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BMW aims for 25% sales increase in the U.S

BMW aims for 25% sales increase in the U.S

In an interview for Automotive News, BMW of North America boss says the company aims to boost the brand’s annual U.S. vehicle sales by 25 percent. “In the mid-term, we expect U.S. sales of 300,000…

Ward’s 10 Best Engines List: BMW N20 and N55

Ward’s 10 Best Engines List: BMW N20 and N55

Ward’s publishes their 2011 10 Best Engines list and BMW is well represented once again. The new four-cylinder 2.0 liter turbocharged N20 engine made the list, along with the 3.0 liter twin-scroll N55 powerplant. The…

BMW’s new U.S. boss wants to repair relationships with US dealerships

BMW secures 15.16% stake in SGL Carbon

BMW secures 15.16% stake in SGL Carbon

Munich. BMW AG has secured a 15.16 percent stake in SGL Carbon SE. The company is thereby strengthening its focus on lightweight construction and the use of carbon fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP) in automobile manufacture….

BMW recalling 32,000 vehicles over engine fire risks

BMW announces a recall of 32,000 vehicles to replace potentially faulty electric auxiliary water pumps that can overheat and cause a vehicle fire. The Munich-based automaker says the recall applies to 2008-2011 5 Series, 5…

BMW and PSA start electric joint-venture

PSA Peugeot Citroën and BMW are announcing a new collaboration on a platform for electric hybrids, as well on next-generation Prince engines. The 50-5o joint venture is called BMW Peugeot Citroën Electrification and it has…

BMW model selection in the U.S. will become more diverse

BMW model selection in the U.S. will become more diverse

To maintain its lead and pull away from the competition, BMW plans to offer a larger model selection in the highly competitive U.S. market. According to new BMWNA CEO Ludwig Willisch, the company will certainly…