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The all-new BMW X3M and the all-new BMW X4M

February 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Also new is the launch alongside the BMW X3 M and BMW X4 M of their Competition siblings. The BMW X3 M Competition (fuel consumption combined: 10.5 l/100 km [26.9 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 239 g/km*) and BMW X4 M Competition (fuel consumption combined: […]

BMW Group sells 307% more vehicles in China than USA in January YoY

February 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW Group has started 2019 with a positive sales result: global deliveries of the company’s three premium automotive brands increased by 0.5% in January, with a total of 170,463 BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce […]

BMW Offers 0% APR for up to 60 months now till March 31st in North America

February 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

For a limited time, finance as low as 0% APR for up to 60 months on all 2018 BMW motorcycles and make no payments for 90 days, at participating BMW Motorrad dealers. Terms & Conditions […]

BMW is official partner of Frieze Los Angeles

February 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

February 15-17, 2019 (Los Angeles, CA)… On February 15 the first edition of Frieze Los Angeles will open its doors at Paramount Pictures Studios in Hollywood, with a preview day on February 14, 2019. As […]

BMW Motorrad of North America Reports January 2019 Canada Sales

February 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Richmond Hill, ON. BMW Group Canada (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported sales of 2,352 vehicles for the month of January. This result represents a decrease of -12% compared to 2018. BMW. The BMW […]

Rider Inspiration Friday: Motorcycle fascination at Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2019

February 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The most beautiful motorcycle classics will once again attract two-wheeler fans from all over the world to Cernobbio in Northern Italy between 24th and 26th May 2019. Once again, a unique collection of elite rare […]

Destination of the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2020 revealed: Kia Ora New Zealand!

February 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

“Destination Paradise” is the motto of the seventh edition of the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy which will commence in early 2020. Last night at 7pm (CET) BMW Motorrad revealed that the next Int. GS […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team continues its season preparation with a double test in Spain and Portugal

January 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Jerez de la Frontera/Portimão. In its preparation for the 2019 season in the FIM World Superbike Championship (WorldSBK), the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team completed a double test. On Wednesday and Thursday, the team took it […]

Move over Tesla and Nissan. 2020 URAL All-Electric Prototype is here!

January 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Electric cars are everywhere but even the best electric cars for 2018 and 2019 now face competition from motorcycles! Move over Tesla Models, Chevrolet Bolt, Hyundai Ioniq and Nissan Leaf, you have competition with the […]

BMW Group Classic at Rétromobile 2019 in Paris

January 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich/Paris. Paris will become the city of love for classic cars for five days. At the Rétromobile 2019 exhibition, fans and potential purchasers of classic cars and motorcycles will find everything their hearts desire from […]

BMW Motorrad sells record 165,566 motorcycles in 2018

January 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

BMW Motorrad sold more motorcycles and maxi scooters in 2018 than ever before. Compared to the strong previous year, deliveries increased by a further 0.9%. As of December 2018 a total of 165,566 vehicles (previous […]

ANDREW SHORT CLAIMS TOP SIX RESULT ON STAGE SEVEN OF DAKAR

January 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

In what was yet another challenging day of racing at this year’s Dakar Rally, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team riders Andrew Short and Pablo Quintanilla enjoyed strong performances during Monday’s stage seven of the […]

2019 BMW model spring updates

January 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. BMW will introduce a wave of enticing additions to standard specification and broaden the array of options available ex-factory in spring 2019, delivering a further boost to driving pleasure and individuality in many of […]

New 2019 BMW Z4 sDrive30i and 2020 BMW Z4 M40i Roadster

January 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

New 255 hp and 382 hp BMW TwinPower Turbocharged engines. New sports chassis with a perfect 50:50 weight distribution. New soft top for reduced weight and greatly increased cargo space. Market Launch of the Z4 […]

BMW Group remains world’s leading premium automotive company in 2018

January 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW Group has achieved its eighth consecutive annual sales record with a total of 2,490,664 (+1.1%) BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce delivered around the world in 2018. Best-ever figures were achieved by both BMW […]

2019 Calgary Motorcycle Show – TMW Reviews

January 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle reviewer, Bruce Ross, was at the 2019 Calgary Motorcycle Show to cover the first 2019 motorcycle show for our readers! Exciting new 2019 motorcycles, major manufacturers, stunt shows and vendors galore make this […]

BMW Group seeks new talent to join 2019 apprenticeship scheme

January 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Applications for 2019 apprenticeship scheme are now open. – Apprenticeship places available at Oxford, Swindon and Hams Hall. – Roles in a wide range of areas including maintenance, engineering, IT and business. – BMW Group […]

Jaw Dropping Autonomous Driving BMW R1200GS

CES 2019 – BMW Motorrad to Showcase Riderless Motorcycle For The First Time In USA

January 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 7, 2019… BMW Motorrad will showcase a riderless motorcycle prototype for the first time in the U.S. at CES® 2019 in Las Vegas, NV. The BMW, developed by BMW engineers […]

The Motorcycle & ATV Show 2019 – Edmonton Expo Centre, January 11-13

January 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

EDMONTON, AB (January 3, 2019) – The Motorcycle & ATV Show – Edmonton presented by Dalton Timmis Insurance is the industry’s premiere event. The industry leading manufacturers will debut all the new models at the […]

BMW Motorrad USA Revs Up Dallas This Weekend At The Progressive International Motorcycle Show

January 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 3, 2019… Several new and updated 2019 Model Year BMW motorcycles will roll into Dallas this weekend for the Progressive International Motorcycle Show at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention […]

BMW Reports December 2018 and Year-End U.S. Sales

January 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

BMW brand sales increase for 14th consecutive month. U.S. built BMW X3 posts best year of sales of any SAV in BMW history. BMW 5 Series iPerformance is best-selling premium plug-in hybrid in U.S. […]

BMW Group Canada achieves 28th consecutive year of growth

January 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Richmond Hill, ON. BMW Group Canada (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported its best year on record with sales of 45,978 vehicles, an increase of +0.8%. These results represent 28 consecutive years of sales growth […]

Happy New Year 2019!

January 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

A very happy new year to all our visitors, members, site supporters and contributors! My wish is that 2019 brings joy, happiness and success to each and everyone of you! Thank you for your continued […]

Interview: BMW Stefan Juraschek, VP Development Electric-Powertrain

December 29, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Mr. Juraschek, was BMW slow off the mark with electric mobility? Juraschek: No, absolutely not. The BMW Group actually played a pioneering role with BMW i. Today we are the premium manufacturer offering the widest […]

UP TO $2,000 CREDIT ON SELECT 2018 BMW MOTORCYCLE MODELS IN DECEMBER

December 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

There’s no such thing as an off-season. For a limited time, get a credit of up to $2,000 on select 2018 models. This offer is available through the end of December. Stop by your dealer […]

The BMW Group at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas

December 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Experience the BMW Vision iNEXT in immersive mixed reality. Talk with the new BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. See demos of the riderless motorcycle from BMW Motorrad. Ride off road in the first-ever BMW X7 Sports […]

Successful test for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team in Almeria

December 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Almeria. The countdown to the 2019 season in the FIM World Superbike Championship (WorldSBK) has started: the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team has completed a successful first test with the new BMW S 1000 RR in […]

BMW Art & Culture announces the launch of its ninth call for applications for the BMW Residency at GOBELINS, School of Visual Arts

December 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Paris – Every year since 2011, BMW Art & Culture has given an artist the opportunity to produce a photography project in a three-month residency. The project is undertaken at the GOBELINS School of Visual […]

BMW Motorsport News – Issue 40/2018

December 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Whether in the DTM, the FIA World Endurance Championship, the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the ABB FIA Formula E Championship or countless other championships: Week after week BMW teams and drivers around the world do […]

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New leadership for BMW Brand Management

December 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. From 1 January 2019, Jens Thiemer will be the new head of BMW Brand Management. Following his degree in business studies, Thiemer (46) has gained many years of experience in automotive brand management and […]

BMW Group Russia and Garage Museum of Contemporary Art announce the second season of the “Garage/BMW: Art/Tech Grant”

December 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

BMW Group Russia and Garage Museum of Contemporary Art are now accepting applications for the second round of the “Art/Tech Grant” in Russia. The “Garage/BMW: Art/Tech Grant” aims to support new aspiring artists brining IT-technology, […]

An interview with Michael Andretti: “We are thrilled to be a part of BMW’s return to open wheel racing”

December 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Team owner Michael Andretti was one of the first to join what was the completely new Formula E in Season 1. Four seasons later, Andretti Autosport is joining forces with BMW i Motorsport and […]

Research project “FastCharge”: ultra-fast charging technology ready for the electrically powered vehicles of the future.

December 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Jettingen-Scheppach. The industrial companies involved in the research project “FastCharge” yesterday presented the latest advancements in the field of fast and convenient energy supply for electrically powered vehicles. The prototype of a charging station with […]

BMW Group’s Driver Assistance and Autonomous Driving Development department under new leadership. Alejandro Vukotich takes over at the helm, Elmar Frickenstein to retire after handover phase

December 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. On 1 January 2019, Alejandro Vukotich will take over as Senior Vice President of the BMW Group’s Driver Assistance and Autonomous Driving Development department. He is being appointed to replace Elmar Frickenstein, who has […]

More international than ever: BMW Motorsport presents its racing programme for 2019, including new highlights

December 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW Motorsport programme for the 2019 season will be even more international than in recent years. As well as the four works involvements in the DTM, FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), IMSA WeatherTech […]

BMW Group as partner of the fourth edition of Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2018. BMW Art Talk about “Art in Difficult Times”.

December 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich/Kochi. The BMW Group is partner of Kochi-Muziris Biennale (KMB) since its first edition in 2012. Thisyear’s edition of KMB will take place from December 12, 2018, to March29, 2019, in 10 venues spread across […]

THE JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE CUSTOMIZER CUSTOM WORKS ZON PRESENTS A SPECTACULAR CUSTOM BIKE BASED AROUND THE PROTOTYPE OF A NEW BMW MOTORRAD BOXER ENGINE

December 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Japanese motorcycle customizing specialist #customworkszon presented a fascinating #custom model commissioned by #bmwmotorrad. The centerpiece of the machine is the prototype of a completely new boxer engine. CUSTOM WORKS ZON was founded by Yuichi Yoshizawa and Yoshikazu Ueda in the […]

BMW Group Canada achieves best-ever November +2.4%

December 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

BMW brand sales increase +4.5%. MINI brand sales decrease -9.5%. BMW electrified sales increase +33% for the year. BMW Motorrad sales decrease -26.8% Richmond Hill, ON. BMW Group Canada (BMW and MINI brands combined) […]

BMW Group recognizes suppliers for outstanding innovations

November 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich / Landshut. The BMW Group has honoured suppliers for their outstanding innovations and development work for the fifth time with the BMW Supplier Innovation Award: A total of 15 suppliers were recognised for their […]

IRRC Champion Danny Webb wins the 2018 BMW Motorrad Race Trophy

November 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The winner of the 2018 BMW Motorrad Race Trophy is: Danny Webb (GBR). The reigning International Road Racing Championship (IRRC) champion picked up a total of 485 out of a possible 500 Race Trophy […]

BMW road racer Peter Hickman wins the legendary Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix for the third time

November 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. BMW road racer Peter Hickman (GBR) lived up to hisbilling as favourite on the streets of Macau (CHN). On Saturday, hetook victory in the legendary Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix on a BMW S1000 RR […]

American Flat Track Boosts AFT Production Twins Class to 11 Events in 2019

November 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (November 15, 2018) – American Flat Track confirmed today the details of its expansion of the AFT Production Twins division for the 2019 season. AFT Production Twins will compete at all Half-Mile […]

BMW Motorrad Group sales increase 4.8% in October

November 14, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW Group has sold more cars in October than ever before in the month, despite the current challenging economic and political situation. The company delivered 200,883 vehicles to customers around the world, […]

A million printed components in just ten years: BMW Group makes increasing use of 3D printing

November 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. At the BMW Group, the use of 3D-printed components is on the rise. Over the last decade alone, the companyproduced a million parts by this innovative method, and this yearoutput from the BMW Group […]

2019 Royal Enfield Motorcycle Guide

November 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Introducing the new 2019 Royal Enfield Manufacturers Motorcycle Guide. New Bike Reviews, Huge Photos, Full Specifications. Get it all at Total Motorcycle. Street Motorcycles – 2019 Royal Enfield Concept KX – New model – 2019 […]

2019 Husqvarna VITPILEN 401 Aero Concept

2019 Husqvarna Motorcycle Guide

November 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Introducing the new 2019 Husqvarna Manufacturers Motorcycle Guide. New Bike Reviews, Huge Photos, Full Specifications. Get it all at Total Motorcycle. Street Bikes – 2019 Husqvarna SVARTPILEN 701 – New model – 2019 Husqvarna SVARTPILEN 401 – New model […]

New 2019 Motorcycle Model Extravaganza!

November 8, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Where to start? With over 125 great, never before seen new 2019 motorcycle models launched this week, EXTRAVAGANZA may be too small of a word! Each one is showcased on Total Motorcycle, 4k images, full […]

2019 BMW C400GT Guide

November 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

THE CITY IN A NEW DIMENSION. 2019 BMW C400GT: What makes a city interesting? The diversity of people? The trends that emerge here? The countless possibilities? It’s all this combined! To discover it requires a […]

2019 BMW R1250R Guide

November 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

AS VERSATILE AND EXPRESSIVE AS NEVER BEFORE. 2019 BMW R1250R: The new R 1250 R is designed for a more dynamic appearance. This is mainly due to the all-new Boxer engine – with a maximum […]

2019 BMW R1250GS Adventure Guide

November 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

YOUR JOURNEY IS THE DESTINATION. 2019 BMW R1250GS Adventure: The new BMW R 1250 GS Adventure is built for your challenges. Rough routes, adverse conditions and the most remote destinations are no problem for the […]

2019 BMW R1250RS Guide

November 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

SPORTY TOURING IN THE FAST LANE. 2019 BMW R1250RS: Each tour is determined by two factors: the time and the distance. With the new BMW R 1250 RS you can get more track out of […]

2019 BMW F850GS Adventure Guide

November 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

ADVENTURE IS IN ITS DNA. 2019 BMW F850GS Adventure: The unknown is exactly what tantalises you to get up, get out and go. Far, far away! And not just on paved roads. With the BMW […]

BMW Motorrad Rider Equipment 2019

November 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

BMW Motorrad rider equipment offers the very highest-quality workmanship for the 2019 motorcycle season. In particular theone-piece ProRace sports suit. The ProRace Made-to-Measure is atailor-made item with an extensive range of customisation options andequipment variants […]

BMW Motorrad Motorsport will be competing with Shaun Muir Racing in the WorldSBK

November 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

In the upcoming 2019 season, BMW Motorrad Motorsportwill compete in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) withthe new BMW S 1000 RR. This will take place in collaboration withShaun Muir Racing. The British team headed […]

BMW Motorrad offers M options and M Performance Parts for the new S1000RR

November 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

BMW Motorrad is successfully introducing the product strategy familiar from M automobiles, now offering M options and M Performance Parts for a motorcycle model. With the market launch of the new S 1000RR, an M […]

BMW Motorrad presenting six world premieres at EICMA motorcycle show, Milan

October 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

BMW Motorrad is presenting six world premieres at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan giving visitors an exclusive look at the 2019 season. All new products will be presented on Tuesday, 6 November 2018 in […]

Turbulent WorldSBK finale in the Qatari desert – BMW racer Glenn Allerton successful in Australia

October 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The 2018 season in the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship drew to a close at the weekend, at the “Losail International Circuit” near Doha, Qatar. Loris Baz (FRA), from the Gulf Althea BMW team, claimed […]

Successful title defence: BMW racer Carmelo Morales crowned champion again in Spain.

October 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Jerez de la Frontera. Celebrations for the Graphenano EasyRaceSBK Team: Carmelo Morales (ESP) has successfully defended his titlein the Spanish Championship (RFME CEV). Morales was crowned championfor the second time in a row on his […]

Two more titles for BMW racers: Federico D’Annunzio is champion in the Italian National Trophy 1000, Amirul Hafig Azmi wins the Superstock title in Malaysia

October 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW Motorrad Motorsport family can celebrate titles number seven and eight. The 2018 Italian National Trophy 1000(INT) champion is Federico D’Annunzio (ITA). Fellow BMW riders LucaSalvadori (ITA) and Remo Castellarin (ITA) ended the […]

2019 Other Manufacturers Motorcycle Guide

October 1, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Introducing the new 2019 Other Manufacturers Motorcycle Guide. Hand selected motorcycles from our media partners we feel will really stand out in 2019. Norton Motorcycles – 2019 Norton Atlas Nomad – New model – 2019 […]

Two titles in one weekend: Markus Reiterberger is Superstock European champion, Ilya Mikhalchik champion in the IDM

October 1, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The alpha Racing-Van-Zon-BMW team had twice the reason to celebrate when team principal Werner Daemen’s crew won the titlesin two international championships at the weekend. Markus Reiterberger (GER) was crowned Superstock European champion in […]

BMW Motorrad USA Returns To 14th Annual Barber Vintage Festival

September 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – September 25, 2018…BMW Motorrad USA will celebrate its legendary past and its groundbreaking future intwo-wheel motorsport technology at the 14th Annual Barber Vintage Festival, October 5-7. Throughout the weekend, BMW Motorrad […]