China boosts BMW Group sales in January to hit new record

A BMW i3 is displayed at the Paris Motor Show in Paris, Sept 29, 2016. [Photo/VCG] BERLIN – German carmaker BMW Group reported on Tuesday that its sales in January have hit a new record, with significant contribution from Chinese market. A total of 169,538 customers worldwide took delivery of a BMW, MINI or Rolls-Royce… Continue reading China boosts BMW Group sales in January to hit new record

Ineos is teaming up with a Mercedes-Benz subsidiary on its new “spiritual successor” to the Land Rover Defender

Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos announced today it has brought German firm MBtech on board for work on its planned “spiritual successor” to the Land Rover Defender. MBtech, a subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz, will become Ineos Automotive’s engineering partner on Projekt Grenadier – the development of an “uncompromising 4×4” – and oversee all developments of the new vehicle.… Continue reading Ineos is teaming up with a Mercedes-Benz subsidiary on its new “spiritual successor” to the Land Rover Defender

New takeover in the BMW network!

Patrick Metz sells his entire business to the Savy Group headed by Régis Harduin. This is a new concentration operation in the network of the German brand … After having sold the Viriat (01) BMW-Mini dealership to the Pautric group at the end of last year, Patrick Metz is now selling its entire entity. Indeed,… Continue reading New takeover in the BMW network!

Swinburne kick-starts $1.2 million automatic 3D printed car repair service

Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne is to spearhead the development of an automated, 3D printed repair service for cars with the Australian, not-for-profit Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC) and industrial automation firm Tradiebot Industries. Funded by a sum of $1,264,695 AUD (approx. $994 thousand USD), project ‘Repair Bot’ will run through 2019. The goal,… Continue reading Swinburne kick-starts $1.2 million automatic 3D printed car repair service

Berlin wants to test free public transport to reduce pollution

Threatened recourse at the Court of Justice of the European Union, like eight other states including France Germany gives pledges in Brussels. Invited to reduce air pollution in German cities, the government has proposed to the European Commission to test free public transport in five cities, including Bonn, Essen and Reutlingen. In connection with the… Continue reading Berlin wants to test free public transport to reduce pollution

BMW on verge of multiyear lithium and cobalt deal

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E-mobility: BMW relies on hybrid and electric cars

Hybrid BMW Heavyweights such as GM, Ford, VW or Daimler have announced a variety of e-models. BMW wants to be a leader in this field in the endurance competition of the upper-class providers. (Photo: AP) The worldwide growing demand for electric and hybrid cars should BMW 2018 will bring significant growth in this segment. The… Continue reading E-mobility: BMW relies on hybrid and electric cars

BMW starts the year with a world sales record and almost 170,000 units sold

Published 2/13/2018 11:20 PM: 37CET MUNICH (GERMANY), 13 Feb. (EUROPA PRESS) – The German automotive group BMW sold a total of 169,538 vehicles worldwide during the first month of the year, registering a record for the company and an increase of 3.8% over the same month of the previous year. The head of Sales of… Continue reading BMW starts the year with a world sales record and almost 170,000 units sold

Interview with BMW boss Harald Krüger: “The number one, everywhere”

Powerful: “I can also be tough and consistent,” says BMW boss MANAGER MAGAZINE 2018/2 Company COMPANY BMW CEO Harald Krüger wants to push Mercedes from the throne. And work harder internally. EXECUTIVE BOARD, not spokesman: Harald Krüger is in a good mood from the Christmas holiday – and quite aggressive Mr Krüger, you have been… Continue reading Interview with BMW boss Harald Krüger: “The number one, everywhere”

BMW CEO Krüger still has room for improvement: BMW increases sales, but Mercedes and Audi remain ahead

All articles and backgrounds 02/13/2018 BMW CEO Krüger still has room for improvement BMW increases sales, but Mercedes and Audi remain ahead BMW BMW 3 Series: BMW was able to sell just under 150,000 cars in January under its regular brand The carmaker BMW Show stock market chart has started the new year in sales… Continue reading BMW CEO Krüger still has room for improvement: BMW increases sales, but Mercedes and Audi remain ahead