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Thomas Keller’s The French Laundry

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Thomas Keller’s The French Laundry


Posted by on Saturday, May 12th, 2012 at 8:23 am.

Yountville, California, is in the heart of Napa County. The town’s name is derived from the name of early pioneer George Calvert Yount. Yount was considered responsible for establishing the first vineyard in the Napa Valley. Located in the middle of the Napa Valley wine growing region, Yountville is also the home of the French [...]

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The origin of the BMW logo

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The origin of the BMW logo


Posted by on Saturday, May 12th, 2012 at 7:47 am.

Inside white and blue. Bordered in black. On it the letters BMW. For more than 90 years this is the icon symbol for sheer driving pleasure. But how was this logo developed? The team at BMW set out on a search for clues in the video above. The true meaning of the ‘sky blue and [...]

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BMW i8 Concept Spyder

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BMW i8 Concept Spyder


Posted by on Saturday, March 31st, 2012 at 8:12 pm.

Press Release: BMW i8 Concept Spyder. The BMW i8 Concept Spyder with eDrive is an open-top two-seater embodying a form of personal mobility with equal sporting and emotional appeal. Under the banner of its sub-brand BMW i, the BMW Group is developing a range of purpose-built vehicle concepts and complementary mobility services which meet the [...]

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BMW Recalls 1.3 million cars

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BMW Recalls 1.3 million cars


Posted by on Monday, March 26th, 2012 at 7:38 pm.

BMW has recalled 1.3 million cars worldwide due to a battery cable cover problem, which could potentially cause a fire, according to the luxury car manufacturer. Some 367,000 cars have been recalled in the U.S and 290,000 cars have been recalled in Germany, and includes cars from the 5 and 6 series built between 2003-2010. [...]

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BMW Concept M135i

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BMW Concept M135i


Posted by on Tuesday, February 28th, 2012 at 1:19 pm.

At the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, BMW will unveil the new M135i Concept. The M135i is a hyper sporty version of the 3-door F21 1 Series. The M135i Concept will feature an M-tuned suspension, M sports braking system and 18-inch M light alloy. The vehicle should pack a whallop. BMW says the engine will be [...]

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BMW announces X3 with the new 4-cylinder TwinPower turbo engine


Posted by on Thursday, February 23rd, 2012 at 8:08 am.

BMW of North America announced the introduction of the new TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder engine (N20) to the X3 xDrive28i. The new engine replaces the outgoing inline 6-cylinder engine (N52) as the next step in BMW’s EfficientDynamics strategy. It is scheduled for April 2012 production to be included in 2013 BMW X3 xDrive35i. In addition to [...]

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World’s Largest BMW Showroom

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World’s Largest BMW Showroom


Posted by on Saturday, February 18th, 2012 at 8:46 am.

The BMW Group has opened the world’s largest showroom for BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and BMW motorcycles in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi Motors, the BMW Group’s long-standing importer for the region, has invested $82 million in the new 35,000-square-metre showroom over its three-year construction. Located in Umm Al Nar, it [...]

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BMW Super Bowl Ads

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BMW Super Bowl Ads


Posted by on Sunday, February 5th, 2012 at 10:19 am.

After a 10 year hiatus, BMW is back at the Super Bowl. BMW of North America has launched a series of humorous 30-second spots to highlight the features of its new 3-Series. While the automaker has produced a series of six videos, only two will air in regional markets during the Super Bowl. The first, [...]

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New 2012 BMW X6

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New 2012 BMW X6


Posted by on Monday, January 30th, 2012 at 5:59 am.

BMW has released official images of the updated version of its flagship SUV – the BMW X6. The big news for the upgraded, 2012 BMW X6 is the addition of the new X6 M50d variant, which comes under the brand’s recently revealed BMW M Performance Automobiles range. The X6 M50d will be powered by a [...]

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2012 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe


Posted by on Tuesday, December 13th, 2011 at 11:26 am.

BMW has officially unveiled the 6 Series Gran Coupe. The car will hit USA showrooms with three models: a 3.0L 315 hp Twin Turbo V6, a 4.4L 415 hp Twin Turbo V8, and all wheel drive “xDrive” model with the same V8. The former engine will hit 0-62 in 5.4 seconds while the top of [...]

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Tokyo Motor Show

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Tokyo Motor Show


Posted by on Sunday, December 11th, 2011 at 11:13 am.

Automakers, from Toyota to BMW, showcased their latest cars at the annual Tokyo Motor Show in Tokyo, Japan. Here’s a look at many of the concept cars that debuted.

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BMW and Toyota partner on green technology

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BMW and Toyota partner on green technology


Posted by on Saturday, December 10th, 2011 at 3:00 pm.

BMW AG and Toyota Motor Corp agreed on Thursday to join forces on a broad range of environmental technologies, forging a partnership between two engineering stalwarts in the increasingly competitive auto industry. Under the agreement, the two will work together on lithium-ion battery research that is seen as key to electric cars, while the German [...]

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The New BMW M5

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The New BMW M5


Posted by on Wednesday, November 30th, 2011 at 11:40 am.

The all-new BMW M5 made its debut at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show. The BMW M5 combines an exceptionally dynamic high-performance sports car with a luxurious business sedan, offering significantly improved efficiency, supreme long-distance comfort and innovative driver assistance systems and infotainment functions. Significantly improved balance between performance and fuel consumption: acceleration 0–100 km/h [...]

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BMW C 600 Sport and BMW C 650 GT maxi scooters

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BMW C 600 Sport and BMW C 650 GT maxi scooters


Posted by on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011 at 8:10 am.

What’s not to love about the BMW C 600 Sport and BMW C 650 GT maxi scooters? For sporty driving in the city or leaving for a tour in the country, the BMW maxi scooters are a thrill. BMW Motorrad has integrated the latest technology to make these maxi scooters highly fuel efficient, and include [...]

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BMW unveils new maxi-scooters

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BMW unveils new maxi-scooters


Posted by on Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 at 10:07 pm.

Scooters don’t usually get people excited. But when it’s a scooter made by BMW – we’re interested. And after taking a look, there’s good reason to impressed. BMW unveiled two performance-oriented scooters – the C 600 Sport and C 650 GT. These are not your run-of-the-mill scooters. These are powerful, sleek bikes designed for high [...]

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BMW has best October auto sales ever

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BMW has best October auto sales ever


Posted by on Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 at 7:16 am.

Luxury is back — and driving up quickly in a Bimmer! October of 2011 was a terrific month for the Munich-based auto brand. BMW has announced that they had their “best October sales ever.” The BMW Group sold 139,276 vehicles in October, an increase of 8.3%. If they continue at this speed, BMW is also [...]

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2012 BMW 3 Series

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2012 BMW 3 Series features ‘full-color’ heads-up display


Posted by on Tuesday, November 1st, 2011 at 7:25 am.

The latest features of the new 2012 BMW 3 Series — ‘full-color’ heads-up display. Very cool. Official press release below: BMW Head-Up Display: Precision as featured in a fighter jet. This system was initially developed for aviation and is now making a decisive contribution towards driving safety. 28.10.2011 Munich. Low-flying over hilly terrain at a [...]

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BMW unveils car-to-x communication

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BMW unveils car-to-x communication


Posted by on Monday, October 24th, 2011 at 12:25 pm.

Do you want your Bimmer to talk to other Bimmers? That’s about to become a reality with the just announced car-to-x communication — the new technology could give advance warnings of traffic, emergency vehicles and weather hazards by enabling one car to beam warnings directly to others. Here’s the official press release: The key to [...]

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2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 – First Look

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2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 – First Look


Posted by on Saturday, October 15th, 2011 at 10:10 pm.

Here’s the first look at the 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5. Based on the BMW 5 Series, the BMW ActiveHybrid 5 combines a 250 kW/340 hp combustion engine with an electric engine that adds extra agility, allows all-electric driving in the city and lowers consumption significantly. Official release below: BMW today announced the introduction of its [...]

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BMW unveils next generation 3 Series sports sedan

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BMW unveils next generation 3 Series sports sedan


Posted by on Friday, October 14th, 2011 at 11:58 am.

The sixth generation of BMW’s 3-Series has been revealed. The 3-Series, which is the luxury automaker’s entry-level sedan (and the biggest selling luxury vehicle in the world), is a bit bigger and touts some new engine options, including a hybrid as well as a 4-cylinder version. It sports more rear-seat room for passengers, weighs less, [...]

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BMW Purif-i hand sanitizer

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BMW Purif-i hand sanitizer


Posted by on Wednesday, October 12th, 2011 at 7:36 am.

BMW unveiled a new hand sanitizer aimed at its die-hard fans. Created in association with Austrian cosmetics brand Susanne Kaufmann, the Purif-i hand sanitizer is the first product launched in conjunction with BMW i, the German automaker’s eco-friendly sub-brand. Ignoring the fact that BMW i doesn’t actually have any vehicles on the road yet, fans [...]

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Concept cars at the Frankfurt Motor Show

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Concept cars at the Frankfurt Motor Show


Posted by on Monday, September 12th, 2011 at 9:24 am.

This week sees the start of the Frankfurt Motor Show, one of the largest auto shows of the year and a chance for manufacturers from around the world to illustrate their visions of the future. Here, a look at some of the wacky concepts not to be missed. Audi A2/Urban Concept A high-tech frosting roof [...]

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BMW Developing Frickin’ Laser Beam Headlights

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BMW Developing Frickin’ Laser Beam Headlights


Posted by on Tuesday, September 6th, 2011 at 1:33 pm.

Within a few years, BMW will unveil a new laser headlight system. The new technology will be a thousand times greater than LED headlights — all while consuming less than half the power — so your Bimmer will save energy in style. BMW states that their new headlight technology will take the original blue laser [...]

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BMW Guggenheim Lab Opening in NYC

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BMW Guggenheim Lab Opening in NYC


Posted by on Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011 at 8:59 am.

The BMW Guggenheim Lab is a mobile laboratory traveling to nine major cities worldwide over six years — a combination of think tank, public forum, and community center. The New York lab will be open from August 3 to October 16, 2011, before traveling to Berlin and a city in Asia later this year. The [...]

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BMW unveils first vehicles from BMW i

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BMW unveils first vehicles from BMW i


Posted by on Saturday, July 30th, 2011 at 9:42 am.

We’ve mentioned the BMW i a few times, but this is the first time that BMW has unveiled the new sub-brand… Here’s the very first look at the BMW i, which was unveiled at the Frankfurt International Auto Show. Above is the BMW i3 and the BMW i8 in a concept study form, providing the [...]

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BMW Z4 Roadster

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BMW Z4 Roadster


Posted by on Sunday, July 24th, 2011 at 11:52 am.

Meet the new BMW Z4 roadster, featuring the new equipment package Design Pure Balance — specially tailored by designers to suit this successful model. The interior has been generously fitted with leather in the attractive new color Cohiba Brown, with contrasting seams in Lotus White. The package is rounded off with additional black leather features [...]

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New BMW 1 Series

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New BMW 1 Series


Posted by on Saturday, July 23rd, 2011 at 8:46 am.

Here’s the first look at the new BMW 1 Series. Features of the second generation compact range include: - Five doors. Bold hatchback body shape; distinctive sporty design with elongated lines, instantly recognizable BMW proportions and boldly shaped surfaces. Youthful, lively image enhanced by design elements highlighting the proven quality and premium status of the [...]

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BMW 6 Series Convertible to Feature Bang & Olufsen

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BMW 6 Series Convertible to Feature Bang & Olufsen


Posted by on Thursday, July 21st, 2011 at 12:16 pm.

Press release: Bang & Olufsen, the global provider of exclusive high quality audio and video products, together with BMW, luxury German auto manufacturer, announce the fall 2011 arrival of the BMW 6 Series Convertible (as well as the previously announced BMW 6 Series Coupe) with the new Bang & Olufsen high-end Surround Sound System feature. [...]

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BMW Releases Music Video “check my machine”

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BMW Releases Music Video “check my machine”


Posted by on Thursday, July 21st, 2011 at 10:32 am.

BMW has released its very first music video to promote the new BMW 1 series. The “check my machine” YouTube video was created in collaboration between the BMW Group’s Electronic Media Department and Munich artists Jonas Imbery and Mirko Borsche. “The process of manufacturing a car is an exciting one, and so it has already [...]

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The All-New 5th Generation BMW M5

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The All-New 5th Generation BMW M5


Posted by on Wednesday, July 20th, 2011 at 7:06 am.

Press Release from BMW: Since the “M5” badge was first placed on the deck lid of a BMW back in 1988, this iconic model has exemplified the luxury and daily usability of a top range BMW sedan combined with true super-car performance. Now, in its 5th generation, the all-new BMW M5 is again poised to [...]

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2011 BMW Frozen Black Edition M3 Coupe

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2011 BMW Frozen Black Edition M3 Coupe


Posted by on Tuesday, July 19th, 2011 at 4:30 pm.

BMW of North America today announced a production run of twenty identically equipped 2011 Frozen Black Edition M3 Coupes for the United States. The 2011 Frozen Black Edition M3 Coupe features BMW Individual Frozen Black exterior paint with a deep metallic luster to accentuate the athletic lines of the legendary M3. Extended Novillo Leather with [...]

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