Publications

BMW publications provide in-depth information on a range of topics relevant to business studies, design & technology, manufacturing, the environment and human resources.

BMW publications are available to order free of charge (maximum order of three). Using the check boxes, select the publications you would like to receive and click on the 'proceed' button at the bottom of the page to continue to the order form.

Many of the BMW publications are also available to download. In order to view Portable Document Format (PDF) documents you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader.  If you do not already have it installed, you can download for free from the Adobe website: www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html (opens in a new window).

Business Studies
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BMW Annual Report 2007
A4, 247pp report providing information about BMW Group in the 2007 financial year (2008).

To download the PDF (2.8 MB), click this link |


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BMW Annual Report 2008
A4, 247pp report providing information about BMW Group in the 2008 financial year (2009).

To download the PDF (10.2 MB), click this link |


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BMW Annual Report 2009
A4, 254pp report providing information about BMW Group in the 2009 financial year (2010).

To download the PDF (8.4 MB), click this link |


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The Secret Lives of Cars - and what they say about us
A4 83pp A report by BMW examining the emotional and physical aspects of travelling by car, our relationships with our cars, the way we interact with other road-users and the car's role in our culture. Written by Richard Benson, Dr Iain MacRury and Dr Peter Marsh. Ideal for A-Level and university students studying business, product design, marketing, or psychology courses (2007).


Design & Technology / Manufacturing
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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).

To download this PDF booklet (0.9 MB), click this link |


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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).

To download this PDF booklet (1.0 MB), click this link |


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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).

To download this PDF booklet (0.3 MB), click this link |


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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)

To download the PDF (0.3 MB), click this link |


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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.

To download the PDF (0.4 MB), click this link |


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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).

To download this PDF booklet (3.0 MB), click this link |


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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).

To download the PDF (79 KB), click this link |


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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).

To download this PDF booklet (0.8 MB), click this link


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SMMT Motor Industry Facts 2009
A4 booklet produced by the Society of Motor Manufacturer and Traders (SMMT) Ltd. The booklet, produced on a yearly basis, contains lots of interesting industry facts and information about the motor industry (2009).

To download this PDF booklet (7.9 MB), click this link |


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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).

To download this PDF booklet (0.9 MB), click this link |


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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).

To download this PDF booklet (0.4 MB), click this link |


Environment
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BMW CleanEnergy Hydrogen Power video
A 13 minute video for use by teachers in the classroom. The video covers hydrogen power topics linked into Science, Environmental Studies and Citizenship curriculum [For use by teachers] (2002).


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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).

To download this PDF report (2.3 MB), click this link |


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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).

To download this PDF report (2.6 MB), click this link |


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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 it’s sustainability in the areas of economics, product responsibility, environmental protection, employees and social responsibility.

To download this PDF booklet (4.6 MB), click this link |


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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).

To download this PDF booklet (3.0 MB), click this link |


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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).

To download this PDF booklet (2.7 MB), click this link |


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Efficient Dynamics 2009
A5, 23pp colour booklet, providing information about BMW’s Efficient Dynamics programme (2009).


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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.

To download the PDF (1.5 MB), click this link |


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The BMW Group Energy Strategy
A4, 6pp full colour fold out information booklet. Without energy there is no mobility. So to ensure a reliable supply of energy also in the future, the BMW Group offers innovative solutions for the mobility of tomorrow, thus providing sheer driving pleasure also in the years and decades to come (2006).


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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).

To download this PDF booklet (2.0 MB), click this link |


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Vehicle Recycling
A4 8pp colour booklet focusing on sustainability in the BMW Groups process chain, from the development of energy-saving alternative vehicle concepts and environmentally sound production processes to environmentally friendly recycling.

To download the PDF (0.3 MB), click this link |


Human Resources
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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).

To download this PDF booklet (2.2 MB), click this link |