Publications
BMW publications provide in-depth information on a range of topics relevant to business studies, design & technology, manufacturing, the environment and human resources.
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BMW Annual Report 2007 A4, 247pp report providing information about BMW Group in the 2007 financial year (2008). Download (PDF, 2.8MB) |
BMW 124 |
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BMW Annual Report 2008 A4, 247pp report providing information about BMW Group in the 2008 financial year (2009). Download (PDF, 10.2MB) |
BMW 133 |
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BMW Annual Report 2009 A4, 254pp report providing information about BMW Group in the 2009 financial year (2010). Download (PDF, 8.4MB) |
BMW 148 |
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BMW Annual Report 2010 A4, 282 pp report providing information about BMW Group in the 2010 financial year (2011). Download (PDF, 5.3MB) |
BMW 154 |
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All Automobiles: Production models since 1928 137 pp black and white booklet. A summary with sketches of BMW automobile production models from 1928 – 2008, as well as MINIs from 2001 – 2008, including design and technological developments (2008). Download (PDF, 0.9MB) |
BMW 130 |
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All Motorcycles: Production models since 1923 87 pp black and white booklet. A summary with sketches of BMW motorcycle production models from 1923 – 2007, including design and technological developments (2008). Download (PDF, 1MB) |
BMW 131 |
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BMW ConnectedDrive A4, 6pp information sheet with colour photographs, describing BMW Group ConnectedDrive concept that networks telematics, online communication and driver assistance systems, which enhance both safety and efficiency in transport (2002). Download (PDF, 0.3MB) |
BMW 89 |
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BMW Group: 25th Anniversary of a Think Tank 30pp black and white booklet. A summary outlining the research, development and innovations over the last 25 years by the researchers at the BMW Group Think Tank (Forschung und) Technik GmbH. (2010) Download (PDF, 0.3MB) |
BMW 149 |
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BMW Group: Research and Technology 2007 A4 6pp colour booklet focusing on BMW Group Research and Technology in relation to new innovative technology. Download (PDF, 0.4MB) |
BMW 152 |
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Fast Facts April 2008 A4, 276pp booklet with photographs, providing technical information about BMW vehicles and engines, as well BMW CleanEnergy and EfficientDynamics (2008). Download (PDF, 3MB) |
BMW 125 |
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Maximum Mini lineup A4, 24pp document providing information about the range of MINI products, engines, MINIMALISM technologies and MINI production (2010). Download (PDF, 79KB) |
BMW 153 |
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Research and Development A4 6pp booklet with colour photographs, detailing how the specialists within BMW Group's Research and Development use the most advanced methods and technologies (2002). Download (PDF, 0.8MB) |
BMW 110 |
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SMMT Motor Industry Facts 2010 A4 booklet produced by the Society of Motor Manufacturer and Traders (SMMT) Ltd. The booklet produced on a yearly basis, contains lots of interesting facts and information about the motor industry (2010). Download (PDF, 2.7MB) |
BMW 155 |
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The Fascination of Production A4 full colour booklet providing an overview of the production process and BMW's global production network (2007). Download (PDF, 0.9MB) |
BMW 98B |
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Virtual Reality in Car Production A4 6pp booklet with colour photographs explaining how virtual reality is used by BMW Group from the initial development of design concepts all the way to planning production processes, to provide efficient and innovative simulation technology (2003). Download (PDF, 0.4MB) |
BMW 127 |
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BMW Group Sustainable Value Report 2005/2006 A4, 92pp colour report, focusing on BMW's commitment in the economic, environmental and social fields of responsibility (2006). Download (PDF, 2.3MB) |
BMW 99A |
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BMW Group Sustainable Value Report 2007/2008 A4, 119pp colour report, based on BMW's sustainability policy, the report outlines BMW Group personnel policies and the company's socio-political commitments (2008). Download (PDF, 2.6MB) |
BMW 128 |
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BMW Group Sustainable Value Report 2008 A4 116pp colour report, the seventh edition of the Sustainable Value Report, describes the company’s approach to improve its sustainability in the areas of economics, product responsibility, environmental protection, employees and social responsibility. Download (PDF, 4.6MB) |
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BMW UK Sustainable Value Report 2008 A4 32pp colour report, as the first ever UK Sustainable Value Report, it details the BMW Group in the UK’s recent environmental and social sustainability performance and ongoing commitment to providing a sustainable and responsible business (2008). Download (PDF, 3MB) |
BMW 132 |
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CleanEnergy: the energy strategy of the BMW Group A4 8pp booklet with colour photographs outlining the BMW Group's commitment, to the research and testing of hydrogen as a source of fuel for automobiles. Provides information about BMW's CleanEnergy Programme, hydrogen developments and the launch of the BMW Hydrogen 7 with its hydrogen combustion engine (2007). Download (PDF, 2.7MB) |
BMW 126 |
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Sustainability by design: Taking responsible action A4 35pp b/w brochure highlighting BMW's commitment to sustainability, including involvement with social issues and projects to fight HIV and Aids, promoting education and road safety worldwide, developing fuel-saving and alternative vehicle concepts, clean production processes and green recycling practices. Download (PDF, 1.5MB) |
BMW 150 |
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UK Environmental Report 2005 A4, 48pp colour booklet on the UK's environmental team, guidelines, CleanEnergy, case studies and data (2005). Download (PDF, 2MB) |
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Vehicle Recycling A4 8pp colour booklet focusing on sustainability in the BMW Group's process chain, from the development of energy-saving alternative vehicle concepts and environmentally-sound production processes to environmentally-friendly recycling. Download (PDF, 0.3MB) |
BMW 151 |
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BMW Apprentice Programmes A5, 18pp colour booklet containing detailed information on BMW Group's specially tailored apprenticeship programmes in various areas of their business together with information on qualifications and how to apply (2006). Download (PDF, 2.2MB) |
BMW 119 |