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The Big Red Wing, the leader of the rebel MIC forces met with AMA/DMG at Indy!
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[url= http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=7082&Page=1]motorcycle-usa.com: Shoei accepting racer resumes for 2009
Heidfeld or Vettel, Vettel or Heidfeld? I am thinking about starting a plastic surgery job to deal with Mario ÔÇÿPinocchioÔÇÖ TheisenÔÇÖs nose after this. autosport.com: BMW: no regrets about letting Vettel go
freep.com: 10 vehicles that will redefine the auto industry in the next 10 years
gas2.org: ZAP breaks ground on electric car factory in Kentucky
I tend to publish press releases from BMW without comment. The MotherShip News section is normally given over to BMW to speak in their voice. I post other stories in other sections as context and counter points to what is said in this section. The job of understanding and interpreting is left to you the reader.
The following is a very important announcement for BMW. I am certain that I would want to trade places with Hans Blesse as much as I would like the perks and the salary he will garner in his new position. There are several nuggets within the press release to take in.
What does the word provisional mean? Is this the beginning of reorganization at BMW Motorrad?
The head of BMW Motorrad UK has been recently quoted in the press as admitting BMW has a quality problem and has laid part of that problem at rapid growth negatively impacting quality. It may not be unexpected to have a marketing head to talk about increasing sales; however, I am a bit nervous as I read of the commitment to the 150,000 per year goal that is included without even a veiled comment of some of the down sides BMW is facing.
I am excited about the talk of new products for new markets. You have to love that idea even if you are a die hard boxer fan. The Roundel is planning for the future.
He has a formidable task ahead of him. BMW motorcycle sales have risen drastically over the last year. At the same time BMW market share is declining. The largest in its home market in Germany, it has seen its market share decline over the course of this decade. As Europe has prospered so have other manufactures both from that continent and from Milwaukee taking chunks out of BMWs historic share. The continuing economic conditions will challenge adding the numbers called for. New markets, such as China, beckon but are they markets that will buy the products BMW has to offer?
This small press release worth paying attention to.
Hans Blesse heads BMW Motorrad sales and marketing
09/15/2008
Munich. As of September 1st, Hans Blesse (48) has taken on management of sales and marketing worldwide at BMW Motorrad. The division had been provisionally run by Hendrik von Kuenheim, Head of BMW Motorrad, since April 2008.
Blesse began his BMW career in 1987 with the subsidiary BMW Canada which was newly established at the time. Having filled various posts at BMW Canada, most recently Head of After Sales, he moved to BMW Spain in 2005 and took on the After Sales Division there until August 2008.
He has had a passion for motorcycles since his youth, so it was a logical step for him to accept the offer of BMW Motorrad: "This allows me to turn my passion into my profession," says Blesse. "We are looking to increase motorcycle sales significantly in the years to come. To do this, we won't just be focusing on our traditional segments but also penetrating market segments which are completely new to BMW Motorrad, with innovative and highly emotional motorcycles. I am very much looking forward to the challenge."
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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.
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Canada
Channel 3 News: The Ian Schmeisser Phenomenon
Wonderings
If you have read this thread for any length of time you are aware that many things leave me wondering. Today it is a picture included in the press release commented on above has me wondering on so many levels. My wondering is summed up in one word, WHY?
Bike Candy
From BMW Motorrad Motorsports and the Bol dÔÇÖOr race held this weekend. This picture just makes me giddy! Those arenÔÇÖt BMWs behind the number 71 HP 2 in the foreground.
THE END
US Forest Service: Fall color guide
urbanext.uiuc.edu: The Miracle of Fall ÔÇô About Fall Color
cyrilhuzeblog.com: The other V-twin engine WOW!!!
thekneeslider.com: Turbo V-twin concept motorcycle by Igarashi Design
This is a key strategic move in the Alphabet Soup Wars -
roadracingworld.com: AMA, DMG to strengthen ties with FIM - and will make a big difference in how soon BMW brings a factory team to the US
The Big Red Wing, the leader of the rebel MIC forces met with AMA/DMG at Indy!
roadracingworld.com[/rul]: AMA/DMGÔÇÖs Edmondson and American HondaÔÇÖs Blank held summit meeting Sunday in Indy.
[url= http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=7082&Page=1]motorcycle-usa.com: Shoei accepting racer resumes for 2009
Heidfeld or Vettel, Vettel or Heidfeld? I am thinking about starting a plastic surgery job to deal with Mario ÔÇÿPinocchioÔÇÖ TheisenÔÇÖs nose after this. autosport.com: BMW: no regrets about letting Vettel go
freep.com: 10 vehicles that will redefine the auto industry in the next 10 years
gas2.org: ZAP breaks ground on electric car factory in Kentucky
I tend to publish press releases from BMW without comment. The MotherShip News section is normally given over to BMW to speak in their voice. I post other stories in other sections as context and counter points to what is said in this section. The job of understanding and interpreting is left to you the reader.
The following is a very important announcement for BMW. I am certain that I would want to trade places with Hans Blesse as much as I would like the perks and the salary he will garner in his new position. There are several nuggets within the press release to take in.
What does the word provisional mean? Is this the beginning of reorganization at BMW Motorrad?
The head of BMW Motorrad UK has been recently quoted in the press as admitting BMW has a quality problem and has laid part of that problem at rapid growth negatively impacting quality. It may not be unexpected to have a marketing head to talk about increasing sales; however, I am a bit nervous as I read of the commitment to the 150,000 per year goal that is included without even a veiled comment of some of the down sides BMW is facing.
I am excited about the talk of new products for new markets. You have to love that idea even if you are a die hard boxer fan. The Roundel is planning for the future.
He has a formidable task ahead of him. BMW motorcycle sales have risen drastically over the last year. At the same time BMW market share is declining. The largest in its home market in Germany, it has seen its market share decline over the course of this decade. As Europe has prospered so have other manufactures both from that continent and from Milwaukee taking chunks out of BMWs historic share. The continuing economic conditions will challenge adding the numbers called for. New markets, such as China, beckon but are they markets that will buy the products BMW has to offer?
This small press release worth paying attention to.
Hans Blesse heads BMW Motorrad sales and marketing
09/15/2008
Munich. As of September 1st, Hans Blesse (48) has taken on management of sales and marketing worldwide at BMW Motorrad. The division had been provisionally run by Hendrik von Kuenheim, Head of BMW Motorrad, since April 2008.
Blesse began his BMW career in 1987 with the subsidiary BMW Canada which was newly established at the time. Having filled various posts at BMW Canada, most recently Head of After Sales, he moved to BMW Spain in 2005 and took on the After Sales Division there until August 2008.
He has had a passion for motorcycles since his youth, so it was a logical step for him to accept the offer of BMW Motorrad: "This allows me to turn my passion into my profession," says Blesse. "We are looking to increase motorcycle sales significantly in the years to come. To do this, we won't just be focusing on our traditional segments but also penetrating market segments which are completely new to BMW Motorrad, with innovative and highly emotional motorcycles. I am very much looking forward to the challenge."
Stuff
Tank bag tech ÔÇô gizmag.com: Downsized Dell ÔÇô the Isnpiron Mini 9
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
Channel 3 News: The Ian Schmeisser Phenomenon
Wonderings
If you have read this thread for any length of time you are aware that many things leave me wondering. Today it is a picture included in the press release commented on above has me wondering on so many levels. My wondering is summed up in one word, WHY?
Bike Candy
From BMW Motorrad Motorsports and the Bol dÔÇÖOr race held this weekend. This picture just makes me giddy! Those arenÔÇÖt BMWs behind the number 71 HP 2 in the foreground.
THE END
