BMW Group India's Jan-June car sales up 13%
Mumbai, July 5: BMW Group India on Thursday reported a growth of 13 per cent in its car sales for the period from January to June 2018 as compared to the corresponding period of 2017.
Accordingly, 5,171 cars from BMW and Mini brands were delivered during the period under review.
"BMW India sold 4,890 cars, clocking a notable growth of 12 per cent as compared to 2017," BMW Group India said in a statement.
"Mini continues to lead the small-premium car segment in India with 281 cars sold, clocking a remarkable growth of 30 per cent as compared to 2017."
In addition, the group's BMW Motorrad sold 208 motorcycles within the first half of the year.
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Stoinis hundred trumps Gaikwad's ton, helps LSG beat hand CSK by six wickets
Chennai, Apr 23: Marcus Stoinis smashed an outstanding century to trump Ruturaj Gaikwad's effort as Lucknow Super Giants beat Chennai Super Kings by six wickets in an IPL match on Tuesday.
Stoinis remained unbeaten 124 off 63 balls with 13 fours and six sixes as LSG completed a record run chase at the Chepauk in 19.3 overs. This was also highest individual score in IPL in a run-chase.
Earlier, skipper Gaikwad led from the front with a superb 60-ball unbeaten 108 as Chennai Super Kings posted a challenging 210 for 4 . Gaikwad's knock, his second IPL hundred, was studded with 12 fours and three sixes. Shivam Dube muscled his way to a 27-ball-66, hitting seven sixes. For LSG, Matt Henry took for 1 for 28.
Brief Scores:
CSK 210 for 4 in 20 overs (Ruturaj Gaikwad 108 not out, Shivam Dube 66, Matt Henry 1/28)
LSG 213/4 (Marcus Stoinis 124 not out).
