold and an average usage of 16,000km to calculate total CO2 savings.
Average CO2 emissions for BMW vehicles in the UK dropped from 190.3 g/km to 177.6 g/k whilst MINI emissions fell from 178.2 g/km to 147.3 g/km.
According to the magazine, ÔÇ£some makers have a real challenge to cut CO2 by as much as BMW has.ÔÇØ
ÔÇ£At the heart of every BMW is our commitment to extracting maximum driving pleasure from a minimum of fuel, while reducing CO2 emissions,ÔÇØ said Tom Noble, General Manager Marketing, BMW Group Australia.
BMWÔÇÖs EfficientDynamics strategy has been lauded previously for its widespread contribution to reducing emissions.
Last year BMW was honoured with the ÔÇÿGreen AwardÔÇÖ by UK-based CAR magazine in its annual Car of the Year awards.
Beating competition from other manufacturers including those with hybrid models, BMW received top honours for its EfficientDynamics programme because its 'green measures are simple, widespread and hugely beneficial'.
What Car? Magazine has also commended BMW's EfficientDynamics programme. The publicationÔÇÖs end of year roundup entitled 'Green Heroes' looked at 45 'planet saving cars' you can buy today. Between BMW and MINI, the firmÔÇÖs products were the best buy choice for six models and a recommended choice with four more models. By comparison no other premium manufacturer came close in terms of offering a wide range of economical, low emission vehicles.
EfficientDynamics has also helped BMW win other prestigious awards.
The first ever 'Green Steering Wheel' award for environmental excellence in the automotive industry was presented to BMW by Bild am Sonntag, GermanyÔÇÖs best-selling newspaper.
The Shockingly, fantastic, remarkably extraordinary MINI Clubman Sideshow.
02/22/2008
MINI Canada launched their marketing campaign for the new MINI Clubman that hit showroom floors last week, with a display outside the Autoshow. The display was entitled Alec IssigonisÔÇÖs Marvels of the Modern World and showcased a variety of ÔÇ£5ÔÇØ themed oddities such as Lars the 5 Inch Rock Star and Milo the 5 Legged Cat. At the centre of the playful display was the 5 door MINI Cooper Clubman with its completely new and unique design.
The marketing campaign illustrates the originality and unique design of the new MINI Clubman and maintains that it is a genuine MINI, just with a twist. The goal of the innovative new marketing effort is to introduce the MINI Clubman to the Canadian market as a new member of the MINI family, with a completely new and unique design, a new level of customization, and driving experience that only MINI can deliver.
The MINI Clubman campaign targets trendsetters who are attracted by the ClubmanÔÇÖs novel concept, and distinctive MINI design. To reach this demographic, MINI has released a MINI Clubman pinball machine television spot and cinema preview to emphasize the unique vehicle concept, flexible use and excellent handling of the MINI Cooper Clubman. The MINI Clubman launch campaign highlights the handsome good looks of its classic ÔÇÿshooting breakÔÇÖ style though television media that has not been touched by the company since 2004. The television spots will appear on a variety of specialty, general interest and sports channels.
The MINI Clubman sideshow is currently featured outside the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto. The MINI Clubman became available in two variants in Canada on February 13, 2008, and debuted with an MSRP of $26,400 for the MINI Cooper Clubman and $31,500 for the MINI Cooper S Clubman.
For more information on the new MINI please visit, www.MINI.ca.
ROLLS-ROYCE TO REVEAL PHANTOM COUP?ë
AT GENEVA
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will unveil its new Phantom Coup?® at the 78th International Geneva Motor Show on Tuesday, 4 March 2008. Production of the new car will start at Goodwood in the summer of 2008.
The Coup?® is the most driver-orientated model in the Phantom line. A number of subtle but significant modifications have been made that change its character. It is noticeably more dynamic, whilst still offering incredible levels of comfort.
Marrying cutting-edge technology with a beautifully proportioned, muscular body that exudes power and style, it incorporates timeless Rolls-Royce design cues in an utterly contemporary manner.
Designed to cover great distances effortlessly, the Coup?® is the perfect choice for a transcontinental trip. Power is provided by the PhantomÔÇÖs 6.75-litre V12 that produces 453 bhp, 720 Nm of torque and has segment-leading fuel economy. A 25 per cent increase in fuel capacity, compared to the Drophead Coup?®, adds significant driving range. Agile, fast, long-legged and virtually silent, the Phantom Coup?® allows both driver and passengers to emerge unruffled, even after an all-day run.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Chief Designer, Ian Cameron, said ÔÇ£Rolls-Royce has always been about pace, performance and style. For the Coup?® design we gave the quintessential Rolls-Royce design a dynamic twist. This adds a sense of drama to the outstanding engineering and drivability that are fundamentals of Rolls-Royce cars. The dynamic drive of the Phantom has always come as a surprise to customers and the Coup?® takes it one step further.ÔÇØ
The Phantom Coup?® features rear-hinged coach doors which add considerably to the ease of access to the rear lounge seats as well as to the overall aesthetics. Crucially, they aid the overall stiffness of the body as the rear hinged doors allow for an uninterrupted A-pillar helping to make this the most torsionally rigid Rolls-Royce ever. A brushed steel finish of A-pillar and bonnet, as seen for the first time on 100EX, is also available for the Coup?®.
At the rear is a spacious picnic boot. A split tail compartment that opens in two parts, gives easy access to 395 litres of space. The lower tailgate also provides a comfortable seating platform for two adults when lowered.
At the core of the Phantom Coup?® is an advanced aluminium chassis, perhaps the single most significant component in delivering the marqueÔÇÖs legendary refinement. Lightweight and exceptionally strong, it impacts positively on ride comfort, handling and safety. Hand made, it requires over 130 meters of welding to create each body.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Chairman and Chief Executive, Ian Robertson, said, ÔÇ£The Coup?® has been designed and engineered to be the most dynamic interpretation of our values. Our 2007 sales figures illustrate how successful the entire model range has been with an increase of 25 per cent over the previous year.ÔÇØ
BlogRoll: some of the blogs I have collected while purposefully wondering around the internet.
M.R. Traveler
Places 2 Ride Blog
www.biker-events.com
Finding the Good Time on 2 Wheels
Horizonsunlimited.com ÔÇô Newsletter
2008 International Rally
Gillette, Wyoming, July 17-20 2008
Mining The Website
A message from home, the Home Page that is.
NEW FEATURE: Picture This!
As inspired by the Forum, each month we'll provide a topic for photo contributions. Members are invited to submit one photo that best depicts the topic. Photos will be judged by MOA staff. Those selected will be featured in the BMW Owners News. Each photo must include a 50 word (or less) description, your name, member number, city, state. Topic: Where I keep my Owners News. Send your photo to picturethis@bmwmoa.org. The winners will appear in the APRIL issue of the BMW Owners News.
Threads worth following:
Photo Assignment:
Here is a link to the PHOTO ASSIGNMENT INDEX, with links to the various excellent Photo Assignment threads
Latest project: ÔÇ£Old CroÔÇØ the R-evolution
Diary of a Barn Queen
ItÔÇÖs time to switch the ratchet over to tighten.
TodayÔÇÖsRoadFood.com
Woot
Todays Woot
The Blog
Packer News: Packers.com, jsonline.com - Packers Plus Online
Humor
Over Heard in New York | Voice of the City
Sluggy Freelance
The Onion
xkcd
Bike Candy:
THE END
Tarzan the Fearless - 1933
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cyrilhuzblog.com
Custom Voxan by genius Philippe Starck
faster and faster
2008 Aprilia RSV4 Race Machine unveiled at Milan
aprilianews.com
Aprilia V4 Pics & Video
roadracingworld.com
Former AMA Dirctor who resigned in expense report scandal quits his day job as Attorney for the State of Montana
telegraph.co.uk
BMR[sic] F800GS: Fixing a hole
buell.com
Buell racers set for 2008 racing season opener at Daytona
BMW Sauber F1
BMW Motorsport
bimmerfile.com
BWM ConnectedDrive brings the WWW to the car display in a BMW
BMW Website Review:
bmwmotorcycles.com
Max BMW Sandblast Rally Report ÔÇô 6 podium finishes for BMW
BMW Bike Week Daytona 2008
Top photographer Adam Hinton in touch with BMWÔÇÖs GS range
An interview with Scott Summers
BMW Yachtsport
BMW Golfsport
BMW Oracle Racing
BMW Sport website
BMW PressClub
BMW fastest at reducing CO2 emissions.
02/22/2008
BMW reduced actual output of CO2 emissions last year at a faster rate than other manufacturers, highlighting the practical benefit of the company's wide reaching EfficientDynamics strategy.
According to respected UK automotive magazine Autocar, BMW performed best, reducing CO2 output in 2007 by 24,879 tonnes, closely followed by MINI which reduced CO2 output by 23,617 tonnes.
Combined, BMW and MINI cut total CO2 emissions in the UK by over 48,000 tonnes, accounting for almost 50 per cent of the total reduction by the entire industry.
The magazine calculated the reduction of CO2 emissions of each manufacturerÔÇÖs models between 2006 and 2007 and then multiplied that by the number of cars sold and an average usage of 16,000km to calculate total CO2 savings.
Average CO2 emissions for BMW vehicles in the UK dropped from 190.3 g/km to 177.6 g/k whilst MINI emissions fell from 178.2 g/km to 147.3 g/km.
According to the magazine, ÔÇ£some makers have a real challenge to cut CO2 by as much as BMW has.ÔÇØ
ÔÇ£At the heart of every BMW is our commitment to extracting maximum driving pleasure from a minimum of fuel, while reducing CO2 emissions,ÔÇØ said Tom Noble, General Manager Marketing, BMW Group Australia.
BMWÔÇÖs EfficientDynamics strategy has been lauded previously for its widespread contribution to reducing emissions.
Last year BMW was honoured with the ÔÇÿGreen AwardÔÇÖ by UK-based CAR magazine in its annual Car of the Year awards.
Beating competition from other manufacturers including those with hybrid models, BMW received top honours for its EfficientDynamics programme because its 'green measures are simple, widespread and hugely beneficial'.
What Car? Magazine has also commended BMW's EfficientDynamics programme. The publicationÔÇÖs end of year roundup entitled 'Green Heroes' looked at 45 'planet saving cars' you can buy today. Between BMW and MINI, the firmÔÇÖs products were the best buy choice for six models and a recommended choice with four more models. By comparison no other premium manufacturer came close in terms of offering a wide range of economical, low emission vehicles.
EfficientDynamics has also helped BMW win other prestigious awards.
The first ever 'Green Steering Wheel' award for environmental excellence in the automotive industry was presented to BMW by Bild am Sonntag, GermanyÔÇÖs best-selling newspaper.
The Shockingly, fantastic, remarkably extraordinary MINI Clubman Sideshow.
02/22/2008
MINI Canada launched their marketing campaign for the new MINI Clubman that hit showroom floors last week, with a display outside the Autoshow. The display was entitled Alec IssigonisÔÇÖs Marvels of the Modern World and showcased a variety of ÔÇ£5ÔÇØ themed oddities such as Lars the 5 Inch Rock Star and Milo the 5 Legged Cat. At the centre of the playful display was the 5 door MINI Cooper Clubman with its completely new and unique design.
The marketing campaign illustrates the originality and unique design of the new MINI Clubman and maintains that it is a genuine MINI, just with a twist. The goal of the innovative new marketing effort is to introduce the MINI Clubman to the Canadian market as a new member of the MINI family, with a completely new and unique design, a new level of customization, and driving experience that only MINI can deliver.
The MINI Clubman campaign targets trendsetters who are attracted by the ClubmanÔÇÖs novel concept, and distinctive MINI design. To reach this demographic, MINI has released a MINI Clubman pinball machine television spot and cinema preview to emphasize the unique vehicle concept, flexible use and excellent handling of the MINI Cooper Clubman. The MINI Clubman launch campaign highlights the handsome good looks of its classic ÔÇÿshooting breakÔÇÖ style though television media that has not been touched by the company since 2004. The television spots will appear on a variety of specialty, general interest and sports channels.
The MINI Clubman sideshow is currently featured outside the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto. The MINI Clubman became available in two variants in Canada on February 13, 2008, and debuted with an MSRP of $26,400 for the MINI Cooper Clubman and $31,500 for the MINI Cooper S Clubman.
For more information on the new MINI please visit, www.MINI.ca.
ROLLS-ROYCE TO REVEAL PHANTOM COUP?ë
AT GENEVA
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will unveil its new Phantom Coup?® at the 78th International Geneva Motor Show on Tuesday, 4 March 2008. Production of the new car will start at Goodwood in the summer of 2008.
The Coup?® is the most driver-orientated model in the Phantom line. A number of subtle but significant modifications have been made that change its character. It is noticeably more dynamic, whilst still offering incredible levels of comfort.
Marrying cutting-edge technology with a beautifully proportioned, muscular body that exudes power and style, it incorporates timeless Rolls-Royce design cues in an utterly contemporary manner.
Designed to cover great distances effortlessly, the Coup?® is the perfect choice for a transcontinental trip. Power is provided by the PhantomÔÇÖs 6.75-litre V12 that produces 453 bhp, 720 Nm of torque and has segment-leading fuel economy. A 25 per cent increase in fuel capacity, compared to the Drophead Coup?®, adds significant driving range. Agile, fast, long-legged and virtually silent, the Phantom Coup?® allows both driver and passengers to emerge unruffled, even after an all-day run.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Chief Designer, Ian Cameron, said ÔÇ£Rolls-Royce has always been about pace, performance and style. For the Coup?® design we gave the quintessential Rolls-Royce design a dynamic twist. This adds a sense of drama to the outstanding engineering and drivability that are fundamentals of Rolls-Royce cars. The dynamic drive of the Phantom has always come as a surprise to customers and the Coup?® takes it one step further.ÔÇØ
The Phantom Coup?® features rear-hinged coach doors which add considerably to the ease of access to the rear lounge seats as well as to the overall aesthetics. Crucially, they aid the overall stiffness of the body as the rear hinged doors allow for an uninterrupted A-pillar helping to make this the most torsionally rigid Rolls-Royce ever. A brushed steel finish of A-pillar and bonnet, as seen for the first time on 100EX, is also available for the Coup?®.
At the rear is a spacious picnic boot. A split tail compartment that opens in two parts, gives easy access to 395 litres of space. The lower tailgate also provides a comfortable seating platform for two adults when lowered.
At the core of the Phantom Coup?® is an advanced aluminium chassis, perhaps the single most significant component in delivering the marqueÔÇÖs legendary refinement. Lightweight and exceptionally strong, it impacts positively on ride comfort, handling and safety. Hand made, it requires over 130 meters of welding to create each body.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Chairman and Chief Executive, Ian Robertson, said, ÔÇ£The Coup?® has been designed and engineered to be the most dynamic interpretation of our values. Our 2007 sales figures illustrate how successful the entire model range has been with an increase of 25 per cent over the previous year.ÔÇØ
BlogRoll: some of the blogs I have collected while purposefully wondering around the internet.
M.R. Traveler
Places 2 Ride Blog
www.biker-events.com
Finding the Good Time on 2 Wheels
Horizonsunlimited.com ÔÇô Newsletter
2008 International Rally
Gillette, Wyoming, July 17-20 2008
Mining The Website
A message from home, the Home Page that is.
NEW FEATURE: Picture This!
As inspired by the Forum, each month we'll provide a topic for photo contributions. Members are invited to submit one photo that best depicts the topic. Photos will be judged by MOA staff. Those selected will be featured in the BMW Owners News. Each photo must include a 50 word (or less) description, your name, member number, city, state. Topic: Where I keep my Owners News. Send your photo to picturethis@bmwmoa.org. The winners will appear in the APRIL issue of the BMW Owners News.
Threads worth following:
Photo Assignment:
Here is a link to the PHOTO ASSIGNMENT INDEX, with links to the various excellent Photo Assignment threads
Latest project: ÔÇ£Old CroÔÇØ the R-evolution
Diary of a Barn Queen
ItÔÇÖs time to switch the ratchet over to tighten.
TodayÔÇÖsRoadFood.com
Woot
Todays Woot
The Blog
Packer News: Packers.com, jsonline.com - Packers Plus Online
Humor
Over Heard in New York | Voice of the City
Sluggy Freelance
The Onion
xkcd
Bike Candy:
THE END
