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 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
Cadillac's new CTS-V takes on the best from Germany 
Cadillac plans a compact sport sedan to debut in '11 
BMW will boost U.S. prices 2.1% on '09 models 
BMW expands cost-cutting effort 
Lexus Likely to Retain U.S. Luxury Crown Even as BMW Narrows Gap 
Open Sourcing Should Reduce Infotainment Costs 
