With the introduction of the new X6 Sports Activity Coupe, BMW rounds out its lineup of four-wheel drive vehicles. This time it is targeting those SUV owners who prefer a sportier drive. We recently had a chance to test drive this wonderful beast and our review will be up soon. In the mean time here is the official press release from BMW, including tech specs and pricing.
After three races completed, BMW Sauber is atop the leader board in the Constructors Championship. Having started at the pole position and finishing with its third straight podium finish, BMW Sauber heads to Spain leading Ferrari with a one point margin.
Let the modding begin! For those who don’t want to wait for the rumored 1 series sports concept that was unveiled at the Tokyo Auto Show, BMW has now made available performance parts to trick out your shiny new 1 series. Although there are no engine modifications, there is a variety of aerodynamic kits, brake systems, and carbon fiber accessories available to satisfy all your boy-racer needs. Check out the link below for all the details.
From the steaming jungle heat of the second race in Sepang, Malaysia, into the dusty desert of Sahkir in the Kingdom of Bahrain for the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, the BMW Sauber crew continue their promising season on their quest for the championship. Here are their thoughts on the upcoming race.
When the BMW Sauber F1.08 was launched back in January, the team admitted they had taken a gamble with its design philosophy. Mixed results from winter testing suggested that gamble may have backfired, but two races into the season and things couldn’t look more different. Lying a clear second in the constructors’ championship, it seems that McLaren and Ferrari could have a real fight on their hands by the time we get to Europe. Not surprisingly, team principal and BMW Motorsport Director, Mario Theissen, is rather happy with progress…
In the humid heat of Sepang the BMW Sauber F1 Team scored 11 championship points - it was the best result for the young crew so far as they finished in the podium once again. This was the first time in team history that they finished on the podium in consecutive races. Polish native Robert Kubica’s was at the podium as he placed 2nd behind the Ferrari of Kimi Raikkonen.
BMW will give the Big Apple a glimpse into what the future of pure driving pleasure looks like as its all-new 2008 M3 Convertible and Concept CS vehicles make their North American debuts at the 2008 New York International Auto Show in Manhattan on March 19.
From the oven-like heat of the opening race in Melbourne, Australia into the steaming cauldron of the second race in Sepang, Malaysia, the F1 teams have barely any time to catch their breath as they try to adjust to the new 2008 F1 rules. BMW Sauber’s successful first weekend bodes well for a hopefully historic season.
In an eventful Australian Grand Prix, BMW Sauber F1 Team driver Nick Heidfeld secured second place and the team’s maiden podium finish of the season. Robert Kubica also delivered a strong performance but was hit by another driver on lap 49 which resulted in his retirement.
Three safety-car periods, seven drivers making it to the finish line - and Nick finishing second, this equalled the best result in both the BMW Sauber F1 Team’s short history and his own career. The German delivered a flawless race and succeeded in avoiding all the incidents that turned the 2008 Australian Grand Prix into one of the most eventful Formula One races in recent years.
As part of the new “ConnectedDrive” initiative, BMW’s so-called intelligent network that connects the driver, the vehicle and their surrounding, they are touting themselves as the first car maker to offer unrestricted internet access. With this access, drivers will be able to check their e-mail, do web searches, as well as input any URL and surf the web. Since surfing the web and driving present a safety problem, web access will only be available while the car is parked. Of course, if the vehicle is equipped with the optional DVD entertainment system, passengers in the rear will be able to continue to surf while the vehicle is in motion.
