Day: January 4, 2013

BMW Reports 14% Sales Increase in US in 2012


BMW reported sales of 12,057 motorcycles in the U.S. in 2012, representing a 14.0% increase on the 10,572 units sold in 2011.

Leading the way was the S1000RR, with BMW selling 1,934 of the sportbikes this year. That represents a 20.9% growth over the 1,600 S1000RRs scooped up by American consumers in 2011.

Also performing well for BMW are its six-cylinder K series bikes in their first full year on the market. Consumers clearly preferred the GTL over the GT model, buying 1,601 of the K1600GTL compared to just 697 units of the K1600GT.

The year-end figures also include the introduction of BMW’s C series maxi-scooters. BMW did not reveal how many units of the C600 Sport it sold, but did announce deliveries of 223 C650 GT models since its U.S. launch in the fall.

[Source: BMW]

Dr. Seuss-Style Surreal Photography-By Christopher Jobson


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These infrared photographs taken by France-based photographer David Keochkerian look like bizarre, saturated landscapes created from a Dr. Seuss illustration. Seasons seem reversed, with white trees appearing in spring, and bushes are transformed into something that looks like fragile blades of bubblegum. You can see much more on Facebook, and Keochkerian tells me some images are available as limited edition prints if you contact him directly. If you liked this, also check out the work of Richard Mosse. (via gaks) Continue reading “Dr. Seuss-Style Surreal Photography-By Christopher Jobson”

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