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BMW Sauber F1 team revealed the new F1.08

BMW Sauber F1


The truth is that this week has been very important for the brand BMW. First presentation to the world of the new BMW X6, BMW 335d and BMW xDrive35d during the Detroit Auto Show, and then with the revelation of his Formula 1 from its headquarters in Munich, Germany, which will compete during the championship BMW 2008.

The new car BMW has been described by its designer Willy Rampf, as a "radical evolution" of the car last season. The F1.08 but retains the same basis the F1.07, with which the BMW Sauber team won second place in the constructors championship after the disqualification of McLaren. Changes in the F1.08 is basically appreciate its size and work in aerodynamics, for example in the captivating new design of the front spoiler. Beyond that, the adjustments on the car BMW are the same as those who received the other teams. Imposed by the FIA this year, all teams must remove the traction control, use an electronic control system of "ECU", and transmissions can take take up to three races.

In 2008, BMW intends to dispute the top Ferrari and McLaren. The possibility of this happening is very likely due to the substantial progress shown by the team since it was merged with Sauber in BMW 2006. It will be the third consecutive season in which two drivers will hold Robert Kubica and Nick Heidfield, which guarantees a certain sense of stability and security within the team.

More information on the F1.08 in the press release below BMW.

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Damaged cargo to over 370 BMW cars in the port of New Jersey

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The freighter BMW M / V Courage, partially overturned last Friday against the New Jersey harbor, damaging about 370 vehicles from BMW. The boat carrying the different models of BMW Series 1 and 3 and the expected new version of the BMW M3. The report indicates that there are 70 cars that have been classified as total loss (especially BMW M3), and the rest is in serious structural damage. Most become crushed destroyed, while others will be repaired in the shops of Elizabeth County (State of New Jersey), before being handed to dealers. No known solution yet to be taken to European customers who expected his BMW and they were the victims of this incident.

The truth is that this event is a hard test for BMW M3 and the ravages that a great loss to the strong demand of the powerful new BMW V8. The safest course is that customers must wait a little longer to receive your order, which could result in the cancellation of their orders and may become potential buyers of the new offers made by Lexus, Cadillac or Mercedes-Benz. Even, it could deprive dealers of BMW M3 "demo" in order to meet demand.

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Detroit 2008: Live Presentation of the 335d and the BMW X5 xDrive35d

BMW 335d


BMW has presented this past Sunday, their new diesel products to the U.S. market, absent in that country since the mid-'80s. Initially, the models offer the new engine turbo-diesel six-cylinder in-line and 3.0 liters, will be the BMW 335d and BMW X5 xDrive35d supremely honored. The new diesel machine with 265 horsepower and 425 pounds per foot of torque, making these two models in the most efficient in its segment in terms of fuel consumption and performance. Even within the cars are cleaner than the move by 50 states, with special filters and a system of direct injection of urea patented by BMW, under the name BluePerformance. At the moment there are no published prices for both models, but based on recent tests by AutoblogGreen andalusia BMW 535d, the final unit cost appears to be really attractive.

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Attend the launch of BMW-Sauber F1 Live

BMW Sauber F1 Live


For F1 fans, the BMW Sauber F1 Team conducted live presentation of the team since the 2008 team's website, www.bmw-sauber-f1.com. The event will take place next Monday, January 14 from 12:00 to 12:30 CET. Nick Heidfeld, BMW Sauber driver had played a major role towards the possibilities of achieving the runner-builders of the past year. BMW finished in second position due to the exclusion of McLaren, doubling the points made by the team that reached the third position. In fact, one of the cars in the current World Champion, Kimi Raikkonen of Finland, has put the spotlight on the case to leave Ferrari at the end of the current contract with the league's home until BMW 2009 Maranello . BMW positions has climbed over time without having an outstanding pilot, which suggests - to paraphrase Mars Blackmon - who "has to be the car."

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BMW factory in South Carolina will maximize its production. We need more workers

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Despite having dismissed 8000 workers worldwide, BMW plans to hire more people for its manufacturing plant in Spartanburg South Carolina, and increase of eight to ten hours working on the night shift. The factory in the U.S. currently produces the BMW X5 and BMW Z4, need 200 new work places to continue their pace of production, now the production of the BMW X6 CUV has begun. While the BMW Z4's manufacturing plant will be moved to Regensburg in Germany in 2009, BMW started as expected with the production of a revamped BMW X3 simultaneously. It is recommended to anyone interested in a job in Spartanburg, which apply through MAU Inc., the company responsible for recruiting staff for BMW in the United States. BMW It is estimated that the price per hour of work during the day shift is $ 12.50 dollars, while the other night is a little higher.

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Spy Video: BMW Progressive Activity Sedan

BMW Progressive Activity Sedan


The CEO of BMW announced last September's ambitious plan to increase production to 1.8 million vehicles in 2012 and 2 million in 2020. To meet these goals BMW plans a lot of new models, among which is the "BMW Progressive Activity Sedan", which we see in this video showing a test mule on the next BMW 5 Series, but with a kind style "fastback".

The BMW Progressive Activity Sedan, hatchback configuration, will seat five people and is located between the BMW 5 Series sedan and station wagon. PAS is expected to begin production in BMW 2009 or 2010, after presenting the concept of the Paris Auto Show or Detrot BMW 2009.

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Detroit'08 Preview: BMW will showcase the specifications for U.S. xDrive35d the X5 and 335d

BMW xDrive35d the X5 and 335d


Recuerdáis in saying that "Blue" might become the new term "Green" to describe the intent of safeguarding the environment in the automotive industry? Here is further proof of this. BMW will debut two new models for the U.S. market in the Detroit Auto Show powered by diesel engines, where the name for this new platform is BMW Advance Diesel with BluePerformace. The two cars in question are the BMW X5 xDrive35d and BMW 335d, both powered by the acclaimed dual turbocharged 3.0L BMW engine and six-cylinder in-line with that also sold in Europe and other parts of the globe. For peace of Californians, both vehicles meet the stringent requirements imposed by the California Air Resource Board by which they must use a urea injection system called AdBlue (¡ "Blue" again!).

These specifications BMW 3.0L diesel engines are expected to produce 265 HP and a torque of 425 ft-lbs, with a consumption of 23 mpg city and 33 highway, reaching 62 mph in 6.2 seconds. Once again, we are pleased that the European diesel engines to reach us at mass, and we welcome the technology with Advanced Diesel BMW BluePerformance with open arms.

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Clarkson: The 135i is one of the best car created by BMW

BMW 135i


Many fans of the automotive world are accustomed to the skills of the driver of Top Gear, Jeremy Clarkson, which have no points, but they are quite extreme and often sarcastic, as happened recently with the new Mini Clubman, which was compared with a toilet and which is less desirable than a bag of manure.

Clarkson hates the hatchback, for which he hates the BMW 1 Series hatchback. This time has led to the new BMW 135i coupe, which immediately provoked a different and positive, as the engine of BMW 3.0 liters and the turbo double compact coupe have attracted his attention, which, despite the limited legroom in the squares later described as one of the best cars created by BMW. Now we drive the new BMW 135i coupe!

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AutoblogGreen test the BMW 535d

BMW 535d


The technology today has allowed the manufacture of diesel models as the BMW 535d exceptional. German sedan is a spectacular fusion of a chassis and a powerful machine for compression, in-line six-cylinder, dual turbo and 428 pounds per foot of torque. Offers better rates on fuel economy than a Scion xB or a Saturn Aura Hybrid. Unfortunately, the vehicle will not be available in the United States, but after BMW 2008. Anyway, AutoblogGreen is managed to prove his astonishing performance and Bosch diesel system. For more information about this powerful sedan, click the press release below.

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BMW 100% of their productive capacities, problems with suppliers

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BMW currently makes use of all its resources to produce a greater amount of vehicles and doubling its profit margin in a period less than 5 years. Its 23 manufacturing plants, have increased to 100% of their productive capacities. The company wants to achieve at this time a 10% profit, while growing demand from their suppliers. The latter are responsible for supplying inputs and components on BMW, have stated that the German manufacturer seems to have put aside the quality and technological innovation for missed dividends. Scoch Manfred, the executive board of BMW, has criticized a change in suppliers, and claims that they get better benefits than the manufacturer. The relationship between manufacturer and suppliers have deteriorated drastically in recent times since Scoch statements. In fact, BMW was the best client based distributors of automotive parts, who have now responded to their high profits are a result of their innovation and hard work and not the result of a rise in their prices. Even these have remained constant and have respected the agreements already negotiated.

However, BMW is not consistent with its suppliers and believes rather build certain components in their own facilities to reduce costs. Because of this, plants in Leipzig and Regensburg will expand. Has been allocated € 200,000 euros for the purpose that it hopes to be ready by BMW 2009. BMW states that it is better to invest in their skills, to pay providers nationally and internationally. If relations are still a bad way in the coming years, BMW could possibly be self-sufficient.