Depreciation Busters
Depreciation is probably your biggest motoring cost. Here’s DieselCar’s guide to making the most of your money.
Cleaner BMW 5 Series, both in looks and efficiency

A comprehensive package of improvements and additions to BMW’s class-leading 5 Series range headlines a wide-ranging programme of product enhancements.
BMW Driving Academy opens in Munich
A new BMW Group driver training centre just outside Munich lies close to the heart of the company, with barely 30 kilometres separating it from BMW headquarters.
BMW i8 engine to be made in the UK
At the SMMT 2012 International Automotive Summit at Canary Wharf, London, Ian Robertson, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Sales and Marketing BMW, announced that the new generation of high-tech, 3-cylinder petrol engines for the future BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car will be produced exclusively at the BMW engine plant at Hams Hall, near Birmingham.
Car of the Year 2012 awards announced
Diesel Car proudly announces the winners of the 2012 Car of the Year awards, encompassing 10 categories from a shortlist of 30.