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 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's new 7 series: Timing may be all wrong 
Toyota to Unveil Lexus Convertible in Paris 
TABLE-BMW Aug U.S. vehicle sales up 1.0 pct 
Cadillac plans a compact sport sedan to debut in '11 
BMW says possible to maintain growth in Russia 
New Speed-Reading System to Debut on BMW 7-Series 
