Ian RobertsonBMW global sales rise 7% in AprilMay 13, 2013 13:43 CET  BMW Group said today that sales of its BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce brands rose by 7 percent to 155,419 vehicles in April, an record high for the month.... Read More »
2013 SHANGHAI AUTO SHOW Porsche vies with new Maserati as China grabs luxury limelightApril 22, 2013 06:01 CET Porsche has debuted a revamped version of its Panamera coupe at the Shanghai auto show where it sought to outshine Maserati's all-new Ghibli as both carmakers seek to attract customers in a luxury China market that is predicted to keep growing strongly.... Read More »
BMW plans perks to win EV customersApril 18, 2013 08:34 CET  BMW will offer extra services to attract drivers to its "i" electric-car lineup, including occasional use of fuel-powered models.... Read More »
AUTOMOTIVE NEWS EUROPE CONGRESS How to prosper during tough timesApril 8, 2013 06:01 CET With sales slowing and government debt a growing crisis, the European auto industry is in for a rough ride over the next few years. What are the solutions? Which companies will emerge as winners? The 16th Automotive News Europe Congress will explore answers to those questions on June 12 in Paris.... Read More »
BMW mulls exports of China joint-brand carsApril 4, 2013 06:01 CET  BMW may export cars built under a new brand developed with Chinese partner Brilliance Automotive to mature and developing markets, global sales boss Ian Robertson said. BMW hadn’t decided which markets outside China the new brand would be sold in, but mature markets such as Europe hadn’t been ruled out, Robertson said.... Read More »
NEW PRODUCT BMW X4 to lure new buyers to brand, sales boss saysMarch 20, 2013 00:03 CET  BMW's new X4 model will bring a new type of customer to the brand, sales chief Ian Robertson said. The X4 will launch next year as a sportier version of the X3 SUV with a lower roofline and coupe styling. It follows BMW's launch of the coupe-styled X6 as a sportier alternative to the X5.... Read More »
BMW, for now, to rely on S.C. plant to build new X4 1:05 pm U.S. ET | March 19, 2013  Despite tight capacity to build its expanding crossover lineup, BMW AG says its Spartanburg, S.C., plant will be the sole global source for the X4 crossover coming next year.... Read More »
BMW appoints ex-Audi sales chief Schwarzenbauer chief of Mini, Rolls 8:26 am U.S. ET | March 14, 2013  BMW Group has hired Peter Schwarzenbauer, the former Audi sales chief, to head its Mini and Rolls-Royce brands and named Harald Krueger as its new head of production. Krueger succeeds Frank-Peter Arndt, who is leaving the company due to health reasons.... Read More »
BMW names ex-Audi sales chief Schwarzenbauer boss of Mini, RollsMarch 14, 2013 14:26 CET  BMW Group has hired Peter Schwarzenbauer, the former Audi sales chief, to head its Mini and Rolls-Royce brands and named Harald Krueger as its new head of production. Krueger succeeds Frank-Peter Arndt, who is leaving the company due to health reasons.... Read More »
GENEVA AUTO SHOW BMW weighs Mexico plant 12:01 am U.S. ET | March 11, 2013 BMW hasn't decided whether it needs a factory in Mexico, said Ian Robertson, board member for sales and marketing.... Read More »
AUTOMOTIVE NEWS EUROPE CONGRESS Paris congress will explore Europe's rocky roadMarch 4, 2013 06:01 CET  The European auto industry is in for a rough ride over the next few years. What are the solutions? Which companies will emerge as winners? The 16th Automotive News Europe Congress will explore answers to those questions on June 12 in Paris.... Read More »
AUTOMOTIVE NEWS EUROPE CONGRESS Paris congress will explore Europe's rocky road 12:01 am U.S. ET | March 4, 2013  The European auto industry is in for a rough ride over the next few years. What are the solutions? Which companies will emerge as winners? The 16th Automotive News Europe Congress will explore answers to those questions on June 12 in Paris.... Read More »
BMW aims for record third year after January sales boostFeb. 8, 2013 11:02 CET  BMW said it aims for a third year of record sales in 2013 after January sales got off to a good start.... Read More »
FINAL ASSEMBLY How the high rollers buy a Rolls-Royce 12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan. 21, 2013  Ian Robertson, BMW's global head of sales and marketing, was discussing the impulsiveness of some car buyers -- especially high rollers -- when he recalled his days as CEO of Rolls-Royce.... Read More »
BMW names ad industry veteran Althaus as brand management headJan. 14, 2013 10:34 CET  BMW has named advertising industry manager Steven F. Althaus director of brand management. He starts Jan. 15.... Read More »
BMW aims for record 2013 sales despite 'headwinds'Jan. 10, 2013 09:16 CET  BMW Group predicts 2013 will be an even better sales year than 2012, during which it sold a record 1.85 million vehicles worldwide. “We enter the new year with positive momentum and despite the prevailing headwinds in some markets, we aim to achieve another record year in sales in 2013," BMW sales and marketing boss Ian Robertson said.... Read More »
BMW widens luxury-car sales lead over Audi, MercedesDec. 10, 2012 14:49 CET  BMW brand has widened the lead in luxury sales over its rivals as global deliveries at the carmaker grew 26.4 percent last month, compared with 10.9 percent at Audi and 5.7 percent at Mercedes-Benz.... Read More »
BMW car sales rise 23% in November on robust China demandDec. 10, 2012 11:42 CET  BMW Group increased global sales by 23 percent to 170,932 vehicles in November, a record for that month, powered by strong volume gains in China.... Read More »
FROM THE CURRENT ANE PRINT ISSUE BMW bets fwd architecture will keep it No. 1Nov. 21, 2012 06:01 CET  The battle for the top spot in luxury car sales over the next decade likely will be decided by who wins the largest share of the expanding market for smaller premium cars. Current No. 1 BMW believes its new front-wheel-drive architecture will give it a competitive edge against German rivals Audi and Mercedes-Benz. Both automakers have vowed to overtake their Munich-based competitor.... Read More »
BMW on course for 2012 sales record after strong OctoberNov. 9, 2012 14:42 CET  BMW said it is heading for its best sales year despite a flat European market after the company's October global volume increased by 13.2 percent to 157,618 vehicles.... Read More »
BMW Q3 profit rises 14% as China growth offsets Europe slumpNov. 6, 2012 08:34 CET  BMW Group reported a 14 percent gain in third-quarter profit as growth in China helped offset a market downturn in Europe. Earnings before interest and taxes rose to 2 billion euros ($2.56 billion) from 1.76 billion euros a year earlier, the company said in a statement today.... Read More »
BMW shifts thousands of cars to U.S. from battered EuropeOct. 18, 2012 06:01 CET  BMW has shifted "tens of thousands" of cars that were originally targeted for Europe to the United States and Asia this year as sales weaken in the crisis-hit region. BMW has avoided the brunt of the European sovereign-debt crisis thanks to demand in the United States and China for models like the new 3-series sedan.... Read More »
BMW shifts thousands of cars to U.S. from battered Europe 3:49 pm U.S. ET | Oct. 17, 2012  BMW AG has shifted "tens of thousands" of cars that were originally targeted for Europe to the United States and Asia this year as sales weaken in the crisis-hit region. BMW has avoided the brunt of the European sovereign-debt crisis thanks to demand in the United States and China for models like the new 3-Series sedan.... Read More »
Strong September helps BMW maintain sales lead over Audi, MercedesOct. 9, 2012 10:58 CET  BMW increased vehicle sales at its flagship BMW brand by 14.3 percent to 146,843 in September thanks to strong demand in China, the United States and Europe. The growth helped BMW to maintain its sales lead over premium competitors Audi and Mercedes-Benz.... Read More »
BMW to offer 3-bangers in the U.S. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Oct. 1, 2012  BMW, known for high-performance engines, is considering a three-cylinder powerplant for vehicles sold in the United States.... Read More »
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