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Looking to sell your current BMW or MINI?

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The new BMW X6

The imposing new BMW X6 looks like no other car you’ve seen before. That’s because, as the world’s first Sports Activity Coupé, this vehicle is in a class of its own. The new BMW X6 Sports Activity Coupé combines the exhilarating performance and rewarding handling of a sports coupé with the presence, raised stance and capability of a more traditional all-wheel drive vehicle.
The pioneering new BMW X6 also sees the introduction of Dynamic Performance Control, a technological advance that automatically switches power between the wheels to improve handling and stability in all road conditions.
More innovation comes in the form of the revolutionary BMW EfficientDynamics technologies that deliver the combination of increased power with class-leading economy and emission levels.
In the cabin, you’ll find ample luggage space behind the deeply-contoured individual seating for four, while features like the leather-covered centre-console knee pads display a truly sporting intent.
Other Sports Activity Coupés are sure to follow, but the new BMW X6 is destined to remain out in front.
The new BMW X6 was launched at Halliwell Jones on Saturday 31st May and Sunday 1st June. If you would like to receive further details or indeed book a test drive please contact a member of our sales team direct to register your interest.
 

The New BMW 1 Series Convertible

The stunning new BMW 1 Series Convertible was launched at Halliwell Jones on the in early April
 
For further details contact a member of our sales teams direct.
BMW UK has announced the first details of the new BMW 1 Series Convertible, the world’s first premium convertible in the compact segment.  Powered by four- and six-cylinder engines, from the entry-level 143hp 118i Convertible to the ‘bahn-storming 306hp 135i Convertible, the open-topped 1 Series uses elements of BMW’s EfficientDynamics programme to deliver high-performance, economical and low-emission, roof-down motoring.
The Convertible is the fourth derivative of 1 Series to be launched and will carry over much of the styling and technology from the recently-announced Coupé model. The obvious addition is an electro-hydraulic fabric roof that opens or closes in 22 seconds, and at speeds of up to 25mph.  The convertible roof is available in classic black, beige or, as a world first, an innovative anthracite silver fleck which is a fabric material interwoven with fine shiny metallic fibres.
 
Exterior design – elongated and elegant.
Viewed from any angle, the BMW 1 Series genes are clear in the new Convertible.  From the front, BMW’s trademark double headlamp unit and large kidney grilles dominate.  In profile, the relationship to the Coupé is clear.  Both cars share a virtually identical silhouette, classic long bonnet and short overhangs. The distinctive, horizontal shoulder line runs from the front of the bonnet, through the long, frameless doors, and onto the end of the boot lid. It is complemented by the 1 Series’ typical lower swage line and contoured sill, both designed to visually elongate the appearance of the car. From the rear, the boot lid finishes in a discrete lip spoiler that houses the integrated third brake light and typical L-shaped rear light clusters use LED-powered light conductors.

Interior design – options from further up the range.
The interior of the new BMW 1 Series Convertible features stretched horizontal lines that visually dominate the cockpit.  With space for four occupants and 305 litres of boot space with the roof up (260 litres with the roof down), there is plenty of room to convey occupants and luggage over the longest of journeys.

EfficientDynamics – balancing power, economy and emissions
The new BMW 1 Series Convertible is the latest in the line of BMW models announced in 2007 to benefit from a raft of performance and economy measures under the banner of BMW EfficientDynamics.
Brake Energy Regeneration features on all models and uses intelligent Alternator Control and an Absorbent Glass Matt battery to harness engine power that would normally have been lost during engine over-run or braking.  An optimum gear shift indicator also features on all manual-gearbox cars to inform the driver of the appropriate gear for the most economical driving.
All models feature a new, clutched air conditioning pump.  When not in use, the pump decouples and uses only 200 watts, or ten per cent, of the normal power needed to drive a conventional pump.  In addition, other than the range-topping 135i Convertible, all models feature electronic power steering.  In contrast to conventional hydraulic power steering, the 1 Series’ electronic system operates on an ‘on demand’ basis, reducing engine output normally needed to power the steering hydraulics.
All four-cylinder manual gearbox cars feature BMW’s Auto Start-Stop system as standard.  In urban traffic, when the gear is deselected and the clutch pedal raised, the engine automatically cuts out, thus eliminating emissions and any fuel consumption while static.  When the traffic starts moving, the clutch is depressed in order to select the gear to pull away and, immediately, the engine fires back into life.
For further details or to book a test drive contact a member of our sales team direct.