29.11.2010BMW Group celebrates successful new beginning 50 years ago Restructuring plan accepted on 30 November 1960 Herbert Quandt secured the companys future Munich. The BMW Group is celebrating its independence and the companys continued success since its restructuring plan was accepted on 30 November, 1960 with a special ceremony at the Theresienhhe in Munich on … Read more
09.11.2010BMW Group reports best October sales ever BMW brand volumes up 12.4% Strong demand for MINI CountrymanBMW 7 Series beats previous models sales record Munich. BMW Group sales recorded double-digit growth once again in October. With 128,593 BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brand automobiles sold worldwide (+11.6%, prev. yr. 115,278 units), the BMW Group achieved its … Read more
05.11.2010BMW Group builds mobility of the future in Leipzig 400 million investment in Megacity Vehicle production BMW Group to create 800 jobs Munich. The mobility of the future is under construction in Leipzig. The BMW Group is expanding its plant in Leipzig to make it the first location in Germany equipped to handle the large-scale … Read more
03.11.2010BMW Group raises earnings forecast for 2010 Automobile segment aiming for EBIT margin of above 7% Third-quarter EBT jumps to euro 1,359 millionAutomobile segment EBIT rises to euro 1,152 million EBIT margin of 8.1% for Automobile segment Munich. The BMW Group continued to perform extremely well in the third quarter 2010, recording sharp increases in … Read more
18.10.2010BMW Group and PSA expand cooperation to hybrid systems Development of hybrid components for front-wheel-drive vehiclesCooperation will leverage significant economies of scale Munich, Paris. The BMW Group and PSA Peugeot Citron intend to expand their successful cooperation by including hybrid components for front-wheel-drive vehicles. A memorandum of understanding to this effect has been signed by … Read more
13.10.2010BMW Group Commitment in America Continues Growth of premium segment expectedProduction confirmed to increase by 50% to 240,000 unitsCompany has invested US$ one billion between 2008 and 2010New BMW X3 sets new U.S. benchmark for built-to-order manufacturing Spartanburg, South Carolina. In a program to celebrate the opening of the new 1.2 million square feet BMW … Read more
08.10.2010BMW Group: Strong sales growth of 16.8% in September BMW brand volumes up more than 20%MINI reports best September sales everOver 100,000 BMW X6 delivered since market launch Munich. The BMW Group continued its successful course worldwide in September. With 142,950 (prev. yr. 122,360) BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brand automobiles delivered to customers, sales were … Read more
29.09.2010Supervisory Board renews contract of Dr. Reithofer Reithofer to remain Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG until 2016 Munich. At its meeting today, the Supervisory Board of BMW AG extended the contract of Chairman of the Board of Management Dr. Ing. Norbert Reithofer (54), until 2016. Dr. Reithofer has been a member … Read more
29.09.2010BMW Group wins major order to supply Saab with engines Four-cylinder engines will be delivered as of 2012 Trollhttan/Munich. The BMW Group has received a major order from Swedish automobile manufacturer Saab to provide petrol engines. The contract for delivery of the engines as of 2012 was signed on Wednesday by Ian Robertson, member of … Read more
21.09.2010BMW Group steps up its activities in India Expands production capacity and dealer network Munich / Delhi. The BMW Group is strengthening its commitment in the growth market of India. As a first step, local production capacity at the BMW plant in Chennai has been increased from 3,000 to 5,400 units and the dealer network … Read more