Luxury carmakers battle to impress Russian buyers ( Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:33:39 +0200) By Christiaan Hetzner MOSCOW, Aug 28 (Reuters) - The Russian luxury car market may be one of the most coveted but companies like BMW , Daimler's Mercedes-Benz Read more Cadillac plans a compact sport sedan to debut in '11 ( Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:21:06 +0200) Cadillac will introduce a compact rear-wheel drive sport sedan in 2011 to compete with the size and performance of cars like the BMW 3-series, Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-class. Read more Cadillac plans a compact sport sedan to debut in '11 ( Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:11:52 +0200) Cadillac will introduce a compact rear-wheel drive sport sedan in 2011 to compete with the size and performance of cars like the BMW 3-series, Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-class. Read more
BMW Adds X5 to Armored Line ( Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:23:04 +0200) In testing the X5 Security, 600 rounds of varying caliber size were fired at the cross/utility vehicle from a variety of angles. Read more
China Brilliance says had approach but no FAW talks ( Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:18:56 +0200) By Fang Yan SHANGHAI, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Brilliance Auto, BMW's partner in China, has been approached about a possible takeover but has not discussed Read more
BMW says possible to maintain growth in Russia ( Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:22:06 +0200) MOSCOW (Reuters) Aug 26 -- BMW , the world's largest premium car maker, can still maintain the 40 percent annual growth rate in Russia this year but volume Read more
BMW will boost U.S. prices 2.1% on '09 models ( Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:06:00 +0200) BMW of North America LLC said today that it will raise U.S. vehicle prices 2.1 percent across its lineup of BMW-branded vehicles for the 2009 model year. In a statement, BMW cited rising raw material costs for the price increases. Read more CORRECTED - License to economize: Ford Ka gets Bond debut ( Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:21:05 +0200) (Corrects reference in first paragraph to James Bond's BMW in "Tomorrow Never Dies." That car had rocket launchers but was not invisible. The invisible Read more License to economize: Ford Ka gets Bond debut ( Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:34:23 +0200) DETROIT, Aug 14 (Reuters) - James Bond has outrun evildoers in an invisible BMW, a high-performance Mustang and an Aston Martin with an ejector seat. Read more
New Speed-Reading System to Debut on BMW 7-Series ( Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:12:06 +0200) BMW says the technology will help keep drivers aware of changes in the speed limit, especially important on roads that may have several different speed zones. Read more
BMW expands cost-cutting effort ( Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:04:00 +0200) MUNICH - BMW is expanding its already rigorous cost-cutting program in response to falling profits. Read more
BMW Begins Changeover for Next-Gen Mini Convertible ( Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:30:06 +0200) Since production began in 2001, the plant in Oxford has built more than 1 million Minis, with more than 80% of them exported to almost 80 countries. Read more
BMW's auto sales rise 2.2% in July ( Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:12:55 +0200) FRANKFURT, Germany BMW AG says global sales of its automobiles rose 2.2% in July, with its BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce brands posting increases. Read more
UPDDATE 1-BMW vehicle sales rise 2.2 pct in July ( Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:20:09 +0200) (Adds details, background) FRANKFURT, Aug 7 (Reuters) - BMW , the world's largest premium car maker, posted a 2.2 percent rise in group sales last month Read more
Lexus Likely to Retain U.S. Luxury Crown Even as BMW Narrows Gap ( Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:30:12 +0200) Through July, 3,466 units separated Lexus and BMW, but the German auto makers announcement it will reallocate U.S. units to other markets puts an end to a tight sales race this year. Read more
BMW de-Bangles and de-iDrives the 7-series for 2009: ( Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:30:00 +0200) The 2009 BMW 7-series is a welcome sight. Read more
Ask, or beg, and ye shall receive: BMW de-Bangles and de-iDrives the 7-series for 2009 ( Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:30:00 +0200) The 2009 BMW 7-series is a welcome sight. Read more
Open Sourcing Should Reduce Vehicle-Infotainment Costs ( Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:41:09 +0200) BMW leads the infotainment initiative; Daimler is on board; GM and PSA are expected to join in. Read more
Open Sourcing Should Reduce Infotainment Costs ( Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:39:36 +0200) BMW leads the infotainment initiative; Daimler is on board; GM and PSA are expected to join in. Read more
WRAPUP 1-Car industry gloom descends on BMW, Nissan ( Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:51:34 +0200) By Christiaan Hetzner and Chang-Ran Kim FRANKFURT/TOKYO, Aug 1 (Reuters) - The clouds hanging over the global car industry cast dark shadows over two Read more
UPDATE 2-BMW warns on 2008 profit after ugly Q2 ( Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:44:09 +0200) (Adds results, analyst, share indication) By Christiaan Hetzner FRANKFURT, Aug 1 (Reuters) - BMW will miss its 2008 targets, it said on Friday, after Read more UPDATE 1-BMW follows Daimler with profit warning ( Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:40:14 +0200) (Adds details) FRANKFURT, Aug 1 (Reuters) - German luxury car maker BMW said it will not reach its 2008 targets due to a significant deterioration in Read more
German stocks - Factors to watch on Aug 1 ( Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:40:04 +0200) FRANKFURT, Aug 1 (Reuters) - The following are some of the factors that may move German stocks on Friday: BMW BMW reported Q2 sales and profits below Read more
Acura Certain of Attaining Tier-1 Status ( Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:54:00 +0200) Despite being the first Japanese premium brand to market in the U.S. in 1986, Acura has yet to achieve par with German heavy hitters such as BMW and Porsche. Read more
BMW appoints new head of U.S. operations ( Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:48:00 +0200) BMW of North America LLC has appointed Peter Miles to its No. 2 job -- executive vice president of operations, effective Sept. 1. British-born Miles, 47, will fill the position previously held by Howard Mosher, who retired earlier this year. Read more
BMW Adds X5 to Armored Line 
BMW Begins Changeover for Next-Gen Mini Convertible 
BMW de-Bangles and de-iDrives the 7-series for 2009: 
WRAPUP 1-Car industry gloom descends on BMW, Nissan 
Acura Certain of Attaining Tier-1 Status 
