Posts Tagged ‘GERMAN’

German Loch wins Olympic luge gold

Monday, February 15th, 2010

German Loch wins Olympic luge gold
Felix Loch blazed across the finish line, dropped his feet to the track and pulled back on the front runners to brake his speedy sled, spraying ice in every direction. The gangly German punched the frosty air in triumph. Finally, luge could celebrate. Loch, gliding safely through the final curve where a fellow Olympian tragically died just two days earlier, easily won his first gold medal on …

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BMW M5 25 Years Celebration: M5 E28, M5 E34, M5 E39 and M5 E60 in German

Monday, February 1st, 2010


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Bmw and Audi: Top German Luxury Car Makers

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

 

BMW or Bavarian Motor Works was founded in 1916. It started as an aircraft engine production but shifted to motorcycle production after World War I. The circular blue and white logo of BMW became popular throughout the world because of their excellent car and motorcycle manufacturing. Over the years, this German company became known as the one of the worldwide manufacturer of high performance and luxury automobiles and motorcycles.

Audi, another German automobile manufacturer, is also known for its luxury automobiles. Its four-ring logo is to represent the four original companies which merged eventually: the Audi, DKW, Horch and Wanderer. Audi is also a manufacturer of both cars and motorcycles and one of its most famous oldest models is the Coupe.

BMW has its SUV range with the BMW X Series. The BMW SUV range includes the BMW X3, X5, and X6. The Audi SUV range has the Q7 and Q5. Both SUV ranges offer vehicles on both petrol and diesel. Audi is proud of their SUV line because it is one of the most compact SUVs in the market yet offers a very spacious interior. Also, Audi Q5 and Q7 are coupe-shaped, has a long wheel base, and can accommodate 5 passengers. BMW, on the other hand, offers xDrive four-wheel-drive system with fully-variable torque split, six-cylinder in-line engine with four-valve technology.

BMW also offers a convertible range with its 1 and 3 convertible and the top-of-the-line BMW M3 Convertible. Audi’s convertible is the sports car Audi TT available in Coupe and Roadster. With its sleek design, the Audi TT is a winner with its 6-speed S tronic gearbox, a Quattro four-wheel drive, and its TDI engines. Comparing BMW’s M3 with Audi TT, the BMW has a more elegant and impressive overall design.

The sedan series of BMW offers the Coupe range. These are the BMW 1, 3, 5, 6 and 7. These sedan ranges are distinct to each other when it comes to interior and exterior design, road compatibility and engines. The Audi sedan range has the A3, A4, A5, A6 and the A8. Practical yet luxurious, safe and demanding on the road, Audi continues its high quality in style and performance.

Choosing from the two companies of BMW and Audi would definitely be depending on the buyer’s preferences and general taste for BMW leasing and possibly Audi leasing. Both car ranges offer different yet powerful specifications ideal for contract hire options.

Darrell F on the Audi and BMW ranges which are ideal for Audi contract hire and also BMW contract hire with deals at the moment during the credit crunch.

BMW, Daimler, E.ON, Lufthansa, Metro: German Equity Preview

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

BMW, Daimler, E.ON, Lufthansa, Metro: German Equity Preview
Jan. 18 (Bloomberg) — The following is a list of companies whose shares may have unusual price changes in Germany. Stock symbols are in parentheses, and share prices are from the previous close.

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GERMAN AUTOMAKERS: Mercedes, BMW tout positive signs

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

GERMAN AUTOMAKERS: Mercedes, BMW tout positive signs
German luxury automakers Mercedes-Benz and BMW, politely slugging it out in the global luxury market, unveiled new production and concept cars Monday at the Detroit auto show.

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