Harald Krueger

A shakeup in Germany’s top auto ranks

12:01 am U.S. ET | March 2, 2015

Germany's automotive ranks are undergoing a generational shift. When Harald Krueger rises to CEO at BMW Group and Herbert Diess takes over as chairman of the Volkswagen brand this year, four of the six heads of Germany's biggest automotive brands will be in their late 40s to mid-50s....
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AUTOMOTIVE NEWS EUROPE E-MAGAZINE

Check out the ANE e-magazine for March

March 2, 2015 06:01 CET

The latest issue of the Automotive News Europe monthly e-magazine goes live on Monday, March 2. This month's edition looks why ultraluxury brands such as Bentley, Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce and Maserati are poised to keep experiencing unprecedented success....
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ANE's March e-magazine goes live Monday

Feb. 27, 2015 06:01 CET

JAY RAMEY

Is BMW 9 series a step closer?

12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan. 7, 2015

BMW may decide this year whether to launch a new range-topping sedan. Incoming CEO Harald Krueger is said to be receptive to the idea of a model, possibly called the 9 series, that would compete against the recently-unveiled Mercedes-Maybach S600....
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JAY RAMEY

Is BMW 9 series a step closer?

8:30 am U.S. ET | Jan. 7, 2015

Will BMW field a production sedan positioned above the 7 series? The decision on whether to move ahead with a production version of the sedan could happen this year as Harald Krueger, who is said to be receptive to the concept of a new range-topping sedan, takes over as CEO, a report says....
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BIG TO-DO LIST

BMW's Krueger must strengthen core products and improve in some niches

12:01 am U.S. ET | Dec. 15, 2014

Harald Krueger, the 49-year-old tapped last week to become BMW's next CEO, has some work ahead to maintain the German automaker's competitive edge. Among the challenges: strengthening core products to combat much-improved rivals....
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BMW's designated CEO Krueger will usher in new era at automaker

Dec. 10, 2014 10:58 CET

BMW's designated CEO Harald Krueger is seen as an executive who commands respect among colleagues as a "straight shooter, a good motivator and a good speaker," according to one analyst, and by another as likely to start "a new era" at the automaker.....
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BMW names Krueger next CEO, Reithofer new chairman

Dec. 9, 2014 10:33 CET

BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer will step down in May, one year early, and hand over his post to production chief Harald Krueger. Reithofer will succeed Joachim Milberg as chairman of the company's supervisory board....
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LUCA CIFERRI

BMW's manufacturing arm also produces future leaders

6:44 am U.S. ET | Dec. 9, 2014

BMW's manufacturing arm not only builds great cars -- it also produces the company's future leaders, as the appointment of Harald Krueger to succeed CEO Norbert Reithofer shows....
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LUCA CIFERRI

BMW's manufacturing arm also produces future leaders

6:44 am U.S. ET | Dec. 9, 2014

BMW's manufacturing arm not only builds great cars -- it also produces the company's future leaders, as the appointment of Harald Krueger to succeed CEO Norbert Reithofer shows....
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BMW i3 production boosted 43% in preparation for U.S. launch

April 15, 2014 13:05 CET

BMW has ramped up production of its i3 electric car to 100 vehicles a day, ahead of its launch in the United States this month, board member Harald Krueger said....
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