New BMW 5 Series Touring Review

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THE NEW BMW 5 SERIES TOURING ARRIVES 18 SEPTEMBER.
REVIEW THE NEW 5 SERIES TOURING AT VINES BMW OF GUILDFORD, GATWICK AND REDHILL.

The ingeniously-designed new BMW 5 Series Touring launches on 18 September, completing the
5 Series range and striking the ideal balance between performance and practicality.

The new BMW 5 Series 520d SE Touring is available from Vines Contract Hire now for £410+VAT.
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FLEXIBILITY & DYNAMIC STYLING.
Now with even greater luggage space and an innovative 40:20:40 split-folding rear seat, carrying capacity and loadspace flexibility are significantly improved without compromising the new sporty exterior design.


POWER & EFFICIENCY.
Every BMW model features EfficientDynamics technologies that combine to deliver class-leading performance and efficiency: for example, the BMW 520d Touring delivers 184hp of effortless power, frugal economy of 55.4mpg combined and a satisfyingly low tax burden, thanks to CO2 emissions of just 135g/km*.


INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY.
The Head-up Display option, can project key vehicle information into the driver's line of vision to ensure eyes can stay on the road at all times. Another first is the introduction of an optional 8-speed automatic transmission, ensuring engine performance and efficiency are maximised.

In addition, standard specification equipment has not been overlooked - Dakota leather upholstery,
Bluetooth telephone preparation and BMW Professional radio now feature as standard.

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MINI Rocks Sonoro

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MINI rocks Sonoro.
Limited Edition Internet radio combines global sound with urban chic.
 

MINI has been working closely with German manufacturer of design audio products sonoro audio. The two brands synonymous with outstanding design and state-of-the-art technology enjoy massive popularity among the post-modern target group. The result of the cooperation is an Internet radio that combines urban chic with a boundless musical experience – a wonder of multi-functionality and a design hit in one. True to the MINI “Creative Use of Space” philosophy the radio packs a host of functions into one very small unit. Whether your favourite sound is New Orleans jazz, Jamaican reggae or Brazilian bossa nova, the "MINI rocks sonoro" limited edition of the "elements W" Internet radio brings original sounds from all over the world directly into your living room, bedroom, office or kitchen. The result is a feast of global music in every corner of your home. The unit also comes with four preset MINI SOUNDS Webradio channels.

Exceptional design
The unique design of the MINI rocks sonoro Internet radio makes it something of a collector’s piece. The distinctive wood casing is finished in the brand new Eclipse Grey metallic exterior lacquerer from MINI, complete with original MINI bonnet stripes. The acrylic front panel features controls in brushed aluminium and the golden, energy-saving OLED display is dimmable and easy to read in daylight or at night. The limited edition Internet radio is a must-have for all design-conscious MINI fans and trendsetters.

A peerless wonder of multi-functionality
The MINI rocks sonoro limited edition of the elements W Internet radio receives over 18,000 Webradio stations via WiFi or LAN. Users can search and select their favourite music easily by genre or country. The design radio also boasts a media player function to stream music libraries direct from a computer and can be connected via line out to an external audio system. The alarm clock, sleep and snooze functions, Radio Frequency remote control and eDock external iPod® docking station with charging function are easy to use and open up exciting new dimensions in an audio lifestyle. The integrated digital equalizer, solid wood casing, bass reflex tube and 3-inch full range speaker ensure a powerful, well-rounded sound.

MINI SOUNDS: Webradio channels from MINI
For all fans of good music, MINI broadcasts on four new Webradio channels. MINI SPACE provides a prime selection of alternative tracks not common in the mainstream. MINI UNITED mixes chart-topping hits with some timeless classics thrown in. MINI INTERNATIONAL offers lounge music from around the world with chillaxing beats to transport you to a calmer place. And MINI CROSS satisfies the musical appetite of hard rock fans everywhere. The four channels come as presets in the MINI rocks sonoro limited edition of the elements W Internet radio. For more information go to www.MINIspace.com/minisounds

Price and availability
The world premiere of the MINI rocks sonoro elements W limited edition Internet radio will take place on 3 September 2010 when it is unveiled to the public at Maison & Objet, the leading trade show for furniture and interior design in Paris. Visitors will be able to experience the streamline design and pioneering technology first hand by visiting sonoro audio in Hall 7, Stand H185 I186.
The limited edition collector’s piece will be available from late September 2010 at selected MINI and sonoro dealers priced at €499.00, incl. VAT.

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The new BMW X3 at Vines

The BMW X3 - Two generations.

The new BMW X3 at Vines
The new BMW X3: New generation replaces the previous.

The BMW Group favoured a smooth transition when carrying out the generation change of the bestseller BMW X3. The end of production of the first generation of the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) was celebrated at the plant of the Austrian production partner Magna Steyr in Graz yesterday.

Production of the new BMW X3, which will be launched on the German market on 20 November 2010, will begin today at the BMW Spartanburg plant in the US state of South Carolina. The new BMW X3 is a resolute continuation of the formula for success of the first SAV in its class. With further enhanced agility, noticeably optimised driving comfort, more space than any of its competitors and innovative equipment options, it offers the ideal prerequisites to inherit the position of its predecessor as the benchmark in the segment and to strengthen it further.


Within the last 7 years, the first-generation BMW X3 has written an extraordinary success story. In Graz alone, 605,498 units of the agile all-rounder came off the assembly line during this period. Together with the vehicles produced within the framework of the CKD (Completely Knocked Down) assembly in Russia, Egypt and Thailand, the total figure adds up to 614,824 units. The last vehicle of the first model generation, a Vermilion red metallic BMW X3 xDrive35d, will remain with the Magna Steyr company, where it will be used in future as an executive car. A BMW X3 xDrive20d with full emergency vehicle specifications that had left the assembly line shortly before, will be donated by the BMW Group to a non-profit making organisation. For many years now, the BMW X3 has proved itself to be an ideal emergency vehicle for police and doctors. At the end of its model life, yet another vehicle will now take on this important task in the service of the general public.

As the first and, for some time, the only premium vehicle of its kind, the BMW X3 launched in 2004 and boasting intelligent four-wheel drive BMW xDrive, outstanding handling characteristics and a variable interior, gave reason for spontaneous enthusiasm and a lasting positive response on the international automotive markets. As a result, the concept of establishing benchmarks in the field of driving dynamics within the competitive environment of all-terrain vehicles, which had previously already been successfully pursued in the case of the BMW X5 in a higher segment, was endorsed yet again.

Driving pleasure, premium quality and, in addition, outstanding efficiency helped the BMW X3 become extremely popular and achieve excellent results in independent surveys. Experts have honoured the BMW X3 with several awards for outstanding safety, customer satisfaction, reliability and stable value. These included top rankings in the “Customer Satisfaction Index” (CSI) issued by the J.D. Power market research institute, as well as in the breakdown statistics kept by the Allgemeine Deutsche Automobilclub (ADAC). Twice in succession, the BMW X3 was voted both “Four-Wheel Drive Car of the Year” and “Off Road Vehicle of the Year” respectively by readers of the magazines “Auto Bild Allrad“ and “Off Road”.

The segment established by the first-generation BMW X3 is now also served by other premium vehicle manufacturers. The new BMW X3 faces up to intensified competition with consistently optimised qualities in all relevant disciplines. The engines on offer for this Sports Activity Vehicle boast the best performance and, thanks to BMW EfficientDynamics, the most favourable fuel consumption and emission levels as well. The vehicle’s entirely newly developed suspension technology facilitates a clear advantage both in terms of agility and driving comfort. With a loading capacity that can be increased from 550 to 1,600 litres and 40 : 20 : 40 split-folding rear seat backrests, the new BMW X3 offers the largest amount of space and at the same time the highest level of variability in its segment. Moreover, there is a choice of innovative equipment features, driver assistance systems and mobility services by BMW ConnectedDrive that is unique within the competitive environment. For example, the new BMW X3 is the only model in its class to offer the options of a Head-Up Display and Internet access inside the vehicle.

With the model change, the production of the BMW X3 is being relocated to the BMW Spartanburg plant, a facility that has become the expertise centre for BMW X models. So far, the US American location of the BMW Group’s global production network has produced BMW X5 and BMW X6 models. Thanks to substantial extension work and with an investment of around $750 million, the prerequisites for the production of the new BMW X3 and the associated increase in the annual production capacity to around 200,000 vehicles have been created at Spartanburg.

The collaboration between the BMW Group and Magna Steyr also lives on within the framework of the new production structures. In the meantime, production of the MINI Countryman has started in Graz. The fourth model of the brand is not only the first MINI to feature four doors and a large tailgate, but can for the first time also be fitted with four-wheel drive technology. In this way, the Austrian production partner’s expertise in the field of all-terrain vehicles, which has already been demonstrated in the case of the BMW X3, continues to be comprehensively utilised.

The second last and the last first generation BMW X3 in Graz.

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MINI Countryman in Full Flow

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MINI Countryman in full flow

MINI will release an innovative TV spot produced with cutting-edge film technology in September as part of its launch campaign for the new MINI Countryman. Under the campaign motto “MINI Countryman. Getaway”, this impressive piece of cinema showcases the versatility of the vehicle concept, and takes the viewer on a ride through the heart of Milan and around Lake Como. The MINI Countryman’s journey along every imaginable route is quite an adventure...

The new MINI Countryman commercial breaks the mould for traditional film advertising. New high-tech film technology mixes real cars with computer-generated images to produce unique, previously unseen effects.

The commercial was filmed in collaboration with well-known American director, Brian Beletic, and Sway Studios of Los Angeles, on location in Italy. The creative agency was BSUR, Amsterdam.

Print campaign
The MINI Countryman is also taking a new approach when it comes to print advertising. The focus here is on the “getaway” from the city to the country. These ads take MINI’s signature “look and feel” to the next level: The solid black backgrounds used in the past have been broken up to create a new dimension and “light boxes” added to make headlines stand out in 3D.

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Katy Perry at BMW Welt

Katy Perry signs the visitor's book of the BMW Welt Munich.

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"Future Girl" Katy Perry brings a touch of Hollywood to BMW Welt

World star Katy Perry became the "Future Girl" for the filming of the new image campaign for the TV station ProSieben, and even resurrected Marilyn Monroe in one scene. The spot takes place in the future, and the architecture of BMW Welt still gives an ultra-modern feeling, even in 2050. Shining silver robots and a rocket also have a part to play. As part of the recording, Katy Perry also performed her new song, "Teenage Dream", which comes out on 27 August. Filming took two days in total, with popstar Perry being available for one day. The BMW Welt Hall and Auditorium formed the backdrop for the spectacular interior recording sessions, and the Double Cone – the hallmark of BMW Welt – featured in the futuristic outside shots.

"The multipurpose Auditorium, with its flexible stage flooring and adjustable wall, and the space-age feeling of the BMW Welt architecture were the main criteria that made us decide to film this production in BMW Welt", said ProSieben-Marketing-Chef Thorsten Pütsch. The new image campaign will be appearing on ProSieben from 1 September.

Thomas Muderlak, host and manager of BMW Welt is delighted that ProSieben chose BMW Welt, which, with 2 million visitors, is the most popular attraction in Bavaria, as the location for the unusual film shoot. He was personally on hand to show Katy Perry the hightlights of BMW Welt , after which she insisted on signing the BMW Welt guestbook by kissing it.

BMW Welt's recipe for success is based on the diversity of the facilities it offers and its regularly changing exhibitions and focal themes. BMW Welt links technology, design and innovation with lifestyle, energy and culture and provides a public forum for encounters and dialogue. Those who wish to gain a fuller insight into the BMW brand can spend the whole day experiencing the entire complex, made up of BMW Welt, the BMW Museum and the BMW factory. The factory tours start in BMW Welt, which is directly linked via a bridge with the Museum and the Headquarters (the administrative building for the BMW Group). The authenticity and continuity of BMW, the history of the brand and its innovative production systems and technology become tangible through the extremely informative guided tours of the factory. With two restaurants, a bistro and a coffee bar, there is plenty of opportunity to eat and drink, and there are shopping facilities too. The Junior Campus is a fascinating independent section for 7- to 13-year-olds, based on the results of the latest scientific child and youth development research, and allowing visitors to discover "Mobility with every sense" in a playful way.

Katy Perry kisses the visitor's book of the BMW Welt Munich.

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Vines MINI Beaulieu Cooper Run

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Vines MINI Beaulieu Cooper Run
Our convoy down to Beaulieu for the MINI Cooper Run.

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Vines BMW Beaulieu Z Drive Day 2010

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Vines BMW Beaulieu Z Drive Day 2010
Our convoy down to Beaulieu for our 2nd Z drive day

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