Grassicks apprentice Ryan Hughes has been successful in winning two prestigious awards - BMW Apprentice of Year 2007 and BMW Project of Year 2007.  Ryan, 20, undertook a 4-year apprenticeship involving him in two-week blocks over a three-year period at the BMW Training Academy at Bracknell.  His award came after 3 finalists were interviewed and made presentations to a technical panel.  Having been presented with his award by Klaus Hauser, Managing Director of the Swindon plant, Ryan can look forward to his prize of a 3-day visit to Munich AG BMW factory.

BMW EfficientDynamics delivers impressive emissions reductions and better fuel consumption without sacrificing driving pleasure.  This is achieved through a combination of intelligent engine management systems, innovative new technologies and the use of lightweight materials.

As demands on the world’s energy resources continue to rise, it is increasingly important to create cars that are more efficient.  However BMW believes this doesn’t have to compromise driving pleasure and the EfficientDynamics programme demonstrates this perfectly.

BMW EfficientDynamics is a range of related technologies that reduce fuel consumption and emissions while simultaneously improving performance.  In achieving this, BMW is helping to shape the future of driving by pioneering the ultra-efficient engines of tomorrow.

Drivers of the latest diesel-powered BMW X5 models will now pay £95 less per year on road tax due to reduced fuel emissions.