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Loco Boy Makes Good ÔÇô Part 1
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Loco Boy Makes Good ÔÇô Part 2
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Loose Loot
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Idol Roomers ÔÇô Part 1
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Idol Roomer ÔÇô Part 2
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]motorcycleworld.com
BMW to Sponsor Adventure Riding
timesheraldonline.com
Infineon hosts motorcycle tests next week
motorcycledaily.com
Japanese manufacturers and the inline-four
motorcycleworldonline.com
Legend of the Motorcycle ÔÇô details announced
chinadigitaltimes.net
Motorcycle nostalgia
dealernews.com
Court filings point to huge financial crunch for American IronHorse [The saga goes on.]
mvagusta.com
MV AGUSTA AND CITRO?ïN ITALIA PRESENT THE NEW C2 1587 BRUTALE
hinckleytriumph.com
A Tiger and Blackbird loose in Lins
visordown.com
First Ride: Honda ST1300 Pan European
The HP 2 and Pikes Peak
<embed src="http://www.vsocial.com/ups/641d6dca06ff2771b1081aebe5e8f372" height="400" width="410"></embed>
caradisiac.com
ENDURANE: A Ducati to compete in three of the 6 races this year.
Schumi Watch:
bbc.co.uk
Schumacher to race in bike event
f1complete.com
Next bike race could be SchumiÔÇÖs last
worldsbk.com: Official Web Site ÔÇô News, features and more
motogp.com: Official Web Site ÔÇô News, features and more
BMW Sauber F1
BMW Motorsport
f1complete.com
Track boss flags possible US GP return
detnews.com
Scott Burgess: Product Review ÔÇô BMW 1 Series offers great ride with a steep price tag
File this under ÔÇô I canÔÇÖt wait to see the TV ads.
globalsuzuki.com
Concept Kizashi 3: The North Americ-Focused final model in the Concept Kizashi Series
ledzeppelin.com
Uncut Magazine ÔÇô In depth interviews with Jimmy Page, Robert Plant and John Paul Jones
BMW Website Review:
worldofbmw.com ÔÇô The voice of BMW Motorrad Days
BMW Yachtsport
BMW Golfsport
BMW Oracle Racing
BMW Sport website
BMW PressClub: World Week Review
PressClub Argentina
BMW Driver Training began operations 2008
27.03.2008
On Monday, March 10 BMW Driver Training 2008 started its activities with all its variants driving courses: Turn of BMW and MINI automobiles, motorcycles and Advanced School of motorcycles for the initiated. The courses take place at the track itself driving that BMW Group has in Tortuguitas Argentina.
BMW was the first brand in the world to implement this idea when, in 1974, Rauno Aaltonen opened the first center in Germany advanced driving. For the 2008 season in Argentina, courses BMW presented novelty performed aboard BMW 320i models, in turn, MINI courses will be taught with the MINI Cooper S model, the enhanced version of the mark.
PressClub Australia
TWO MORE AWARDS FOR BMW DESIGN EXCELLENCE
03/27/2008
BMW has again been awarded for its excellence in design, picking up two 2008 Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards.
The Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards recognise automakers' outstanding achievements in creating and maintaining brand attributes that capture the attention and enthusiasm of the new-vehicle buying public.
BMW won its awards in the categories of Best Overall Exterior Design; and Best Exterior Design: Luxury Sedan/Coupe/Hatchback.
Richard Brekus, General Manager, Product Planning & Strategy, BMWNA, accepted the awards on behalf of the German automaker.
"It is an honor to be the recipient of two Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards," said Mr. Brekus. "From the iconic 'kidney-shaped grill' to the 'Hofmeister Kink' BMW designers work hard to consistently create refreshing designs that are new, yet retain the classic elements, luxury and style that consumers expect from BMW."
The 2008 Brand Image Awards are based on consumer automotive perception data from Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research's Brand Watch study. Brand Watch is an online brand perception tracking study tapping into 12,000+ in-market new-vehicle shoppers annually on kbb.com. The highly comprehensive Brand Watch report provides a detailed look at in-market new-vehicle shoppers' perceptions of brands, and important factors driving their purchase decisions while they are in the midst of the shopping process. The results of an entire year of Brand Watch research and consumer opinions determine the 2008 Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards winners.
"'The Ultimate Driving Machine' doesn't simply apply to BMW's mechanical prowess; it also applies to the brand's exterior design language," said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst for Kelley Blue Book and kbb.com. "There is a striking family resemblance among the vehicles yet each is unique - a difficult feat to pull off, but, in the consumers' eyes, a very valuable one."
PressClub Austria
BMW works with Upper Austrian Steyr. Land price for the Environment and Nature awards
26.03.2008
On 26 March, the BMW Motoren GmbH with the "Upper Austria. Country Prize for the Environment and Natural 2007". The BMW plant Steyr has for the eighth time this prestigious award from the state of Upper Austria.
The jury made up of representatives from politics, science, economics and administration praised the Environment Award sustainable use of the BMW plant Steyr for environmental protection and the careful use of resources. An important milestone in this effort was the realization of a completely new utility and sewage concept achieved with a novel combination of different membrane technologies on all construction of the sewage plant processed and back in the production cycle fed. This enabled the channel connection for the company effluent production decommissioned at the end of 2006.
The BMW Group has in the new treatment system about $ 1.5 million invested. A total of 30 million litres of water is the largest engine plant of the BMW Group by the new technology after all system optimizations annual savings - as much water consumed, on average, a town with 750 inhabitants per year.
"The BMW Group is working both for their products - Keyword 'efficient dynamics' -, as well as their production processes - Keyword' Cleaner Production '- in the continuing development and improvement of environmental protection," says Rudolf Handlgruber, corporate spokesman for BMW Motoren GmbH " The 'Upper Austria. country Prize for the Environment and Nature' for us joy and encouragement at the same time, this successful path to be pursued further.ÔÇØ
PressClub China
BMW Brilliance customers purchase new programme launched
26.03.2008
(Beijing) Today, BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. announced that from April 1, 2008 to May 31 in 12 cities nationwide to launch a flexible customer purchase plan - "BMW balance plan," including 15 kinds of models on payments -588 from 188 yuan per month. The scheme covers Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Ningbo, Wenzhou and Yiwu, Cixi, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Foshan, a total of 12 cities in 27 BMW authorized dealers.
In these cities BMW authorized distributors, the purchase of any production BMW Brilliance a BMW 3 Series and BMW 5 Series model long-wheelbase version customers can enjoy the flexibility of the car programme.
"BMW balance plan" - easy, flexible way car
According to the "BMW balance plan," customers in the purchase of vehicles, cars full down payment of 50%, the BMW may have preference. In the next 12 months, according to different models, the monthly payment amount is different, from 188 to 588 yuan range, without any other period costs. 12 months later, the customers are free to choose from a one-time delivery of the remaining 50 percent of its car, or an extension of the monthly payment, and shall enjoy the Shenzhen Development Bank provided by the prime rate.
"BMW balance plan," not only for large customers like BMW brand provides easy, flexible buyers, while providing quality and efficient service processes. More than 12 cities in the hall of BMW dealers are specifically authorized to apply for the "BMW balance plan" customer service. In selected models and the necessary identity, real estate and other supporting information, customers can work in two days answered.
"BMW balance plan" - classic BMW car around 50:50 axle weight distribution of
BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd., senior vice president of marketing Leiboshi Dai said: " 'BMW balance plans' very vivid, simple, it is the amount of down payment to 50%, loans 50% in the year after the one-time car buyers pay 2001-or extend the loan. classic BMW car around 50:50 axle weight design, the BMW bring customers superior, pure driving pleasure, I believe it appropriate to 'balance plans' customers will also easily and pleasant purchase experience. in 2007, BMW Brilliance in the love of the vast number of consumers, have made a breakthrough in the sales of 30,000. customers to repay the support of BMW Brilliance launched special 'balance plan' for more BMW brand more like a friend to provide a flexible and convenient way, so that they can enjoy BMW car sheer driving pleasure, as well as its distinguished, elegant. "
To be market-oriented to meet the different needs of customers, and constantly improve our customer satisfaction, BMW Brilliance is committed to long-term development in China one of the strategic objectives, and has implemented a series of positive measures, including expansion of sales and service network, the establishment of BMW training centres and BMW parts distribution center, started BMW and MINI road rescue services, the establishment of BMW customer service centre.
Since its inception in 2003, BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. has maintained a rapid growth in 2007, BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. in China sold 30,600 BMW 3 Series and 5 Series, an increase of 36%
PressClub France
Prince Albert II of Monaco ride in a BMW Hydrogen
28.03.2008
It is Thursday, March 27, 2008 that Prince Albert of Monaco has taken delivery of his new car, a BMW 7 Series Hydrogen whose keys were handed over by the Director of the Clean Energy Program, Alexander Thorwirth.
Previously, S.A.S. Prince Albert II of Monaco opened then made 4 hours during a visit to each stand at the fair EVER MONACO dedicated to the mobility of the future, environmentally friendly.
Monaco / Munich. Prince Albert II of Monaco now travelling in a car hydrogen (5 grams of CO2), the first car series 100% clean. That BMW which surrendered the keys of a Series 7, vehicle already tested and used by many people around the world. The BMW hydrogen vehicles have traveled more than 2 million miles.
"It was with interest that I will discover the advantages of the BMW Hydrogen 7 during these next few weeks because I am carefully the development of new technologies which make it possible to limit the impact of human activities on the environment especially in the automotive sector ".
The BMW 7 Hydrogen requested 20 years of research and development at the BMW Group. Propelled by a V12 engine, the transition from gasoline to fuel hydrogen mode is done at the push of a button H2O located on the steering wheel. The Series 7 hydrogen can travel 700 kilometers by combining 2 energies. The reservoir contains 8 kilograms of liquid hydrogen kept permanently at the temperature - 253 degrees, all with complete safety tested by several intensive tests.
The 7 Series Hydrogen is one of the stars of the week on Sustainable Development in Paris from March 31 to April 6 and will be presented at the Palais de la D?®couverte in Paris where tests will be offered to visitors.
Meanwhile, BMW continues its "Efficient Dynamic" for the reduction of fuel consumption and CO2 emissions with 40% of its range emitting less than 140 grams of CO2.
In 2007, these efforts have resulted in savings of 150 million litres of fuel, which translated into kilowatt would have to supply electricity for 1 year, a city of 750000 inhabitants.
Continued ÔÇô Page 2
Loco Boy Makes Good ÔÇô Part 1
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Loco Boy Makes Good ÔÇô Part 2
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Loose Loot
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Idol Roomers ÔÇô Part 1
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Idol Roomer ÔÇô Part 2
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]motorcycleworld.com
BMW to Sponsor Adventure Riding
timesheraldonline.com
Infineon hosts motorcycle tests next week
motorcycledaily.com
Japanese manufacturers and the inline-four
motorcycleworldonline.com
Legend of the Motorcycle ÔÇô details announced
chinadigitaltimes.net
Motorcycle nostalgia
dealernews.com
Court filings point to huge financial crunch for American IronHorse [The saga goes on.]
mvagusta.com
MV AGUSTA AND CITRO?ïN ITALIA PRESENT THE NEW C2 1587 BRUTALE
hinckleytriumph.com
A Tiger and Blackbird loose in Lins
visordown.com
First Ride: Honda ST1300 Pan European
The HP 2 and Pikes Peak
<embed src="http://www.vsocial.com/ups/641d6dca06ff2771b1081aebe5e8f372" height="400" width="410"></embed>
caradisiac.com
ENDURANE: A Ducati to compete in three of the 6 races this year.
Schumi Watch:
bbc.co.uk
Schumacher to race in bike event
f1complete.com
Next bike race could be SchumiÔÇÖs last
worldsbk.com: Official Web Site ÔÇô News, features and more
motogp.com: Official Web Site ÔÇô News, features and more
BMW Sauber F1
BMW Motorsport
f1complete.com
Track boss flags possible US GP return
detnews.com
Scott Burgess: Product Review ÔÇô BMW 1 Series offers great ride with a steep price tag
File this under ÔÇô I canÔÇÖt wait to see the TV ads.
globalsuzuki.com
Concept Kizashi 3: The North Americ-Focused final model in the Concept Kizashi Series
ledzeppelin.com
Uncut Magazine ÔÇô In depth interviews with Jimmy Page, Robert Plant and John Paul Jones
BMW Website Review:
worldofbmw.com ÔÇô The voice of BMW Motorrad Days
BMW Yachtsport
BMW Golfsport
BMW Oracle Racing
BMW Sport website
BMW PressClub: World Week Review
PressClub Argentina
BMW Driver Training began operations 2008
27.03.2008
On Monday, March 10 BMW Driver Training 2008 started its activities with all its variants driving courses: Turn of BMW and MINI automobiles, motorcycles and Advanced School of motorcycles for the initiated. The courses take place at the track itself driving that BMW Group has in Tortuguitas Argentina.
BMW was the first brand in the world to implement this idea when, in 1974, Rauno Aaltonen opened the first center in Germany advanced driving. For the 2008 season in Argentina, courses BMW presented novelty performed aboard BMW 320i models, in turn, MINI courses will be taught with the MINI Cooper S model, the enhanced version of the mark.
PressClub Australia
TWO MORE AWARDS FOR BMW DESIGN EXCELLENCE
03/27/2008
BMW has again been awarded for its excellence in design, picking up two 2008 Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards.
The Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards recognise automakers' outstanding achievements in creating and maintaining brand attributes that capture the attention and enthusiasm of the new-vehicle buying public.
BMW won its awards in the categories of Best Overall Exterior Design; and Best Exterior Design: Luxury Sedan/Coupe/Hatchback.
Richard Brekus, General Manager, Product Planning & Strategy, BMWNA, accepted the awards on behalf of the German automaker.
"It is an honor to be the recipient of two Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards," said Mr. Brekus. "From the iconic 'kidney-shaped grill' to the 'Hofmeister Kink' BMW designers work hard to consistently create refreshing designs that are new, yet retain the classic elements, luxury and style that consumers expect from BMW."
The 2008 Brand Image Awards are based on consumer automotive perception data from Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research's Brand Watch study. Brand Watch is an online brand perception tracking study tapping into 12,000+ in-market new-vehicle shoppers annually on kbb.com. The highly comprehensive Brand Watch report provides a detailed look at in-market new-vehicle shoppers' perceptions of brands, and important factors driving their purchase decisions while they are in the midst of the shopping process. The results of an entire year of Brand Watch research and consumer opinions determine the 2008 Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards winners.
"'The Ultimate Driving Machine' doesn't simply apply to BMW's mechanical prowess; it also applies to the brand's exterior design language," said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst for Kelley Blue Book and kbb.com. "There is a striking family resemblance among the vehicles yet each is unique - a difficult feat to pull off, but, in the consumers' eyes, a very valuable one."
PressClub Austria
BMW works with Upper Austrian Steyr. Land price for the Environment and Nature awards
26.03.2008
On 26 March, the BMW Motoren GmbH with the "Upper Austria. Country Prize for the Environment and Natural 2007". The BMW plant Steyr has for the eighth time this prestigious award from the state of Upper Austria.
The jury made up of representatives from politics, science, economics and administration praised the Environment Award sustainable use of the BMW plant Steyr for environmental protection and the careful use of resources. An important milestone in this effort was the realization of a completely new utility and sewage concept achieved with a novel combination of different membrane technologies on all construction of the sewage plant processed and back in the production cycle fed. This enabled the channel connection for the company effluent production decommissioned at the end of 2006.
The BMW Group has in the new treatment system about $ 1.5 million invested. A total of 30 million litres of water is the largest engine plant of the BMW Group by the new technology after all system optimizations annual savings - as much water consumed, on average, a town with 750 inhabitants per year.
"The BMW Group is working both for their products - Keyword 'efficient dynamics' -, as well as their production processes - Keyword' Cleaner Production '- in the continuing development and improvement of environmental protection," says Rudolf Handlgruber, corporate spokesman for BMW Motoren GmbH " The 'Upper Austria. country Prize for the Environment and Nature' for us joy and encouragement at the same time, this successful path to be pursued further.ÔÇØ
PressClub China
BMW Brilliance customers purchase new programme launched
26.03.2008
(Beijing) Today, BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. announced that from April 1, 2008 to May 31 in 12 cities nationwide to launch a flexible customer purchase plan - "BMW balance plan," including 15 kinds of models on payments -588 from 188 yuan per month. The scheme covers Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Ningbo, Wenzhou and Yiwu, Cixi, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Foshan, a total of 12 cities in 27 BMW authorized dealers.
In these cities BMW authorized distributors, the purchase of any production BMW Brilliance a BMW 3 Series and BMW 5 Series model long-wheelbase version customers can enjoy the flexibility of the car programme.
"BMW balance plan" - easy, flexible way car
According to the "BMW balance plan," customers in the purchase of vehicles, cars full down payment of 50%, the BMW may have preference. In the next 12 months, according to different models, the monthly payment amount is different, from 188 to 588 yuan range, without any other period costs. 12 months later, the customers are free to choose from a one-time delivery of the remaining 50 percent of its car, or an extension of the monthly payment, and shall enjoy the Shenzhen Development Bank provided by the prime rate.
"BMW balance plan," not only for large customers like BMW brand provides easy, flexible buyers, while providing quality and efficient service processes. More than 12 cities in the hall of BMW dealers are specifically authorized to apply for the "BMW balance plan" customer service. In selected models and the necessary identity, real estate and other supporting information, customers can work in two days answered.
"BMW balance plan" - classic BMW car around 50:50 axle weight distribution of
BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd., senior vice president of marketing Leiboshi Dai said: " 'BMW balance plans' very vivid, simple, it is the amount of down payment to 50%, loans 50% in the year after the one-time car buyers pay 2001-or extend the loan. classic BMW car around 50:50 axle weight design, the BMW bring customers superior, pure driving pleasure, I believe it appropriate to 'balance plans' customers will also easily and pleasant purchase experience. in 2007, BMW Brilliance in the love of the vast number of consumers, have made a breakthrough in the sales of 30,000. customers to repay the support of BMW Brilliance launched special 'balance plan' for more BMW brand more like a friend to provide a flexible and convenient way, so that they can enjoy BMW car sheer driving pleasure, as well as its distinguished, elegant. "
To be market-oriented to meet the different needs of customers, and constantly improve our customer satisfaction, BMW Brilliance is committed to long-term development in China one of the strategic objectives, and has implemented a series of positive measures, including expansion of sales and service network, the establishment of BMW training centres and BMW parts distribution center, started BMW and MINI road rescue services, the establishment of BMW customer service centre.
Since its inception in 2003, BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. has maintained a rapid growth in 2007, BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. in China sold 30,600 BMW 3 Series and 5 Series, an increase of 36%
PressClub France
Prince Albert II of Monaco ride in a BMW Hydrogen
28.03.2008
It is Thursday, March 27, 2008 that Prince Albert of Monaco has taken delivery of his new car, a BMW 7 Series Hydrogen whose keys were handed over by the Director of the Clean Energy Program, Alexander Thorwirth.
Previously, S.A.S. Prince Albert II of Monaco opened then made 4 hours during a visit to each stand at the fair EVER MONACO dedicated to the mobility of the future, environmentally friendly.
Monaco / Munich. Prince Albert II of Monaco now travelling in a car hydrogen (5 grams of CO2), the first car series 100% clean. That BMW which surrendered the keys of a Series 7, vehicle already tested and used by many people around the world. The BMW hydrogen vehicles have traveled more than 2 million miles.
"It was with interest that I will discover the advantages of the BMW Hydrogen 7 during these next few weeks because I am carefully the development of new technologies which make it possible to limit the impact of human activities on the environment especially in the automotive sector ".
The BMW 7 Hydrogen requested 20 years of research and development at the BMW Group. Propelled by a V12 engine, the transition from gasoline to fuel hydrogen mode is done at the push of a button H2O located on the steering wheel. The Series 7 hydrogen can travel 700 kilometers by combining 2 energies. The reservoir contains 8 kilograms of liquid hydrogen kept permanently at the temperature - 253 degrees, all with complete safety tested by several intensive tests.
The 7 Series Hydrogen is one of the stars of the week on Sustainable Development in Paris from March 31 to April 6 and will be presented at the Palais de la D?®couverte in Paris where tests will be offered to visitors.
Meanwhile, BMW continues its "Efficient Dynamic" for the reduction of fuel consumption and CO2 emissions with 40% of its range emitting less than 140 grams of CO2.
In 2007, these efforts have resulted in savings of 150 million litres of fuel, which translated into kilowatt would have to supply electricity for 1 year, a city of 750000 inhabitants.
Continued ÔÇô Page 2
