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
Image of Cover for BMW109 A Company in its Time
A4, 150pp colour booklet. Formerly a niche manufacturer, BMW has become the only multi-brand enterprise in the world to focus entirely on premium brands from the small car and motorcycle segments all the way to the top luxury class (2007).

Image of Cover for BMW124 BMW Annual Report 2007
A4, 247pp report providing information about BMW Group in the 2007 financial year (2008).

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Image of Cover for BMW123 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
Image of Cover for BMW130 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).

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Image of Cover for BMW131 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).

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Image of Cover for BMW129 Art Cars
72 pp colour booklet. Since 1975, a number of world renowned artists have transformed BMW automobiles into unique Art Cars. The booklet contains colour images of their creations, as well as biographical information and comments by the artists on their work (2002).

Image of Cover for BMW89 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 |

Image of Cover for BMW125 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 |

Image of Cover for BMW110 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).

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Image of Cover for BMW120 SMMT Motor Industry Facts 2007
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 (2007).

To download this PDF booklet (3.5 MB), click this link |

Image of Cover for BMW98B The Fascination of Production
A4 full colour booklet providing an overview of the production process and BMW’s global production network (2007).

Image of Cover for BMW111 The Fascination of Production - Munich Plant
A4, 36pp, full colour booklet. High standards for processes, quality, safety and sustainability apply across the whole global network. This ensures that regardless of location all products 'Made by BMW Group' meet the high requirements of a premium product (2005).

Image of Cover for BMW127 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
Image of Cover for BMW86 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).

Image of Cover for BMW128 BMW 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 |

Image of Cover for BMW126 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 |

Image of Cover for BMW122 Recycling of end-of-life vehicles
A4 6pp full colour fold out information booklet outlining BMW's processes and methods for the sensible use of recycling and disposal of materials as part of a comprehensive recycling concept (2004).

Image of Cover for BMW118 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).

Image of Cover for BMWOLR UK Environmental Report 2005
A4, 48pp colour booklet on the UK's environmental team, guidelines, CleanEnergy, case studies and data (2005).

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Human Resources
Image of Cover for BMW119 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 |

Image of Cover for BMW62A Flexible working hours at the BMW Group
A4 8pp information sheet with colour illustrations. Describes BMW Group's commitment in setting standards in human resources policy. How innovative forms of work and working hours are a significant factor in motivating performance, creativity and work satisfaction (2002).

Image of Cover for BMW105 The Long-term Personnel and Social Policy of the BMW Group
A4, 6pp information sheet with colour illustrations. Sets out the personnel and policy guidelines behind the BMW Human Resource strategy. Discusses leadership, personnel systems, structures and other issues in the context of long term personnel policy (2004).