Published: 27 Dec 12 12:31 CET | Print version
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German top-of-the-range carmaker BMW sold a record 1.8 million vehicles in 2012, chief financial officer Friedrich Eichiner said in a newspaper interview Thursday.
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Commerzbank, Germany's second largest bank, looks set to shed 5,000 jobs, it emerged on Tuesday. The move is part of an attempt to recover from heavy losses incurred during the 2008-2009 financial crisis. READ () »
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A German amateur footballer who took part in a goal-shooting competition organized by an electronics retail chain, won thousands of euros worth of goods for himself, friends and even complete strangers - until the store banned him. READ () »
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British mobile phone giant Vodafone said on Wednesday it had made a preliminary approach to Kabel Deutschland over a possible offer for the firm, Germany's biggest cable operator. READ () »
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I don't have the data, of course, but I suspect a big chunk of that 20 percent worldwide growth is attributable to customers in China.
And importantly there is no mention of India here though BMW had emerged as the no. 1 best seller in its segment during 2011. Wish their Hqs take cognizance of the Indian market where they are growing.