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BMW N20 Engine Full Technical Info and Service Information Manual

Everything you ever wanted to know about the BMW N20 turbo inline 4 cylinder engine is contained in this technical product information manual, including servicing information.

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BMW N55 Engine Full Technical Info and Service Information Manual

Everything you ever wanted to know about the BMW N55 twinpower turbo inline 6 cylinder engine is contained in this technical product information manual, including servicing information.

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Video: BMW Heartbeat

The BMW Group has extended its run of success in the International Engine of the Year Awards by recording two more class wins with the N20 and N13/N18 motors [read full details]. Watch below the process of a BMW engine being born and eventually married to a chassis. They ... CONTINUED

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BMW Has No Plans to Integrate Apple iOS Into Its Vehicles [Update: For Now]

This past Monday, Apple announced its new iOS7 operating system at its annual WWDC conference. As part of the presentation, Apple announced plans to integrate iOS services into cars. Apple is working with manufacturers on new infotainment systems that could integrate to iOS devices like the iPhone. For example, ... CONTINUED

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BMW iDrive Touch Controller Demo Video

Upcoming 2014 BMW models will be available with the new iDrive Touch system, which features a touch sensitive controller knob for a whole new way of input. Instead of having to scroll for letter input, users can now write letters on the surface of the iDrive knob. This new written ... CONTINUED

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BMW i

Videos Explain BMW i Philosophies/Technologies and Carbon Fiber Development

BMW i will soon launch its very first production model when it introduces the production BMW i3 within the next few months. This set of videos explain much about the philosophies and technologies behind the BMW i3 (and i8), as well as BMW's commitment and investment in mass producing carbon ... CONTINUED

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BMW M Power App: Our Exclusive First Preview Demo of This Impressive App

We just attended the US media launch for the 2014 M6 Gran Coupe at the beautiful Circuit of the Americas Formula 1 Track in Austin, Texas. Testing the M6 Gran Coupe was the highlight of the event, but we were also given a first look and demo of the ... CONTINUED

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BMW ConnectedDrive Enhanced for 2013, With Siri, S Voice and Android support

BMW ConnectedDrive has been synonymous with forward-looking concepts and technologies in the domain of automotive connectivity for many years. By refocusing on tailor-made mobility services and new, highly innovative service features, BMW is extending its lead in this field. In the US, this will mean new standard offering throughout ... CONTINUED

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BMW N20 and N13/N18 Engines Win 2013 International Engine of the Year Awards

The BMW Group has extended its run of success in the International Engine of the Year Awards by recording two more class wins. The company’s latest distinctions in the globally renowned competition came courtesy of two drive units which bring sporty performance characteristics to current BMW and MINI vehicles ... CONTINUED

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BMW Intelligent Headlight Technology: High Beam Assistant

First introduced on the new BMW 7 Series (July 2012) as part of the optional Adaptive LED Headlights, this functionality is now also supported with Xenon headlights on all new BMW 3 Series Saloon and Touring models specified with a Visibility package. BMW Adaptive Headlights are combined with BMW High-beam ... CONTINUED

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BMW Designworks USA and ADAIA Collaborate to Design Android Handset

BMW Group DesignworksUSA, a subsidiary of BMW Group, and mobile company ADAIA today announced a creative collaboration and partnership. On behalf of ADAIA and with outdoor enthusiasts in mind seeking perfect mobile reception on their expeditions, DesignworksUSA is creating a design concept for a smartphone and its interface. The ... CONTINUED

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Haptics Engineering: the Technology Behind How a BMW Feels

Haptics, the tactile feedback technology behind how something feels is a big component of a car's overall driving and user experience. Just as there's a sound engineering department at BMW, it's no surprise then that there exists a dedicated haptics engineering department. The video below provides some insight into haptics ... CONTINUED

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Coming in Summer: 8 Speed Auto Launch Control, New xDrive Models, Enhanced ConnectedDrive, and More

Little more than a year before the EU6 exhaust emission standard comes into effect in September 2014, BMW is increasing the number of models that already fulfil the more stringent emission regulations. As early as in the summer of 2013, almost all models featuring the BMW TwinPower Turbo petrol ... CONTINUED

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BMW and Solarwatt partner to bring solar powered charging for BMWi

German based Solarwatt and BMW have partnered to provide a solar-panel system to be placed on home/garage roofs as part of a broader support system for the upcoming BMW i3 and i8 vehicles. The systems will be branded as 360° ELECTRIC which aim to be both aesthetically pleasing as ... CONTINUED

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BMW PhD Students Invite You to Driver Assistance Systems Test Drive Demo at BMW Welt

We personally received this invitation to pass along to BIMMERPOST members from the PhD Students of the BMW Group. It's for an Advanced Assistance Systems exhibition and interactive hands-on demo, being held at the BMW Welt from this May 13-17. If you're in the area during these days, be sure ... CONTINUED

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New BMW Purchases to Come with 1 Year Subscription to SiriusXM All Access Package

BMW of North America and Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) today announced that BMW and MINI customers will receive a one-year subscription to SiriusXM’s All Access Package when purchasing any Model Year 2013 or newer BMW vehicle, MINI vehicle or BMW Motorcycle equipped with a satellite radio starting this ... CONTINUED

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Four New BMW Apps for iPhone Announced: Rhapsody, Audible, Glympse, TuneIn

BMW today announced four new partners to provide BMW Approved Apps for BMW Apps option for Apple iPhone. The latest BMW Approved Apps include Audible (downloadable audio books and other spoken-word content), Glympse (location sharing), Rhapsody (subscription music service) and TuneIn (Internet radio). These newest integrations broaden the flexibility ... CONTINUED

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Behind the BMW Sound Design Process

Last week, when BMW revealed its new ad signature tone [listen here], we mentioned how much development time and attention was paid to all the sounds that a BMW model makes. BMW has posted a video which provides more insight into this sound design process.

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