
BMW said sales of its core brand increased 6 percent in August to 126,152, boosted by strong demand in China and the United States.

BMW said sales of its core brand increased 6 percent in August to 126,152, boosted by strong demand in China and the United States.
An electric version of the Mini that will move the classic British car further away from its original design will have to wait at least six months for a possible green light, BMW board member Peter Schwarzenbauer said.
The new car, known as the Superleggera, was on show last week in Britain. It is a two-door, but longer and sleeker than the traditional compact Mini.
Mercedes-Benz and Audi are closing in on global premium sales leader BMW as the race between the three tightened last month.
Results for the first seven months show that sales of BMW brand vehicles rose by 10 percent to 1.03 million units compared to the same period last year — the first time BMW has passed the million mark this early in the year.
BMW sales in July rose 8 percent to 163,959 vehicles, helped by growth in its core brand, the company said.