BMW stands by profit goal, sees tough '09-report ( Sun, 12 Oct 2008 12:26:57 +0200) FRANKFURT, Oct 12 (Reuters) - German carmaker BMW stands by its 2008 profitability target, its chief executive told a German Sunday newspaper. In an interview Read more CORRECTED - (OFFICIAL)-BMW temporarily halts some output amid market slump ( Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:42:49 +0200) (Corrects last paragraph to show workers can book up to 300 hours, not that they have that amount on average, after company corrects original information) Read more
CORRECTED - CORRECTED - (OFFICIAL)-BMW temporarily halts some output amid ma ( Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:42:59 +0200) (Corrects last paragraph to show workers can book up to 300 hours, not that they have that amount on average, after company corrects original information) Read more
BMW temporarily halts some output amid market slump ( Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:35:24 +0200) MUNICH, Oct 10 (Reuters) - BMW will temporarily halt output at some German plants given the sharp drop in demand in key car markets, the automaker said Read more
Motor racing-BMW boss says Formula One needs to keep Canada GP ( Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:29:55 +0200) By Alastair Himmer FUJI, Japan, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Formula One may be damaged by the decision to axe the Canadian Grand Prix from next year's calendar, Read more
BMW retains F1 drivers: ( Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:25:00 +0200) The BMW-Sauber team announced that drivers Robert Kubica and Nick Heidfeld will return for the 2009 season. Christian Klien remains as a test driver. Read more
M3 eligibility for Le Mans a possibility: ( Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:23:00 +0200) BMW could race its new V8-powered M3 in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the FIA GT Championship in Europe--but only if it makes major changes to the new GT2 car. Read more
AUTOFILE: 2008 BMW M3: Mmm, good: BMW's M3 is close to perfect ( Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:30:00 +0200) To the glee of enthusiasts everywhere, BMW has unleashed the latest take on its stellar M3. Read more
BMW's new 7 series: Timing may be all wrong ( Mon, 29 Sep 2008 05:01:00 +0200) BMW's new North American chief is worried about the launch of the redesigned 7 series next year. With credit markets collapsing, Jim O'Donnell, CEO of BMW (U.S.) Holding Corp., says he has little hope for increased sales of the flagship sedan. Read more
BMW to cut volume and jobs in U.S. ( Mon, 22 Sep 2008 05:01:00 +0200) BMW's new North American chief wants to stop pushing for maximum sales volume in a declining market and#x2014; even if it means bringing 16 years of U.S. sales increases to a halt. BMW Group's U.S. Read more
Phelan's Corner ( Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:17:37 +0200) BMW's all-new 7-series luxury sedan will feature a wide range of advanced new features and technologies when it goes on sale in the United States next spring. Read more
Phelan's Corner ( Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:10:45 +0200) BMW's all-new 7-series luxury sedan will feature a wide range of advanced new features and technologies when it goes on sale in the United States next spring. Read more Toyota to Unveil Lexus Convertible in Paris ( Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:47:18 +0200) Dealer sources say the car is U.S. bound and should help Toyotas sports-sedan lineup win sales from rivals BMW and Mercedes. Read more
2009 BMW 330d: The D is for details and diesel ( Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:30:00 +0200) BMW says it incorporated 2,500 changes in its facelifted 2009 3-series, but the biggest change for the U.S. market is the arrival of a diesel model, the 335d. Read more BMW worldwide August sales up 2% ( Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:59:59 +0200) FRANKFURT, Germany-- BMW's sales in August increased 2% over the same period a year ago with the Mini and Rolls Royce brands the main contributors, the German carmaker said today. Read more
BMW worldwide August sales up 2 percent ( Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:49:18 +0200) FRANKFURT, Germany-- BMW's sales in August increased 2 percent over the same period a year ago with the Mini and Rolls Royce brands the main contributors, the German carmaker said today. Read more
TABLE-BMW Aug U.S. vehicle sales up 1.0 pct ( Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:56:08 +0200) Sept 3 (Reuters) - Following are BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke) U.S. sales of cars and light trucks in August 2008 versus the same year-earlier month Read more
Cadillac's new CTS-V takes on the best from Germany ( Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:51:00 +0200) In a category where Germany has always won, America is finally, solidly, in gold-medal contention. The performance-sedan category has always been lead by Audi and Mercedes and usually is won by BMW. Read more Cadillac plans a compact sport sedan to debut in '11 ( Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:57:36 +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 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 temporarily halts some output amid market slump 
AUTOFILE: 2008 BMW M3: Mmm, good: BMW's M3 is close to perfect 
BMW worldwide August sales up 2 percent 
