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 maker’s 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 Appoints New North American Executive Vice President ( Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:39:38 +0200) Miles most recently served as regional vice president of BMWÂ’s central sales region in Chicago. Read more
BMW Turbocharges its Future ( Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:51:07 +0200) After steering clear of turbocharging gasoline engines for a quarter century, BMW is embracing forced induction with a vengeance. Read more
UPDATE 1-China Brilliance to ship new-model cars to Germany ( Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:54:17 +0200) (Rewrites lead; adds comment from HSO spokesman in para 7) SHANGHAI, July 17 (Reuters) - Brilliance Auto, BMW's partner in China, said on Thursday it Read more
China's Brilliance ships first sedans to Germany ( Thu, 17 Jul 2008 06:35:56 +0200) SHANGHAI, July 17 (Reuters) - Brilliance Auto, BMW's partner in China, said on Thursday it has shipped its first BS6 mid-sized sedans to Germany, marking Read more Â’09 BMW 3-Series to Offer DCT in Europe; Carryover Gearboxes for U.S. ( Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:59:58 +0200) The revised 3-Series will be offered in North America with either a 6-speed automatic or manual transmission. Read more
As BMW's chief in N.A., Purves got biggest thrill out of Mini ( Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:01:00 +0200) Many doubted BMW could successfully launch a very small premium car in the United States, recalls Tom Purves, former president of BMW of North America LLC. But the Mini sold nearly double the 20,000 units BMW wanted in 2003, its first full year of U. Read more
Fiat, BMW will team up on platforms, parts ( Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:01:00 +0200) Fiat and BMW plan to cooperate on platforms and components. Read more
BMW expands cost-cutting effort 
Lexus Likely to Retain U.S. Luxury Crown Even as BMW Narrows Gap 
Open Sourcing Should Reduce Infotainment Costs 
German stocks - Factors to watch on Aug 1 
BMW Turbocharges its Future 
As BMW's chief in N.A., Purves got biggest thrill out of Mini 
