SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers (SGL ACF) – a joint venture of SGL Group and the BMW Group – today officially opened its new state-of-the-art carbon fiber manufacturing plant in Moses Lake, WA. The new facility is strategic for the manufacture of ultra light-weight carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) for use …
Read More »BMW Group U.S. Sales Down 0.2% for August 2011
The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported August sales of 23,924 vehicles, a decrease of 0.2% from the 23,965 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, BMW Group sales are up 14.6% to 193,565 in the first eight months of 2011 compared to …
Read More »Photos – 404 hp BMW 1 Series M Coupe by APP
From BMWBlog .com – To find out more interesting BMW news and stories, visit their site here. APP, a German tuner, has just revealed their own version of the new BMW 1 Series M Coupe with visual and performance upgrades. The kit includes a new suspension that uses an iPad/iPhone …
Read More »Video and Photos – Eisenmann BMW 1M Race performance
IND Distribution reveals the Eisenmann exhaust system for the new BMW 1 Series M Coupe. Here is an introduction from the same company: “Eisenmann’s long-anticipated 1M exhaust system seemed like a proverbial golden ticket to us at IND when the first prototype finally arrived at our warehouse. We carefully cut …
Read More »BMW develops Innovative Laser Light Technology
Following the introduction of the full LED headlight, laser light is the next logical step in the development of vehicle headlight technology. BMW is planning this step, thus further expanding its lead in innovative light technology. Munich. As a globally successful carmaker within the premium segment, the BMW Group attaches …
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