BMW to integrate DeepSeek AI in its new vehicles in China later this year SHANGHAI: German automaker BMW plans to start integrating artificial intelligence from Chinese startup DeepSeek in... Published 23 Apr, 2025 07:52am
World India says quashing Volkswagen’s $1.4 billion tax bill would be ‘catastrophic’ NEW DELHI: India’s government has told a court in Mumbai that agreeing to Volkswagen’s demand to quash a $1.4... Published 23 Mar, 2025 01:00pm
Business & Finance BMW to integrate Huawei smart-connect system into its China-made cars in 2026 BEIJING: BMW Group will integrate Huawei HiCar, the Chinese tech conglomerate’s car mobile app connecting devices... Published 17 Mar, 2025 01:10pm
Business & Finance BMW foresees earnings hit as Europe counts the early cost of tariffs FRANKFURT: German carmaker BMW said on Friday it expected tariffs to cost it 1 billion euros this year, while... Published 14 Mar, 2025 04:51pm
World Tesla warns it could face retaliatory tariffs WASHINGTON: US automaker Tesla has warned that it and other major American exporters are exposed to retaliatory... Published 14 Mar, 2025 10:18am
Business & Finance VW may avoid 25% Trump tariff, but BMW and others face trade levy DETROIT: Volkswagen said on Thursday that its vehicles made in North America will likely avoid being subject to the... Published 07 Mar, 2025 11:55am
World Tesla, BMW take EU to court over China EV tariffs BRUSSELS: Elon Musk’s Tesla and German auto giant BMW have challenged EU import tariffs on China-made electric... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Technology China’s Nio says new Firefly EV to go on sale in Europe in H1 2025 BEIJING: China’s Nio on Sunday said it would launch its new Firefly electric vehicle brand in Europe early in the... Published 22 Dec, 2024 10:38am
Business & Finance 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