Letters to the editor Oct 21, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009. An open letter to employers: Please consider how you are treating the folks applying for jobs. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Second job fair held for S.C. auto jobs Oct 21, 2009
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) Those who want to work at the BMW plant in South Carolina have another shot at a job. The Greenville News reported a placement company is holding a job fair in Greenville on Tuesday for the approximately 700 jobs BMW is adding ... BMW spokesman Bobby Hitt says increased demand prompted the company to add a shifts. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Apartment market moving on up Oct 21, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009. Nice to know in these uncertain times that there are cases of relative stability. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Mini brings back the talking car - and this time you may want to slap it Oct 21, 2009
If the driver hammers the engine on a cold morning too quickly, a voice may say "Ouch, Im not warmed up yet!It also can be mildly encouraging: For instance, the voices can also offer congratulations for taking a curve with gusto and plenty of g-force; or say something like wow 4.5 seconds of full throttle, after a lengthy launch, says Bauters.It can also suggest the driver turn on the air conditioning if the program senses ambient temperatures are hot, or tell passengers to... (USA Today -- Money)
Maker of Electric Cars to Announce Plant Location Oct 21, 2009
Fisker said during his presentation that 15 percent of the early buyers previously owned Mercedes-Benz and 13 percent were BMW owners. The automaker's suppliers include Visteon Corp., TRW Automotive Holdings Corp., Magna International Inc. and EnerDel Inc.. (ABC News -- Wire)
Theater review: 'The Future Project' Oct 21, 2009
Theater review: 'The Future Project. Theater review: 'The Future Project. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Opera review: Dancing Salome sets stage afire Oct 21, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009. Performers who undertake the demanding title role of Richard Strauss' "Salome" come in three categories, the great Austrian soprano Leonie Rysanek once said: Those who can sing it, those who can dance it and those who should be shot. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Fewer home-building permits signal weakness ahead Oct 21, 2009
By MARTIN CRUTSINGER, AP Economics Writer. Tuesday, October 20, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
For the Record Oct 20, 2009
2, Robert Kubica, Poland, BMW Sauber, 71, 7. 626 seconds behind. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Button holds it together to claim championship Oct 20, 2009
Webber, in a Red Bull, won comfortably ahead of Pole Robert Kubica in a BMW Sauber and third-placed outgoing drivers' champion Lewis Hamilton in a McLaren Mercedes. German Sebastian Vettel, in the second Red Bull, was fourth ahead of Button with Finn Kimi Raikkonen sixth for Ferrari. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Pot advocates: Looser guidelines leave questions Oct 20, 2009
By MARCUS WOHLSEN and LISA LEFF, Associated Press Writer. Monday, October 19, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Japan first lady looks good -- it's in her jeans Oct 20, 2009
Japan first lady awarded for looking good in jeans. Article:Japan first lady awarded for looking good in jeans:/n/a/2009/10/19/international/i083442D53. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Octuplets mom's doc expelled from organization Oct 20, 2009
Octuplets mom's doc expelled from organization. Article:Octuplets mom's doc expelled from organization:/n/a/2009/10/19/state/n091744D69. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
News Analysis: S Africa needs more FDI for economic recovery Oct 19, 2009
This is just one reason why BMW South Africa's plan to invest 2 ... All this greatly complicates the decisions facing multinationals such as BMW when they must consider whether to invest in South Africa or elsewhere ... But in terms of sustaining an industry, the measures have mostly worked in the past, as shown by the continued presence of BMW, Volkswagen, Toyota and others. (Xinhuanet, China)
Button takes the title as Webber wins Brazilian GP Oct 19, 2009
Webber, in a Red Bull, won comfortably ahead of Pole Robert Kubica in a BMW Sauber and third-placed outgoing drivers' champion Briton Lewis Hamilton in a McLaren Mercedes. German Sebastian Vettel, in the second Red Bull, was fourth ahead of Button with Finn Kimi Raikkonen sixth for Ferrari. (India Times, India)
Comeback for AWB leader? Oct 19, 2009
The Point's Fibonacci sequence: Hlophe; SAPS; Malema; Zuma's wives; Springboks; BMW Blade. Who's the biggest liar - Leonard Chuene, Judge Motata, Carl Niehaus or Jacob Zuma. (iAfrica.com)
Chinese team is still out of this world Oct 19, 2009
081 seconds, ahead of Robert Kubica of BMW Sauber and defending champion Lewis Hamilton of McLaren. Miscellany Galaxy, Dynamo tie, create logjam The Los Angeles Galaxy and Dynamo played to a scoreless draw in Houston, creating a three-way tie atop the MLS s Western Conference. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Jenson Button takes title as Mark Webber wins Brazilian Grand Prix Oct 19, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Mark Webber, left, and Jenson Button celebratePicture: AP and AFP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
GM Gains Ground in October Oct 17, 2009
"But it's a fine tuning of the brands. They realize that the promotion they're doing will not necessarily get people to leave their Toyota () or BMW ().". is. (BusinessWeek)
Guilty plea expected in 30-year Ponzi scheme Oct 17, 2009
Saturday, October 17, 2009. (10-16) 14:57 PDT SAN FRANCISCO. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
No need to go full throttle in today's cars Oct 17, 2009
Weatherford BMW won about $600,000 in waived fees from the Berkeley City Council on Tuesday. Vilma Serralta worked 14 hours a day for four years as the live-in housekeeper at an Atherton. (San Francisco Chronicle)
ANC on a spending spree Oct 17, 2009
Among other things, a reply to a DA parliamentary question revealed that the water and environmental affairs department had bought a R900 000 BMW for Deputy Minister Rejoice Mabudafhasi ... A BMW 7 Series was bought for Minister in the Presidency Trevor Manuel at a cost of R1. (iAfrica.com)
› Angie blows R250k on party Oct 17, 2009
Motshekga was criticised earlier this year the purchase of two government vehicles, a BMW 730D and a Range Rover Sport TDV8, which cost the taxpayer more than R1. 7-million. (iAfrica.com)
European carmakers stress power for 2010 Oct 16, 2009
Think of BMW's 5 Series Gran Turismo as a blimped-up, midsize sedan with a rear hatch ... For the 2010 model year, at least, BMW will retain its 5 Series station wagon, alongside the new Gran Turismo ... In other news, BMW adds M versions to its X5 and X6 lines in the 2010 model year. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Bike a beautiful blend of form, function Oct 16, 2009
LOCAL DEALER: BMW Motorcycles of Daytona Beach. SOURCE. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
European cars still speedy for 2010 model year Oct 16, 2009
The second-generation Mini convertible went on sale in March from the youthful division of BMW. ... The wait is nearly over for a slightly downsized Rolls from parent BMW, and the name being rumored for the model is Ghost. (The Augusta Chronicle)
51bn Spent On Plastic Cups For School Children Oct 16, 2009
At the end of the bidding process, he said, Mercedes Benz , BMW, Jaguar and Ezonda vehicles were chosen to be supplied for the celebration. He said those vehicles were used for transporting Heads of State who participated in the African Union (AU) Summit, the United Nation Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), CAN 2008 and the Jubilee celebration. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Toyota's tiny footprint Oct 16, 2009
BMW 3 Series 330d Auto Beige leather AA Test Roadworthy. 24 M.. (iAfrica.com)
America's Cup revs up in boatyard, courthouse Oct 15, 2009
In San Diego, American challenger BMW Oracle Racing rolled its monster trimaran out of the boatshed, freshly modified to take on an auto engine to be used to trim its giant sails ... In the New York State Supreme Court, Alinghi's backing yacht club filed papers defending its choice of the Persian Gulf port of Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, to host its rare one-on-one match against BMW Oracle Racing beginning Feb. 8. (FindLaw News)
V10 'family' wagon Oct 15, 2009
Manhart says they built the car "that BMW didn't want to build: an M3 touring" model ... BMW sports seats in the front row and and the back row is upholstered to match ... Carbon fittings and a BMW performance steering wheel with illuminating indicator switches "really give the car that racing look", says Manhart. (iAfrica.com)
Wereko-Brobby: We bought 300 cars for Ghana@50 Oct 15, 2009
Among the cars were 50 Mercedes Benz saloon out of which 45 were sold; 25 Mercedes Benz buses; 50 BMW series out of which 37 were sold; 40 Peugeot 607 saloon; 35 Chrysler 300 all retained; 35 VW Passat out of which 24 were sold 25 Zonda buses which were all sold to the Ministry Of Education. According to Dr. Wereko-Brobby, of the 40 Peugeot 607 cars, one was sold out but he could not tell if the state had not retrieved it because some others who purchased some of the vehicles were requested to... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Delta Dental provision in Senate health bill Oct 14, 2009
Honda, Toyota, Honda, Toyota, Toyota, Honda, BMW, Mini Cooper (i. e., BMW), Nissan, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Auto sales surge 10%, car 21% Oct 14, 2009
Even luxury carmakers like Audi and BMW saw numbers going up. Car sales in the first half of this fiscal rose 15% and it is expected that Siam is likely to raise its annual growth forecast from the 3-5% predicted earlier. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Battle of the ultrapremium automakers Oct 14, 2009
German maker BMW made a strong bid and thought it was the new owner, but then came a counteroffer from Volkswagen, which BMW declined to match ... Its difficult to be seen driving up to your office in a car like a Phantom when youre laying people off, suggests Jim ODonnell, CEO of BMW North America, in way of explanation for the decline. (MSNBC -- Business)
Jump in oil prices lifts stocks Oct 13, 2009
Stocks pare gains; Higher crude boosts energy. Article:Stocks pare gains; Higher crude boosts energy:/n/a/2009/10/12/financial/f034426D30. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
NO KEY NEEDED: iPhone App Unlocks, Starts Car Oct 13, 2009
Some are practical, such as BMW Mini's free app letting owners call a tow truck with the push of a button. The Mini Road Assist was developed by Allstate Roadside Services to let Mini owners summon services such as a battery boost or tire change. (ABC News)
Dylan's defiance invigorating, frustrating Oct 13, 2009
Dylan's defiance invigorating, frustrating. Article:Dylan's defiance invigorating, frustrating:/c/a/2009/10/11/DDG01A46V9. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Gazprom strikes preliminary gas deal with China Oct 13, 2009
By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV, Associated Press Writer. Tuesday, October 13, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
'Wellness' program pays retirees healthy bonuses Oct 12, 2009
Ellison's BMW Oracle Racing team has asked a New York court to reject Ras al-Khaimah - a little-known, oil-poor state of the United Arab Emirates - as the site for the 33rd America's Cup in February ... FromBMW of San Francisco. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
LADY IN A CAR: Clinton leads high-drama cellphone diplomacy from black BMW... Oct 12, 2009
Clinton leads high-drama cellphone diplomacy from black BMW ... In a black BMW outside a chalet-style hotel in the foothills of the Swiss Alps, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton used high-drama cellphone diplomacy to clinch a historic Armenian-Turkish deal ... Gordon emerged later from his meeting with Nalbandian and joined Clinton -- who had met earlier in the day with both the chief Armenian and Turkish diplomats -- inside the BMW sedan in a driveway at the rear of the hotel. (The Drudge Report)
Not just speed Oct 12, 2009
Ian Robertson, BMW Group board member in charge of sales and marketing, agrees ... Ian Robertson, BMW Group ... "Turbo has developed hugely since the 1980s," explains BMW's Mr Robertson. (BBC News -- Business)
Now the gloves come off Oct 11, 2009
An Audi A6 wasn't good enough for them; a BMW Series 7 wasn't up to scratch either. Their complaints reached such a ridiculous level we just waited for them to call them in. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
It is a calling - Malema Oct 10, 2009
Can a pigeon beat a BMW. The latest reader opinion piece in the 'race conversation' tackles the definition of racism. (iAfrica.com)
Buy a Mercedes, save $20,000 Oct 10, 2009
There were no Cash for Clunkers rebates for cars costing more than $45,000, so those buyers weren't looking for deals on BMW or Jaguar lots. If you're in the market for a high-end car, there are, ironically, still some nice deals to be had. (CNN -- Money)
Electric car tilts into corners Oct 9, 2009
Nissan's electric vehicle tilts into corners. Article:Nissan's electric vehicle tilts into corners:/n/a/2009/10/07/financial/f212857D82. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
R39m spent on luxury cars Oct 9, 2009
6-million on a BMW 740i to use while he is in Gauteng and a Mercedes Benz ML500 with off-road trim and special seats for when he is in Cape Town. It also came to light on Wednesday that Deputy Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs Rejoice Mabudafhasi has spent R900 000 on a new, fuel-heavy BMW X5. (iAfrica.com)
Hot hatch heaven Oct 9, 2009
Last Updated: 01:08pm 17 Sep 2009. R3,000 free @ Prestige Casino. (iAfrica.com)
Encourage 'creative errors' to foster spirit of risk taking Oct 9, 2009
BMW had experimented with a similar idea about 20 years ago. Gerhard Bihl was the human resources director of the BMW Regensburg factory in 1980s ... After he left BMW, it seems that the scheme petered away. (India Times)
Failure To Launch Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCARWith seven races left in the Sprint Cup season, Denny Hamlin is the only Toyota driver with a shot at the crown.Toyota's deep pockets were widely expected to dominate NASCAR when the company arrived. Tom Bowles explores why, three years later, the takeover hasn't happened. Oct 9, 2009
Heck, if a company facing bankruptcy can still wind up on top, it's a good sign that a company like Honda, Nissan or BMW could enter the sport and compete with less money than they might have thought. Such a move would be welcomed by a sport looking for any injection of funding/competition it can get. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
GERMANY - BMW output up for X1 roll-out Oct 8, 2009
BMW ended months of output cuts as demand picked up and it prepared for the new X1 compact sport utility vehicle, the car maker said yesterday. BMW has boosted output at its Leipzig factory to a record 730 cars a day from 600. (Business Report, South Africa)
Motorsport: Kubica named Alonso replacement Oct 8, 2009
The 24-year-old will leave BMW Sauber as German manufacturer is quitting F1. (CNN) -- BMW Sauber's Robert Kubica has been confirmed as Renault's new F1 driver from 2010 as a direct replacement for Ferrari-bound former world champion Fernando Alonso ... The 24-year-old Pole, who has spent the last three-and-a-half years with the German manufacturer, had been forced to find a new team after BMW revealed they were pulling out of the sport at the end of the year. (CNN -- International)
Wow, good thing they don't watch Springer Oct 8, 2009
Saudi gets 5 years in jail for frank TV sex talk. Article:Saudi gets 5 years in jail for frank TV sex talk:/n/a/2009/10/07/international/i051000D62. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Cargate continues Oct 8, 2009
The reply reveals he spent R832700 on a new BMW 7 series, and R759529 on a new Mercedes ML500 ... In a statement the DA said:" All of the gesturing and rhetoric is clearly just window dressing - at the end of the day many ANC members appear to be interested in one thing and one thing alone: how to advance their wealth and lifestyles. Earlier on Wednesday another DA parliamentary question revealed that deputy minister of water and environmental affairs Rejoice Mabudafhasi had spent close to... (iAfrica.com)
BMW, Daimler see sales improvements Oct 8, 2009
Germany's BMW AG reported on Wednesday a slight increase in sales for September, while rival Daimler AG said its core car division had its best month this year - suggesting demand in the auto market is beginning to recover. BMW said it sold 122,354 cars worldwide last month compared with 121,492 in September 2008 - an increase of less than 1 per cent. ... "For the first time this year, we were able to increase our sales volume slightly in September," BMW sales and marketing official Ian... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Feature: Driving Miss Motshekga... Oct 8, 2009
Can a pigeon beat a BMW ... In reality, Blade Nzimande has a BMW 730i, Nathi Mthethwa a couple of BMW X5s and Naledi Pandor pair of Mercedes-Benz ML350s ... Sorry Angie, no Range Rover Sport (or BMW 730D, for that matter) for you. (iAfrica.com)
Michael Jordan caught smoking Oct 7, 2009
Wednesday, October 7, 2009. San Francisco is asking basketball superstar Michael Jordan to snuff out the cigars, after he was caught on the front page of The Chronicle's Sporting Green breaking the city's ban on smoking on public golf courses. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Roadworks: patience urged Oct 7, 2009
The Point's Fibonacci sequence: Hlophe; SAPS; Malema; Zuma's wives; Springboks; BMW Blade. Roadworks: patience urged. (iAfrica.com)
Reminder: Relationships are important Oct 7, 2009
Her car would cut off all the time and she would have to get a boost or tow, yet he drove around in a BMW. They both worked, but all expenses were split down the middle even though he made way more than she did. She was constantly struggling. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Luxury item: Oct 7, 2009
2 per cent on the same time last year, which could be attributed to strong sales of the Audi A5 coupe and the BMW Z4. Sales of sports cars priced under $80,000 rose by 6. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Letters to the editor Oct 7, 2009
Wednesday, October 7, 2009. In the last few weeks I have noticed a particular drop-off in the availability of bike cars on Caltrain. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
› Open letter to BMW Blade Oct 6, 2009
Letter for BMW Blade ... Open letter to BMW Blade ... com reader Andrew de Pomeroy-Legg has written an open letter to Blade Nzimande and his BMW dealer in response to the recent Cargate scandal. (iAfrica.com)
BMW puts in R2.2bn Oct 6, 2009
Following in-depth negotiations with government, the BMW Group will invest an additional R2 ... "This investment will also trigger many positive spin-offs within our local supplier Network," BMW South Africa managing director Bodo Donauer told a media briefing in Johannesburg ... While the investment would result in Rosslyn's maximum plant capacity increasing from 60000 to 87000 units a year, it would also secure BMW car production in South Africa for the foreseeable future, Donauer said. (iAfrica.com)
* World Business Quick Take Oct 6, 2009
AUTOMOBILES BMW invests in S Africa. German automotive giant BMW announced yesterday it was investing 2 ... Announcing the investment in Johannesburg, BMW South Africas managing director Bodo Donauer said: It will secure BMW car production in South Africa for the foreseeable future. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
R2.2bn in BMW's tank Oct 6, 2009
A BMW on the assembly line at the Rosslyn plant ... BMW 1 SERIES 120d Diesel, Hatchback, 5 Doors, Stereo, Imma ... Following in-depth negotiations with government, the BMW Group will invest an additional R2. (iAfrica.com)
Nanny Newsom should get his own house in order Oct 5, 2009
Sunday, October 4, 2009. It's been a long, strange trip since Gavin Newsom became San Francisco's mayor. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)