BMW Group reports 8.4 per cent growth in global sales in April '15

April saw the steady growth in sales of BMW Group vehicles continue with BMW, Mini and BMW Motorrad all achieving new records. In April, a total of 175,972 BMW Group vehicles were delivered to customers around the world, an increase of 8.4 per cent on the same month last

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Marco Lessacher is new VP, International Corporate, Direct and Special Sales at the BMW Group

From January 2015, Marco Lessacher is Vice-President, International Corporate, Direct and Special Sales at the BMW Group. He took over the role from Bernd Dopke, who moved at the beginning of September to a senior management role in the Quality Management department.

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BMW Group opens first Driving Center in Asia

The BMW Group celebrated the opening of its first Driving Center in Asia, located in Incheon, Korea. The investment totals US$ 75.5-million up to 2020 (77-billion Korean won), and around100 new jobs have already been created.

The BMW Group has driving experience

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Groundbreaking ceremony for new BMW Group plant in Brazil

BMW Group has hosted an official function to celebrate the groundbreaking for a new plant in Brazil. The event took place at the new plant grounds in Araquari, Santa Catarina with participation of Michel Temer, the Vice-President of the Federative Republic

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BMW of North America announces management team changes

BMW Group announced five changes in its senior management team in the US to become effective January 1, 2014.

Peter Miles will assume the new role of Vice-President Sales Channel Development and Customer Relations. This newly created function within the BMW Group

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Sergio Solero appointed Managing Director of BMW Group Asia

Sergio Solero, 42, working for the BMW Group for sixteen years. Prior to being appointed Managing Director of BMW Group Asia , he has held various roles and functions in Italy and Spain in sales, marketing, aftersales and development of the dealer network to

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BMW Group US reports an increase of 8.3 per cent in September 2013 sales

BMW Group in the US (BMW and Mini combined) reported September sales of 28,874 vehicles, an increase of 8.3 per cent from the 26,660 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, the BMW Group (BMW and Mini) is up 11.6 per cent on sales of 262,200 in the first

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UNAOC and BMW Group renew partnership

During the Alliance of Civilizations Group of Friends Ministerial meeting held at the United Nations headquarters, a major public-private partnership between BMW Group and the UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) was renewed. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser,

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Kay Segler to expand communications activities in Asia; Jochen Goller to Head Mini

As of October 1, 2013, Kay Segler (58) will be in-charge of expanding the BMW Group's communications activities in Asia. An expert in the Asian market, Kay Segler headed the sales organisation BMW Asia for several years and, in addition to his work for the BMW

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BMW Group US reports August 2013 sales, increase of 35.4 per cent

The BMW Group in the US (BMW and Mini combined) reported August sales of 30,546 vehicles, an increase of 35.4 per cent from the 22,553 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, the BMW Group (BMW and Mini combined) is up 12 per cent on

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BMW Group US reports 10.5 per cent growth in July 2013 sales

The BMW Group in the US (BMW and Mini combined) reported July sales of 29,993 vehicles, an increase of 10.5 per cent from the 27,152 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, the BMW Group (BMW and Mini combined) is up 9.2 per cent on sales of 202,780

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BMW Group achieves best sales year ever in the US

In 2012, the BMW Group in the US (BMW and Mini combined) achieved its best sales since the previous record year of 2007 retailing 347,583 vehicles, up 13.8 per cent compared to the 305,418 vehicles sold in 2011. BMW Group reported December sales of 43,855 vehicles,

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BMW Group and Boeing to collaborate on carbon fiber recycling

The BMW Group and Boeing signed a collaboration agreement to participate in joint research for carbon fiber recycling as well as share manufacturing knowledge and explore automation opportunities.

Both the BMW Group and Boeing are pioneering the use of

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ePatrol - BMW Group DesignworksUSA shows futuristic vision of police vehicle of the year 2025

The L.A. Autoshow is not just the place to inspect new models of automotive companies. For the 9th time, it is also the place where the design teams of the top automotive companies enter a creative competition of the most

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BMW Group reports highest ever September sales

The BMW Group experienced growth in many regions around the world in September and achieved another record month in sales. With 177,716 (prev. yr. 159,223) BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce brand automobiles delivered worldwide, sales were 11.6 per cent higher than

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BMW Group and Local Motors team up to identify the future of class-leading functions for premium vehicles in an urban environment

The BMW Group and Local Motors will jointly launch a first-of-its kind ideas competition intended to identify vehicle features and functions that will define the urban driving experience in the year 2025. In a project that will see the BMW Group tap into the global know-how of Local Motors

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BMW Group launches premium car sharing in US

The BMW Group has now extended its premium car sharing program DriveNow to the US. DriveNow starts out in San Francisco with 70 electric vehicles. The innovative mobile parking solution, ParkNow, will debut in the Californian city in September.

"The BMW Group

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BMW Group DesignworksUSA creates a unique experience for passengers traveling in First Class

The BMW Group subsidiary DesignworksUSA has been appointed by Singapore Airlines, which is widely regarded as the leader in premium commercial aviation, to create its new First Class cabin and seat environment. The revamped First Class seats and

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Double Olympic champion Katarina Witt tests the 'BMW C evolution' zero-emission electric scooter

The Summer Olympic Games in London are currently thrilling the international public – just as the Munich Games did with their unique atmosphere 40 years ago. To mark the 40th anniversary of the Munich Olympics, BMW Group Olympic Ambassador Katarina

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Personnel changes at BMW Group Corporate Communications

From 1 August 2012, Antonia Niederlander, previously spokesperson for cultural involvement, will be Head of Social Responsibility for the BMW Group. In this function, she reports to Alexander Bilgeri, Head of Business, Finance and Sustainability

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