On Monday a federal judge ruled in favor of consumer groups and gave the government a deadline to finally implement a law Congress passed in 1992.
Under the ruling, insurance companies, salvage yards and junkyards will be required — by the end of next March (2009) — to provide information on vehicles so badly damaged by floods, fires or crashes that they are written off. That information is to go into a national database that consumers can use to avoid being victimized when purchasing used vehicles.
Bern, Switzerland - ClubE31.com and 8er.ch are pleased to announce their merger, effective Monday, 28-July-2008 to form 8er.org, creating a new organization dedicated to the BMW 8 Series (E31) with over 1,000 members.
The Concept CS Coupe is confirmed to be the basis for the next BMW 8 Series. According to BMW CCA columnist Bob Roemer in his July 2008 "Heard on the Strabe"column, BMW will be launching the new coupe as a two-door coupe/convertible and four-door coupe.
Claus Luthe passed away on 17 March 2008. He was 75 years old. Mr. Luthe was the chief designer at BMW from 1976-1990 where he supervised the design team that developed the 3 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, and 8 Series models with timeless designs during the 1980's and early 1990's. Mr. Luthe is often credited in positioning BMW into one of the most sought after brands in the world.
The Vehicle Build Sheet Report (VBS-R - an expanded version of the factory build sheet) is stil in development. Current plans are to make this report available during the 4th Quarter of 2008.
New enhancements are being incorporated into this report based on feedback from 8er owners.