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Can BMW and Mercedes-Benz Put Rivalry Aside to Take on the VW Group?

source site – Can BMW and Mercedes-Benz Put Rivalry Aside to Take on the VW Group? | Automotive News Blog – Wide Open Throttle

Despite some disagreements over CO2 rules, European companies haven’t abandoned plans to work together. How far those plans will get, though, appears to hinge more on setting aside traditional rivalries than justifying the economic benefits. At the center of the talks is BMW, which is talking to Mercedes-Benz as well as Fiat and already has an R&D partnership with PSA/Peugeot-Citroen. The question is just how far the talks will go.

although not news, this is an incredibly interesting sign of the times today. 10 years ago, you would be laughed at if you suggested that BMW and Merc should collaborate. but the top guys at these two (still) very bitter rivals are accepting that possibility. however, the challenge is whether the culture and history between these two could be overcome to achieve economic sense. time will tell.

i for one would prefer a bmw-psa/peugeot-citroen-fiat partnership / alliance rather than sleeping with the merc enemy. this is more than an emotional rhetoric… but for 2 reasons:

1/ the psa and fiat groups do not provide direct rivalry (yet) to the likes of bmw
2/ the ethos and essense of the psa and fiat brands fit well with the bmw brand essense of driving performance experience

an alliance with merc could result in potential cannibalisation of either the bmw or the merc brand.

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Presentation: pitching to VCs

David rose gives a very quick run through on what makes a good presentation to VCs. his talk is also useful as a presentation tip.

Thinking startup? David S. Rose’s rapid-fire TED U talk on pitching to a venture capitalist tells you the 10 things you need to know about yourself — and prove to a VC — before you fire up your slideshow.

“The Pitch Coach” David S. Rose is an expert on the business pitch. As an entrepreneur, he has raised millions for his own companies. As an investor, he has administered millions more.

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How NOT to Use PowerPoint

source site – Bold Leaps: How NOT to Use PowerPoint

Have you ever sat thru a presentation that used PowerPoint to put you to sleep rather than engage you? If so , you will relate to this humorous but insightful look at the dreaded death-by-PowerPoint experience.

powerpoint is the bane of modern corporate culture. too often, we rely on powerpoint to help us promote an idea…. wherein the real tool in this is really the context, message and delivery. unfortunately, we all tend to get “dumbed-down” by this and forget some real basic presentation skills.

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Chris Bangle at TED.com – an insight to BMW’s design spirit

I managed to stumble on this great video of Chris Bangle at TED.com relating to the BMW design philosophy and spirit. This was done in 2002 and i believe is quite relevant for the new age design and technology approaches for the 21st century.

i like the way bangle creates an environment to unleash creative forces of his people. some food for thought for those of us challenged by new problems of change and innovation.

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BMW: most improved environmental performance

With the launch of the BMW Hydrogen 7, the exciting X6 Efficient Dynamics Active Hybrid and the brace of clean diesels and efficient dynamics technology in the regular BMW model line up, BMW is fast becoming the example for the right combination of performance, efficiency, practicality and environmental responsibility.

In terms of performance, the current BMW diesels are matching their petrol drinking siblings. But in terms of efficiency & environmental responsibility they far outperform the petrol set, and even some hybrids. And diesels are much more practical compared to the hybrids.

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