It’s been rumored for some time but now BMW officially announces it will start motorcycle sales in the Indian market with two official importers starting in December 2010. With “Deutsche Motoren” in Delhi in the north of India and “Navnit Motors” in Mumbai on the west coast and Bangalore in the southern part of the…
Interbrand, a corporate brand consultancy, has come out with their annual Best Global Brands report. For 2010, the BMW brand remained in the 15th position by gaining 3% in brand value in an automotive segment which saw a 4% decrease overall. “Like Mercedes-Benz, Ford and Audi, BMW ’s success this year has much to do…
While new motorcycle sales remain abysmal overall, BMW Motorrad continues its growth trend with its worldwide sales up 18.1% in August 2010 compared to August 2009. This shows an overall growth of 18.5% for the year compared to the previous year. BMW Motorrad sold 6,405 motorcycles in August 2010 (an increase of 982 versus 2009)…
Summer’s here and more motorcyclists are hitting the roads than ever before. According to a recent survey by the Motorcycle Industry Council, the number of motorcycles owned and used in America grew 19 percent since 2003. That means an estimated 25 million people – equal to the population of Michigan! – swung a leg over…
In the first half-year of 2010, BMW Motorrad sold 57,015 (prev. yr. 46,972) vehicles. This represents a retail growth of 21.4 % from the first half of 2009. The positive global trend for BMW Motorrad continued in June. Despite the negative trend on the global motorcycle markets, BMW Motorrad was able to sell more motorcycles…
BMW Motorrad once again achieved a substantial increase in sales in May and continues on its successful course. Despite the continuing strong decline in the global motorcycle market in the segment over 500cc, sales in May climbed 19.3% to reach a total of 12,139 (previous year 10,172) units. For the year to the end of…
Consumer Reports’ latest survey of motorcycle and scooter owners found that only a little more than half of their respondents said they had taken a formal riding instruction course, and nearly one in four said they don’t always wear a helmet when they ride. Seven out of 10 respondents considered themselves to be experienced riders….
Troy Corser delivers two more top five finishes for Team BMW Motorrad Motorsport in the 2010 FIM Superbike World Championship Weather conditions: Overcast. Temperature: Air: 68-78 °F, Track: 68-111 °F Number of riders participating: 21 from 12 teams Fastest lap Race 1: Carlos Checa (Althea Racing) 1:48.045 min Fastest lap Race 2: Carlos Checa (Althea…
Weather conditions: Sunny. Number of riders participating: 21 from 12 teams Fastest lap Qualifying Practices: Max Biaggi (Aprilia Alitalia Racing) 1:48.115 min Fastest lap Superpole 3: Carlos Checa (Althea Racing) 1:47.081 min Mixed emotions for Team BMW Motorrad Motorsport after the Superpole Qualifying at Miller Motorsport Park close to Salt Lake City (USA): Although neither…
Weather conditions: Partly cloudy. Temperature: Air: 19 – 23 °C, Track: 33 – 40 °C Number of riders participating: 21 from 12 teams Fastest lap Free Practice: Michel Fabrizio (Ducati Xerox Team) 1:49.756 min Fastest lap Qualifying Practice 1: Jakub Smrz (Team PATA B&G Racing) 1:48.517 min Program: There were a lot of pensive and…