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http://europe.autonews.com/article.cms?articleId=55568

Bangle, BMW ready for next design revolution
For the first time in its history, the BMW brand surpassed the 1 million sales mark. The German carmaker sold 1,023,583 units in 2004, up 10.3 percent from 2003. BMW customers like what the carmaker did under the guidance of the brand?s director of design, Chris Bangle. - 2005-03-07

"BMW aims to grow sales up to 9 percent in 2005 "

BMW seeks to cut costs
http://europe.autonews.com/article.cms?articleId=55499
Published 02/07/2005 in Automotive News Europe
Despite achieving production and sales records in 2004, BMW will continue to look for ways to cut costs. The German automaker hired 70 engineers into its purchasing department to help identify potential savings, said BMW CEO Helmut Panke at the 3 series launch here....


At least they have aim high! Our forum has grown faster though!


But this we all knew! :'(

<span style='font-size:14pt;line-height:100%'>Training is a key issue for BMW dealers</span>
http://www.autonews.com/article.cms?articleId=51701
Published 02/07/2005 in Automotive News
With new versions of the 5 series, a face-lifted 7 series and the new 3 series coming this year, BMW dealers had few complaints about the brand's U.S. management....

Maybe You (in U.S.) star to get better service, IF they start to train rep's!

Skaffa

 

Unless the US changes the law to allow BMW to sell the car directly to the consumer. NOTHING WILL CHANGE.

BMW DEALERSHIPS BLOWS.