BMW News in India

24 days ago
Apr 30, 2012

BMW to raise stakes in India

German automobile manufacturer BMW has announced its plans to raise its stake in India by increasing its investments by more than double in the financial services business to initiate expansion. According to Mr. Dan DeChristopher Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer BMW Financial Services India, the fresh investments by the company will...
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49 days ago
Apr 05, 2012

Mini opens India’s first showroom in Mumbai

BMW owned Mini brand has opened its first showroom in India in Mumbai displaying its entire range of car models. The car models of the premium car brand will be brought to India through the completely built (CBU) route starting in May 2012 with 20 deliveries a month. The car model range of Mini includes the Cooper, the Cooper S, the Cooper...
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58 days ago
Mar 27, 2012

BMW India to recall 3,422 cars sold till 2010

As part of the German luxury carmaker BMW’s global recall of 13,00,000 vehicles for the replacement of a battery cable cover, BMW India will recall 3,422 units for the exercise. Comprising car models of the five-series saloon, six- series coupe and convertibles, this will mark the biggest recall yet by a luxury auto manufacturer in...
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91 days ago
Feb 23, 2012

BMW Lease launched in India

German automobile manufacturer BMW has launched its leasing operations by the name BMW Lease under the financial services division of the company. According to Mr. Andreas Schaaf BMW India President, BMW Lease will cater to both individuals and corporate customers. As part of the first phase of the launch, the BMW Lease will open offices in six...
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111 days ago
Feb 03, 2012

BMW Mini in relying on branding for sales in India

The BMW Mini entered the Indian car market, its 100th market with various car models such as the Mini Cooper, the Mini Cooper S, the Cooper Convertible and the Cooper S Countryman and had been able to gather more than a 100 bookings in a week after its launch. The iconic brand’s price range of Rs. 24,00,000 to Rs. 32,00,000 has however raised...
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134 days ago
Jan 11, 2012

BMW India records 100 bookings for the Mini

BMW India, having received about 100 bookings for the iconic Mini car model range, states that the response for the car series is better than the company expected. The new car range will be imported as completely built units and will be sold with a price tag of Rs. 25,00,000 to Rs. 37,00,000. The company plans to launch two exclusive Mini...
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175 days ago
Dec 01, 2011

BMW and Toyota to partner on green technology for cars

Japanese auto manufacturer Toyota and Germany’s carmaker BMW have agreed to combine their energies for environment friendly in green cars. Joint research will be conducted by the two companies to develop next generation batteries for these cars. Apart from the research and development collaboration, BMW has also agreed to supply 1.6 liter and 2...
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209 days ago
Oct 28, 2011

Luxury car brands like Audi and BMW to sport MRF tyres

MRF’s super premium car tyres could now be fitted in luxury car brands such as Audi and BMW. The company’s new range of tubeless radial tyres can now be sported by more than 35 models including both the domestic and imported cars in India. Exporting tyres to more than 65 countries in the world, MRF is currently the largest tyre manufacturer in...
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213 days ago
Oct 24, 2011

BMW announces its plan to be the first company to introduce leasing of cars in India

Following suit, BMW has also announced its plans to lease its cars in India after Mercedes Benz announced its plan to do the same, a few days ago. Dr. Andreas Schaaf, President of BMW India, stated, "We will become the first company to introduce leasing in India." The announcement comes as a surprise, as it was anticipated Mercedes-Benz (after...
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219 days ago
Oct 18, 2011

BMW to launch Mini in India in 2012

BMW’s small luxury car Mini would be launched in India in 2012, priced above Rs. 25,00,000, announced the company on October 17, 2011. Currently, the company is deciding upon the models which are to be launched in India. BMW India President, Mr. Andreas Schaaf told the reporters that the Mini would be sold in India as completely built units...
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