BMW has launched its new BMW Z4 sDrive35i Roadster in the Indian market, on October 12, 2009.

German luxury carmaker, BMW, plans to enter the high-end luxury motorcycle market in India, with its Motorrad range of motorcycles.

For almost more than a decade, Mercedes Benz held the number one position in India for most number of sales in the luxury car segment. But BMW overtook their arch rival selling 270 units in January 2009, whereas Mercedes Benz could only manage 170.

Year 2008 proved to be an exciting year for premium car maker BMW India. According to trade reports, BMW India sold as many as 2,908 cars in the country during 2008.

BMW has launched its BMW 3 series in India. The BMW 3 series will be available in the BMW dealerships across India, from January 2009.

The India car mart has turned out to be a success zone for German luxury car major BMW. The company has said it is expected to close the 2008 calendar year with a sales figure of 2,800 units.

Luxury car giant BMW is mulling over the possibility of rolling out its luxury small car Mini in India in the near future.