For more than seven years, BMW Manufacturing has offered the BMW Scholars apprentice program, which educates and trains students to help them find employment in the highly-technical advanced manufacturing environment. Recently, the company revealed that it’s adding a fourth education partner in Piedmont Technical College in Greenwood, South Carolina — which doubles the size of…
BMW Group kicked off 2017 with the aim to deliver 100,000 electrified vehicles to customers worldwide. With the goal achieved by mid-December, the company used lights to transform its iconic “Four-Cylinder” headquarters in the north of Munich into a “battery” as a symbol of the technological change taking place in the industry. This focus on…
Last month, BMW announced the creation of the first-ever BMW i8 Roadster, offering BMW eDrive technology that powers the Ultimate Driving Machine to and introducing new ideal in sustainable driving. Imagine enjoying virtually silent driving with zero CO2 while experiencing the ultimate in open-air driving. Both vehicles feature an optimized eDrive technology that makes more…
Recently, BMW reported that the manufacturer sold 28,049 new cars and Sports Activity Vehicles (SAVs) in the United States during November, resulting in a 7.1 percent sales jump compared to November 2016's reported sales. The 5 Series was the star of the month's results selling 4,002 vehicles for a noteworthy 255.4 percent increase over last…
At the recent SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, BMW introduced a range of new products that are designed to showcase ways to enhance a vehicle's design or increase its driving performance. Building off the buzz of the world premiere of the all-new 2018 BMW M5, the show hosted the global…
Late last month, BMW announced that the first-ever BMW X2 is joining the BMW X family of vehicles. Boasting a specially-tuned chassis, the intelligent xDrive all-wheel-drive system, and a state-of-the-art BMW TwinPower Turbo engine, this all-new Sports Activity Vehicle strikes a balance of maximum efficiency and driving dynamics. The BMW X2, while clearly influenced by…
Earlier this week, BMW Group U.S. reported that there were 25,571 BMW brand vehicles sold in the United States during September, an increase of 0.7 percent over September 2016 results. Driving the month's results, BMW passenger cars realized a 9.7 percent increase. The 5 Series was clearly the brand's top performer, as sales blossomed 144.4…
With the introduction of the i Vision Dynamics Concept, BMW continues to show the company's commitment to offering electric powered vehicles. This four door Gran Coupe delivers a driving range of 373 miles and a top speed of 120 mph, and is capable of a 0-60 mph time of about 4.0 seconds. Unfortunately, BMW has…
Recently, BMW revealed the BMW Concept X7 iPerformance at the IAA Cars 2017 show in Frankfurt, Germany, heralding not only a new vision of luxury for the BMW brand but also an entirely new concept for the entire luxury segment. The elegant exterior's well-designed proportions enhance the vehicle's sizeable dimensions to bring the essence of…
As BMW celebrates Innovation Days 2017, we'd like to highlight one of the company's technological marvels that's helping to make everyday driving more convenient. Today we're talking about BMW Connected+, the digital link between your smartphone and your vehicle that delivers next level smartphone integration and personalization. Not only does Connected+ make it easier to…
