BMW X5

BMW Named Best-of-the-Best in Total Quality Experience by Strategic Vision for Overall Brand, Its BMW X5 Sports Activity Vehicle

admin — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:29:23 +0000

Woodcliff Lake, NJ, June 2, 2008 -- Reflecting the sentiments of automobile consumers, on May 28 BMW was named the top leader of Strategic Vision's Total Quality Index™ in the categories of Best Brand and Luxury Utility for its 2008 X5 Sports Activity Vehicle. The San Diego research firm based its Total Quality Experience™ rankings on the ratings received by new vehicle owners in 19 product segments.

BMW Group Invests US$750 Million in US Plant

admin — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:27:09 +0000

Capacity will increase to 240,000 vehicles by 2012

Spartanburg, USA, 03/10/2008 -- The BMW Group is investing US$ 750 million in an expansion of its Spartanburg plant. The move will raise production capacity from 160,000 to 240,000 units by 2012 and boost the company's total investment in the plant to US$ 4.2 billion. The plant will grow in size by 140,000 m² - or 60 per cent - to 370,000 m², and 500 new jobs will be created on site.

The expansion will also lead to a hike in purchase and export volumes into and out of the NAFTA region, which will contribute considerably to the BMW Group's natural hedging strategy.

Active Steering from ZF Lenksysteme

admin — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 08:05:40 +0000

Feb. 2008 -- The BMW X5 is the first SUV/SAV to offer active steering from ZF Lenksysteme, a 50:50 joint venture of Robert Bosch GmbH and ZF Friedrichshafen AG, as an option. The active steering system varies the ratio between steering wheel movement and front wheel angle. At slower speeds a slight turn of the steering wheel has a more pronounced effect on the steering response. The opposite is true at higher speeds.

2007 South Africa Automotive Customer Satisfaction Index Study

admin — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 08:59:20 +0000

- Honda, Toyota Each Capture Four Awards in South Africa Automotive Customer Satisfaction Index Study
- J.D. Power and Associates and CAR Magazine Report: Industry Achieves Record High Results for a Second Consecutive Year

JOHANNESBURG, January 21, 2008 — Honda and Toyota models capture four segment awards each, earning more awards than any other manufacturer, according to the J.D. Power and Associates/CAR Magazine 2007 South Africa Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) StudySM released today.

2008 BMW X3 And X5 Earn IIHS' 2008 Top Safety Pick Award

admin — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 13:27:32 +0000

Vehicles Bestowed Highest Rating of "Good" for Frontal Offset, Side Impact and Rear Crash Protection Performance

Woodcliff Lake, NJ - November 15, 2007-- BMW of North America today announced that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded the 2008 BMW X3 and X5 the top rating of "Good" in each of its series of crash tests, earning both vehicles the Institute's coveted TOP SAFETY PICK Award.

2008 BMW X3

2007 BMW X5

admin — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 10:17:14 +0000

Perfect Blend of Driving Dynamics, Functionality and Exclusivity

Woodcliff Lake, NJ - August 8, 2006... Its predecessor paved the way for a brand-new type of vehicle. Now the new BMW X5 raises the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) driving experience to an even higher standard.

Powerful eight and six-cylinder engines, unique suspension, enhanced BMW xDrive all-wheel-drive technology, as well as a weight-optimized bodyshell with extreme torsional stiffness all interact to ensure excellent agility and dynamic performance.

Highlights of the New BMW X5:

* Sports Activity Vehicle with further enhanced driving dynamics.
* More power and greater efficiency: inline six and V8 power

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