BMW XM performs poorly in first full year, selling only 1,974 units
Even the six-year-old Z4 roadster outsold BMW M's flagship model in the U.S. last year The XM is the slowest-selling model in the United States, while the X5 is the best-selling model. Still, the automaker set a record with sales of 371,346 vehicles. In 2024, BMW also delivered 50,981 pure electric vehicles and 19,398 plug-in hybrid vehicles to the market. BMW North America ended 2024 with strong sales momentum, with U.S. market sales reaching a record 371,346 vehicles, an increase of 2.5% over 2023. The performance underlines the brand's continued dominance in the luxury car segment. However, not every model in BMW's lineup had a great year. In particular, the controversial XM suffered numerous setbacks in what was supposed to be a breakthrough year. Although the XM is BMW M's flagship product and its only stand-alone model, it has failed to win over American buyers. In its first full year on the market, XM sales dropped 14.7%, with just 1,974…
Toyota Raize Sub 4m SUV performs poorly in Latin NCAP test
Toyota Raize Latin NCAP Depending on market conditions, the DNGA-based Daihatsu Rocky was renamed Toyota Raize, Subaru Rex and Perodua Ativa for sale Interestingly, the Toyota Raize (a rebadged version of the Daihatsu Rocky) has just been crash tested by Latin NCAP. The results are not good for Toyota's product portfolio as the tested vehicle received only 1 star in the Latin NCAP test. Let's analyze the numbers and see what the analysis shows. Toyota Raize Latin NCAP The Daihatsu Rocky is an important car in Japan, ASEAN countries, and Latin American countries. We say this because there are multiple modified versions of the Daihatsu that are sold under other brands. In addition to being sold under the name Toyota Raize, the Daihatsu Rocky is also sold under the names Perodua Ativa and Subaru Rex. The Toyota Raize tested by Latin NCAP is manufactured in Indonesia for Latin America. It is advertised as a 5-door SUV and the crash test…
235 – 9 Tips to Attract Traffic to a Poorly Located Booth
You're stuck in a bad booth location. Don't tell me you're stuck in a bad booth location. All of us have been stuck exhibiting at a trade show, expo, conference, or event over the years. Chances are you've been stuck in a bad booth location. At some point, you know what I'm talking about. We’re talking about being stuck in the back corner of some aisle that goes all the way to the side, or maybe in a secondary hall because they sold so many tickets to their show. So what do you do? Do you just give up and let attendees do what you want? Those attendees are probably lost too. So they end up walking right past your booth, or do you take control? We’re here to show you how. First, you have to do everything you can to avoid this situation. So, when you are choosing a show and booth, contact the show organizers and ask them…