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Decision puts carmaker under pressure to find successor to deal with falling profits
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Not much to make car fans swoon as German brand seeks to transform into a tech firm
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German premium brand was hoping to show off its two new plug-in hybrids, the 225xe Active Tourer and the 330e
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After the i3 city car and the i8 supercar, BMW is planning a more mainstream electric car. It’s set to go head-to-head with Tesla
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BMW chief executive Norbert Reithofer to step down a year early
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Model 4-series coupe and 2-series compact help group to tap stronger demand
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Discounts in core European markets, technology costs curb profits from rising car sales
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German premium carmakers Audi and Mercedes battle BMW for the top spot
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Firms like Fiat are struggling with losses, while BMW and Audi set record returns
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