The original BMW M5 debuted in 1985 with power coming from a 3.5-litre six-cylinder unit delivering 282bhp. Very impressive numbers at the time. The M5 was also the most expensive BMW at the time.
Monthly Archives: April 2014
VW Marketing VP on how automaker keeps its products fresh in customers’ minds
Volkswagen Group’s annual global sales have risen 55 percent to 9.73 million vehicles in the last five years, putting the company on track to reach its 10-million-unit sales target this year. VW isn’t slowing down.
Marketing Vice President Simon Thomas says Europe’s largest automaker remains determined to keep improving how it launches vehicles and how it uses the massive amount of analytical data it gathers.
Peugeot unveils 340-hp plug-in hybrid
Peugeot will unveil a 340-hp plug-in hybrid concept car called the Exalt at the Beijing auto show on April 20.
Peugeot Citroen reveals recovery strategy, shares slump
French auto group Peugeot Citroen, fighting to recover from crisis with a new Chinese shareholder, presented a recovery strategy on Monday, but its shares slumped.
Total and partners launch $16B ultra-deep Kaombo project offshore Angola
Total and its joint venture partners have made the final investment decision to develop the ultra-deep offshore Kaombo project in Angola. With a production capacity of 230,000 barrels per day, Kaombo will develop estimated reserves of 650 million barrels.
