BMW sets records

Last year has become a record for the BMW concern for all basic positions. According to the company's management, the company fully took advantage of the growth of the market of prestigious cars and set records in the production of cars, and in their sales and investments. The growth was so strong that the BMW could not even prevent the slowdown in the world economy and the uncertainty of consumers after the September 11 terrorist attacks, the Financial Times notes.

The turnover of the Bavarian concern reached 37.85 billion euros. This is 7.1% higher than the company for 2000 financial year.

Around the world in 2001 905 thousand 657 cars were sold, which is 10.2% higher than 2000. According to RBC , the turnover of the motorcycle production department for the first time exceeded the mark of 1 billion euros in 2001; 95327 motorcycles were sold.

BMW President Joachim Milberg emphasized that the automobile company intends to maintain such growth rates in 2002, investing new funds in the development of production.