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BMW Wins Two Effies; Iffier Effies for Nissan, Cars.com
One problem with coming up with effective advertising is that everybody thinks they're an expert. But it doesn't take an expert to see that BMW is tops in the virture of consistency. by Jim Henry
BMW's High-Tech Luxury a Hard Sell
The long-wheelbase 2009 BMW 750Li is one of the most sophisticated cars on the market, and you pay for the privilege of getting behind its heated steering wheel. When all the extras on a recent test carâ€"from a $2,200 rear entertainment package to a $1,300 head’s-up displayâ€"were factored in, the...
BMW, Mercedes Parts Alliance: Caution, Bimmer Chief Says
A low-level production alliance between longtime luxury German automakers BMW and Mercedes is not as certain as it appeared earlier this year, with BMW showing signs of hitting the brakes. When the plan to share parts and components arose in March, analysts cheered and this low-level uber-luxury...
Penske Automotive Group, Inc. Q1 2009 Earnings Call Transcript
Question-and-Answer Session Operator Operator Instructions Your first question comes from the line of Matt Nemer - Thomas Weisel Matt Nemer - Thomas Weisel Just a couple of questions, on the service business is there a way to quantify...
New York Auto Show: BMW Used Cars, Service Support Profits
With new-vehicle sales down in the United States, BMW and its dealers are turning to used cars and service to support profits. Marketing VP Jack Pitney said BMW won't try to force the market. by Jim Henry
Chrysler and BMW: Auto Show Study in Contrasts
NEW YORK--Chrysler’s Vice Chairman Jim Press rolled onto the stage at the New York International Auto Show in a retro Fiat 500, symbol of his company’s merge-or-die countdown. “President Obama endorsed our merger with Fiat,†he said, “and we’re working 24 hours a day, seven days a week to make...
Dismal U.S. Sales for BMW, Lexus and Mercedes in February
It's a myth that luxury cars are unaffected by economic downturns. For instance, U.S. sales tanked in February for BMW, Lexus and Mercedes-Benz. Ultraluxury brands like Ferrari fell, too. by Jim Henry
Certified Pre-Owned Cars are Less Conspicuous; Cheaper, Too
Car companies and their dealers have "certified pre-owned" used cars on the front burner, because new-car sales are down, and the supply of off-lease vehicles is large. by Jim Henry
New BMW 7 Series Features Unique Aluminum Technology
Novelis FusionTM is a "world first" on BMW flagship model ZURICH, Switzerland, Feb. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The new BMW 7 Series sedan, which made its debut in November 2008 with a host of "world firsts," cruises out of showrooms with lightweight door components made from a unique aluminum...
Your motoring: Star spangled Bangle quits BMW..
THE American car designer Chris Bangle, one of the most influential designers in recent automotive history, has announced that he is to leave his post as Chief of Design for the BMW Group. No details of where he is going are forthcoming but he has confirmed that he is leaving...
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