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WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ - July 2, 2008: The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) today reported June vehicle sales of 26,155, a decline of 11 percent from the 29,394 vehicles sold in the same month of 2007. For the first six months of 2008, BMW Group sales are down 3.9 percent to 157,913 vehicles versus the 164,338 sold in the first half of 2007.

BMW brand sales declined 17 percent, to 20,944 vehicles compared to 25,220 vehicles sold in June 2007. Year-to-date, BMW reported sales of 131,513 vehicles compared to the 144,579 reported in the same period a year ago, a decline of 9 percent.

"Internet leads and consumer traffic in our dealerships remain good, showing a premium brand such as BMW has the ability to better weather these turbulent times," said Jim O'Donnell, President of BMW... // Autochannel

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Earlier this year, the Bush administration surprised a lot of green activists by actually surpassing the already challenging CAFE standards for 2011-2015. While automakers like Toyota, Ford, and GM are quietly going about the business of hitting those targets, BMW is speaking up and saying that the targets are unattainable. The German automaker has asked the Bush administration for an alternative plan that helps out the hardest hit automakers, and the new rules are a punch to the gut for the Bavarian Motor crew.

While the corporate average for cars and trucks is 35.7 mpg and 28.6 mpg by 2015, BMW has to hit 37.7 mpg and 31.7... // Autoblog

BMW Group US sales (BMW and MINI combined) down 11 percent in June. MINI sales continue to thrive WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) today reported June vehicle sales of 26,155, a decline of 11 percent from the 29,394 vehicles sold in the same month of 2007. For the first six months of 2008, BMW Group sales are down 3.9 percent to 157,913 vehicles versus the 164,338 sold in the first half of 2007. BMW Brand Sales BMW brand sales declined 17 percent, to 20,944 vehicles compared to 25,220 vehicles sold in June 2007. Year-to-date, BMW reported sales of 131,513 vehicles compared to the 144,579 reported in the same period a year ago, a decline of 9 percent. "Internet leads and consumer traffic in our dealerships remain good, showing a... // PR Newswire

, , ) on Tuesday reported its U.S. June sales fell 11% to 26,155
vehicles from 29,394 in June 2007. Sales of BMW brand models slid
17% to 20,944 units but Mini brand sales rose 24.8% to 5,211 cars.
BMW noted that even in the "premium" sector, there is a desire for
greater efficiency and it will adjust its strategy accordingly,
including making more vehicles available in regions where exchange
rates are more beneficial. // MarketWatch

, , ) on Tuesday reported its U.S. June sales fell 11% to 26,155
vehicles from 29,394 in June 2007. Sales of BMW brand models slid
17% to 20,944 units but Mini brand sales rose 24.8% to 5,211 cars.
BMW noted that even in the "premium" sector, there is a desire for
greater efficiency and it will adjust its strategy accordingly,
including making more vehicles available in regions where exchange
rates are more beneficial. // MarketWatch

The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) today reported June vehicle sales of 26,155, a decline of 11 percent from the 29,394 vehicles sold in the same month of 2007. For the first six months of 2008, BMW Group sales are down 3.9 percent to 157,913 vehicles versus the 164,338 sold in the first half of 2007.

BMW brand sales declined 17 percent, to 20,944 vehicles compared to 25,220 vehicles sold in June 2007. Year-to-date, BMW reported sales of 131,513 vehicles compared to the 144,579 reported in the same period a year ago, a decline of 9 percent.

"Internet leads and consumer traffic in our dealerships remain good, showing a premium brand such as BMW has the ability to better weather these turbulent times," said Jim O'Donnell, President of BMW of North America, LLC. "Even in... // SunHerald.com

BMW Group US sales (BMW and MINI combined) down 11 percent in June. MINI sales continue to thrive WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., July 1

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. , July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) today reported June vehicle sales of 26,155, a decline of 11 percent from the 29,394 vehicles sold in the same month of 2007. For the first six months of 2008, BMW Group sales are down 3.9 percent to 157,913 vehicles versus the 164,338 sold in the first half of 2007.

BMW brand sales declined 17 percent, to 20,944 vehicles compared to 25,220 vehicles sold in June 2007 . Year-to-date, BMW reported sales of 131,513 vehicles compared to the 144,579 reported in the same period a year ago, a decline of 9 percent.

"Internet leads and consumer traffic in our dealerships... // Earthtimes

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) today reported June vehicle sales of 26,155, a decline of 11 percent from the 29,394 vehicles sold in the same month of 2007. For the first six months of 2008, BMW Group sales are down 3.9 percent to 157,913 vehicles versus the 164,338 sold in the first half of 2007.

BMW brand sales declined 17 percent, to 20,944 vehicles compared to 25,220 vehicles sold in June 2007. Year-to-date, BMW reported sales of 131,513 vehicles compared to the 144,579 reported in the same period a year ago, a decline of 9 percent.

"Internet leads and consumer traffic in our dealerships remain good, showing a premium brand such as BMW has the ability to better weather these turbulent times," said Jim O'Donnell,... // StreetInsider.com