BMW X5 Diesel Balances Performance With Economy ( Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:08:46 +0100) Diesel option stands out as most rational choice when alternative engines are an overmatched I-6 gasoline engine or a potent-but-thirsty 4.8L V-8. Read more
SPE Names 2008 Innovation Award Winners ( Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:06:45 +0100) Plastics advancements are plentiful as BMW wins top honors for its cleverly assembled fuel tank, a dozen features are recognized in the Ford Flex and several other awards are given as well. Read more
BMW Introduces Electric Mini Cooper in LA ( Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:59:04 +0100) A total of 500 Mini Es will be manufactured and then leased to private and corporate consumers under a special pilot program. Leases will be for one year, with an extension option. Read more
WRAPUP 1-Automakers detail electric car plans at LA show ( Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:28:11 +0100) *Major automakers commit to electric cars in coming years *Nissan sees 10 pct of sales from electric cars by 2020 *BMW to begin leasing electric Mini Read more
BMW Uses CRM to Supercharge Service Sales ( Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:50:15 +0100) German auto maker is using corporate and dealership data to better target customers and enhance service promotions. Read more
New Issue-BMW Finance prices 750 mln euro 2013 bond ( Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:15:02 +0100) Nov 13 (Reuters) -Following are terms and conditions of a bond priced on Thursday. Borrower BMW Finance Issue Amount 750 million euro Read more
BMW Releases Pricing for U.S. Diesels ( Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:19:17 +0100) The 09 335d and X5 xDrive35d go on sale in December for $44,725 and $52,025, respectively, with both eligible for federal income-tax credits. Read more
Toyota Looks to BMW in Crafting Venza Performance Character ( Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:00:11 +0100) The BMW X5 CUV possesses the sporty ride-and-handling and steering response Toyota has tried to emulate with the Venza. Read more BMW sets hefty premiums on clean diesels ( Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:24:00 +0100) BMW of North America LLC opts for higher profits for its diesel vehicles than its major rivals do by charging a premium that tops $4,000 for one model. Read more
BMW boosts dealers' year-end ad money ( Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:01:00 +0100) As BMW dealers prepare for their year-end sales event, they are getting more factory money to advertise new and certified-used vehicles. Read more
BMW boosts dealers' year-end ad money ( Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:01:00 +0100) As BMW dealers prepare for their year-end sales event, they are getting more factory money to advertise new and certified-used vehicles. Read more
BMW boosts dealers' year-end ad money ( Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:01:00 +0100) As BMW dealers prepare for their year-end sales event, they are getting more factory money to advertise new and certified-used vehicles. Read more BMW boosts dealers' year-end ad money ( Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:01:00 +0100) As BMW dealers prepare for their year-end sales event, they are getting more factory money to advertise new and certified-used vehicles. Read more
BMW boosts dealers' year-end ad money ( Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:01:00 +0100) As BMW dealers prepare for their year-end sales event, they are getting more factory money to advertise new and certified-used vehicles. Read more
BMW boosts dealers' year-end ad money ( Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:01:00 +0100) As BMW dealers prepare for their year-end sales event, they are getting more factory money to advertise new and certified-used vehicles. Read more
BMW boosts dealers' year-end ad money ( Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:01:00 +0100) As BMW dealers prepare for their year-end sales event, they are getting more factory money to advertise new and certified-used vehicles. Read more BMW boosts dealers' year-end ad money ( Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:01:00 +0100) As BMW dealers prepare for their year-end sales event, they are getting more factory money to advertise new and certified-used vehicles. Read more BMW boosts dealers' year-end ad money ( Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:01:00 +0100) As BMW dealers prepare for their year-end sales event, they are getting more factory money to advertise new and certified-used vehicles. Read more BMW boosts dealers' year-end ad money ( Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:01:00 +0100) As BMW dealers prepare for their year-end sales event, they are getting more factory money to advertise new and certified-used vehicles. Read more
TEXT-Moody's on BMW Bank of North America ( Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:36:06 +0100) (The following statement was released by the rating agency) Nov 7 - Moody's Investors Service downgraded the long-term deposit and debt ratings of BMW Read more
WRAPUP 5-Ford loses nearly $3 billion, more cost cuts ahead ( Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:25:46 +0100) * Ford posts deeper-than-expected $2.98 billion loss * GM expected to post quarterly loss * BMW, Mercedes monthly sales slide * Ford shares up 1 pct, Read more
WRAPUP 4-Ford, Chrysler burning through cash in auto slump ( Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:23:58 +0100) * Ford, Chrysler burning through cash * Ford posts deeper-than-expected loss * GM expected to post quarterly loss * BMW, Mercedes monthly sales slide Read more UPDATE 2-Mature markets bring October pain to BMW, Mercedes ( Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:17:34 +0100) * BMW group vehicle sales down 8.3 pct in October * Mercedes-Benz Cars sales fall 18.1 pct * significant declines in U.S., western Europe * BMW reaffirms Read more REFILE-WRAPUP 2-Toyota shares dive; Ford, GM losses loom ( Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:18:59 +0100) (Removes extraneous "13" from first bullet point) *Toyota shares drop as much as 13 pct *Ford, GM set to report Q3 losses *BMW, Mercedes monthly sales Read more WRAPUP 3-Ford posts $3 bln loss, Toyota shares dive ( Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:19:49 +0100) *Ford Q3 posts $2.98 bln operating loss *Toyota shares drop as much as 13 pct *GM set to report Q3 loss *BMW, Mercedes monthly sales slide ahead of Porsche Read more
WRAPUP 1-Automakers detail electric car plans at LA show 
Toyota Looks to BMW in Crafting Venza Performance Character 
BMW boosts dealers' year-end ad money 
BMW boosts dealers' year-end ad money 
TEXT-Moody's on BMW Bank of North America 
REFILE-WRAPUP 2-Toyota shares dive; Ford, GM losses loom 
