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BMW WILLIAMSF1 TEAM ACKNOWLEDGES CRB VERDICT 10/21/2004 Oxford, October 20, 2004. The BMW WilliamsF1 Team today acknowledged the verdict delivered by the Contract Recognitions Board (CRB) that Jenson Button is legally bound to BAR for the 2005 season. The team also confirmed that it would not seek to challenge the judgement under any other legal jurisdiction. In response to the verdict, the BMW WilliamsF1 Team Principal Frank Williams said, "Naturally we are disappointed with the CRB's conclusion. We took the view that Jenson was a driver worth challenging for, and based on strong legal advice, we have no regrets about making a bid for his services. The CRB accepted a significant number of the BMW WilliamsF1 Team's arguments, but nevertheless found against us. We do not believe any further legal action in relation to this matter to be in the broader interests of the sport. In spite of the CRB's conclusion, which relates to 2005, we will maintain our close relationship with Jenson for 2006." Jenson Button commented, "Naturally I am disappointed by the ruling, but as a matter of principle, I firmly believe in standing by the decision the CRB have reached today. BAR have been extremely professional at the race track during this process, and I expect this to continue. I look forward to joining the BMW WilliamsF1 Team in the future." The BMW WilliamsF1 Team will make a further announcement concerning its 2005 driver line-up in due course.

BMW LURES TOMORROW'S TECHNICIANS WITH A LOOK AT TODAY'S CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY 10/20/2004 Hundreds of High School Students from Throughout the South to Visit BMW Facilities During Week-Long "Teens and Wheels: Education -- BMW Style" Spartanburg, SC - October 20, 2004... More than 500 high school juniors and seniors from five southern states will get a first-hand look at how BMWs are made and maintained as they tour BMW's facilities here this week. The visits are designed to introduce the automotive trade school students to the BMW brand, and describe the many rewarding career opportunities within the company and its dealer network. BMW's "Teens and Wheels: Education BMW Style" has been developed in conjunction with Automotive Youth Education Services (AYES), an organization of automakers and dealers who work with secondary schools to encourage young people to consider careers in retail automotive service, and prepare them for entry-level career positions or advanced studies in automotive technology. One of the organization's major challenges is changing mindsets among parents, students and teachers about automotive services careers. "This can be a financially rewarding and mentally stimulating career," said Dan Lyon, Field Service Engineer for BMW's Southern Region of today's automotive service professionals. "Technicians must have extensive training and strong computer skills to diagnose and repair today's sophisticated automobiles." While the shortage of qualified automotive service technicians is a nationwide industry problem, it is especially acute for BMW in the south. Strong growth in BMW sales in the region has resulted in an increased need for qualified technicians to service all those vehicles. The company estimates the need for an additional 1,500 new technicians at regional dealerships over the next few years. Nationally, there are about 60,000 automotive technician jobs unfilled, and the Department of Labor projects another 35,000 new jobs annually through 2010. Students from 13 AYES-certified schools in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama and Florida are being hosted by BMW. All have had some coursework - and some have had actual hands-on experience - in the automotive services trade. At BMW Manufacturing Co.'s plant, they will see BMW Z4 and X5 models being assembled. After lunch, they will go to the BMW Performance Center for a look "under the hood" of a BMW and a demonstration of the vehicles' high performance capabilities. "BMW products are among the most technologically advanced vehicles on the market," noted Lyon. "We hope that when the kids see what goes into these vehicles, it will interest them in pursuing a career with BMW." In addition to "wowing" the students, BMW hopes to build lasting relationships with school instructors, guidance counselors and AYES state coordinators. "We want to let them all see that BMW is an exciting place to work, and has incredible career opportunities," Lyon said. BMW Group In America BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975. ROLLS-ROYCE Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003. The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand, the MINI brand, and the ROLLS-ROYCE brand of Motor Cars; DesignworksUSA, an industrial design firm in California; a technology office in Silicon Valley and various other operations throughout the country. BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is part of BMW Group's global manufacturing network and is the exclusive manufacturing plant for all Z4 Roadster and X5 Sports Activity Vehicles. The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 340 BMW passenger car centers, 327 BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 148 BMW motorcycle retailers, 76 MINI passenger car dealers, and 25 ROLLS-ROYCE Motor Car dealers. BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group's sales headquarters for North, Central and South America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey. Information about BMW Group products is available to consumers via the Internet at: www.bmwusa.com www.bmwmotorradusa.com www.miniusa.com www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com

O investitie buna spun eu...

Si Mini este BMW si starneste pasiuni la fel de mari ca si BMW, nu vi se pare potrivit sa avem o sectiune si pentru Mini?

Sunt convins ca firmele ca BMW nu lasa nimic la intamplare si cu toate astea m-a luat prin surprindere faptul ca aveti un departament de sunet. :blink:

Eu nu am sa ascund ca am facut un drive test cu noul Audi A6 3.0 TDI si am ramas impreisionat, atat de aparenta clasica a exteriorului, cat si de calandru. Cat despre interior, superb, dar mult prea aglomerat. De departe iDrive e mai bun. Dar toate astea sunt cam de nota 8-9, pe cand la seria 5, toate sunt de nota 15 (din 10 :blink: ) Dar e o masina frumoasa si desteapta. Isi merita locul.

Credeti ca BMW va aduce X3 in Paris-Dakkar sau va merge tot cu X5?

Bine ai venit zixx... Superba! Poate ne arati si interiorul... Si sa nu uit. Da-ne detalii despre motor, optionale, etc. Cat ai dat pe ea? Esti multumit?

BMW 5 AND 7 SERIES TAKE HIGHEST HONORS IN J.D. POWER AND ASSOCIATES 2004 APEAL STUDY 10/15/2004 High marks for both the Z4 Roadster and X5 SAV lead to BMW?s strong showing overall October 15, 2004 - Woodcliff Lake, NJ... The BMW 7 Series was the "Most Appealing Premium Luxury Car" and the 5 Series the "Most Appealing Mid Luxury Car" in the J.D. Power and Associates 2004 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study SM. The Z4 Roadster and X5 Sports Activity Vehicle posted top-three finishes in the Premium Sports Car and Entry Luxury SUV segments respectively. These strong individual performances helped propel the BMW brand to a strong overall showing. "These results offer a strong endorsement of BMW's newest models by the constituency that matters most - our owners," noted Tom Purves, chairman and CEO of BMW of North America. "BMW owners are amongst the most passionate and critical in the industry. That the Z4 performed so well - placing higher among Premium Sports Cars than cars from any other full-line manufacturer - demonstrates the strength of BMW brand values." BMW ranked fourth among brands. Enhancements throughout the line for the 2005 model year will ensure BMW's strong position in the marketplace. The 2004 APEAL Study is based on responses from 102,951 new-vehicle owners who were surveyed during the first 90 days of ownership. The study, now in its ninth year, is based on eight categories of vehicle performance and design: engine/transmission; ride, handling and braking; comfort/convenience; seats; cockpit/instrument panel; heating, ventilation and cooling; sound system; and styling/exterior. BMW Group In America BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975. ROLLS-ROYCE Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003. The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand, the MINI brand, and the ROLLS-ROYCE brand of Motor Cars; DesignworksUSA, an industrial design firm in California; a technology office in Silicon Valley and various other operations throughout the country. BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is part of BMW Group's global manufacturing network and is the exclusive manufacturing plant for all Z4 Roadster and X5 Sports Activity Vehicles. The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 340 BMW passenger car centers, 327 BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 148 BMW motorcycle retailers, 76 MINI passenger car dealers, and 25 ROLLS-ROYCE Motor Car dealers. BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group's sales headquarters for North, Central and South America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey. Information about BMW Group products is available to consumers via the Internet at: www.bmwusa.com www.bmwmotorradusa.com www.miniusa.com www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com

Rather than constituting one of the first races of a new season, Brazil is unusually host to the final Grand Prix of the year. The team still has everything to play for, however, as the fight for position in the Constructors' Championship continues and the teams chase the last crucial points of the year. With this is mind, preparations for Brazil have been relentless, with three days of intensive systems testing and set-up work in Jerez this week. As the curtain falls on another Formula One season, the race at Interlagos will also mark the end of both Juan Pablo Montoya and Ralf Schumacher's tenure with the team as they head for pastures new in 2005. Juan Pablo Montoya: It's been a very long season, but it's still hard to believe that the next race will be the last. It's a change for the Championship to finish in Brazil, but I like it because it's close to home and I will see relatives and friends. I'll be flying out to Brazil a couple of days early to fulfil some sponsor commitments in Rio. The race in Japan was good, and we proved our car is competitive. Our aim for the last race will be to increase our points and maintain the gap over McLaren. Last year's race at Interlagos was very hectic and unpredictable because of the wet track conditions and all the accidents that followed. In previous years, though, we have always performed fairly well there. It's a track I like, its fun to drive and the atmosphere is always great. I am always amazed to see all those fans queuing up outside the circuit in the very early morning and I'm hoping to see some Colombian flags waving. Ralf Schumacher: I really hope we can follow up the great result we had in Brazil in Suzuka, it is definitely possible with the car we have at the moment. If our Michelin tyre is as good as it was in Japan, we could certainly achieve a podium finish. After six years with the BMW WilliamsF1 Team, I would really like to leave them with a strong result. Sam Michael (Technical Director, WilliamsF1): Interlagos will be an exciting finale to the season for all the teams as the Sao Paulo track layout provides great overtaking opportunities. We have not raced in the dry here for over two and a half years as last year's race, at the start of the year, was fully wet. The circuit itself is dominated by slow to medium speed corners and straights. The long straights demand a good balance for the corners leading into them. Strategy will be particularly interesting at Interlagos with such a long pit lane, combined with the tendency to do short first stints. We are confident of a strong challenge in Brazil. It will be the final race for the FW26, and we need to ensure that we finish fourth in the Constructors' Championship. We are also saying farewell, for now at least, to Ralf Schumacher and Juan Pablo Montoya. Although this season has not been ideal for us, we have had some fantastic race wins with these two drivers since they have been with the team. Ralf's first race win at Imola in 2001, through to Juan's total domination at Hockenheim in 2003, have left us with great memories. Ralf with his confident, analytical approach when leading from the front, and Juan with his fantastic overtaking and raw racing talent resulted in a good combination. We wish them all the best for the future. Mario Theissen (BMW Motorsport Director): After a pleasing result in Japan, we are hoping for another successful race in the final round in Brazil. The enormous effort that went into further development of the FW26 paid off in Japan, as did our technical reliability. Ralf's good performance also gives us reason to be optimistic for the last Grand Prix of the year. Interlagos is a variable and challenging circuit. The long, uphill start/finish straight will certainly place demands on the BMW P84 engine. In addition, the circuit lies approximately 800 metres above sea level which causes around an 8% loss in engine power due to the low air density, although this obviously affects everybody to the same extent. Stats and facts - São Paulo is the capital of the southern Brazilian state of the same name and is the most highly industrialised state in the country. Population figures vary, the city itself is said to have around 10 million inhabitants with another 6½ million living in the surrounding area. The city was founded in 1554, and is the fastest-growing metropolis in Latin America. - As its name suggests, Interlagos was located between two lakes when the circuit was built in the 1940s. Today, however, the setting is no longer as picturesque, with the sprawling city now extending almost up to the circuit's crash barriers. Before the 2003 Grand Prix, both the track and paddock areas underwent modernisation. - Prior to 1990, the Brazilian Grand Prix was hosted by the Jacarepagua circuit near Rio de Janeiro. Formula One only returned to São Paulo in 1990. - Interlagos, like Imola, runs in an anti-clockwise direction, requiring the drivers to carry out special exercises for their neck muscles. - The 2003 Brazilian Grand Prix, the 700th Formula One race since the World Championship began in 1950, turned out to be one of the most eventful in the sport's history with extreme weather conditions, numerous accidents and five safety car phases. Due to torrential rain, the race was started 15 minutes late behind the safety car and was eventually red-flagged after serious accidents involving Webber and Alonso. After days of deliberation, the race was officially judged to have finished on lap 54, out of a scheduled 71. Giancarlo Fisichella (Jordan) was declared the winner. Ralf Schumacher came seventh, while Juan Pablo Montoya retired from fifth position on lap 25 following a spin caused by aquaplaning in Turn 3. - In 2003, Rubens Barrichello took pole position with a lap time of 1:13.807m. He also posted the fastest lap in his home Grand Prix (1:22.032m). BMW WilliamsF1 Team drivers, Schumacher and Montoya, secured sixth and ninth places respectively. - One lap of the Interlagos track measures 4.309 km, with this year's race running over 71 laps, total race distance will be 305.909km. - The 2004 Brazilian Grand Prix starts at 15:00hrs local time on Sunday 24th October 2004.

Karl-Heinz Kalbfell (54), Chairman and Chief Executive of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd., has asked the BMW Group to accept his resignation. Kalbfell will take over new responsibilities outside the BMW Group.

Ati vazut un E61 de aproape? Sunt plecat din tara momentan si sunt in tara BMW. Aici sunt o multime, si am avut ocazia sa vad un E61 de aproape. Arata foarte bine. Voi ce parere aveti?

Jarrive, bine ai venit. Si ce-i daca nu ai autoturism personal?!? Macar acum ai un tel in viata si noi impreuna vom incerca sa vorbim despre el, sparand ca nu va fi doar un vis, ci va fi o realitate.

Jarrive: ce vrei sa spui deci? Ca seria 1 NU e o reusita pentru ca era necesara si pentru piata si pentru producator?

Mie imi place enorm E60 dar imi place inca mult si E39. La fel si E46. Cu seria 7, hmmm... Nu mi-a placut in mod special niciodata, dar e tot un BMW si ca urmare il admir si il plac. Cat despre spatele lui E60, mi-a luat mult sa ma obisnuiesc, dar nu mi-a displacut cu adevarat niciodata. Oricum, si daca vezi o mica bucata dintr-un BMW post Bangle, il recunosti usor ca fiind BMW, asa ca nu as spune ca e aiurea...

Sectie speciala pentru sunete!?!? :blink:

Am inteles ca acest motor twin-turbo (vezi ca am retinut :blink:) este cel mai bun pana acum pe 5-er...

Ma indoiesc. BMW nu a facut niciodata asta daca stie eu bine. Prefera sa faca standard ceva optionale...

Asa e... Nimic nu se compara cu BMW... :blink:

bine ai venit E60M5!

Inteleg ca are iDrive, dar nu are Dynamic Drive sau Active Steering, corect? Active Cruise Control? Adaptive Lights? Comfort seats? Seat ventilation?

Sa ne ti la curent...

Cum e comparativ cu E46?

Apropos, BINE AI VENIT PE BMWClub.ro Turbo-Mann!!!!