https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/pressclub/p/pcgl/startpage.html Copyright BMW AG Thu, 20 Jun 2013 05:02:35 +0200 en www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0142987EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/pressclub/p/pcgl/pressDetail.html?title=25th-bmw-international-open-star-line-up-at-hot-pro-am-ahead-of-anniversary-tournament&outputChannelId=6&id=T0142987EN&left_menu_item=node__7752 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:56:00 +0200 While some of golf’s top stars braved the searing heat in the English Garden yesterday, the biggest names in the field at the 25th BMW International Open ‘warmed up’ with a round at the sun-drenched Golfclub München Eichenried on Wednesday. With temperatures as high as 34 degrees, the focus was not on the score, but rather on having fun. The Pro-Am provided many amateurs with the opportunity to enjoy a round on the Championship Course with the pros. Among those in action were many well-known personalities, keen to show what they are capable of with an iron, wood or putter in their hand. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0142959EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/pressclub/p/pcgl/pressDetail.html?title=25th-bmw-international-open-golf-stars-transform-the-english-garden-into-the-championship-course&outputChannelId=6&id=T0142959EN&left_menu_item=node__7752 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:13:00 +0200 Bright blue skies, well over 30 degrees Celsius and green grass as far as the eye can see: this is how the people of Munich love the English Garden – and the “Green Lung” in the heart of the Bavarian capital was at its brilliant best for the golf stars at the “Opening Show Event” ahead of the 25th BMW International Open. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0142950EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/pressclub/p/pcgl/pressDetail.html?title=wolfgang-stadler-leaves-bmw-group&outputChannelId=6&id=T0142950EN&left_menu_item=node__2384 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:05:43 +0200 Wolfgang Stadler, Managing Director of the BMW Plant Dingolfing, will leave the BMW Group effective 30 September 2013. The 55 year-old will assume the position of Director of Manufacturing at Jaguar Land Rover in the UK. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0142925EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/pressclub/p/pcgl/pressDetail.html?title=25th-bmw-international-open-anniversary-celebrations-at-tournament%e2%80%99s-spiritual-home-the-final&outputChannelId=6&id=T0142925EN&left_menu_item=node__2301 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:15:06 +0200 Munich. The stage is set: the stars of the European Tour are headed for Munich for the 25th time, and for a very special tournament: the BMW International Open. From 20th to 23rd June, the pros will do battle for a share of the two million Euros prize purse and the coveted title at Golfclub München Eichenried. The anniversary celebrations will kick off on Tuesday with the “Opening Show Event” in the English Garden. The action then shifts to Eichenried for the Pro-Am tournament on Wednesday. Admission is free up to and including Friday. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0142926EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/pressclub/p/pcgl/pressDetail.html?title=not-normal-%e2%80%93-mini-brand-campaign&outputChannelId=6&id=T0142926EN&left_menu_item=node__2205 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:27:03 +0200 Unconventional, high-energy campaign enters next phase www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0142922EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/pressclub/p/pcgl/pressDetail.html?title=25th-bmw-international-open-martin-kaymer-up-close-and-personal-in-a-preview-interview-the-bmw-brand&outputChannelId=6&id=T0142922EN&left_menu_item=node__2301 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:40:00 +0200 Munich. Thousands of German flags around the 18th green and wild celebrations as the winning put drops obediently into the hole: Martin Kaymer made history with his victory at the 2008 BMW International Open. The BMW Golfsport Ambassador became the first home-grown player to win the only European Tour event in Germany. Back then, the BMW International Open was celebrating its 20th anniversary. Five years later, the tournament is set for another big birthday in 2013. And Kaymer will be back again to thrill the fans at Golfclub München Eichenried. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0142704EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/pressclub/p/pcgl/pressDetail.html?title=they-give-everything-and-use-very-little-10-years-of-mini-diesel-engines&outputChannelId=6&id=T0142704EN&left_menu_item=node__2311 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0200 The perfect combination of pulling power and efficiency - diesel technology as the driving force behind MINIMALISM – current engine portfolio includes three diesel engines with a power range of between 66 kW/90 bhp and 105 kW/143 bhp. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0142634EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/pressclub/p/pcgl/pressDetail.html?title=the-new-bmw-4-series-coupe&outputChannelId=6&id=T0142634EN&left_menu_item=node__2222 Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0200 The new BMW 4 Series Coupe heralds the dawn of a new coupe era at BMW. Launched as the fourth generation of BMW’s sporty mid-size Coupe, the new BMW 4 Series Coupe embodies the very essence of aesthetic appeal and dynamics in the premium segment. Its stylistic features carry the promise of a powerful presence on the road, stand-out dynamic ability and driving pleasure in abundance. Indeed, the new BMW 4 Series Coupe represents a paragon of balanced proportions and the final chapter in a story of development. The “4” in its title headlines this new era for the Coupe and emphasises not only its stand-alone design, but also an even greater technical differentiation from its BMW 3 Series cousins. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0142842EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/pressclub/p/pcgl/pressDetail.html?title=record-time-of-under-two-minutes-the-new-bmw-motorsport-tent-is-a-racy-number&outputChannelId=6&id=T0142842EN&left_menu_item=node__2308 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:45:00 +0200 The new BMW Motorsport Tent for 2013 effortlessly puts all BMW motorsport fans in pole position. Whether on the campsite, by the race track, or in the wild, this robust two-person tent can be put up – after a little practice – in the time it takes to do a lap of the Hockenheimring. It is part of the new BMW Motorsport Collection , presented by the Munich-based manufacturer at the start of the new racing season. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0142723EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/pressclub/p/pcgl/pressDetail.html?title=all4-climbs-the-winner-s-podium-success-for-the-mini-countryman-in-the-2013-off-road-award&outputChannelId=6&id=T0142723EN&left_menu_item=node__2321 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Car magazine readers rank MINI all-wheel drive all-rounder second in the subcompact SUV category. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0142718EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/pressclub/p/pcgl/pressDetail.html?title=the-sportiest-cars-of-2013-three-bmw-models-lead-the-field&outputChannelId=6&id=T0142718EN&left_menu_item=node__2259 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:00:00 +0200 Readers of the specialist German magazine "Sport Auto" have named the BMW M550d xDrive, the BMW 335i Sedan and the BMW 335i Coupe as the most popular cars in their respective segments. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0142749EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/pressclub/p/pcgl/pressDetail.html?title=bmw-group-helps-communities-affected-by-floods&outputChannelId=6&id=T0142749EN&left_menu_item=node__2208 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:30:00 +0200 Employees granted leave of absence for service; company fire department provides support +++ Donation of 1.5 million euros +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0142733EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/pressclub/p/pcgl/pressDetail.html?title=25th-bmw-international-open-tee-time-in-the-english-garden-open-champion-els-ryder-cup-hero-garc%c3%ada&outputChannelId=6&id=T0142733EN&left_menu_item=node__2305 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:06:48 +0200 Munich. “No presents on offer at this birthday celebration” – that is the motto of the 25th BMW International Open in Munich Eichenried. However, that is not entirely true when it comes to the opening event at Germany’s biggest week of golf: the regional capital Munich and the Free State of Bavaria, who own the English Garden, have presented the only professional golf tournament in Germany with an exclusive present. On Tuesday 18th June, seven of the high-class field’s many stars will have the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to a wider public in one of the largest urban parks in the world, set against the picturesque backdrop of the city on the River Isar. Among them will be reigning Open Champion Ernie Els (South Africa), Sergio García (Spain), Dustin Johnson (USA), BMW Golfsport Ambassador Maximilian Kieffer (Germany), BMW PGA Champion Matteo Manassero (Italy), crowd favourite Miguel Ángel Jiménez (Spain) and Germany’s top pro Marcel Siem (Germany). www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0142697EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/pressclub/p/pcgl/pressDetail.html?title=the-third-bmw-tate-live-performance-room-presents-meiro-koizumi-online-on-13-june-2013-at-20-00-gmt&outputChannelId=6&id=T0142697EN&left_menu_item=node__2218 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:00:00 +0200 London. Japanese artist Meiro Koizumi will investigate social and historical taboos in a new work for the BMW Tate Live: Performance Room on 13 June. BMW Tate Live: Performance Room is a pioneering strand of live, online performances simultaneously seen by international audiences across the globe at www.youtube.com/user/tate/tatelive. BMW Tate Live is a four-year partnership between BMW and Tate, which focuses on performance, interdisciplinary art and curating digital space. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0142691EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/pressclub/p/pcgl/pressDetail.html?title=bmw-group-reports-best-may-sales-ever&outputChannelId=6&id=T0142691EN&left_menu_item=node__2201 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:00:00 +0200 166,397 Group vehicles sold worldwide in May, an increase of 6.0% +++ BMW sales increase by 7.8% to 139,161 vehicles last month +++ Solid double-digit growth posted in several markets +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0142626EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/pressclub/p/pcgl/pressDetail.html?title=individual-style-and-clever-details-the-mini-countryman-and-mini-paceman-are-updated-for-the-summer&outputChannelId=6&id=T0142626EN&left_menu_item=node__7688 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Model range to be extended with additional all-wheel drive variants from July 2013 and launch of new sports fittings and additional options. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0142638EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/pressclub/p/pcgl/pressDetail.html?title=bmw-partner-of-art-basel-exhibition-of-the-bmw-art-cars-by-esther-mahlangu-and-robert-rauschenberg&outputChannelId=6&id=T0142638EN&left_menu_item=node__2218 Thu, 6 Jun 2013 18:08:00 +0200 Basel. Another one of this year’s highlights of the international art scene will take place from June 13 to 16, 2013, when the premier art fair for Modern and contemporary art will open its doors in Basel. More than 300 galleries from all over the world will exhibit at Art Basel, showcasing works of more than 4,000 renowned artists as well as promising new talents. As a long-term partner of the shows in Basel, Miami Beach, and now in Hong Kong, BMW continues to support Art Basel with its comprehensive VIP shuttle service. In addition, BMW will present one of its legendary BMW Art Cars in the BMW VIP CAR Service-Lounge: The BMW 525i designed in 1991 by South African artist Esther Mahlangu. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0139420EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/pressclub/p/pcgl/pressDetail.html?title=forever-young-the-classic-mini-congratulates-the-porsche-911-on-its-50th-birthday&outputChannelId=6&id=T0139420EN&left_menu_item=node__2388 Thu, 6 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Design icons unite: the one-off British small car and the legendary German sports car have followed the same recipe for success – stay forever young. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0142568EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/pressclub/p/pcgl/pressDetail.html?title=two-reasons-for-the-bmw-group-to-celebrate-in-the-2013-engine-of-the-year-awards-class-victories-for&outputChannelId=6&id=T0142568EN&left_menu_item=node__2216 Wed, 5 Jun 2013 15:00:00 +0200 Munich / Stuttgart. The BMW Group has extended its run of success in the International Engine of the Year Awards by recording two more class wins. The company’s latest distinctions in the globally renowned competition came courtesy of two drive units which bring sporty performance characteristics to current BMW and MINI vehicles in particularly efficient style. In a repeat of last year, the 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology fitted in models including the BMW 1 Series, BMW 3 Series and BMW 5 Series finished top of its displacement category. And the 1.6-litre four-cylinder MINI TwinPower Turbo engine from the MINI Cooper S went one better, celebrating its seventh class win in a row. The Engine of the Year Awards were presented on 5 June 2013 at the Engine Expo fair in Stuttgart. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0142487EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/pressclub/p/pcgl/pressDetail.html?title=bmw-connecteddrive-2013&outputChannelId=6&id=T0142487EN&left_menu_item=node__2369 Wed, 5 Jun 2013 00:01:00 +0200 BMW is further consolidating its standing as the world’s leading provider of online-based in-car services by introducing some major enhancements while also making its BMW ConnectedDrive services easily accessible. The new mobility products represent a further milestone in the on-going success story of BMW ConnectedDrive and take automotive infotainment into a whole new dimension.