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BMW is willing to supply a customer team with engines in 2010, formula one team boss Mario Theissen has revealed. Full story...

BMW is reconsidering plans to launch the Mini brand in India by the end of this year, having already delayed it from 2007, a senior official was quoted as saying. Full story...

BMW is considering using its four cylinder engines in the US for the first time since 1999 to meet tougher fuel-economy standards, according to Tom Baloga, the company's vice president of engineering for North America. Full story...

Best spy shots yet of BMW's new executive including undisguised interior pictures

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Montreal - The first time Franz Jung came to Canada, he was 19 years old. He was vacationing with his parents. "In those days, I never could imagine that I would come back to Canada as the president of a company!" Full story...

Georgia, US - As we speak, BMW is relentlessly pursuing new, virgin market segments to conquer. Last year saw the introduction of the bold X6, a successful cross between a coupe and a sport utility vehicle. Consumer response was so positive that all 600 units allocated to BMW Canada found takers in a matter of weeks. Full story...

Georgia, US - As we speak, BMW is relentlessly pursuing new, virgin market segments to conquer. Last year saw the introduction of the bold X6, a successful cross between a coupe and a sport utility vehicle. Consumer response was so positive that all 600 units allocated to BMW Canada found takers in a matter of weeks. Full story...

BMW could delay the launch of its Mini hatchback in India for a second time. BMW's India chief Peter Kronschnabl said the company will reconsider launching Mini in India by the end of this year, having already delayed it from 2007 Full story...

Exclusive images of Audi's long-awaited BMW X1 rival

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BMW has just introduced the very first M sport utility vehicle in its history. When you take control of the wheel and step on the gas, you feel the same excitement as when you buy something that you fundamentally don't need but that you've always dreamed of to gratify your passion. Full story...

The BMW group delivered 127,546 automobiles to customers last month in market conditions it said remained "difficult". June saw the highest monthly sales so far this year and a smaller fall of 12.7% year on year. Full story...

Just weeks after the official 50th birthday celebration for the brand at the Silverstone track, the MINI plant in Oxford claims another milestone. Since production began in 2001, 1.5 million MINI units have been produced there. The milestone model, a MINI Clubman in Chili red, cleared the end of the production line in the presence of Business Minister Ian Lucas and BMW Group board member Ian Robertson. Full story...

Next year, the X3 will no longer be the smallest utility vehicle in BMW's stable. The brand is adding another model to their family of 'X' series vehicles called the X1, and says that their latest will combine expertise in interior comfort, exterior design and drivetrain efficiency for a new customer. Full story...

BMW's Q5 beating X1 finally breaks cover

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BMW plans to celebrate a Mini milestone at its Oxford, UK plant on Monday when the 1.5 millionth car comes off the line at 10.45. Full story...

BMW will continue working short hours in its German plants in the second half of this year, a company spokesman has said. Full story...

BMW Group Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen McDonnell as Director, Sales for BMW Canada, John Cappella as Director, MINI Canada and Michael Ferreira as Regional Manager, Central Region, BMW Canada effective July 1, 2009. As Director, Sales, Stephen McDonnell will report to Franz Jung, President and CEO, BMW Group Canada. In his new role, Stephen will be responsible for BMW Sales, Sales Operations and Regional Operations. Full story...

Whitby, ON. BMW Canada is pleased to confirm that the BMW X1 will go on sale in Canada in calendar year 2011. The X1 has been conceived with the flexibility to offer traditional rear-wheel drive and xDrive all-wheel drive configurations, as well as a wide variety of gasoline and diesel powertrain choices. In light of rapidly evolving North American market demands, fuel prices, and regulatory standards, elements of the X1's Canadian launch plan, including engine and drivetrain configurations, are not yet confirmed and will be announced closer to market launch. Full story...

BMW plans to start producing X5 and X6 sport utility vehicles (SUVs) at the Avtotor plant in the Russian city of Kaliningrad in July. Full story...

2009 BMW 750Li - Four Seasons Update - June 2009

Our 2009 BMW 750Li continues to rack up the miles and retains its position as the most in-demand vehicle in our long-term, Four Seasons fleet.

Months in Fleet: Four
Mileage to Date: 17,752

Photo Gallery: 2009 BMW 750Li - June 2009 Four Seasons Update Review - Automobile Magazine

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