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EICMA begins today there will be news and pictures all day.
moto22.com: Husqvarna is preparing to surprise
motorneiuws.nl: Yamaha XJ6
Ducati ÔÇô Official Pictures via MCN
1198
1098 Streetfighter
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But if you are into history and have cash after all that has happened.
dailymotos.com: NCR Mike Hailwood TT Limited Edition ÔÇô 100,000 euros
hellforleathermagazine.com: 2009 Suzuki B-King goes white
motoring.co.za: Naked Honda has power ÔÇô lots of it!
RUMOR ÔÇô BMW S1000RR ÔÇô according to Moto-station.com sources BMW may not have enough street versions of the bike built to qualify for WSBK until 2010. 2009 racing debut would require a FIM waiver!
roadracingworld.com: FIM Endurance World Championship conludes the weekend with 8 hours of Doha
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motoring.co.za: ÔÇÿI didnÔÇÖt give title to Hamilton, he won itÔÇÖ - Glock
porsche.com: Porsche reports sales decline in NA
autospies.com: Chrysler sales fall by 35% in October
leftlanenews.com: ÔÇÿBig SixÔÇÖ automakers post massive losses
reportonbusiness.com: Canadian October auto sales up 1.5%
worldofbmw.com: Art Deco treasure
No Motorrad sales are reported in this press release from BMW NA
BMW GROUP (USA) REPORTS OCTOBER SALES
11/03/2008
BMW Group US sales (BMW and MINI combined) down 5.0 percent in October.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - November 3, 2008... The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported October sales of 25,475 vehicles, a decrease of 5.0 percent over the 26,821 vehicles sold in October 2007. The BMW Group also reported a year-to-date sales volume of 261,802 vehicles, down 4.8 percent, compared to 275,094 vehicles in the same period of 2007.
BMW Brand Sales
Sales of BMW brand vehicles decreased 13.9 percent in October for a total of 20,203 compared to 23,451 reported in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date BMW brand sales were down 10.0 percent, to 215,836 vehicles compared to 239,788 vehicles sold in the same period in 2007.
"October sales show there is still life in the market, but it will take some hard work to achieve results,ÔÇØ said Jim OÔÇÖDonnell, President of BMW of North America, LLC. ÔÇ£At BMW, our attractive APR financing rates and BMWÔÇÖs four year or 50,000 miles free maintenance program have been well received by customers. We believe these are major reasons why the year-to-date sales continue to track better than the overall premium market.ÔÇØ
BMW Automobile Sales
BMWÔÇÖs automobile sales are down 15.1 percent in October to 16,195 versus 19,084 in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date sales also decreased 10.4 percent, to 169,183 automobiles compared to 188,844 in the same period of 2007.
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Sales
Sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles decreased by 8.2 percent in October to 4,008 vehicles over the 4,367 sold last October. Year-to-date, sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles were down 8.4 percent, to 46,653 vehicles compared to the 50,944 sold in the first ten months of 2007.
MINI Brand Sales
MINI USA reported October sales of 5,272 automobiles, up 56.4 percent from the 3,370 cars sold in October 2007. Year-to-date, the division reported sales of 45,966 automobiles, an increase of 30.2 percent, compared to the 35,306 cars reported in the first ten months of 2007.
"We are looking at MINIÔÇÖs continued sales success as a barometer of changing consumer habits," said Jim McDowell, Vice-President of MINI USA. "The frenzy of a couple of months ago of dumping large vehicles has abated, but our persistent and ongoing demand seems to be saying small is the new big."
BMW Certified Pre-Owned
Sales of BMWÔÇÖs Certified Pre-Owned vehicles are down 0.8 percent, to 7,937 CPO vehicles versus 7,998 vehicles reported last October. Year-to-date, CPO sales are up 17.4 percent, to 85,081 over the 72,443 reported in the same period in 2007.
Record October sales for BMW, MINI and Motorrad.
11/03/2008
Whitby, Ontario. BMW Group Canada (BMW and MINI Brands combined) reported October sales of 2,671 vehicles, an increase of 27% compared to October 2007. Year-to-date sales for BMW Group Canada are 23,913 units, an increase of 3% compared to the same period last year.
ÔÇ£October was a solid month,ÔÇØ said Lindsay Duffield, President & CEO, BMW Group Canada. ÔÇ£These results demonstrate that even in a challenging market, if you offer great products, like the new BMW 3 Series, the right leasing and financing programs and high resale values, sales can still be strong.ÔÇØ
BMW Brand: Sales up 23%
The BMW brand retailed 2,190 units, an increase of 23% over October 2007. Year-to-date, 19,666 BMWs have been retailed, a decrease of 1% compared to the same period last year.
Total BMW pre-owned sales were 786 units in October, a decrease of 7% over October 2007. Of those October pre-owned sales, 664 units were BMW Certified Pre-Owned sales, a decrease of 4% over October last year.
Year-to-date, BMW Certified Pre-Owned sales are up 17%, with 6,443 units sold. Total BMW Pre-Owned sales have increased 5% year-to-date to 7,762 units.
BMW Motorrad: Sales up 80%
BMW Motorrad Canada recorded its seventh consecutive record monthly sales increase with a new October sales record of 135 units, up 80% over October 2007. Year-to-date, BMW Motorrad has achieved a new sales record of 1,585 units, an increase of 7% compared to the same period in 2007.]/b]
MINI Brand: Sales increase of 53%
MINI achieved its best ever October and the seventh consecutive month of best-ever monthly results. MINIÔÇÖs October sales were up 53% compared to October 2007, with 481 MINIs sold. Year-to-date, MINI sales are 35% ahead of the same period last year, achieving a new year-to-date record of 4,247 units.
MINI NEXT certified pre-owned vehicle sales were up 52% in October compared to October 2007 with 41 units sold. Total MINI pre-owned sales for October increased 62% to 65 units, compared to October 2007. Year-to-date MINI NEXT sales have increased 57% to 486 units. Total MINI pre-owned vehicle year-to-date sales are 806 units, an increase of 61% compared to the same period last year.
Stuff
topgear.com: I am not the Stig
Really IÔÇÖm not.
uspto.gov: Envelope shaped as a motorcycle
technologyreview.com A fuel-sipping engine
An engine from Lotus and Continental Power consumes 15 percent less fuel
thevintagent.blogspot.com: VELOCETTE Viper 24 hour record attempt
thenewspaper.com: Virginia to consider per mile driving tax
Packers Blog ÔÇô jsonline.com
Packers.com ÔÇô News from the football shrine
Green Bay Post Gazette: Packer News, Commentary
Offical site of the Premier League
GasBuddy.com has gas temperature maps intended to let you see what gas prices are around the US and Canada. Areas are color coded according to the reported local average price for regular unleaded gasoline.
US
Canada
2009 Dakar Rally
Wonderings
Friday will be the last post of the Morning Reads before it goes on Sabbatical.
I need some time for research that regular posting of the Morning Reads does not allow. My need for this research time will become apparent in the very near future.
The Morning Reads is something of a brain dump of a cluttered mind wondering about many things. It is only a fraction of what I come across in life.
When it returns it will probably have a slightly different look. I have two questions that involve regular parts of the Morning Reads.
Birthdays: I put the birthday link at the beginning of the Morning Reads because I felt the members and their birthdays were important. Procedurally it takes time the way I do it now. The birthday cake or other graphic went the way of the buffalo because it just took to much time to come up with a new one every day. Would anyone be grossly offended if I dropped it all together when the Reads returns?
The End: This Easter egg has developed overtime from its original use. In the beginning it linked to something related to the word end. Now I find it a place to put a special thing. Special in most cases is defined as an oddity but in some cases it is an editorial comment or something else. Does anyone click on ÔÇô The End?
If you have any suggestions inclusion or exclusion when the Morning Reads returns in what ever form it takes please feel free to post comments or PM me. The editorial staff inside my helmet will take it under advisement and future Morning Reads will reflect how we deal with them.
Bike Candy
THE END
EICMA begins today there will be news and pictures all day.
moto22.com: Husqvarna is preparing to surprise
motorneiuws.nl: Yamaha XJ6
Ducati ÔÇô Official Pictures via MCN
1198
1098 Streetfighter
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But if you are into history and have cash after all that has happened.
dailymotos.com: NCR Mike Hailwood TT Limited Edition ÔÇô 100,000 euros
hellforleathermagazine.com: 2009 Suzuki B-King goes white
motoring.co.za: Naked Honda has power ÔÇô lots of it!
RUMOR ÔÇô BMW S1000RR ÔÇô according to Moto-station.com sources BMW may not have enough street versions of the bike built to qualify for WSBK until 2010. 2009 racing debut would require a FIM waiver!
roadracingworld.com: FIM Endurance World Championship conludes the weekend with 8 hours of Doha
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motoring.co.za: ÔÇÿI didnÔÇÖt give title to Hamilton, he won itÔÇÖ - Glock
porsche.com: Porsche reports sales decline in NA
autospies.com: Chrysler sales fall by 35% in October
leftlanenews.com: ÔÇÿBig SixÔÇÖ automakers post massive losses
reportonbusiness.com: Canadian October auto sales up 1.5%
worldofbmw.com: Art Deco treasure
No Motorrad sales are reported in this press release from BMW NA
BMW GROUP (USA) REPORTS OCTOBER SALES
11/03/2008
BMW Group US sales (BMW and MINI combined) down 5.0 percent in October.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - November 3, 2008... The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported October sales of 25,475 vehicles, a decrease of 5.0 percent over the 26,821 vehicles sold in October 2007. The BMW Group also reported a year-to-date sales volume of 261,802 vehicles, down 4.8 percent, compared to 275,094 vehicles in the same period of 2007.
BMW Brand Sales
Sales of BMW brand vehicles decreased 13.9 percent in October for a total of 20,203 compared to 23,451 reported in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date BMW brand sales were down 10.0 percent, to 215,836 vehicles compared to 239,788 vehicles sold in the same period in 2007.
"October sales show there is still life in the market, but it will take some hard work to achieve results,ÔÇØ said Jim OÔÇÖDonnell, President of BMW of North America, LLC. ÔÇ£At BMW, our attractive APR financing rates and BMWÔÇÖs four year or 50,000 miles free maintenance program have been well received by customers. We believe these are major reasons why the year-to-date sales continue to track better than the overall premium market.ÔÇØ
BMW Automobile Sales
BMWÔÇÖs automobile sales are down 15.1 percent in October to 16,195 versus 19,084 in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date sales also decreased 10.4 percent, to 169,183 automobiles compared to 188,844 in the same period of 2007.
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Sales
Sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles decreased by 8.2 percent in October to 4,008 vehicles over the 4,367 sold last October. Year-to-date, sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles were down 8.4 percent, to 46,653 vehicles compared to the 50,944 sold in the first ten months of 2007.
MINI Brand Sales
MINI USA reported October sales of 5,272 automobiles, up 56.4 percent from the 3,370 cars sold in October 2007. Year-to-date, the division reported sales of 45,966 automobiles, an increase of 30.2 percent, compared to the 35,306 cars reported in the first ten months of 2007.
"We are looking at MINIÔÇÖs continued sales success as a barometer of changing consumer habits," said Jim McDowell, Vice-President of MINI USA. "The frenzy of a couple of months ago of dumping large vehicles has abated, but our persistent and ongoing demand seems to be saying small is the new big."
BMW Certified Pre-Owned
Sales of BMWÔÇÖs Certified Pre-Owned vehicles are down 0.8 percent, to 7,937 CPO vehicles versus 7,998 vehicles reported last October. Year-to-date, CPO sales are up 17.4 percent, to 85,081 over the 72,443 reported in the same period in 2007.
Record October sales for BMW, MINI and Motorrad.
11/03/2008
Whitby, Ontario. BMW Group Canada (BMW and MINI Brands combined) reported October sales of 2,671 vehicles, an increase of 27% compared to October 2007. Year-to-date sales for BMW Group Canada are 23,913 units, an increase of 3% compared to the same period last year.
ÔÇ£October was a solid month,ÔÇØ said Lindsay Duffield, President & CEO, BMW Group Canada. ÔÇ£These results demonstrate that even in a challenging market, if you offer great products, like the new BMW 3 Series, the right leasing and financing programs and high resale values, sales can still be strong.ÔÇØ
BMW Brand: Sales up 23%
The BMW brand retailed 2,190 units, an increase of 23% over October 2007. Year-to-date, 19,666 BMWs have been retailed, a decrease of 1% compared to the same period last year.
Total BMW pre-owned sales were 786 units in October, a decrease of 7% over October 2007. Of those October pre-owned sales, 664 units were BMW Certified Pre-Owned sales, a decrease of 4% over October last year.
Year-to-date, BMW Certified Pre-Owned sales are up 17%, with 6,443 units sold. Total BMW Pre-Owned sales have increased 5% year-to-date to 7,762 units.
BMW Motorrad: Sales up 80%
BMW Motorrad Canada recorded its seventh consecutive record monthly sales increase with a new October sales record of 135 units, up 80% over October 2007. Year-to-date, BMW Motorrad has achieved a new sales record of 1,585 units, an increase of 7% compared to the same period in 2007.]/b]
MINI Brand: Sales increase of 53%
MINI achieved its best ever October and the seventh consecutive month of best-ever monthly results. MINIÔÇÖs October sales were up 53% compared to October 2007, with 481 MINIs sold. Year-to-date, MINI sales are 35% ahead of the same period last year, achieving a new year-to-date record of 4,247 units.
MINI NEXT certified pre-owned vehicle sales were up 52% in October compared to October 2007 with 41 units sold. Total MINI pre-owned sales for October increased 62% to 65 units, compared to October 2007. Year-to-date MINI NEXT sales have increased 57% to 486 units. Total MINI pre-owned vehicle year-to-date sales are 806 units, an increase of 61% compared to the same period last year.
Stuff
topgear.com: I am not the Stig
Really IÔÇÖm not.
uspto.gov: Envelope shaped as a motorcycle
technologyreview.com A fuel-sipping engine
An engine from Lotus and Continental Power consumes 15 percent less fuel
thevintagent.blogspot.com: VELOCETTE Viper 24 hour record attempt
thenewspaper.com: Virginia to consider per mile driving tax
Packers Blog ÔÇô jsonline.com
Packers.com ÔÇô News from the football shrine
Green Bay Post Gazette: Packer News, Commentary
Offical site of the Premier League
GasBuddy.com has gas temperature maps intended to let you see what gas prices are around the US and Canada. Areas are color coded according to the reported local average price for regular unleaded gasoline.
US
Canada
2009 Dakar Rally
Wonderings
Friday will be the last post of the Morning Reads before it goes on Sabbatical.
I need some time for research that regular posting of the Morning Reads does not allow. My need for this research time will become apparent in the very near future.
The Morning Reads is something of a brain dump of a cluttered mind wondering about many things. It is only a fraction of what I come across in life.
When it returns it will probably have a slightly different look. I have two questions that involve regular parts of the Morning Reads.
Birthdays: I put the birthday link at the beginning of the Morning Reads because I felt the members and their birthdays were important. Procedurally it takes time the way I do it now. The birthday cake or other graphic went the way of the buffalo because it just took to much time to come up with a new one every day. Would anyone be grossly offended if I dropped it all together when the Reads returns?
The End: This Easter egg has developed overtime from its original use. In the beginning it linked to something related to the word end. Now I find it a place to put a special thing. Special in most cases is defined as an oddity but in some cases it is an editorial comment or something else. Does anyone click on ÔÇô The End?
If you have any suggestions inclusion or exclusion when the Morning Reads returns in what ever form it takes please feel free to post comments or PM me. The editorial staff inside my helmet will take it under advisement and future Morning Reads will reflect how we deal with them.
Bike Candy
THE END
