In high-wage Germany, VW’s labour costs outstrip the competition BERLIN/FRANKFURT: As Volkswagen and unions gear up for the next round of talks over wages and plant closures in... Published 20 Nov, 2024 11:53am
World Industrial slump leaves Germany on brink of recession FRANKFURT: German output likely contracted again in the third quarter as an industrial slump drags on, official data... Published 30 Oct, 2024 12:06pm
Business & Finance China woes cut BMW’s auto profit margin in Q2 BERLIN: BMW on Thursday reported a lower-than-expected profit margin in its core automotive segment during the... Published 01 Aug, 2024 11:34am
World Banned Chinese supplier: US Senate panel expands probe into BMW use of parts WASHINGTON: The chair of the Senate Finance Committee said on Monday he was expanding its probe into German... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Markets STOXX 600 ends at record high; BBVA weighs on Spain PARIS: Europe’s benchmark index inched up to close at a record high on Thursday, driven by a jump in industrial... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Business & Finance BMW to invest further $2.76bn in key market China BEIJING: BMW said on Friday it planned to invest an additional 20 billion yuan ($2.76 billion) in its Shenyang... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Business & Finance Higher sales boost BMW earnings in 2023 FRANKFURT: German luxury carmaker BMW said Thursday it had met its 2023 targets after pre-tax profits were boosted ... Published 22 Mar, 2024 04:57am
Business & Finance BMW sees steady 2024 automotive margin as R&D, capex peak BMW sees its 2024 automotive margin in line with last year as the German premium carmaker expects research and... Published 21 Mar, 2024 01:26pm
Technology Tesla, rivals get low marks for automated-driving technology DETROIT: Tesla’s Autopilot and Full Self Driving technology and nine other assisted-driving systems marketed by... Published 12 Mar, 2024 10:30am
Business & Finance No impact to production from attacks in Red Sea: BMW BERLIN: BMW said on Friday their supply chain was not affected by the attacks on merchant vessels in the Red Sea,... Published 12 Jan, 2024 01:47pm
Business & Finance BMW sales up 10.3% in Q4 BERLIN: BMW’s fourth-quarter group sales rose 10.3% on the year to 718,778 vehicles, the carmaker said on Tuesday.... Published 09 Jan, 2024 01:05pm
Business & Finance BMW boosts earnings with higher-priced and electric cars BERLIN: BMW reported a higher third-quarter margin in its core cars business on Friday, striking a more optimistic... Published 03 Nov, 2023 01:52pm
Business & Finance Tesla, suppliers to invest $15bn in Mexico factory MEXICO CITY: A state governor in Mexico said on Monday that Tesla and its suppliers would invest $15 billion over... Published 12 Sep, 2023 09:52am
Business & Finance BMW to make ‘multi-million’ pound investment in UK plants: govt LONDON: German car giant BMW is to make a multi-million pound investment in its Mini plants in the UK, the... Published 11 Sep, 2023 11:54am
Sports Scheffler and Fitzpatrick share lead at BMW Championship OLYMPIA FIELDS: Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and 2022 US Open champion Matthew Fitzpatrick each reeled off three... Published 20 Aug, 2023 12:19pm
Business & Finance BMW forecasts growth in Europe, warns supply chain issues remain BERLIN: BMW on Thursday forecast growth in the European automotive market, robust sales in the United States and... Published 03 Aug, 2023 12:17pm
Business & Finance BMW raises 2023 outlook on strong orders FRANKFURT: German automaker BMW on Tuesday lifted its 2023 earnings forecast on the back of higher orders and “an... Published 01 Aug, 2023 01:41pm
Technology Global automakers scramble to reset China strategies as sales slow SHANGHAI: For foreign automakers in China, it is time to double down on a turnaround or cut losses after ceding... Published 28 Jul, 2023 11:09am
Business & Finance BMW cars business gets earnings boost from price hikes BERLIN: BMW reported a higher earnings margin for its cars segment on Thursday, with a rise to 12.1% in the first... Published 04 May, 2023 12:59pm
Business & Finance BMW expects slight growth in China sales this year SHANGHAI: BMW expects slight growth in sales for its Chinese market this year, Chairman Oliver Zipse said at the... Published 18 Apr, 2023 11:57am
Business & Finance BMW promises stable prices, sees 8-10% auto margin in 2023 BERLIN: BMW forecast on Wednesday an 8-10% margin for its autos segment in 2023 and said it plans to keep prices at... Published 15 Mar, 2023 02:33pm
Business & Finance BMW earnings lag some estimates, names new finance chief BERLIN: BMW reported a 12% rise in fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday that lagged some analysts’ expectations,... Published 13 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Business & Finance VW joins e-car price war as global rivalry heats up FRANKFURT: German giant Volkswagen is set to follow Tesla’s lead with a high-profile price drop as the battle for... Published 12 Mar, 2023 11:20am
Business & Finance BMW profits soar in 2022 despite supply chain woes FRANKFURT: German automaker BMW reported a sharp increase in annual profits for 2022, as higher prices for luxury... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:29pm
Business & Finance BMW evaluates more EVs for India amid growing demand BENGALURU: BMW is evaluating the launch of more battery electric vehicles (EVs) in India, amid growing demand from... Published 31 Jan, 2023 08:51pm
Business & Finance Dewan Motors displays ‘BMW’s first-ever electric premium Sedan i7’ KARACHI: Dewan Motors (Pvt) Limited has showcased BMW’s first-ever electric premium Sedan i7 in Karachi. Dewan... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Technology Who’s next? Chinese EVs drive Stellantis’ Jeep off the road LONDON/MILAN: The bankruptcy of Stellantis’ Jeep joint venture in China could spell trouble for other global... Published 28 Nov, 2022 02:17pm
Business & Finance BMW sees profits jump on higher prices for luxury cars FRANKFURT: German automaker BMW reported Thursday a 23-percent increase in third-quarter profit thanks to robust... Published 07 Nov, 2022 07:08am
Markets BMW sees pressure in Europe as inflation hits buyers BERLIN: BMW expects strong sales growth in the fourth quarter, but warned rising inflation and interest rates would... Published 03 Nov, 2022 03:40pm
Business & Finance Renault-backed Beyonca EV venture touts health monitoring, targets Audi in China BEIJING: Beyonca, a start-up founded by a group of former Volkswagen executives, plans to take on the likes of Audi... Published 31 Oct, 2022 06:43am