Thieves exploit BMW security loopholes, takes less than 180 seconds to hack it.

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There has been unusual rise in cases of high end car theft, particularly BMWs. According to an estimate, the number may be 300 cars or higher. Most of them were stolen without tripping out car alarm or immobilizers.

Experts says the suspected method carrying out this type of auto thefts involves the use of devices that plug into car’s OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) port can program blank key fobs.
Once access to the vehicle is gained, the thieves connect a device to the car's OBD-II connector which gives them access to the car's unique key fob digital ID, allowing them to program a blank key fob to work with the car right then and there.

Thieves exploit BMW security loopholes, takes less than 180 seconds to hack it.

BMW wants to continue the Golden Run.

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The Luxury auto maker BMW wants to continue its golden run of selling highest number of luxury car. The company says that it is far ahead from it's rivals, China and USA being it's largest consumer.

The Munich-based company said on Monday that worldwide sales of BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce cars rose 14.2 percent to 1.67 million last year as it sold more X3 sport untility vehicles , 5 Series models and MINIs.

BMW wants to continue the Golden Run.

Police recovers the lost BMW's 7-Series sedan which was stolen from Detroit Auto Show

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Good news for the BMW's executives, whose one of their company's car, BMW 7-Series which was stolen at Detroit Auto Show is said to be recovered by Detroit Police Dept.

The 2011 BMW 7 Series, worth $94,000, was found on the city's west side on Fullerton Street, said Yvette Walker, spokeswoman for the Detroit Police Department.

Read about the stealing incident.

Via: [Detroit News]

Police recovers the lost BMW's 7-Series sedan which was stolen from Detroit Auto Show

Two car thieves steal one of BMW's 7-series worth $94,000 at Detroit Auto Show

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Unable to resists the awesomeness of cars which were displayed at Detroit Auto show, Two car thieves got hands-on on one of BMW's 7-Series luxury sedan, worth $94,000, which was being loaded on a car carrier last night for transport back to the home office in New Jersey.

The dark gray BMW 750 I xDrive sedan stolen Wednesday night was one of about 20 vehicles being used for executive transportation in and around the auto show, said Stacy Morris, marketing communications manager for BMW of North America.

Two car thieves steal one of BMW's 7-series worth $94,000 at Detroit Auto Show

After 150 Mercedes-Benz, Aurangabad goes to book 101 BMWs in one day.

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This is what i call booking(pre-order) in style. Do you recently a group of individual belonging to different fields booked Merc.. creating a record on October 14 with a single transaction worth Rs. 65 crore for 150 Mercedes-Benz cars including 13 S-(Series), 74 E-(Series), 39 C-(Series), 6 GL-(Series) and 18 M-Class cars .

Now this time a group of like-minded people, including industrialists, builders, and doctors and other professionals from the Aurangabad city have come together to book 101 BMW cars in one day.

After 150 Mercedes-Benz, Aurangabad goes to book 101 BMWs in one day.

2011 BMW Z4 Series Roadster

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2011 BMW Z4 Series Roadster is a 2-door, 2-passenger convertible is a rear-wheel drive sports car, manufactured by German Automakers BMW available in 3 variants namely sDrive30i, sDrive35i, sDrive35is.

2011 BMW Z4 Series is powered by 3.0-liter, 255-horsepower, dual overhead cam (DOHC), inline 24-valve 6-cylinder engine with composite magnesium/aluminum engine block, Valvetronic, and Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing which gives a Max HP of 255 HP @ 6600 RPM and has a Max Torque of 220 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM. Fuel efficiency of this car is 28 mpg[hwy].

2011 BMW Z4 Series Roadster

2011 BMW M3 Series Sedan

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2011 BMW M3 Series Sedan is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sports sedan manufactured by German Automaker BMW. BMW M3 Series Sedan is one of the three variants of BMW M3 Series.

BMW M3 Series Sedan is powered by 4.0-liter 32-valve V-8 engine with M Double-VANOS "steplessly" variable valve timing which gives 414 HP @ 8300 RPM and Max Torque of 295 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM and has a fuel efficiency of 20 mpg[hwy].

2011 BMW M3 Series Sedan

2011 BMW M3 Series Coupe

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2011 BMW M3 Series Coupe is a 2- door, up to 5-passenger luxury sports coupe is one of the variant of 2011 BMW M3 Series variant manufactured by German Automaker BMW.

2011 BMW M3 Series Coupe is powered by 4.0-liter 32-valve V-8 engine with M Double-VANOS "steplessly" variable valve timing which gives 414 HP/8300 RPM and has a 20mpg[hwy]. It has a 6-speed manual transmission with additional oil cooler and heavy-duty dual-disc clutch.

2011 BMW M3 Series Coupe

2011 BMW M3 Series Convertible

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2011 BMW M3 Series Convertible is 2 door, 4 passenger convertible is one of the variant(trim) of 2011 BMW M3 Series manufactured by German Automaker BMW.

2011 BMW M3 Series Convertible is powered by 4.0-liter 32-valve V-8 engine with M Double-VANOS "steplessly" variable valve timing which gives 414 HP at 8300 RPM has a 20 MPG[hwy].

A 6-Speed manual transmission is standard.

2011 BMW M3 Series Convertible

BMW-iPad bond caught at 2010 Paris Motor Show

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On going Auto show in Paris had gain some electronic-automotive importance. The auto enthusiast has witnessed something new in this year auto show. German Automaker BMW had showcased its car integrated with apple's iPad at the back of the front seat.

Photo courtesy: autospies.com

BMW-iPad bond caught at 2010 Paris Motor Show

2011 BMW 3 Series Coupe

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2011 BMW 3 Series Coupe is a 2-door, 4-passenger luxury sports coupe manufactured by the German automaker BMW since May 1975. Available in 5 variants namely 328i Coupe, 328i xDrive Coupe, 335i Coupe, 335is Coupe, 335i xDrive Coupe.

2011 BMW 3 Series Coupe

2011 BMW 3 Series Convertible

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2011 BMW 3 Series Convertible is a 2-door, 4-passenger luxury sports convertible manufactured by the German automaker BMW , available in 5 variants namely 328i, 335i and 335is.

2011 BMW 3 Series Convertible

2011 BMW 1 Series (128i/135i Coupe/Convertible)

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2011 BMW 1 Series is a 2-door, 4-passenger luxury sports coupe/convertible,each available in 2 variants namely in 128i Coupe/Convertible and 135i Convertible/Coupe.

2011 BMW 1 Series, the 128i series is powered by 3.0-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24-valve inline 230-hp 6-cylinder engine with composite magnesium/ aluminum engine block, Valvetronic, and Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing that gives approx 18-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. Here in 128i, 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard and a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional.

2011 BMW 1 Series (128i/135i Coupe/Convertible)

BMW 5-Series GT to be recalled due to Fuel Gauge problem ?

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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration had cautioned more than 6k BMW owners, to be exact they had cautioned  2010 and 2011 model year BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo fastbacks manufactured from January 12 through July 1, 2010 for their Car's Fuel Gauge problem which tends to show more fuel.

According to the release on NHSTA's website, the 5-Series Gran Turismo's fuel level sensor within the fuel tank can become wedged against the tank. If this occurs, then the fuel gauge in the instrument cluster will display a larger amount of fuel than what's actually in the tank.

The BMW has not yet provided details on the fix nor a any notification on the recall.

But Help Line No. had been established for the Concerned owners of the affected models at 1-800-525-7417.

BMW 5-Series GT to be recalled due to Fuel Gauge problem ?

2011 X3 SUV M Sport Package Details are released by BMW

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All-new, evolution of the X3 SUV BMW has released photos and details of the available M Sports Package.

BMW will refreshed  the exterior looks of the new X3 with a body-colored kit that includes a new front bumper with larger air-intakes, side skirts and a new rear bumper with a matte black diffuser. In addition, the window surrounds and roof rails are finished a high-gloss black color while the SUV rides on 19-inch M alloy wheels.

2011 X3 SUV M Sport Package Details are released by BMW

BMW M3 2011 coming with Exiting New Features.

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BMW M3 2011 will come standard with the company's Automatic/Start Stop feature. It will also come standard with an on/off switch, so you can leave your car running at stop lights should you choose.

Other M3 tech include the M Button on steering wheel, which will come standard with the ability to program your preferred driving modes, lighter Manual M Sport Seats, a Mineral White Metallic paint option, a Bi-color Novillo leather trim and a Convenience Package that replaces the Technology Package.

Src: [BMW Blog]

BMW M3 2011 coming with Exiting New Features.

Made in India BMW start at Rs.38.9 Lakhs.

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Chennai: German luxury car maker BMW has started rolling out new 5-Series sedans from its Chennai facility at a price between Rs 38.9 lakh and Rs 58 lakh (ex-showroom).

The company had unveiled the new 5-Series sedans with petrol and diesel options in April.

"The BMW 5 Series is the core product in our model range and has significantly contributed to the image and success of BMW in India. We are confident that the new BMW 5 Series produced in Chennai will further increase our momentum in the Indian luxury car segment," BMW Plant Managing Director Juergen Eder said in a statement.

The company will start the deliveries of the cars by end of this month, the statement added.

Made in India BMW start at Rs.38.9 Lakhs.

BMW cars to support apple's iOS 4:iPod out

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BMW announced on Wednesday its intent to support what is probably the most obscure and overlooked new feature in Apple's iOS 4: iPod Out. This feature allows a connected iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, or iPod Touch (2 or 3 generation) to output and display an iPod interface on a connected device's external screen.

Rather than displaying BMW or Mini's iPod interface, the connected vehicle would display Apple's own interface, which will be controllable with the vehicle's controls. Users will be able to control the iPod's music playback and browse their music catalog, playlists, podcasts....

BMW cars to support apple's iOS 4:iPod out

BMW M5 Production halted.

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One of the BMW's Car soon goona halt its production. The Super luxury V10-powered, M5 sedan will no longer available.

Production has officially ended on the E60 version of one the world's best sports sedan after five years and 20,548 units, which is even greater than the production numbers of its predecessor, the V8-powered E39 models, even though those versions had an additional year of production.

On its first released in 2005 as a 2006 model, the E60 powered by 5.0-liter V10 and 507 horsepower on tap.

The new F10 BMW M5 is just around der Karussell. Spy shots of the 2011 BMW M5 are being spoted on net, and with its new twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 rumored to be producing 560 horsepower and 530 pound-feet of torque, performance should even be a step above the E60.

BMW M5 Production halted.