Posts with category : Ian Robertson.

12.5.15

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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

10.12.14

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November saw global demand for BMW Group vehicles increase to a new record high. Worldwide, a total of 188,342 BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce vehicles were delivered (previous year: 174,992 / +7.6 per cent). In the first eleven months of the year, sales of BMW Group vehicles

11.11.14

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Demand for BMW Group vehicles increased in October with global sales for the month higher than ever before. A total of 184,297 BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce vehicles were delivered worldwide (previous year: 165,854/+11.1 per cent). In the first ten months of the year,

12.10.14

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Overall sales of BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce vehicles have continued to grow, making it the BMW Group's best ever September. A total of 199,799 vehicles were delivered to customers, an increase of 5.3 per cent on the same month last year (189,664). The first

11.8.14

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Sales of BMW Group vehicles achieved a new high for the month of July with a total of 163,959 vehicles delivered worldwide, an increase of 7.6 per cent over the same month last year (previous year 152,351). Global sales for the year-to-date are also the best ever with 1,184,170

23.7.14

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The BMW Group has named Graeme Grieve as the new Managing Director of BMW Group UK and Ireland and he will take up his new position on October 1, 2014. Graeme is currently based in Munich and responsible for the BMW Group Importer business covering more than

14.7.14

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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

10.6.14

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Deliveries of BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce brand vehicles increased 6.8 per cent to total 177,741 in the last month, making it the best May ever (previous year 166,381). A new sales record was also reached in the year-to-date with a total of 826,865 vehicles delivered

11.3.14

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With 141,093 BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce brand vehicles delivered worldwide (previous year 133,631/ +5.6 per cent), the BMW Group achieved its best-ever February sales result. A record number of 273,999 (previous year 256,933) automobiles have been delivered

11.2.14

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The BMW Group's sales growth of last year continued in January 2014 with deliveries increasing by 7.8 per cent. In the first month of the year, a total of 132,892 BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce brand vehicles were delivered to customers (previous year 123,302).
"This is

10.11.13

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Worldwide demand for BMW Group vehicles continues to develop positively. The company reported record monthly sales once again in October. With 165,851 (previous year: 157,621) BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce vehicles delivered worldwide, sales

8.7.13

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BMW Group achieved its highest sales for the first six months of the year, with a total of 954,521 vehicles delivered worldwide, an increase of 6 per cent over the same period last year (prev. yr. 900,566). Sales in June also reached an all-time high with 184,489 vehicles

16.5.13

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The BMW Group continued on its successful course in April with an increase of 6.8 per cent in sales. A total of 155,419 (prev. yr. 145,541) BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce vehicles were sold worldwide last month. Over the past four months the number of deliveries climbed

9.4.13

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The BMW Group sold more vehicles in March than in any other month in its history. The company sold a total of 191,269 BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce vehicles in the past month, exceeding the previous all-time high in March last year (185,741 units/+3 per

21.12.12

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Steven F. Althaus will become the new Director Brand Management BMW and Marketing Services BMW Group. The 44-year-old will assume his new position in Munich in January 2013. Althaus holds a Doctorate in Business Administration and was most recently Chairman and CEO of

8.11.12

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Sixth-generation, fifth triumph - the new BMW 3-series has won the 2012 'Golden Steering Wheel' award presented by 'Auto Bild' and 'Bild am Sonntag'. The latest version of the sports sedan came out top among mid-range and top-range automobiles, thereby

23.10.12

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On the occasion of the 10th Anniversary of the Southern Group of Motoring Writers (SGMW), Craig Morrow was given an Award for the 'Best Press Fleet Administrator' in the business.
"What journalists want in a car company's Press Fleet Administrator is good

23.10.12

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The BMW Group plans to build a new plant in Brazil.
"We welcome the new framework for investments in Brazil, based on the recently adopted 'Inovar Auto' legislation. We have submitted an investment proposal for our planned new plant to the Brazilian Government," said

9.10.12

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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

9.10.12

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Two Peugeot 208 hatchbacks were entered into the MPG Marathon 2012, finishing a route that included a wide range of roads and terrain across England and Wales, and both achieved an average fuel economy exceeding 90 mpg.
Driven by Chris Russon from the Trinity