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Frankfurt preview: BMW announces plans for MINIMALISM display, special MINI editions
autobloggreen.com - 7/30/2009
Frankfurt preview: BMW announces plans for MINIMALISM display, special MINI editions
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BMW's Frankfurt preview - Click above for high-res image gallery The IAA Frankfurt Motor Show is still a month and a half away, but the BMW Group is gearing up to show the world that its three brands - BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce - include efficient and enjoyable driving machines. The BMW ...
BMW throws big cash on the hoods of its U.S. diesel offerings
autobloggreen.com - 7/23/2009
BMW throws big cash on the hoods of its U.S. diesel offerings
— autobloggreen.com — 2009 BMW 335d - Click above for high-res gallery When Chrysler started its new "Double CA$H For... Your Old Car" promotion that included up to $4,500 in incentives on select vehicles, we weren't that surprised. After all, there are plenty of Chrysler products with at least that much cash on ... (more) BMW throws big cash on the hoods of its U.S. diesel ...

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Mini Electric Car Drivers: BMW “Botched” Program
hybridcars.com - 7/23/2009
Mini Electric Car Drivers: BMW “Botched” Program
— hybridcars.com — As we reported last month , BMW has encountered several problems with its program to evaluate the... all-electric Mini E. The program continues to stumble as a growing number of volunteers—who are leasing the Mini E for $850 a month for a year—are going ... (more) Mini Electric Car Drivers: BMW “Botched” Program

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SB LiMotive to supply batteries for BMW Megacity electric car
autobloggreen.com - 8/4/2009
SB LiMotive to supply batteries for BMW Megacity electric car
— autobloggreen.com — BMW is one step closer to getting its upcoming Megacity electric vehicle on the road. According to... the German automaker, SB LiMotive, a 50:50 joint venture of Bosch and Samsung SDI, has been officially selected as the battery supplier for the Megacity project. Samsung, which is already a ... (more) SB LiMotive to supply batteries for BMW Megacity ...

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