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More power and less weight, BMW give the M5 a one-off CSL-style makeover

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The BMW Group and the SGL Group have agreed on the establishment of a joint venture for the production of carbon fibres and textile semi-finished products (CFRP) for use in vehicle construction. The total investment volume is 134 million US in the first development phase, the two companies stated on Thursday. Full story...

On the heels of introducing the BMW ActiveHybrid X6, today BMW announced the production version of the all-new BMW ActiveHybrid 7, which will also premiere at the Frankfurt Auto Show (IAA) in September. The BMW ActiveHybrid 7 will reach Canadian showrooms in Spring 2010. Based on the newest BMW 7 Series, this unique car sets new standards for performance and efficiency in the premium luxury class. Full story...

On October 15, the best of BMW's factory trained technicians were competing in the Aftersales Competition for Excellence (ASCE) national final for the title of the Nation's best technician. Full story...

EDITORIAL ASSISTANT JONATHAN WONG: So now the Z4 has been bit by the folding-hardtop bug. Am I surprised? Not really. The upside is that a hardtop is good for a quieter cabin and better for four-season driving. Full story...

Mild changes to the sleek three-door will be applied to the 3-Series Cabriolet too.

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In News Brake: Honda is redoing its future product plans, BMW says no to an M for the 5-series GT, and Mitsubishi is doubling down on several key new models . . . But Wait, There's More! Full story...

2009 Dodge Ram 1500 - Four Seasons Update - October 2009

The 2009 Dodge ram 1500 and 2009 BMW 750Li are engaged in a bit of a battle to rack up the most Four Seasons mileage.

Months in Fleet: Six
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BMW has tied payments for management to raises its rank and file workers receive, board member and HR chief Harald Krueger told weekly Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung, reacting to the debate about bonus payments. Full story...

In historical terms, acoustics in automotive design and construction serves to avoid and suppress unwanted noise. The driver should not be disturbed by any squeaking, rattling, whistling or thumping noise, and should not be induced to query the car's quality. Full story...

PSA/Peugeot-Citroen aims to deepen its cooperation with BMW AG beyond engines and into components and purchasing, CEO Phillipe Varin said. Full story...

PSA/Peugeot-Citroen aims to deepen its cooperation with BMW AG beyond engines and into components and purchasing, CEO Phillipe Varin said. Full story...

Personalisation and customisation everywhere you go - the Personal Radio Research Project conducted in the context of BMW ConnectedDrive already showed in 2007 what potential lies in connecting the car's entertainment system to the World Wide Web. And while this service was intended only for audio content, it was clear even from the start in what direction users would develop their consumption of media in the vehicle. Full story...

We must applaud Lexus for having the audacity to go head-to-head with the BMW M3. That's not an easy target to shoot down, since the M3 is a high-powered beast that feels every bit at home on a track than on the open road. And since Lexus has a reputation for building rock-solid vehicles that aren't very exciting to drive, the feat was even greater. Full story...

Continental's supervisory board has elected former BMW and Ford PAG executive Wolfgang Reitzle as chairman. He is chairman of Linde AG. Full story...

BMW is no stranger to roadsters. Perhaps one of the famous cars the Bayerische Motoren Werke AG company has ever produced was a roadster: the revered and highly collectable 1936-1940 328. Produced in only 464 examples, this two-door two-seater twin kidney-grille-sporting elegant automobile has graced many a poster on enthusiasts' walls. Full story...

The driver of a BMW or MINI who wishes to always remain in touch also while travelling now has the choice of new Bluetooth headsets matched specifically to his car. These universal hands-free mobile phone communication systems are made up of a combined earplug/microphone unit and ensure smooth and reliable communication to the user's mobile phone through a Bluetooth connection, without requiring any kind of cable or wiring. Full story...

A very special vision has been in the process of becoming reality at MINI ever since the year 2001 - the vision to intensify the interaction of man and machine, to allow mutual communication of car and driver, and therefore to make the time you spend in your car as pleasant as possible. Full story...

For a long time every effort was made to avoid the build-up of heat in the car and, therefore, to prevent overheating of the car's components. But in recent years there has been a signifi cant change in mind in the process of reducing CO2 emissions. Full story...

From 2010, BMW's Landshut plant will boast the world's first foundry with emission-free sand core production. Full story...