Harald Krueger
BMW aims to be electrification, connectivity leader
Sat, 20, May 2017BMW will focus on leadership in electric drivetrains and connectivity rather than solely increasing global vehicle sales, the company's CEO says.
BMW to revive 8 series in upmarket strategy push
Thu, 11, May 2017BMW will launch an 8 series in 2018, reviving its upmarket coupe line as part of a broader strategic shift to focus on higher-margin sports cars.
BMW to raise global production capacity 27% by 2020, report says
Tue, 09, May 2017BMW plans to raise its annual production capacity by about 27 percent to 3 million vehicles by 2020 and plans to build its X5 offroader in China, German daily Handelsblatt reported.
BMW uses fear factor to rally staff in move to EVs
Wed, 26, Apr 2017BMW has started putting staff through day-long events in Germany intended to warn them of the perils of not taking the electric-car revolution seriously. The message is that BMW must adapt, but the subtext is a recognition that the company has gone from leader to laggard in the technology.
BMW fights back against Mercedes with biggest model launch to date
Tue, 21, Mar 2017BMW plans the biggest rollout of new and revamped models in its history as the automaker fights back after losing the luxury sales crown to Mercedes. Over the next two years, BMW will unveil 40 variants as CEO Harald Krueger seeks to revitalize growth after profitability fell to a six-year low in 2016.
BMW chases volume growth in large cars, less so in small ones
Wed, 22, Mar 2017BMW is chasing volume growth mainly in the large car and SUV segments, while the less profitable small car segment is not being pushed as hard, CEO Harald Krueger said.
AutoNews Now: BMW plots product assault
Tue, 21, Mar 2017After loss to Mercedes, BMW plots product assault; Marchionne eager to discuss a Volkswagen tie-up; VW's need for EVs; McLaren, Toyota, others brace for Brexit; Baidu vs. bad guys.
AutoNews Now: Discounts and markups on Chevy Bolt
Mon, 20, Mar 2017Some getting discounts on Chevy Bolt, others paying a premium; Audi's three-EV plan; Uber exec quits amid chaos; BMW CEO to Trump: U.S. 'our second home'; A bouncing baby VW?
First Shift: Hands-on way to keep service customers?
Fri, 17, Mar 2017Service customers like text updates, study finds; Green-car funds at risk; BMW chief to join Merkel in Trump meeting; LeEco bailing on Calif. site?; Porsche's banner year.
AutoNews Now: How BMW, VW see GM-PSA deal
Tue, 07, Mar 2017BMW, VW weigh in on GM, PSA; Neumann keeps Opel post; Cadillac's European ambitions; In Geneva: Fastest Honda ever sold in U.S.; Lambo's powerful Huracan; A zippy car from Tata.
BMW says big industry investments may spur consolidation
Tue, 07, Mar 2017BMW CEO Harald Krueger said the big investments needed for next-generation drivetrains and digital business models were likely to spur further industry consolidation.
BMW champions profit over wow factor as product lull persists
Tue, 07, Mar 2017BMW product on display at the Geneva auto show this week include a wagon version of the long-running 5 series and the 4-series coupe with an upgraded interior -- hardly the stuff to make a car lover swoon. This is in stark contrast to the flashy models on show from its rivals.
