BMW sells Husqvarna Motorcycles to Pierer Industrie
BMW has agreed to sell its Husqvarna motorcycle subsidiary to Austria’s Pierer Industrie, owned by KTM CEO Stefan Pierer, as part of a shift in BMW Motorrad’s strategic focus.
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BMW has agreed to sell its Husqvarna motorcycle subsidiary to Austria’s Pierer Industrie, owned by KTM CEO Stefan Pierer, as part of a shift in BMW Motorrad’s strategic focus.
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