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Topic: BMW

Banner year in the making for BMW

More than 6,300 BMW and Mini vehicles were sold across the region in the period, half of them in the UAE. Ravindranath K / The National

May 15, 2013

Strong sales in Abu Dhabi helped BMW Group has posted its best-ever sales results in April.  Read Article Banner year in the making for BMW

Car collector is most sentimental about father's gift

Al Ain, United Arab Emirates - May 4, 2013. Saeed Al Badi with his 2003 BMW M3. ( Jeffrey E Biteng / The National )

May 10, 2013

My car: Saeed Al Badi has many cars, but his favourite was a gift from his father Read Article Car collector is most sentimental about father's gift

Daimler likely to cut 2013 outlook on weak European demand

Apr 10, 2013

German premium carmaker Daimler is likely to cut its profit expectations for the year, after it said on Wednesday that its core European markets continue to weaken. Read Article Daimler likely to cut 2013 outlook on weak European demand

Road Test: Mercedes and BMW ready for battle

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Feb 15, 2013

Two of the most desirable four-door saloons square up in the coupe stakes Read Article Road Test: Mercedes and BMW ready for battle

 

Toyota joins BMW in battery research for hybrid and electric vehicles

Jan 24, 2013

Toyota and BMW will jointly conduct research into a lithium-air battery, which is expected to be more powerful than existing lithium-ion batteries used in many hybrid and electric vehicles. Read Article Toyota joins BMW in battery research for hybrid and electric vehicles

 

Rolls-Royce in Abu Dhabi's fast lane

Rolls-Royce sold 3,575 cars in the UAE last year, an increase of 1 per cent on the previous year. Paulo Vecina / The National

Jan 15, 2013

Rolls-Royce expects its Abu Dhabi dealership to overtake Beijing in 2013, which the ultra-luxury carmaker forecasts to be "another record year" despite sales growth slowing in 2012. Read Article Rolls-Royce in Abu Dhabi's fast lane

 

US and China markets shift Rolls-Royce sales in record year

Jan 10, 2013

Rolls-Royce reported record car sales in 2012 as demand for its traditional luxury vehicles held up among wealthy Americans and Chinese. Read Article US and China markets shift Rolls-Royce sales in record year

 

Good times return for America's car industry

BMW boosted its total deliveries by 14 per cent to a record 281,460 luxury-car units last year. Above, the BMW ActiveHybrid 3 vehicle. Stan Honda / AFP

Jan 07, 2013

What's Up: BMW sales surged by 39 per cent in the United States last month to top Daimler's Mercedes-Benz in luxury-auto deliveries for the year. Read Article Good times return for America's car industry

 

New BMW 7-Series is better than ever

LED headlamps are new, and the lower grille is different but the real advancements have been made to the 7's suspension. Ravindranath K / The National

Jan 04, 2013

BMW's new 7-Series might look the same as the outgoing model but the changes under its body are far reaching. Read Article New BMW 7-Series is better than ever

 

Luxury cars leave the rest trailing

A Maserati on display at a luxury mall in Shanghai draws onlookers. Mark Ralston / AFP

Jan 03, 2013

Despite the economic problems around the world, demand for premium brands such as Lamborghini, Daimler and Ferrari is accelerating. Read Article Luxury cars leave the rest trailing

 

European car makers dented by euro crisis

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Dec 18, 2012

Some of Europe's most venerable car brands are facing a struggle for survival as a collapse in demand is forcing plant closures and staff cuts. Read Article European car makers dented by euro crisis

 

Rolls-Royce drives on in plan to open more outlets

Nov 28, 2012

The luxury car brand owned by BMW plans to increase outlets by 14 per cent within five years, it said yesterday. Read Article Rolls-Royce drives on in plan to open more outlets

 

BMW models put artistic licences in high gear

One of the most famous of all BMW Art cars, this M1 Group 4 racer was the handiwork of Andy Warhol and was unveiled in 1979. Courtesy BMW

Nov 09, 2012

Check out some local art as well as your favourite model, at Abu Dhabi Motors.  Read Article BMW models put artistic licences in high gear

 

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Dubai dart tournament promises to be exciting

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Raymond van Barneveld of The Netherlands arrives for his match against Gary Anderson of England during the quarter finals of the 2011 Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace on January 1, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Raymond van Barneveld

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Bribery laws go beyond borders

An Afghan street vendor touts prepaid Etisalat phone cards. The UAE company operates in the troubled nation, which has a reputation for corruption along with Ivory Coast and Pakistan. Mauricio Lima / AFP Photo

Companies in the UAE are finding themselves facing a legal minefield caused by the global reach of tough and sometimes conflicting US and UK anti-corruption laws. John Henzell reports.   Bribery laws go beyond borders

Mashallah: what it means, when to say it and why you should

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Vin Diesel in Fast And Furious 6. Courtesy Universal

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The collaboration of Shamma Hamdan and Jay Sean in Dubai

Jay Sean and Shamma Hamdan for Saeed Saeed's story on Coke Studios. May 2013 CREDIT: Courtesy Coke Studios

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