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BMW raps EU over stiffer car emissions

2013-05-14 12:56

BMW says the EU's call for even greater fuel efficiency by 2025, will harm the European industry that is in competition with the US and China.

Foolery's frontline

2013-04-02 13:42

Goading gullible April Fools means free publicity for top firms.

BMW in huge car recall

2013-02-17 15:10

BMW is recalling almost 570 000 cars because a battery cable connector can fail and cause the engines to stall.

BMW gives Springboks new cars

2012-07-19 17:41

Springbok rugby sponsor BMW has given 8 Springbok and ex-springbok players and the team coach new cars.

BMW car sales break records

2012-04-11 13:03

BMW, the world's largest luxury carmaker, says first-quarter demand has broken all previous records.

BMW recalls 1.3 million cars worldwide

2012-03-26 19:16

BMW, the world's biggest premium carmaker, says 5 and 6 series vehicles are being called in for possible problems with the battery cable cover in the boot.

Mercedes takes US luxury car crown

2012-01-05 07:56

Mercedes-Benz has overtaken rival BMW to snatch the crown of best-selling luxury brand in the US after an incentive-fuelled race to the finish of 2011.

BMW posts record sales for July

2011-08-08 18:23

The world's leading luxury automaker, BMW, reported record sales in July as deliveries gained 7.6% on the year to 129 094 vehicles owing to "substantial gains in many markets".

BMW to build new Mini in Britain

2011-06-09 10:50

German carmaker BMW says it plans to build new models of its Mini brand in Britain, in a further boost to the country's auto manufacturing industry.

BMW boosts output in SA

2011-04-21 06:30

BMW South Africa will increase its export volumes by some 5 000 units this year.

BMW warns of bogus share scheme

2011-01-21 14:13

BMW says it is not offering a share scheme and South Africans should be wary of a scam targeting black people.

BMW recalls SA cars over brakes

2010-10-01 17:02

BMW is recalling 3 700 cars in South Africa following problems with faulty braking systems.

CO2 car tax hits motorists

2010-09-01 08:01
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The new "green" tax, applying to new passenger vehicles which release more than 120g of carbon dioxide per kilometre, has come into effect.

Beemers fly as truck flips on N1

2010-06-24 08:00

Millions of rands worth of damage was caused when a truck carrying brand-new BMWs and Mini Coopers to Cape Town overturned on the N1.

 

BMW unveils motorcyle venture

2013-04-08 17:36

German carmaker BMW, which also makes high-powered motorbikes, has teamed up with India's TVS Motor Company to produce small-engine motorcycles.

BMW 'cautiously optimistic'

2013-03-19 16:42

German carmaker BMW says it is "cautiously optimistic" for business in 2013, after achieving a record-breaking year in 2012.

BMW profits rise in 'best year ever'

2013-03-14 17:47

German automaker BMW says its net profit increased 4.4% last year to €5.1bn, helped by a big sales jump in Asia and a better market in the United States.

BMW achieves record sales

2013-01-10 11:57

German top-of-the-range carmaker BMW says it achieved a new sales record in 2012 and is hoping to improve on that again this year.

US man suing BMW for 2-year erection

2012-05-01 10:29
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A US man is suing vehicle manufacturer BMW, alleging that one of the company’s motorbikes has left him with an erection lasting two years.

BMW recalls 11 780 cars in SA

2012-03-27 11:34

Luxury carmaker BMW says 11 780 of its 5 and 6 Series models locally are affected by its global recall to fix a problem with the battery cable cover.

BMW recalls Minis with faulty water pumps

2012-01-16 13:33

BMW SA says more than 3 000 cars in South Africa will be part of a global recall of two Mini models.

Mercedes, BMW vie for luxury car crown

2011-12-30 09:33

In a first, two German manufacturers - Mercedes-Benz and BMW - are duelling for the honour of being the top luxury brand sold in the United States.

BMW 7 series may be recalled

2011-08-09 15:58

US safety regulators have opened an investigation into an estimated 120 000 BMW 7-Series sedans for a potential issue with the car not shifting into park and then rolling away.

BMW results reflect luxury car demand

2011-08-02 11:19

Forecasting a solid finish to the year, German carmaker BMW says the strong global market for luxury cars drove its second-quarter earnings sharply higher.

BMW sales lead other luxury car makers

2011-06-08 17:54

German car maker BMW has reinforced its claim to be the world's leading premium auto maker ahead of Audi and Daimler, which owns Mercedes-Benz.

BMW fetes record 2010 results

2011-03-10 17:47

Record results by luxury automaker BMW highlighted the power of the German export machine as China emerged as the country's biggest market in place of the US.

Green cars shine at Detroit auto show

2011-01-11 10:40

Optimism and a renewed focus on green cars have returned to the Detroit auto show as carmakers celebrated rising sales and a remarkable recovery.

Slovenian govt gets 100 BMWs

2010-09-15 20:00

The Slovenian media have lashed out after BMW Slovenia offered the government new vehicles for free for five years.

Top German car brands ride high

2010-08-03 12:37

Strong results by BMW demonstrate recovery by German luxury car makers this year, with the firm reporting a seven-fold leap in quarterly profit.

Japanese will be back - Brawn

2009-11-10 17:09

F1 can expect Japan's departed car makers to return, but it could be a long wait, says season-winning team boss Ross Brawn.

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