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                        <title>Technical Specifications: BMW 2 Series Coupe, 220i, 230i and M240i (from July 2016 Production/Orders).</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/emea/en-za/technical-specifications-bmw-2-series-coupe-220i-230i-and-m240i-from-july-2016-productionorders/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/emea/en-za/technical-specifications-bmw-2-series-coupe-220i-230i-and-m240i-from-july-2016-productionorders/</guid><pp:caseid>812222</pp:caseid><pp:summary><![CDATA[Please find attached the specifications of the BMW 2 Series Coupe, 220i, 230i and M240i (from July 2016 Production/Orders).]]></pp:summary><description><![CDATA[<div class="imported-article"><p>Please find attached the specifications of the BMW 2 Series Coupe,
  220i, 230i and M240i (from July 2016 Production/Orders).</p>
<p> </p>
<p>
  <strong>Press kit link:</strong></p>
<p>https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/global/en</p>
<p> </p>
<p>https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/global/en</p><div class="import-contacts-wrapper"><div class="import-contact">Press Contact: Edward Makwana<br>Tel: +27-12-522-2227<br>E-mail: <a href="mailto:edward.makwana@bmw.co.za">edward.makwana@bmw.co.za</a></div></div></div>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Coupé,2 Series,Fact &amp; Figures,F22,M240,Product,BMW]]></category>
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                        <title>Technical Specifications: BMW 1 Series 5 Door Hatch, 120i, 125i, M140i (July 2016)</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/emea/en-za/technical-specifications-bmw-1-series-5-door-hatch-120i-125i-m140i-july-2016/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/emea/en-za/technical-specifications-bmw-1-series-5-door-hatch-120i-125i-m140i-july-2016/</guid><pp:caseid>812224</pp:caseid><pp:summary><![CDATA[Please find attached the specifications of the BMW 1 Series 5 Door Hatch, 120i, 125i and M140i (from July 2016 Production / Orders).]]></pp:summary><description><![CDATA[<div class="imported-article"><p>Please find attached the specifications of the BMW 1 Series 5 Door
  Hatch, 120i, 125i and M140i (from July 2016 Production / Orders).</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Press kit link: https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/global/en</p><div class="import-contacts-wrapper"><div class="import-contact">Press Contact: Edward Makwana<br>Tel: +27-12-522-2227<br>E-mail: <a href="mailto:edward.makwana@bmw.co.za">edward.makwana@bmw.co.za</a></div></div></div>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Fact &amp; Figures,F20 LCI,1 Series,5 Door,M140,Product,BMW]]></category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2016 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate>
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                        <title>Specifications BMW 2 Series Convertible, 220i, 230i, M240i, M240i xDrive, 07/2016.</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/emea/en-za/specifications-bmw-2-series-convertible-220i-230i-m240i-m240i-xdrive-072016/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/emea/en-za/specifications-bmw-2-series-convertible-220i-230i-m240i-m240i-xdrive-072016/</guid><pp:caseid>812226</pp:caseid><pp:summary><![CDATA[Please find attached the specifications of the BMW 2 Series Convertible, 220i, 230i and M240i (from July 2016 Production/Orders).]]></pp:summary><description><![CDATA[<div class="imported-article"><p>Please find attached the specifications of the BMW 2 Series
  Convertible, 220i, 230i and M240i (from July 2016 Production/Orders).</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Press kit links:</p>
<p>https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/global/en</p>
<p> </p>
<p>https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/global/en</p><div class="import-contacts-wrapper"><div class="import-contact">Press Contact: Edward Makwana<br>Tel: +27-12-522-2227<br>E-mail: <a href="mailto:edward.makwana@bmw.co.za">edward.makwana@bmw.co.za</a></div></div></div>]]></description><category><![CDATA[F23,2 Series,Convertible,Fact &amp; Figures,M240,Product,BMW]]></category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2016 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate>
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                        <title>Four hundred BMW i3 for interconnected mobility in Copenhagen. BMW i supports the improvement of life-quality in cities; Electric car sharing as the key component; DriveNow with the BMW i3 shortly also in Copenhagen, directly interconnected with public transport.</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/emea/en-za/four-hundred-bmw-i3-for-interconnected-mobility-in-copenhagen-bmw-i-supports-the-improvement-of-life-quality-in-cities-electric-car-sharing-as-the-key-component-drivenow-with-the-bmw-i3-shortly-also-in-copenhagen-directly-interconnected-with-public-transport-en-za/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/emea/en-za/four-hundred-bmw-i3-for-interconnected-mobility-in-copenhagen-bmw-i-supports-the-improvement-of-life-quality-in-cities-electric-car-sharing-as-the-key-component-drivenow-with-the-bmw-i3-shortly-also-in-copenhagen-directly-interconnected-with-public-transport-en-za/</guid><pp:caseid>812113</pp:caseid><pp:summary><![CDATA[Copenhagen. Following the successful introduction of the BMW i3 to the DriveNow fleets in Germany, the UK and the USA, the next major step is being taken with the commissioning of 400 BMW i3 in Copenhagen on September 3rd 2015. What is new here is an all-electric fleet which is also interconnected with public transport.]]></pp:summary><description><![CDATA[<div class="imported-article"><p>
  <strong>Copenhagen.</strong> Following the successful introduction of
  the BMW i3 to the DriveNow fleets in Germany, the UK and the USA, the
  next major step is being taken with the commissioning of 400 BMW i3 in
  Copenhagen on September 3rd 2015. What is new here is an all-electric
  fleet which is also interconnected with public transport. The
  future-oriented business model stands for even more targeted
  orientation of individual mobility towards the needs of people in
  metropolitan regions.</p>
<p>For BMW i, car sharing using electric vehicles is an important step
  in opening up convenient initial access to electric mobility to the
  public at large, in order to reduce traffic and emissions in cities
  and to make a contribution there towards better quality of life.</p>
<p>The Danish branch of the British Arriva PLC, with a share of 50 per
  cent is the largest bus operator in Copenhagen.</p>
<p>The BMW i3 ideally fulfills the requirements of this major project.
  Besides being designed as an emission-free electric car, it is also
  the world’s first automobile offering “intermodal routing”, i.e. the
  incorporation of public transport services into the navigation
  system’s route guidance in the car.</p>
<p>                                      _____________________________</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Dr. Bernhard Blättel, head of BMW Group mobility services adds: “Here
  in Copenhagen we are now already witnessing mobility of the future. It
  is on-demand technology, interconnected, quiet and electric. We are
  pleased to be able to introduce the capabilities of the BMW i3 and our
  expertise in future-oriented mobility concepts here in the Danish capital.”</p>
<p>Regarding the collaboration with Arriva he adds: “We are not rivals,
  but cooperate with the providers of public transport in order to
  further develop urban mobility in a customer-oriented and sustainable way”.</p>
<p>”We are proud and very happy to introduce this innovative solution to
  the city of Copenhagen together with our strong business partners.
  Furthermore, I am confident that DriveNow will prove as a unique
  opportunity for people to try out and enjoy the green means of
  transportation. This will contribute to a breakthrough for the
  electric cars,” comments Nikolaj Wendelboe, CEO of Arriva Denmark.</p>
<p>                                     ______________________________</p>
<p> </p>
<p>
  <strong>About BMW i:</strong>
  <br />BMW i is a brand of the BMW Group and stands for visionary
  mobility and vehicle concepts, progressive design and a new
  understanding of premium that is strongly defined by sustainability.
  <br />BMW i is represented worldwide with the vehicles BMW i3
  (electric vehicle for metropolitan regions) and the BMW i8 (hybrid
  sports car with the fuel consumption of a small car), as well as a
  multitude of mobility services in the field of electric and
  interconnected mobility.</p>
<p>
  <strong>About DriveNow:</strong>
  <br />DriveNow, the joint car sharing venture of the BMW Group and
  Sixt SE, offers high-class premium vehicles of the brands BMW und MINI
  for rent in major European cities according to the free floating
  principle. The vehicles can be rented and returned anywhere within a
  predefined operative area. <br />Registered customers reserve and book
  the vehicles via the DriveNow app or the website for diverse usage
  situations during their free time or at work. With the BMW i3,
  DriveNow is now also offering an electric mobility solution in Berlin,
  Hamburg, Munich, London and soon in Copenhagen. DriveNow currently
  exists in Munich, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Cologne, Hamburg, Vienna,
  London, in the USA in San Francisco and briefly in Copenhagen.</p>
<p>
  <strong>About Arriva: <br /></strong>With more than 4,200 employees
  and a bus fleet of 1,200 buses Arriva Denmark is the largest bus
  operator in Denmark with operations in most parts of the country.
  Arriva also operates trains in Central and West Jutland as well as the
  harbor buses in Copenhagen. Arriva Denmark is part of the Arriva Group
  who runs public transportation in 14 European countries. Since 2010,
  the Arriva Group is owned by Deutsche Bahn.</p><div class="import-contacts-wrapper"><div class="import-contact">Press Contact: Thando Pato<br>Tel: +27-12-522-2070<br>E-mail: <a href="mailto:thando.pato@bmw.co.za">thando.pato@bmw.co.za</a></div></div></div>]]></description><category><![CDATA[BMW i,Mobility of the future,Research &amp; Development,Fact &amp; Figures,Product,BMW]]></category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2015 11:25:00 +0200</pubDate>
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                        <title>BMW M Award 2014: Marc Marquez wins the exclusive BMW M4 Coupe.</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/emea/en-za/bmw-m-award-2014-marc-marquez-wins-the-exclusive-bmw-m4-coupe-en-za/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/emea/en-za/bmw-m-award-2014-marc-marquez-wins-the-exclusive-bmw-m4-coupe-en-za/</guid><pp:caseid>812136</pp:caseid><pp:summary><![CDATA[Marc Marquez was once again the fastest qualifier in MotoGP™ in the 2014 season, a feat that earned him the coveted BMW M Award for the second year in a row.]]></pp:summary><description><![CDATA[<div class="imported-article"><p>
  <strong>Valencia (ES), 8th November 2014.</strong> Marc Marquez was
  unbeatable again in the 2014 MotoGP season – and the young Spaniard
  also won the race for the coveted BMW M Award again. The 21-year-old
  was the best qualifier in the premier class of motorcycle racing for
  the second year in a row to earn his second BMW M Award. This award,
  in the form of an exclusive and individually customised BMW M car, has
  been presented by MotoGP partner BMW M GmbH since 2003. Marquez’s
  outstanding performances in qualifying throughout 2014 were rewarded
  with an exclusive special edition of the new BMW M4 Coupe.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Marquez, who last year became the first rookie to win the BMW M
  Award, dominated the 2014 season from the word go. The Spaniard was
  also in a class of his own in qualifying, as he rocketed to his second
  World Championship title in MotoGP. Marquez secured pole position for
  the first six races of the season, picking up maximum points towards
  the BMW M Award in the process. In total, Marquez started from the
  very front of the grid on 13 occasions this year. With 398 points, the
  Spaniard won the 2014 BMW M Award by a comfortable margin. The
  official presentation ceremony took place on Saturday at the final
  round of the MotoGP in Valencia, Spain. The prize was presented by
  Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports, and Thomas Schemera, Director
  of Sales and Marketing BMW M GmbH.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The special features of the BMW M4 Coupé for this year’s BMW M Award
  winner includes the exclusive BMW Individual special colour “Frozen
  Red Metallic” (*). The sporty and elegant look continues in the
  interior. The BMW Individual fine-grain “Merino Opal White” full
  leather and the BMW Individual fine-wood “Ash Grain White” trim add to
  the striking appearance. The M double-clutch transmission with
  Drivelogic, the M carbon ceramic brakes and the adaptive M running
  gear guarantee superior driving characteristics in any situation. The
  M Power under the bonnet is generated by a completely new, 431 bhp
  six-cylinder inline engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology and
  high-rev characteristics (combined fuel consumption: 8.3 l/100 km;
  combined CO2 emissions: 194 g/km). A maximum torque of 550 newton
  metres is available over a wide range of speeds.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>“Knowing the prize is there at the end of the year gives you special
  motivation when going for pole on Saturday”, said Marquez. “This year
  even more so, because I really like this BMW M4 Coupé. I am happy to
  receive this car and, of course, I will enjoy it.”</p>
<p> </p>
<p> “The presentation of the BMW M Award at the final race is always a
  highlight of the MotoGP season,” said Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna
  Sports. “BMW M is an important and reliable partner of MotoGP, and it
  is fantastic that the performances of the top qualifier have now been
  honoured with such an exclusive, high-performance sports car for the
  12th time. In the BMW M4 Coupé, BMW M GmbH has once again provided a
  captivating car for the winner, which features the latest technology
  and perfectly combines the values shared by MotoGP and BMW M. Marc
  Marquez won the 2014 BMW M Award in an impressive manner. I would like
  to take this opportunity to congratulate him on another outstanding season.”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>“Congratulations to Marc Marquez on winning the BMW M Award again,”
  said Thomas Schemera, Director of Sales and Marketing BMW M GmbH.
  “Last year he came through as a rookie to defeat his more experienced
  opponents. In 2014 he raised the bar again with 13 pole positions. It
  was breath-taking to see how Marc went from one success to the next
  this year. As partner of MotoGP, we are delighted to once again
  recognise his achievements with the BMW M Award. Honouring the
  season’s top qualifier has become an important tradition for us, and
  we are proud that the BMW M Award is held in such high esteem by the
  MotoGP riders. They repeatedly confirm that our BMW M high-performance
  sports cars are much sought-after prizes – and we provided another
  highlight this year with the new BMW M4 Coupé.”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The BMW M Award for the best qualifier has been presented since 2003.
  Just like the points system for the races, riders at each Grand Prix
  weekend are awarded points relative to their positions in qualifying.
  Pole position is rewarded with 25 points, second place on the grid
  earns 20 points and third place scores 16 points – right down to one
  point for 15th. The rider with the most points at the end of the
  season wins the BMW M Award – in the form of an exclusive and
  individually customised BMW M car. Valentino Rossi and Casey Stoner
  are the current record holders, each with three BMW M Awards to their
  name. In 2013, Marc Marquez was crowned the youngest ever winner of
  the BMW M Award, and the first rider to receive this award in his
  first season at the pinnacle of motorcycle racing. Marquez has now won
  the BMW M Award for the second time. His compatriot Jorge Lorenzo has
  also earned the coveted title of top qualifier twice so far. Sete
  Gibernau and Nicky Hayden have both won the BMW M Award once.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>(*) BMW Individual special colour “Frozen Red Metallic” available for
  BMW M3 Limousine and BMW M4 Coupé from 2015.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>BMW M GmbH.</p>
<p>BMW M GmbH is a 100 per cent subsidiary of BMW AG. With its products
  and services in the five business areas of BMW M Automobiles and BMW M
  Performance Automobiles, BMW Individual, M Sports Options and
  Packages, and BMW Group Driving Experience, as well as Safety,
  Emergency and Special-Purpose Vehicles, it is geared towards customers
  with particularly high aspirations in terms of the performance,
  exclusivity and individual style of their vehicle. Based in Munich,
  the company was founded in 1972 as BMW Motorsport GmbH. Since then,
  the letter M has become synonymous all over the world for success in
  motor racing and for the fascination of high-performance sports cars
  for road use.</p>
<p> </p><div class="import-contacts-wrapper"><div class="import-contact">Press Contact: Edward Makwana<br>Tel: +27-12-522-2227<br>E-mail: <a href="mailto:edward.makwana@bmw.co.za">edward.makwana@bmw.co.za</a></div></div></div>]]></description><category><![CDATA[BMW M,Awards,Fact &amp; Figures,Motorsport]]></category>
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