https://phys.org/news/2018-11-bmw-profit-dips-volatile.html

Third-quarter revenues were up 4.7 percent to 24.7 billion, supported by brisk demand for the group's vehicles which include the compact Mini and luxury Rolls-Royce.

The group had already issued a rare profit warning in September when it was forced to lower its full-year outlook in the face of a series of setbacks.