New models and strong sales in China helped BMW AG to beat second-quarter profit forecasts and keep it on track to remain the world’s biggest luxury carmaker under the challenge of its German rivals.
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BMW M5 Ring Taxi crash on the Nürburgring
BMW 5 Nürburgring Taxi is your chance to experience a lap of the Nürburgring Nordschleife at what you could call almost full-throttle with an experienced racing driver.
BMW introduces compact i DC Fast Chargers
| EL-51620 BMW i DC Fast Charger | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voltage | 400V–480V, 3 phase | |||||
| Input power | 24kW | |||||
| Input current/phase | 30A | |||||
| Rec. breaker | 40A | |||||
| Connector/Cable | SAE Combo 1 | |||||
| Mounting | Wall mount or optional pedestal. | |||||
| Weight | 125 lbs (57 kg) | |||||
| Cord length | 20 ft (6 meters) | |||||
| Dimensions | 31″ H x 19″ W x 12″ D (86 cm x 48 cm x 30 cm) |
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| Temperature rating | -40 °F to 185 °F | |||||
| Enclosure | Indoor/Outdoor rated, IP54 enclosure | |||||
| Price | $6,548 | |||||
BMW of North America launched its BMW i DC Fast Chargers, which can charge the BMW i3 all-electric vehicle’s battery up to 80% in 30 minutes, at the Plug-In 2014 conference.
Audi, BMW and Mercedes pressure Ford, GM as UK market booms
Germany’s premium automakers are benefiting most from a boom in UK car sales that has far outpaced the recovery in the rest of Europe.
Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz are winning sales and market share from mass-market manufacturers such as Ford and General Motors’ Vauxhall brand after expanding their lineups and offering more fuel-efficient vehicles, analysts say.
BMW unveils M235i Track Edition in Netherlands
With very little attention, BMW has unveiled the M235i Track Edition in the Netherlands, limited to just 12 units.
