BMW says production systems helping to counter Europe slump

Reithofer said German industry leaders need to take a more active role in preparing for eventual growth in EVs. (Hannelore Foerster/Bloomberg)

April 11, 2013 05:00 AM

STUTTGART (Bloomberg) -- BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer said the automaker's success amid Europe's auto-market contraction shows the importance of setting up production and sales that can weather an economic crisis.

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