Autoline EXTRA #1303: Jim O'Donnell

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Autoline EXTRA #1303: Jim O'Donnell

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Jan 16, 2009

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On this edition of Autoline EXTRA, John McElroy talks with BMW’s North American President, Jim O’Donnell. Mr. O’Donnell talks about BMW’s successful certified pre-owned vehicle program and also the success MINI had in 2008.

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Jan 16, 2009

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