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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on BMW plans for future: 2 million by 2020, new models and fourth brand?]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/27/bmw-plans-for-future-2-million-by-2020-new-models-and-fourth-b/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/27/bmw-plans-for-future-2-million-by-2020-new-models-and-fourth-b/</guid><description><![CDATA[damn thats  hot.<br>not loving the quad exhaust, but i'l live with it.<br>did i say thats hot.....and being able to plan out until year 2020 is also hot....Norbert your a God.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Menice]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 27th 2007 11:27AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on BMW plans for future: 2 million by 2020, new models and fourth brand?]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/27/bmw-plans-for-future-2-million-by-2020-new-models-and-fourth-b/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/27/bmw-plans-for-future-2-million-by-2020-new-models-and-fourth-b/</guid><description><![CDATA[I'm sure I may be alone on this but I'm getting a bit bored with BMW.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 27th 2007 11:28AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on BMW plans for future: 2 million by 2020, new models and fourth brand?]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/27/bmw-plans-for-future-2-million-by-2020-new-models-and-fourth-b/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/27/bmw-plans-for-future-2-million-by-2020-new-models-and-fourth-b/</guid><description><![CDATA[you are NOT alone...and I know that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but this concept could use a'lil Lasik. <br>I'm also tired of the tiny headlights and big-ass grill across the model range. ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[DCragtop]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 27th 2007 12:24PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on BMW plans for future: 2 million by 2020, new models and fourth brand?]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/27/bmw-plans-for-future-2-million-by-2020-new-models-and-fourth-b/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/27/bmw-plans-for-future-2-million-by-2020-new-models-and-fourth-b/</guid><description><![CDATA[Tiny headlights across the range? Have you seen the 1? Bigger eyes than Susan Sarandon. ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[jg]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 27th 2007 12:29PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on BMW plans for future: 2 million by 2020, new models and fourth brand?]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/27/bmw-plans-for-future-2-million-by-2020-new-models-and-fourth-b/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/27/bmw-plans-for-future-2-million-by-2020-new-models-and-fourth-b/</guid><description><![CDATA[Wow that CS Concept is stunning! If that was production, I would buy that thing in a second.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Frank the Tank]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 27th 2007 11:29AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on BMW plans for future: 2 million by 2020, new models and fourth brand?]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/27/bmw-plans-for-future-2-million-by-2020-new-models-and-fourth-b/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/27/bmw-plans-for-future-2-million-by-2020-new-models-and-fourth-b/</guid><description><![CDATA[What else does BMW have besides MINI? Could they brand small SUVs as Husqvarna?]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[JayP]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 27th 2007 11:31AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on BMW plans for future: 2 million by 2020, new models and fourth brand?]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/27/bmw-plans-for-future-2-million-by-2020-new-models-and-fourth-b/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/27/bmw-plans-for-future-2-million-by-2020-new-models-and-fourth-b/</guid><description><![CDATA[Rolls Royce]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[SickFinga]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 27th 2007 12:07PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on BMW plans for future: 2 million by 2020, new models and fourth brand?]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/27/bmw-plans-for-future-2-million-by-2020-new-models-and-fourth-b/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/27/bmw-plans-for-future-2-million-by-2020-new-models-and-fourth-b/</guid><description><![CDATA[Does BMW own Husqvarna? I don't think they do. <br><br>If Husqvarna made cars, would they all come in orange?]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Alex]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 27th 2007 12:16PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on BMW plans for future: 2 million by 2020, new models and fourth brand?]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/27/bmw-plans-for-future-2-million-by-2020-new-models-and-fourth-b/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/27/bmw-plans-for-future-2-million-by-2020-new-models-and-fourth-b/</guid><description><![CDATA["...we took action in the Motorcycles segment during the strategic review and acquired the Husqvarna brand..."<br><br>Or maybe an X-bow/KTM competitor?]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[JayP]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 27th 2007 12:45PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on BMW plans for future: 2 million by 2020, new models and fourth brand?]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/27/bmw-plans-for-future-2-million-by-2020-new-models-and-fourth-b/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/27/bmw-plans-for-future-2-million-by-2020-new-models-and-fourth-b/</guid><description><![CDATA[~Another result of our strategy is that we will not build a space-functional concept. It will be replaced by a fundamentally altered concept. What I am talking about here is a new segment. We currently call the concept Progressive Activity Sedan or PAS in short. Expect this concept to introduce its own interpretation of the sedan and to surprise you with intelligent features.<br><br>-Good, NO VAN!!!]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Brett- BMW Advocate]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 27th 2007 12:44PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on BMW plans for future: 2 million by 2020, new models and fourth brand?]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/27/bmw-plans-for-future-2-million-by-2020-new-models-and-fourth-b/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/27/bmw-plans-for-future-2-million-by-2020-new-models-and-fourth-b/</guid><description><![CDATA[Why do these companies make these lofty sales goals? They create all of these vehicles that mainly sell in relatively small quantities and it seems like overkill. BMW should use Porsche as a model. Few models but very profitable company.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Daniel]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 27th 2007 12:50PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on BMW plans for future: 2 million by 2020, new models and fourth brand?]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/27/bmw-plans-for-future-2-million-by-2020-new-models-and-fourth-b/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/27/bmw-plans-for-future-2-million-by-2020-new-models-and-fourth-b/</guid><description><![CDATA[Porsche and BMW are two very different companies. Porsche is all sport. BMW is sport luxury. <br><br>Yes Porsche is super profitable but in terms of classes, BMW has it covered. BMW just wants to be like any company does, growing. Meaning trying to put as many people in their products as possible. Hopefully, it doesn't come back to hurt them.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Brett- BMW Advocate]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 27th 2007 12:56PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on BMW plans for future: 2 million by 2020, new models and fourth brand?]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/27/bmw-plans-for-future-2-million-by-2020-new-models-and-fourth-b/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/27/bmw-plans-for-future-2-million-by-2020-new-models-and-fourth-b/</guid><description><![CDATA[Cayenne, Panamera,Golf-size hatchback, another small SUV based off Tiguan....BMW please do not use Porsche as a model]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[rmc]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 27th 2007 1:28PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on BMW plans for future: 2 million by 2020, new models and fourth brand?]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/27/bmw-plans-for-future-2-million-by-2020-new-models-and-fourth-b/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/27/bmw-plans-for-future-2-million-by-2020-new-models-and-fourth-b/</guid><description><![CDATA[What was that Audi talking about becoming No.1 in 2010 with 1.6 mln. sales...i knew it was just a dream.  ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[rmc]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 27th 2007 1:30PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on BMW plans for future: 2 million by 2020, new models and fourth brand?]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/27/bmw-plans-for-future-2-million-by-2020-new-models-and-fourth-b/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/27/bmw-plans-for-future-2-million-by-2020-new-models-and-fourth-b/</guid><description><![CDATA[Wait....I'm pretty sure they sell 2 million cars a year already...but ONLY IN LOS ANGELES.  Does anyone drive anything else here?  ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[herk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 27th 2007 1:48PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on BMW plans for future: 2 million by 2020, new models and fourth brand?]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/27/bmw-plans-for-future-2-million-by-2020-new-models-and-fourth-b/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/27/bmw-plans-for-future-2-million-by-2020-new-models-and-fourth-b/</guid><description><![CDATA[Looks like Vw's sc]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[the law]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 27th 2007 1:51PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on BMW plans for future: 2 million by 2020, new models and fourth brand?]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/27/bmw-plans-for-future-2-million-by-2020-new-models-and-fourth-b/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/27/bmw-plans-for-future-2-million-by-2020-new-models-and-fourth-b/</guid><description><![CDATA["While retail and revenues have risen steadily in recent years, our profit has displayed disproportionally low development. Our key performance indicators have worsened." ... "To this end, we will focus the entire organization more strongly on the return on capital. We will reduce capital expenditure per vehicle." - Speech of Dr. Norbert Reithofer.  Does everyone really understand what this means. I do. BMW will start doing business the way the rest of the world does, because to survive ... it has to. If you want a real ultimate driving machine, buy it today ... not 2012.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[dave0mary]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 27th 2007 3:58PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on BMW plans for future: 2 million by 2020, new models and fourth brand?]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/27/bmw-plans-for-future-2-million-by-2020-new-models-and-fourth-b/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/27/bmw-plans-for-future-2-million-by-2020-new-models-and-fourth-b/</guid><description><![CDATA[Looks like about the right time to short the stock. Very dependant on a strong world economy and becoming far too prolific. Talk o\f cost cutting will erode the brand heavily.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[IGB]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 27th 2007 6:13PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on BMW plans for future: 2 million by 2020, new models and fourth brand?]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/27/bmw-plans-for-future-2-million-by-2020-new-models-and-fourth-b/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/27/bmw-plans-for-future-2-million-by-2020-new-models-and-fourth-b/</guid><description><![CDATA[Becoming too big will test their engineering and quality control divisions to the limit as they continue to develop the many models they may have in the future. If they start slipping it could cost BMW it's reputation in the long run. Also BMW's are everywhere now.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[adrian]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 27th 2007 6:32PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on BMW plans for future: 2 million by 2020, new models and fourth brand?]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/27/bmw-plans-for-future-2-million-by-2020-new-models-and-fourth-b/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/27/bmw-plans-for-future-2-million-by-2020-new-models-and-fourth-b/</guid><description><![CDATA[Not feeling this one so much.<br><br>Or really any of the four door coupes.<br><br>There will be a handful on the market soon.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[SPG]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 27th 2007 8:02PM</pubDate></item></channel></rss>