mika
Still Wondering
BMW Group Press Club:
BMW GROUP REPORTS OCTOBER SALES
11/01/2006
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - November 1st, 2006... The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported year-to-date sales of 254,297 vehicles, an increase of 1.2 percent above the 251,276 vehicles sold in the first ten months of 2005. October sales were off 4.6 percent, with the Group reporting 24,464 vehicles verses the 25,635 reported in 2005.
BMW Brand Sales
BMW brand sales were up 2.2 percent year-to-date, to 220,885 vehicles compared to 216,063 vehicles sold in the same period in 2005.
BMW brand sales were down 7.2 percent in October for a total of 20,822 vehicles compared to 22,432 reported in the same month a year ago.
Monthly BMW brand sales reflect the dips that occur when high volume models undergo a structured changeover, with smaller numbers of the previous model and a gradual increase in availability of the new model. All BMW 3 series models received new engines this fall and the company also introduced an all new 3 Series Coupe in September. In addition, BMW's Sports Activity Vehicles are receiving significant changes. An all-new 2007 X5 Sports Activity Vehicle will be introduced at the end of the month and a new 2007 X3 SAV is just arriving at dealerships. As a result of these introductions, inventories of these models have been kept low.
BMW Automobile Sales
Year-to-date, sales of BMW brand automobiles were up 8.9 percent, to 172,991 automobiles over 158,904 in the same period of 2005. Monthly automobile sales dipped 7.5 percent in October to 17,466 cars versus 18,889 in the same month a year ago.
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Sales
Sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles were off 5.3 percent in October, to 3,356 vehicles over the 3,543 sold in the same month last year. Year-to-date, sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles were down 16.2 percent, to 47,894 vehicles compared to the 57,159 sold in the same period in 2005.
Certified Pre-Owned
Sales of BMW's Certified Pre-Owned vehicles were down 8.1 percent in October, with sales of 5,385 CPO vehicles versus 5,861 vehicles reported last year. Year-to-date, CPO sales were up 13.4 percent, to 69,427 over the 61,241 reported in the same period in 2005.
MINI Brand Sales
MINI Automobiles
MINI USA reported a 13.7 percent jump in October sales, to 3,642 cars compared to 3,203 cars sold in the same period a year ago. Year-to-date, the division reported sales of 33,412 automobiles, a drop of 5.1 percent, compared to the 35,213 cars reported in the first ten months of 2005.
NOTE: The press release was silent to the number of motorcycle sales. M1ka
BMW M AWARD 2006 GOES TO AMERICAN MOTOGP RIDER NICKY HAYDEN
11/01/2006
First prize of a BMW Z4 M Coup?® for the fastest qualifier of the current season.
Munich. MotoGP pilot Nicky Hayden from the USA has won this year's BMW M Award and takes home his first prize of a BMW Z4 M Coup?®. BMW M has supplied this attractive motor car as the prize for the rider in the motorcycle Grand Prix achieving the fastest average qualifying time over all 18 training heats held throughout the 2006 MotoGP season. The president of BMW M GmbH, Professor Ulrich Bruhnke, presented Nicky Hayden with his new BMW Z4 M Coup?® at the final heat of the season in Valencia, Spain.
Not only does BMW M organise the BMW M Award with its two car prizes, one awarded at the beginning and one at the end of each MotoGP season, but since 1999, it has also been supplying the official fleet of safety cars, in the form of two 507 bhp BMW M5 and M6 models, a further four service vehicles, and the staff cars for the MotoGP organisation. The MotoGP races attract an average of 300 million television spectators throughout the world and up to 250,000 spectators watching the events unfold live.
Before Valencia: 6.6 ahead of the next-placed rider in the Qualifier
Nicky Hayden, the Kentucky Kid, as he is often referred to, has had an excellent season in the MotoGP 2006. Taking all the qualifying rounds into account, he has ended the year a total of 6.6 seconds ahead of his compatriot, Colin Edwards. In previous years, the difference between the first and second placed riders was generally no more than two seconds.
The BMW photograph enclosed shows Nicky Hayden (right/left) being presented with the keys to his BMW Z4 Coup?® from Professor Ulrich Bruhnke, president of BMW M GmbH.
For further information, please see the special chapter entitled BMW Safety Cars in the MotoGP, the Motorcycle Grand Prix.
BMW STRENGTHENS PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PGA TOUR AS OFFICIAL AUTOMOTIVE SPONSOR OF THE TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP IN ATLANTA
11/01/2006
THE TOUR Championship to be played at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta from November 2 -5, 2006
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - November 1, 2006... BMW has strengthened its partnership with the PGA TOUR as the official automotive sponsor of November's THE TOUR Championship, which will be played at the East Lake Golf Club, November 2 - 5, 2006 in Atlanta, GA. Although the sponsor of many golf tournaments around the globe, this marks the first time that BMW has sponsored a PGA TOUR event. It also serves as a precursor to its partnership with the Western Golf Association via the BMW Championship - the third of four PGA TOUR Playoff tournaments that are part of the new FedEXCup competition in 2007.
MINI USA ANNOUNCES 2007 FULL MODEL LINE PRICING
10/31/2006
All-New 2007 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Models Raise the Bar Again Offering Premium Features and Value
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - October 31, 2006... MINI USA announces pricing for the full 2007 MINI model line, including the eagerly awaited MINI Cooper and Cooper S models which are all-new from the ground up. The 2007 MINI models continue to define the premium small car segment and now offer more value than ever.
The all-new 2007 MINI Cooper has a Base Price of $18,050. With an adjusted Destination and Handling charge of $650, the MSRP is $18,700. The all-new 2007 MINI Cooper S comes in only $300 over the previous generation model. With a Base Price of $21,200 and a $650 Destination and Handling charge the Cooper S has a MSRP of $21,850.
With new color and option choices, the 2007 MINI Convertibles continue to offer fun-in-the-sun while holding Base Prices to 2006 levels. The only change is a $100 increase in the Destination and Handling charge. With the adjusted $650 Destination and Handling charge, the 2007 MINI Cooper Convertible now has a MSRP of $22,600. The MSRP of the 2007 MINI Cooper S Convertible is now $26,050, including $650 the Destination and Handling charge.
2007 MINI Hardtops; All-New From The Ground Up
The all-new MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S made their international debut at the 2006 Paris Auto Show this September and are completely new from the ground up.
Features include an all new family of aluminum engines in normally aspirated and in turbocharged form. These more powerful engines showcase Vanos and Valvetronic technology and are lighter and more efficient. The Interior is all new with a higher level of premium materials and features. The interior design incorporates a more integrated design with more options for customers to individualize the look and feel of the cockpit. And the exterior design has been completely redesigned while clearly remaining true to MINI's iconic shape and design language.
World of BMW news
The Age of Experience article takes a look at Californian Frank Baughman.
BMW Chartered Club:
BMW Riders of Charlotte
Founded:
3/24/2004
Contact:
Pete Newbery (pnewbery@carolina.rr.com)
16118 Circlegreen Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28273 US
home.carolina.rr.com/ridesafe
Meetings:
1st Saturday of each month
Events:
TBD
News from the 2007 Rally area:
Ozaukee ÔÇô Washington Daily News
Fond Du Lac Reporter
The Sheboygan Press
Daily Citizen, Beaver Dam
Weather
West Bend WI
Current
10 Day Forcast
United States
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
Canada
Meteorological Service of Canada
News:
BMW may be getting competition for car sales in Austria. Do you have about $44,600 or 3.43Rdstr ?
KTM to make CARS!!!??? This is according to the KneeSlider anyway.
AMA BOARD TAPS ROB DINGMAN AS NEW AMA PRESIDENT
MRF E-MAIL NEWS
Motorcycle Riders Foundation
236 Massachusetts Ave. NE
Suite 510
Washington, DC 20002-4980
202-546-0983 (voice)
202-546-0986 (fax)
http://www.mrf.org (website)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Deborah Butitta, Secretary Motorcycle Riders Foundation, Inc.
deb@mrf.org (e-mail)
October 31, 2006
#06NR19 ÔÇô Past President, Karen Bolin Passes Away
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation regrets to report that our beloved past President, Karen Bolin, passed away on October 30, 2006. Karen's integrity, her love of motorcycling, and her dedication to motorcyclists' rights will be long remembered. A memorial service will be held for Karen on November 4, 2006 at 10:00 AM at Yahn and Son Funeral Home 55 West Valley Hwy South, Auburn WA 98071. Karen requested that in lieu of flowers a donation be sent to the National Cervical Cancer Coalition (www.nccc-online.org) at 6520 Platt Avenue # 693, West Hills, CA 91307. Karen's concern and hope was that every woman be tested regularly.
Please contact Deborah Butitta with any questions.
Deborah Butitta
Secretary
Motorcycle Riders Foundation, Inc.
deb@mrf.org
Gear:
Bike Safe Jeans are reviewed by the UK site MCN website.
They also review a pair of boots that meets many of the criteria raised in the recent Forum waterproof boot thread. Using my trusty currency converter site they will take about $362.58 out of your wallet.
Biker Dictionary: word of the day:
Dammits - Those devices on the back of your pins that you will almost always drop.
I always wondered what the name of those things is.
Bike Candy:
TodayÔÇÖs Bike Candy is brought to us by the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham England and the website of RaptorsandRockets.com.
The bikes story as told by the National Motorcycle Museum.
Unless noted otherwise, I have no known commercial interest in any products discussed in the Morning Reads
BMW GROUP REPORTS OCTOBER SALES
11/01/2006
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - November 1st, 2006... The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported year-to-date sales of 254,297 vehicles, an increase of 1.2 percent above the 251,276 vehicles sold in the first ten months of 2005. October sales were off 4.6 percent, with the Group reporting 24,464 vehicles verses the 25,635 reported in 2005.
BMW Brand Sales
BMW brand sales were up 2.2 percent year-to-date, to 220,885 vehicles compared to 216,063 vehicles sold in the same period in 2005.
BMW brand sales were down 7.2 percent in October for a total of 20,822 vehicles compared to 22,432 reported in the same month a year ago.
Monthly BMW brand sales reflect the dips that occur when high volume models undergo a structured changeover, with smaller numbers of the previous model and a gradual increase in availability of the new model. All BMW 3 series models received new engines this fall and the company also introduced an all new 3 Series Coupe in September. In addition, BMW's Sports Activity Vehicles are receiving significant changes. An all-new 2007 X5 Sports Activity Vehicle will be introduced at the end of the month and a new 2007 X3 SAV is just arriving at dealerships. As a result of these introductions, inventories of these models have been kept low.
BMW Automobile Sales
Year-to-date, sales of BMW brand automobiles were up 8.9 percent, to 172,991 automobiles over 158,904 in the same period of 2005. Monthly automobile sales dipped 7.5 percent in October to 17,466 cars versus 18,889 in the same month a year ago.
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Sales
Sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles were off 5.3 percent in October, to 3,356 vehicles over the 3,543 sold in the same month last year. Year-to-date, sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles were down 16.2 percent, to 47,894 vehicles compared to the 57,159 sold in the same period in 2005.
Certified Pre-Owned
Sales of BMW's Certified Pre-Owned vehicles were down 8.1 percent in October, with sales of 5,385 CPO vehicles versus 5,861 vehicles reported last year. Year-to-date, CPO sales were up 13.4 percent, to 69,427 over the 61,241 reported in the same period in 2005.
MINI Brand Sales
MINI Automobiles
MINI USA reported a 13.7 percent jump in October sales, to 3,642 cars compared to 3,203 cars sold in the same period a year ago. Year-to-date, the division reported sales of 33,412 automobiles, a drop of 5.1 percent, compared to the 35,213 cars reported in the first ten months of 2005.
NOTE: The press release was silent to the number of motorcycle sales. M1ka
BMW M AWARD 2006 GOES TO AMERICAN MOTOGP RIDER NICKY HAYDEN
11/01/2006
First prize of a BMW Z4 M Coup?® for the fastest qualifier of the current season.
Munich. MotoGP pilot Nicky Hayden from the USA has won this year's BMW M Award and takes home his first prize of a BMW Z4 M Coup?®. BMW M has supplied this attractive motor car as the prize for the rider in the motorcycle Grand Prix achieving the fastest average qualifying time over all 18 training heats held throughout the 2006 MotoGP season. The president of BMW M GmbH, Professor Ulrich Bruhnke, presented Nicky Hayden with his new BMW Z4 M Coup?® at the final heat of the season in Valencia, Spain.
Not only does BMW M organise the BMW M Award with its two car prizes, one awarded at the beginning and one at the end of each MotoGP season, but since 1999, it has also been supplying the official fleet of safety cars, in the form of two 507 bhp BMW M5 and M6 models, a further four service vehicles, and the staff cars for the MotoGP organisation. The MotoGP races attract an average of 300 million television spectators throughout the world and up to 250,000 spectators watching the events unfold live.
Before Valencia: 6.6 ahead of the next-placed rider in the Qualifier
Nicky Hayden, the Kentucky Kid, as he is often referred to, has had an excellent season in the MotoGP 2006. Taking all the qualifying rounds into account, he has ended the year a total of 6.6 seconds ahead of his compatriot, Colin Edwards. In previous years, the difference between the first and second placed riders was generally no more than two seconds.
The BMW photograph enclosed shows Nicky Hayden (right/left) being presented with the keys to his BMW Z4 Coup?® from Professor Ulrich Bruhnke, president of BMW M GmbH.
For further information, please see the special chapter entitled BMW Safety Cars in the MotoGP, the Motorcycle Grand Prix.
BMW STRENGTHENS PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PGA TOUR AS OFFICIAL AUTOMOTIVE SPONSOR OF THE TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP IN ATLANTA
11/01/2006
THE TOUR Championship to be played at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta from November 2 -5, 2006
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - November 1, 2006... BMW has strengthened its partnership with the PGA TOUR as the official automotive sponsor of November's THE TOUR Championship, which will be played at the East Lake Golf Club, November 2 - 5, 2006 in Atlanta, GA. Although the sponsor of many golf tournaments around the globe, this marks the first time that BMW has sponsored a PGA TOUR event. It also serves as a precursor to its partnership with the Western Golf Association via the BMW Championship - the third of four PGA TOUR Playoff tournaments that are part of the new FedEXCup competition in 2007.
MINI USA ANNOUNCES 2007 FULL MODEL LINE PRICING
10/31/2006
All-New 2007 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Models Raise the Bar Again Offering Premium Features and Value
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - October 31, 2006... MINI USA announces pricing for the full 2007 MINI model line, including the eagerly awaited MINI Cooper and Cooper S models which are all-new from the ground up. The 2007 MINI models continue to define the premium small car segment and now offer more value than ever.
The all-new 2007 MINI Cooper has a Base Price of $18,050. With an adjusted Destination and Handling charge of $650, the MSRP is $18,700. The all-new 2007 MINI Cooper S comes in only $300 over the previous generation model. With a Base Price of $21,200 and a $650 Destination and Handling charge the Cooper S has a MSRP of $21,850.
With new color and option choices, the 2007 MINI Convertibles continue to offer fun-in-the-sun while holding Base Prices to 2006 levels. The only change is a $100 increase in the Destination and Handling charge. With the adjusted $650 Destination and Handling charge, the 2007 MINI Cooper Convertible now has a MSRP of $22,600. The MSRP of the 2007 MINI Cooper S Convertible is now $26,050, including $650 the Destination and Handling charge.
2007 MINI Hardtops; All-New From The Ground Up
The all-new MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S made their international debut at the 2006 Paris Auto Show this September and are completely new from the ground up.
Features include an all new family of aluminum engines in normally aspirated and in turbocharged form. These more powerful engines showcase Vanos and Valvetronic technology and are lighter and more efficient. The Interior is all new with a higher level of premium materials and features. The interior design incorporates a more integrated design with more options for customers to individualize the look and feel of the cockpit. And the exterior design has been completely redesigned while clearly remaining true to MINI's iconic shape and design language.
World of BMW news
The Age of Experience article takes a look at Californian Frank Baughman.
BMW Chartered Club:
BMW Riders of Charlotte
Founded:
3/24/2004
Contact:
Pete Newbery (pnewbery@carolina.rr.com)
16118 Circlegreen Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28273 US
home.carolina.rr.com/ridesafe
Meetings:
1st Saturday of each month
Events:
TBD
News from the 2007 Rally area:
Ozaukee ÔÇô Washington Daily News
Fond Du Lac Reporter
The Sheboygan Press
Daily Citizen, Beaver Dam
Weather
West Bend WI
Current
10 Day Forcast
United States
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
Canada
Meteorological Service of Canada
News:
BMW may be getting competition for car sales in Austria. Do you have about $44,600 or 3.43Rdstr ?
KTM to make CARS!!!??? This is according to the KneeSlider anyway.
AMA BOARD TAPS ROB DINGMAN AS NEW AMA PRESIDENT
MRF E-MAIL NEWS
Motorcycle Riders Foundation
236 Massachusetts Ave. NE
Suite 510
Washington, DC 20002-4980
202-546-0983 (voice)
202-546-0986 (fax)
http://www.mrf.org (website)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Deborah Butitta, Secretary Motorcycle Riders Foundation, Inc.
deb@mrf.org (e-mail)
October 31, 2006
#06NR19 ÔÇô Past President, Karen Bolin Passes Away
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation regrets to report that our beloved past President, Karen Bolin, passed away on October 30, 2006. Karen's integrity, her love of motorcycling, and her dedication to motorcyclists' rights will be long remembered. A memorial service will be held for Karen on November 4, 2006 at 10:00 AM at Yahn and Son Funeral Home 55 West Valley Hwy South, Auburn WA 98071. Karen requested that in lieu of flowers a donation be sent to the National Cervical Cancer Coalition (www.nccc-online.org) at 6520 Platt Avenue # 693, West Hills, CA 91307. Karen's concern and hope was that every woman be tested regularly.
Please contact Deborah Butitta with any questions.
Deborah Butitta
Secretary
Motorcycle Riders Foundation, Inc.
deb@mrf.org
May not be work friendly:
SEX? Now the Motorcycle Council of NSW [New South Whales] has your attention. The Sunday Morning Herald of Sydney AU prompted this post from Bikes in the Fast Lane. Gear:
Bike Safe Jeans are reviewed by the UK site MCN website.
They also review a pair of boots that meets many of the criteria raised in the recent Forum waterproof boot thread. Using my trusty currency converter site they will take about $362.58 out of your wallet.
Biker Dictionary: word of the day:
Dammits - Those devices on the back of your pins that you will almost always drop.
I always wondered what the name of those things is.
Bike Candy:
TodayÔÇÖs Bike Candy is brought to us by the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham England and the website of RaptorsandRockets.com.
The bikes story as told by the National Motorcycle Museum.
Unless noted otherwise, I have no known commercial interest in any products discussed in the Morning Reads
