The 2011 BMW 7 Series have been officially  announced for the North American auto market. Boasting the BMW’s mighty inline-6 engine, which produces V8 power on six-cylinder fuel consumption, the two newcomers – BMW 740i and BMW 740Li excels in great balance of power, efficiency, and sporty driving dynamics. Both sedans will go on sale as 2011 models in Spring 2010. The price tag will be available near to the on-sale date.

The BMW 7 Series for model year 2011 benefits from the brand’s EfficientDynamics philosophy that stands for “virtual displacement”. With this technology, the power units fitted in the new sedans can achieve the output power of a larger engine with fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions signature of a smaller one. The 2011 BMW 740i and 740Li luxury sedans feature BMW’s internationally acclaimed twin-turbocharged inline-6 engine with up-rated output of 315 horsepower at 5800 rpm and 330 lb-ft of torque from 1600-4500 rpm. All-aluminum construction, High Precision direct fuel injection, Double-VANOS variable camshaft technology, and Brake Energy Regeneration are some of the highlights used under the BMW EfficientDynamics philosophy to place the 740i and 740Li among the most athletic six-cylinder luxury vehicles in the world.

BMW Group has announced the BMW Concept ActiveE, an all-electric study vehicle developed to provide great driving experience with minimum environmental impacts. The world debut of the BMW Concept ActiveE will be held at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2010 in Detroit.

Based on the sporty 1 Series Coupe, the emissions-free concept represents another milestone in BMW’s path for achieving CO2-free mobility. Just like in the electric vehicle test program for MINI E, the new BMW ActiveE will be delivered to interested customers which will have the opportunity to test it in real, everyday traffic. The ActiveE’s distinctive exterior can be easily recognized from the production BMW 1 Series Coupe by the Liquid White metallic paint finished with Electric Blue graphic elements, rear end with completely closed apron and the aerodynamically optimized, two-tone 18-inch light alloys wrapped in special tyres with blue rings.

The smart packaged BMW 1 Series derivative offers four full-size seats and luggage capacity of 200 litres. Its power comes from a specially developed for the model and located in the rear axle, electrical motor, which is capable to produce 125 kW/170 hp and 250 Nm / 184 lb-ft of maximum torque. The acceleration from zero to 100 km/h lasts less than 9 seconds (0-60 mph in approx. 8.5 seconds).

The electric unit draws its energy from an exclusively developed for the project, advanced lithium-ion battery pack with own liquid cooling system and intelligent battery management system. Despite its output and capacity, the battery pack strikes with outstanding compactness. It enables a range of about 160 km / 100 miles on a single charge, depending on driving conditions.

When it comes to recharging, the high-performance battery control system allows recharging from a range of different power sources, which means that the vehicle is not dependent on a specific charging station and energy of varying power levels can be fed into the battery pack according to availability.

The BMW Concept ActiveE is further fitted with innovative comfort features like the special air conditioning system and the intelligent remote controlled heating system.

Fascinating agility on all kinds of terrain is now becoming more economical than ever before. Introducing a new entry-level version of the  BMW X3, the world’s most successful manufacturer of premium all-wheel-drive vehicles is once again setting the standard for efficiency in a Sports Activity Vehicle.

The new BMW X3 xDrive18d is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel delivering an ample 105 kW/143 hp. Average fuel consumption of the new model in the EU test cycle is a mere 6.2 litres/100 kilometres, equal to 45.6 mpg imp. In CO₂ emissions, this means a rating of just 165 grams per kilometre. This makes the BMW X3 the most fuel-efficient all-wheel-drive vehicle in its segment also in this performance class. And it almost goes without saying that the BMW X3 xDrive18d in series trim naturally fulfils the EU5 emission standard.

All-round driving pleasure and supreme efficiency have made the BMW X3 a genuine trendsetter, contributing significantly to the car’s worldwide success. Indeed, it was the BMW X3 which for the first time carried over the features and qualities typical of a Sports Activity Vehicle into a new segment, total sales of the X3 now amounting to more than 500,000 units. For a long time the BMW X3 was the only premium vehicle in its class, and to this day it remains the epitome of driving dynamics on the road as well as agility and supreme traction off the beaten track. And last but certainly not least, the BMW X3 offers an unparalleled balance of performance and fuel economy throughout the entire competition segment of BMW X models.

The 2011 BMW 7 Series have been officially  announced for the North American auto market. Boasting the BMW’s mighty inline-6 engine, which produces V8 power on six-cylinder fuel consumption, the two newcomers – BMW 740i and BMW 740Li excels in great balance of power, efficiency, and sporty driving dynamics. Both sedans will go on sale as 2011 models in Spring 2010. The price tag will be available near to the on-sale date.

The BMW 7 Series for model year 2011 benefits from the brand’s EfficientDynamics philosophy that stands for “virtual displacement”. With this technology, the power units fitted in the new sedans can achieve the output power of a larger engine with fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions signature of a smaller one. The 2011 BMW 740i and 740Li luxury sedans feature BMW’s internationally acclaimed twin-turbocharged inline-6 engine with up-rated output of 315 horsepower at 5800 rpm and 330 lb-ft of torque from 1600-4500 rpm. All-aluminum construction, High Precision direct fuel injection, Double-VANOS variable camshaft technology, and Brake Energy Regeneration are some of the highlights used under the BMW EfficientDynamics philosophy to place the 740i and 740Li among the most athletic six-cylinder luxury vehicles in the world.