BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi Boast 27% Sales Increase in China
Dec 6, 2007
SHANGHAI - December 6, 2007: Luxury car automakers, BMW, Benz and Audi, all see an average of 27 percent sales increase in China in the first three quarters this year, Chinese Business News reported. Mercedes-Benz's China sales surged by 37% year-on-year to 20,000 in the first ten months of 2007, and the company expect ... Continue reading
Japanese Cars Continue to Dominate Consumer Reports' Latest Car-Owner Satisfaction Survey
Dec 4, 2007
South Korean Cars Make First Appearance on CR's Most Satisfying List; Domestic Models Gain Ground in Family and Luxury/Upscale Categories for the First Time in Five Years YONKERS, N.Y., Dec. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Japanese vehicles continue their domination over domestic and European brands in Consumer Reports' A ... Continue reading
BMW Group (BMW And MINI) Reports 4.2 Percent Increase in November Sales
Dec 3, 2007
Year-to-Date Sales of BMW Group up 7.8 Percent WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Dec. 3 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported November sales of 26,985 vehicles, an increase of 4.2 percent over the 25,889 vehicles sold in November 2006. The BMW Group also increased its year-to-date sales volume to 302,079 ve ... Continue reading
Car and Driver Releases Annual 10 Best List
Dec 3, 2007
General Motors Makes Strong Showing with Three Cars, Other Domestic Carmakers Drop off of List for 2008 ANN ARBOR, Mich., Dec. 3 -- Car and Driver, the world's number one automotive enthusiast magazine, today announced the winners of the 26th annual 10Best cars sold in America. Winners will be featured in the January 2 ... Continue reading
Miss the 2007 LA Auto Show? See It All With Press Pass Coverage - EXTENSIVE VIDEO
Dec 2, 2007
Another great Los Angeles Auto Show ended yesterday, but you don't have to feel left out. If you missed any or all of it, you can relive the show through the modern miracle of Internet television, right here on The Auto Channel. The weather, the women and the vehicles were beautiful, and weâve captured almost all ... Continue reading
2007 BMW 328xi Coupe - Owners Review
Nov 30, 2007
The BMW 3 Series - Coupe - 328xi - the good news - the car is great to look at; very comfortable and incredibly fun to drive - even at slow speeds, and the dealership network is wonderfully responsive. That's the good news. The Bad news - the car has more computer problems than Microsoft Vista. Even without the I-Drive ... Continue reading
Nov 26, 2007
--New Englanders can browse all the 2008's under one roof without sales pressure; starts Wednesday, November 28-- BOSTON, Nov. 26 -- The 2007 New England International Auto Show, only the second public show hosted by the new Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, is set to open on Wednesday, November 28, at 10:00 AM fe ... Continue reading
BMW 1 series may be introduced to China, but no timetable yet
Nov 22, 2007
BMW 1 series may be introduced to China, but no timetable yet http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/3981/BMW-1-series-may-be-introduced-to-Ch ina-but-no-timetable-yet.html Shanghai. November 22 (Gasgoo.com) - German luxury car maker BMW AG plans to introduce its 2008 BMW 1 series to China, but not timetable was offered. Lu Yi, ... Continue reading
BMW adds 6 series to its line-up, priced $140,000 and up
Nov 21, 2007
BMW adds 6 series to its line-up, priced $140,000 and up http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/3954/BMW-adds-6-series-to-its-line-up-pri ced-140-000-and-up.html Shanghai. November 20 (Gasgoo.com) -BMW plans to add its new 6-Series to China portfolio and starts to sell the model at 1.07 million yuan ($144,670), Xinhua News Agen ... Continue reading
BMW Manufacturing to be Featured on National Geographic Channel
Nov 19, 2007
More of an FYI than anything else...BMW Manufacturing will be featured on the National Geographic Channel's program "Ultimate Factories" Thursday, November 29, at 9 p.m. ET. I thought you might be interested in this. Hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving. Let me know if you need more info. Brett Turner, APR Public Relatio ... Continue reading
Nov 15, 2007
New Member of MINI Family Offers Flexibility, Fun and Performance WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Nov. 14 -- The 2008 MINI Clubman, an all-new addition to the MINI model line, has just made its North American debut today at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, bowing to the audience most unconventionally, with its rear-end f ... Continue reading
All-New BMW M3 Earns Popular Mechanics Award
Nov 15, 2007
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2007 LA Auto Show: BMW Brings Its Hot 1 Series and M3 to America - COMPLETE VIDEO
Nov 14, 2007
LOS ANGELES - November 14, 2007: Fresh from a triumphant unveiling at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show, BMW gave the Media Day crowd a look at their new sleek and sexy driving machines. BMWâs new 1 Series is a modern and authentic performance coupe that draws inspiration from its iconic 2002 models of some 40 years ago. ... Continue reading
TACH's PRESS PASS COVERAGE Puts You IN The Los Angeles Auto Show
Nov 13, 2007
Imagine being at the Los Angeles Auto Show, smack dab in the middle of all the action, in the automotive center of the universe. Now imagine being nose deep in all the LA excitement while sitting naked at home on a beanbag chair eating Cheetos. You can do both at the same time without having to go through the hassles o ... Continue reading
North American International Auto Show Announces Plans and Attractions for 2008 - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 12, 2007
DETROIT, Nov. 12 -- In less than 70 days, the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) will open its doors to more than 6,000 media from across the globe on Sun., Jan. 13, 2008 at Cobo Center. Recognized as a premier automotive showcase, the NAIAS will celebrate its 20th year as an international event and wi ... Continue reading
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