In today's News Brake: We take a look at where things stand now that Chrysler has filed for bankruptcy; the GTA Spano is ready to roll in Spain; and we catch a look at changes for the BMW 6-series ... But Wait, There's More!
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BMW-owned Mini is appealing to Britons' sense of patriotism and urging British buyers to use the scrappage incentive to opt for British-built Minis and help the UK economy.
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New research from IllicitEncounters.com shows that drivers of expensive cars are more likely to be unfaithful. The most common car driven by members of the extra-marital dating site was a black BMW.
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Disguised prototypes for new executive express hit London as testing steps up a gear
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Red Bull Racing boss Christian Horner has dismissed speculation that Sebastian Vettel could be lost to the BMW-Sauber team in less than two years.
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The Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2009 has produced a brilliant winner. An Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Berlinetta Touring claimed victory in the coveted Trofeo BMW Group, awarded by the Jury to the "best of show" at the Concorso.
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Robert Kubica, having last year questioned BMW-Sauber's development direction, renewed his criticism of the Swiss based team before leaving Bahrain.
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In today's News Brake: GM slams the brakes on Pontiac and Saturn; Aston Martin's One-77 is an award winner; and Mercedes-Benz and BMW think about bringing four-cylinder engines back to the U.S. market ... But Wait, There's More!
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Facing stricter fuel economy standards, BMW and Mercedes-Benz are considering bringing four-cylinder engines back to the United States.
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Facing stricter fuel economy standards, BMW and Mercedes-Benz are considering bringing four-cylinder engines back to the United States. BMW stopped offering four-cylinders in 1999 when its 318ti hatchback flopped.
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BMW-Sauber team boss Mario Theissen has refused to back Flavio Briatore's claim that FOTA is seeking a KERS ban for the 2010 season.
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Munich. A child suddenly runs out into the road from between two parked cars - it's every driver's nightmare scenario. BMW Group Research and Technology, in collaboration with leading research institutes in Germany, has now developed a system that can take the heat out of such situations thanks to so-called Car-2-X Communication.
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Look closely, and you might notice the BMW 3-Series has quietly gained a smidge of additional energy and sophistication for 2009. New lights brighten up its revised face, a wider track sets off the backside, and some new sculpting encourages light and reflections to play off the body. It's all done with respect to the discreet styling that 3-Series owners have grown to love.
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US dealers will invest US$300m in new and modernised facilities this year, BMW North America said.
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Confusion surrounds the situation of a Chinese car making joint venture's second plant with Brilliance saying building has started and BMW saying no decision has yet been made.
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Amid the worst slump in car demand in decades, dealers at BMW's 338 U.S. showrooms plan to invest $300 million to refurbish their operations or expand into new areas, the company said. This would come on top the $2.
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BMW is extending its range of security vehicles by an additional model in a new protection class. The BMW X5 Security Plus complies with the requirements of bullet resistance class 6 (APR 2006), bringing versatile mobility and comprehensive protection against criminal assault into line with each other.
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