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thekneeslider.com
Buell 1125R Full Fairing Kit
womenridersnow.com
WomenÔÇÖs seminars at HoustonÔÇÖs Bay Area Rally
prweb.com
World motorcycles, scooters & mopeds market to reach nearly 62 million units by 2010
ridermagazine.com
2008 Triumph Street Triple
evfr.net
Status update: converting 1986 Honda to electric
I got in trouble for putting our lawn mower engine on a go kart a friend built. I cant imagine what would have happened if my dad owned a Hyabusa! Maybe I can
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amasuperbike.com : Daytona photo gallery ÔÇô Superbike
cmgonline.com
EDITORIAL: Daytona 200 a circus
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
formula1.com
New owners for Super Aguri announced
And some of you think the motorrad dealers mark things up
windingroad.com
BMW dealers charging up to $100k for M3 Coupe
motoauthority.com
Mercedes-Benz ends talks with BMW [On small car project]
BMW Website Review:
BMWusfactory.com
BMW announces plant expansion
BMW Yachtsport
BMW Golfsport
BMW Oracle Racing
BMW Sport website
BMW PressClub
BMW Group invests US$ 750 million in US plant. Capacity will increase to 240,000 vehicles by 2012.
03/10/2008
Spartanburg, USA. The BMW Group is investing US$ 750 million in an expansion of its Spartanburg plant. The move will raise production capacity from 160,000 to 240,000 units by 2012 and boost the company's total investment in the plant to US$ 4.2 billion. The plant will grow in size by 140,000 m?? - or 60 per cent - to 370,000 m??, and 500 new jobs will be created on site.
The expansion will also lead to a hike in purchase and export volumes into and out of the NAFTA region, which will contribute considerably to the BMW Group's natural hedging strategy.
After the expansion, the Spartanburg plant will manufacture the BMW X3, X5 and X6 models for world markets. "Centralizing our know-how for BMW X models in Spartanburg will enable us to work even more efficiently going forward. In addition, it was a logical step for the BMW Group as a global player to increase production capacity in its largest market," said BMW AG Board Member Frank-Peter Arndt.
The three-year construction project includes a new 112,000 m?? assembly facility to accommodate the next generation of the BMW X3. The existing Body Shop will be modernised to prepare for the demands of the future, while the Paint Shop will expand by 28,000 m??, or 80 per cent.
"The boost in production capacity will positively impact the logistics, suppliers and distribution networks that support the manufacturing processes," said Josef Kerscher, President of BMW Manufacturing Co. While the supplier network may grow, existing supplier companies will ramp up operations to provide automotive parts for the higher production levels, doubling parts container traffic and significantly increasing exports through the Port of Charleston.
When the BMW Group announced in 1992 that it would build its first full manufacturing facility outside of Germany in South Carolina, it put forward some ambitious plans. The company was looking to invest US$ 600 million. Its aim was to create 2,000 new jobs and attract at least nine suppliers to the state by the year 2000.
Reality far exceeded the company's expectations. BMW was employing more than 3,000 people at Spartanburg in 2000, and by 2004 that number had grown to more than 4,600. As 2007 dawned, the number of on-site workforce had grown to more than 5,400.
BMW has invested US$ 3.5 billion in its South Carolina operations to date. Taking the US$ 750 million of new money into account, the US$ 600 million originally pledged has now swollen to total investment of some US$ 4.2 billion.
The nine new suppliers in South Carolina aimed for in the company's original plans have now become 52. Of those, 40 chose the state explicitly because of the presence of the BMW plant. BMW's North American supplier network has grown from 22 in 1992 to 194 companies today.
The success of local manufacturing in the USA is highlighted by the company's rising production and sales figures. Vehicle production at the Spartanburg plant has grown from 429 vehicles in 1994 - the first year of production - to 157,530 units in 2007. In the same period the BMW Group's sales volumes in the United States increased from 65,000 to 335,000 units.
"Top Safety Pick" Prize for Josef Haberl. Chief BMW safety specialist receives award.
03/10/2008
Munich. Josef Haberl, head of BMW Group vehicle safety and internationally recognised specialist in this field, has been honoured with a very exceptional award shortly before his retirement. Haberl was the first person to be presented with the so-called Top Safety Pick award by the American Insurance Institute For Highway Safety (IIHS) - an institute comparable with the European EuroNCAP organisation.
This prize is normally awarded to vehicles if they achieve five star status - i.e. maximum points - for their positive characteristics in terms of passive safety.
Now, for the first time, a person has received this prize - Josef Haberl. Adrian Lund, President of IIHS (on the right on the enclosed photo), presented this special trophy to the BMW specialist at the Vehicle Research Center in Ruckersville/Virginia.
Daytona 200, March 9th 2008, Update
Sunday, 09 March 2008
Dramatic disqualification hands BMW Duo fifth and sixth!
Well after the post-race celebrations had finished, Team BMW Motorrad Motorsport found out that the Formula Xtreme Daytona 200 winner Joshua Hayes had been disqualified because of a technical infringement. So, Chaz Davies (Kawasaki), who finished second, was awarded the victory. This means that BMW Motorrad Motorsport riders Richard Cooper and Brian Parriott move up the order to fifth and sixth places respectively. After the news was broadcasted, Berti Hauser (Director of Motorrad Motorsport) said, "The news is fantastic for sure. We were very happy with the results yesterday, so to now get fifth and sixth makes us even more happy and an even bigger reward for all the hard work the whole team have put in this week."
Results
1. Chaz Davies, Kawasaki, 69 laps
2. Steve Rapp, Kawasaki, 69 laps
3. Larry Pegram, Ducati, 68 laps
4. Martin Cardenas, Suzuki, 68 laps
5. Richard Cooper, BMW Motorrad Motorsport, 67 laps
6. Brian Parriott, BMW Motorrad Motorsport, 67 laps
7. Bobby Fong, Suzuki, 67 laps
8. Bostjan Skubic, Yamaha, 67 laps
9. Steve Atlas, Honda, 66 laps
BlogRoll: some of the blogs I have collected while purposefully wondering around the internet.
Stuff: A place for everything and everything in its place, including stuff.
webbikeworld.com
REVIEW: Simpson GS-3MX helmet
dPS.com
6 tips for perfect portrait photography
businesswire.com
REVIEW: New report focuses on the global importance of Future Fuels to 2020
M.R. Traveler
Places 2 Ride Blog
www.biker-events.com
Finding the Good Times 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:
From: caferacer.net
THE END
thekneeslider.com
Buell 1125R Full Fairing Kit
womenridersnow.com
WomenÔÇÖs seminars at HoustonÔÇÖs Bay Area Rally
prweb.com
World motorcycles, scooters & mopeds market to reach nearly 62 million units by 2010
ridermagazine.com
2008 Triumph Street Triple
evfr.net
Status update: converting 1986 Honda to electric
I got in trouble for putting our lawn mower engine on a go kart a friend built. I cant imagine what would have happened if my dad owned a Hyabusa! Maybe I can
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amasuperbike.com : Daytona photo gallery ÔÇô Superbike
cmgonline.com
EDITORIAL: Daytona 200 a circus
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
formula1.com
New owners for Super Aguri announced
And some of you think the motorrad dealers mark things up
windingroad.com
BMW dealers charging up to $100k for M3 Coupe
motoauthority.com
Mercedes-Benz ends talks with BMW [On small car project]
BMW Website Review:
BMWusfactory.com
BMW announces plant expansion
BMW Yachtsport
BMW Golfsport
BMW Oracle Racing
BMW Sport website
BMW PressClub
BMW Group invests US$ 750 million in US plant. Capacity will increase to 240,000 vehicles by 2012.
03/10/2008
Spartanburg, USA. The BMW Group is investing US$ 750 million in an expansion of its Spartanburg plant. The move will raise production capacity from 160,000 to 240,000 units by 2012 and boost the company's total investment in the plant to US$ 4.2 billion. The plant will grow in size by 140,000 m?? - or 60 per cent - to 370,000 m??, and 500 new jobs will be created on site.
The expansion will also lead to a hike in purchase and export volumes into and out of the NAFTA region, which will contribute considerably to the BMW Group's natural hedging strategy.
After the expansion, the Spartanburg plant will manufacture the BMW X3, X5 and X6 models for world markets. "Centralizing our know-how for BMW X models in Spartanburg will enable us to work even more efficiently going forward. In addition, it was a logical step for the BMW Group as a global player to increase production capacity in its largest market," said BMW AG Board Member Frank-Peter Arndt.
The three-year construction project includes a new 112,000 m?? assembly facility to accommodate the next generation of the BMW X3. The existing Body Shop will be modernised to prepare for the demands of the future, while the Paint Shop will expand by 28,000 m??, or 80 per cent.
"The boost in production capacity will positively impact the logistics, suppliers and distribution networks that support the manufacturing processes," said Josef Kerscher, President of BMW Manufacturing Co. While the supplier network may grow, existing supplier companies will ramp up operations to provide automotive parts for the higher production levels, doubling parts container traffic and significantly increasing exports through the Port of Charleston.
When the BMW Group announced in 1992 that it would build its first full manufacturing facility outside of Germany in South Carolina, it put forward some ambitious plans. The company was looking to invest US$ 600 million. Its aim was to create 2,000 new jobs and attract at least nine suppliers to the state by the year 2000.
Reality far exceeded the company's expectations. BMW was employing more than 3,000 people at Spartanburg in 2000, and by 2004 that number had grown to more than 4,600. As 2007 dawned, the number of on-site workforce had grown to more than 5,400.
BMW has invested US$ 3.5 billion in its South Carolina operations to date. Taking the US$ 750 million of new money into account, the US$ 600 million originally pledged has now swollen to total investment of some US$ 4.2 billion.
The nine new suppliers in South Carolina aimed for in the company's original plans have now become 52. Of those, 40 chose the state explicitly because of the presence of the BMW plant. BMW's North American supplier network has grown from 22 in 1992 to 194 companies today.
The success of local manufacturing in the USA is highlighted by the company's rising production and sales figures. Vehicle production at the Spartanburg plant has grown from 429 vehicles in 1994 - the first year of production - to 157,530 units in 2007. In the same period the BMW Group's sales volumes in the United States increased from 65,000 to 335,000 units.
"Top Safety Pick" Prize for Josef Haberl. Chief BMW safety specialist receives award.
03/10/2008
Munich. Josef Haberl, head of BMW Group vehicle safety and internationally recognised specialist in this field, has been honoured with a very exceptional award shortly before his retirement. Haberl was the first person to be presented with the so-called Top Safety Pick award by the American Insurance Institute For Highway Safety (IIHS) - an institute comparable with the European EuroNCAP organisation.
This prize is normally awarded to vehicles if they achieve five star status - i.e. maximum points - for their positive characteristics in terms of passive safety.
Now, for the first time, a person has received this prize - Josef Haberl. Adrian Lund, President of IIHS (on the right on the enclosed photo), presented this special trophy to the BMW specialist at the Vehicle Research Center in Ruckersville/Virginia.
Daytona 200, March 9th 2008, Update
Sunday, 09 March 2008
Dramatic disqualification hands BMW Duo fifth and sixth!
Well after the post-race celebrations had finished, Team BMW Motorrad Motorsport found out that the Formula Xtreme Daytona 200 winner Joshua Hayes had been disqualified because of a technical infringement. So, Chaz Davies (Kawasaki), who finished second, was awarded the victory. This means that BMW Motorrad Motorsport riders Richard Cooper and Brian Parriott move up the order to fifth and sixth places respectively. After the news was broadcasted, Berti Hauser (Director of Motorrad Motorsport) said, "The news is fantastic for sure. We were very happy with the results yesterday, so to now get fifth and sixth makes us even more happy and an even bigger reward for all the hard work the whole team have put in this week."
Results
1. Chaz Davies, Kawasaki, 69 laps
2. Steve Rapp, Kawasaki, 69 laps
3. Larry Pegram, Ducati, 68 laps
4. Martin Cardenas, Suzuki, 68 laps
5. Richard Cooper, BMW Motorrad Motorsport, 67 laps
6. Brian Parriott, BMW Motorrad Motorsport, 67 laps
7. Bobby Fong, Suzuki, 67 laps
8. Bostjan Skubic, Yamaha, 67 laps
9. Steve Atlas, Honda, 66 laps
BlogRoll: some of the blogs I have collected while purposefully wondering around the internet.
Stuff: A place for everything and everything in its place, including stuff.
webbikeworld.com
REVIEW: Simpson GS-3MX helmet
dPS.com
6 tips for perfect portrait photography
businesswire.com
REVIEW: New report focuses on the global importance of Future Fuels to 2020
M.R. Traveler
Places 2 Ride Blog
www.biker-events.com
Finding the Good Times 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:
From: caferacer.net
THE END
