Woodcliff Lake, N.J. — May 11, 2026… BMW Financial Services North America announced that it has been ranked #1 in customer satisfaction among premium automotive financing providers in the JD Power 2025 U.S. Automotive Financing Satisfaction Study^SM. The JD Power study evaluates customer satisfaction across eight core dimensions (in order of importance): level of trust with provider; loan/lease offering met needs; experience managing my loan/lease; keeps me informed about my loan/lease; experience obtaining loan/lease; makes it easy to do business with; digital channels; and people.

BMW Financial Services North America’s strong performance underscores the effectiveness of the company’s All In. Simply Smart. approach, which removes complexity from automotive financing while maintaining the premium standards customers expect from BMW. Designed to simplify the financing journey, the program brings together competitive offers, clear communication, digital convenience, and personalized solutions that make it easier for customers to select, manage, and enjoy their BMW.

“Being recognized by JD Power is a powerful demonstration of our strategy and our commitment to putting customers at the center of everything we do,” said Ole Jensen, President & CEO, BMW Group Financial Services North America. “This award reflects the dedication of our teams, our ongoing investments in intuitive digital tools, and flexible financial solutions that elevate the BMW ownership experience.”

BMW Group Financial Services North America supports BMW and MINI customers and dealers nationwide with innovative financing and leasing options tailored to evolving customer needs. Through All In. Simply Smart., the company delivers confidence and clarity at every stage of the leasing and ownership lifecycles.

The JD Power 2025 U.S. Automotive Financing Satisfaction Study is based on responses from thousands of vehicle buyers and lessees nationwide and is widely regarded as a leading benchmark for customer experience in automotive finance. BMW Financial Services North America received the highest score in a tie in the premium segment of the JD Power 2025 U.S. Automotive Financing Satisfaction Study, which measures customers’ satisfaction with their auto finance provider. Visit jdpower.com/awards for more details. For more information about BMW Financial Services North America visit BMW Financial Services – BMW North America.

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BMW Financial Services North America, LLC

BMW Financial Services North America was established in the U.S. in 1992 to support the sales and marketing of BMW Group products. Since then, the company has expanded to provide service to markets in multiple countries and continues to evolve beyond its role as a captive finance unit. BMW Financial Services North America offers a wide range of leasing, retail and commercial financing and banking products tailored to meet the needs of the BMW Group customer. The company also provides financing to BMW dealers for expanding dealership capabilities and enhancing overall operations. With nearly $50 billion in serviced assets and over 1,100,000 automotive lending customers across the U.S., BMW Financial Services North America finances more than half of the BMW sold or leased in North America. BMW Financial Services employs more than 900 people, many of whom are located in Columbus, Ohio, serving the U.S. and Canadian markets. In 2001, the MINI Financial Services division was established to provide support for the brand’s dealers and its customers by offering financing and leasing options and branded financial services products.

• BMW is once again the winningest brand on the list of the best vehicles of 2026.
• Highlights BMW’s leadership in innovation, driving dynamics, and premium engineering.
• Diversity of awarded vehicles reinforces the successful strategy of technological openness.

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – February 3, 2026… Today, BMW of North America is excited to announce it has earned 14 Editors’ Choice Awards from Car and Driver, making BMW the most awarded automotive manufacturer in 2026 by one of the industry’s most respected automotive publications.

Car and Driver’s annual Editor’s Choice list is the result of extensive instrumented testing combined with real-world driving impressions from their editorial team. The awards reflect not just measurable performance, pricing, and value, but also the intangible qualities that set truly exceptional vehicles apart. BMW’s broad success across multiple categories underscores the brand’s leadership in innovation, driving dynamics, and premium engineering as well as its commitment to technological openness.

“Winning 14 Editors’ Choice Awards from Car and Driver is a powerful endorsement of our product portfolio and the passion our teams bring to every BMW vehicle,” said Michael Keller, Vice President of Product Management Americas. “Being recognized as the most winning automotive manufacturer in 2026 reflects our continued commitment to delivering vehicles that set benchmarks for performance, technology, and everyday usability.”

BMW vehicles were honored across a wide range of segments, highlighting the strength and diversity of the brand’s lineup—from performance-oriented models and luxury sedans to SAVs and electrified vehicles. The recognition reinforces BMW’s ability to meet the evolving needs of drivers while staying true to its core promise of delivering The Ultimate Driving Machine^®.

Car and Driver Editors’ Choice Awards are widely regarded as one of the most influential accolades in the automotive industry, based on extensive testing and expert evaluation by the publication’s editorial staff.

List of winners.

BMW Group in the United States.

BMW of North America, LLC was established 50 years ago to support the sales, marketing and distribution of BMW automobiles and motorcycles in the U.S. In 1993 BMW Group Financial Services NA, LLC was founded, and one year later BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC began assembling vehicles in South Carolina. In 2002 and 2003, BMW Group established MINI USA, and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC relaunching two iconic brands and rounding out its product portfolio.
Today, the BMW Group has a nationwide corporate footprint in the U.S. which consists of nearly 30 locations in 12 different states. Beyond the National Sales Company and Financial Services headquarters in Woodcliff Lake, NJ, its manufacturing plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and numerous other operational facilities, BMW Group in the U.S. also includes Designworks, a strategic design consultancy in Santa Monica, CA, BMW Group Technology Office USA, a technology research and development center in Silicon Valley, and BMW i Ventures, a venture capital fund, also in Silicon Valley.
BMW Group Plant Spartanburg is the largest single BMW production facility in the world, and the global center of competence for BMW Sports Activity Vehicles including the X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, and XM. The plant assembles more than 1,500 vehicles each day, and up to 450,000 annually. Since 1994, Plant Spartanburg has assembled nearly 7 million BMW vehicles in the U.S.
The BMW Group sales organization in the U.S. is represented through a network of 350 BMW retailers, 147 BMW motorcycle retailers, 104 MINI passenger car dealers, and 38 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers. The company’s activities provide and support over 120,000 jobs across the U.S. and contribute more than 43.3 billion to the U.S. economy annually.
Journalist note: Information about BMW Group and its products in the USA is available to journalists online at  www.press.bmwna.com

Spartanburg, S.C. – Three models assembled at BMW Manufacturing recently earned awards in the prestigious J. D. Power U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS)^SM and J.D. Power U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) Study^SM.

The BMW X6 (Upper Midsize Premium SUV) and BMW X7 (Large Premium SUV) ranked highest in their segments in the J.D. Power U.S. IQS announced in June. Meanwhile, the BMW X4 (Compact Premium SUV) and BMW X6 (Upper Midsize Premium SUV) took top honors in their segments in the J.D. Power U.S. APEAL Study announced on Thursday. In fact, the BMW X6 was the highest-ranking individual model in the J.D. Power U.S. APEAL Study. This is also the third consecutive year that the BMW X4 won its segment.

“Assembling premium quality BMWs for our customers is our highest priority, and these awards reflect the valuable contributions of our associates, suppliers, and contractors,” said Dr. Robert Engelhorn, president and CEO of BMW Manufacturing.

“After more than 30 years of success, we continue to invest in the United States as we prepare for the assembly of our first fully electric Sports Activity Vehicle.”

The BMW Group announced in late 2022 that it would invest an additional $1.7 billion in its U.S. operations, including $1 billion to prepare the Spartanburg plant to assemble fully electric vehicles and $700 million to build a new high-voltage battery assembly plant in Woodruff. Plant Woodruff construction is complete, and all equipment has been installed. Associates are now preparing the first pre-series battery modules at the plant. In late 2026, Plant Woodruff will start assembly of the sixth-generation battery modules to supply fully electric vehicles at Plant Spartanburg. By 2030, at least six fully electric models will be assembled in the United States.

“Plant Spartanburg will soon contribute to BMW’s technology openness strategy by assembling three different drivetrains at our site: fully electric, plug-in hybrid, and highly efficient internal combustion engines,” said Dr. Engelhorn. “This approach allows customers in different regions to choose the mobility solution that is best for their individual needs.”

Impact of BMW Manufacturing in the United States

For more than three decades, BMW Manufacturing has been a high-performance economic engine for South Carolina and the United States. The plant is the largest single BMW production facility in the world with more than 11,000 associates assembling six top-selling BMW X models and their variants. Last year, nearly 400,000 vehicles were assembled in the U.S.

Since 2014, the South Carolina plant has exported more than 2.7 million BMWs – about 63 percent of total production – with an export value of more than $104 billion, which has made BMW Manufacturing the leading automotive exporter by value from the United States over the past decade. Last year alone, the plant exported nearly 225,000 BMW Sports Activity Vehicles and Coupes with an export value of more than $10 billion.

The Spartanburg plant contributes billions to the local economy through job creation, investment, and production. The annual economic impact of Plant Spartanburg totals about $26.7 billion, according to a study released in 2023 by the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina. The study also shows that Plant Spartanburg supports, both directly and indirectly, nearly 43,000 jobs across the state along with $3.1 billion in wages and salaries. The plant’s direct employment base also accounts for 4.8 percent of all manufacturing jobs across South Carolina.

The presence of BMW Manufacturing has also attracted a network of suppliers and related industries, further enhancing economic growth. Additionally, the facility's operations contribute to tax revenues that benefit local and state governments, supporting infrastructure and community services. Overall, BMW Manufacturing plays a crucial role in driving economic development in South Carolina.

According to the study, nearly half of Plant Spartanburg’s annual economic impact comes from the operations of its in-state supplier base. BMW regularly uses more than 500 South Carolina suppliers, 90 percent of which are in the Upstate. Having such a large in-state supplier base means BMW has a uniquely high employment multiplier of 3.5. That means for every 10 jobs created at Plant Spartanburg, another 25 are created elsewhere in the state, for a total of 35 jobs.

"Since establishing our presence in South Carolina more than 30 years ago, BMW has generated thousands of sustainable jobs, invested in our workforce through training, and supported educational, cultural, and civic initiatives throughout the state," stated Dr. Engelhorn. "Our achievements are a result of the commitment of our associates, the support of our supplier network, and the collaboration with state and local officials.”

Since 1992, the BMW Group has invested more than $14.8 billion in its South Carolina operations. Plant Spartanburg assembles more than 1,500 vehicles each day and up to 450,000 annually. The plant plays a critical role in meeting the high demand for BMW Sports Activity Vehicles and Coupes in the U.S. and around the world. Each year, around half of the BMW vehicles sold in the U.S. come from Plant Spartanburg. The model portfolio includes six top-selling BMW X models, four Motorsport X models, and two plug-in hybrid electric vehicle X models.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Corporate Communications

Nathalie Bauters, Head of Plant Communications, North America

Telephone:  864-794-0842   |   Email:  Nathalie.Bauters@bmwgroup.com                              

Steve Wilson, Media Communications Specialist, BMW Manufacturing

Telephone:  864-451-3571   |   Email:  steve.wilson@bmwmc.com

BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC

BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC is a subsidiary of BMW AG in Munich, Germany, and assembles the BMW X3, X5, X5 M, X7, and XM Sports Activity Vehicles and the BMW X4, X4 M, X6 and X6 M Sports Activity Coupes. In addition to the South Carolina manufacturing facility, BMW Group North American subsidiaries include sales, marketing, and financial services operations in the United States, Canada, and Latin America; a manufacturing plant in San Luis Potosi, Mexico; and a design firm and technology office in California. For more information on BMW Manufacturing, visit www.bmwusfactory.com.

BMW Group in the United States.
BMW of North America, LLC was established 50 years ago to support the sales, marketing, and distribution of BMW automobiles in the U.S. BMW Motorrad was brought into the fold in 1980. In 1993 BMW Group Financial Services NA, LLC was founded, and one year later BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC began assembling vehicles in South Carolina. In 2002 and 2003, BMW Group established MINI USA, and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC relaunching two iconic brands and rounding out its product portfolio.

Today, the BMW Group has a nationwide corporate footprint in the U.S. which consists of nearly 30 locations in 12 different states. Beyond the National Sales Company and Financial Services headquarters in Woodcliff Lake, NJ, its manufacturing plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and numerous other operational facilities, BMW Group in the U.S. also includes Designworks, a strategic design consultancy in Santa Monica, CA, BMW Group Technology Office USA, a technology research and development center in Silicon Valley, and BMW i Ventures, a venture capital fund, also in Silicon Valley.

BMW Group Plant Spartanburg is the largest single BMW production facility in the world, and the global center of competence for BMW Sports Activity Vehicles including the X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, and XM. The plant assembles more than 1,500 vehicles each day and up to 450,000 annually. Since 1994, Plant Spartanburg has assembled more than 7 million BMW vehicles in the U.S.

The BMW Group sales organization in the U.S. is represented through a network of 350 BMW retailers, 144 BMW motorcycle retailers, 105 MINI passenger car dealers, and 38 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers. The company’s activities provide and support over 120,000 jobs across the U.S. and contribute more than 43.3 billion to the U.S. economy annually.

Journalist note: Information about BMW Group and its products in the USA is available to journalists on-line at www.bmwusanews.com, www.miniusanews.com and www.press.bmwna.com.

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – April 11, 2025… The annual BMW of North America Center of Excellence awards honor the 32 BMW dealers across the nation who exemplify outstanding performance in customer experience, sales, and service.The Center of Excellence award reperesents the highest accolade a BMW center can obtain in recognition of excellence in customer satisfaction and operational performance.

“Our dealer network plays a pivotal role representing our brand to customers across the country, and their work is an essential part of creating the premium customer experience that BMW owners expect,” said Sebastian Mackensen, President and CEO, BMW of North America. 

All 350 BMW centers in the U.S. were measured on five different criteria regarding their sales and aftersales performance. Throughout the year 2024, the winners consistently surpassed their competitors in each of these categories.

2025 Center of Excellence Award Recipients (listed in alphabetical order):

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BMW Group in the United States.

BMW of North America, LLC was established 50 years ago to support the sales, marketing and distribution of BMW automobiles in the U.S. BMW Motorrad was brought into the fold in 1980. In 1993 BMW Group Financial Services NA, LLC was founded, and one year later BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC began assembling vehicles in South Carolina. In 2002 and 2003, BMW Group established MINI USA, and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC relaunching two iconic brands and rounding out its product portfolio.

Today, the BMW Group has a nationwide corporate footprint in the U.S. which consists of nearly 30 locations in 12 different states. Beyond the National Sales Company and Financial Services headquarters in Woodcliff Lake, NJ, its manufacturing plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and numerous other operational facilities, BMW Group in the U.S. also includes Designworks, a strategic design consultancy in Santa Monica, CA, BMW Group Technology Office USA, a technology research and development center in Silicon Valley, and BMW i Ventures, a venture capital fund, also in Silicon Valley.

BMW Group Plant Spartanburg is the largest single BMW production facility in the world, and the global center of competence for BMW Sports Activity Vehicles including the X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, and XM. The plant assembles more than 1,500 vehicles each day, and up to 450,000 annually. Since 1994, Plant Spartanburg has assembled nearly 7 million BMW vehicles in the U.S.

The BMW Group sales organization in the U.S. is represented through a network of 350 BMW retailers, 144 BMW motorcycle retailers, 105 MINI passenger car dealers, and 38 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers. The company’s activities provide and support over 120,000 jobs across the U.S. and contribute more than 43.3 billion to the U.S. economy annually.

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BMW Group In America

BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975.  Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003.  The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, the MINI brand, and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars; Designworks, a strategic design consultancy based in California; a technology office in Silicon Valley, and various other operations throughout the country.  BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is the BMW Group global center of competence for BMW X models and assembles the X3, X4, X5, X6 and X7 Sports Activity Vehicles as well as the BMW XM. The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 349 BMW passenger car and BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 145 BMW motorcycle retailers, 104 MINI passenger car dealers, and 38 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers.  BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group’s sales headquarters for North America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.

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Journalist note: Information about BMW Group and its products in the USA is available to journalists on-line at www.bmwusanews.com, www.miniusanews.com and www.press.bmwna.com.

• Body surface with real color change thanks to electrophoretic technology named to TIME’s List of Best Inventions for 2022.
• Potential for future interior and exterior applications.

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – November 10, 2022…Today, TIME reveals its annual list of the Best Inventions for 2022, which features 200 extraordinary innovations. To compile the list, TIME solicited nominations from TIME’s editors and correspondents around the world, and through an online application process, paying special attention to growing fields such as the electric vehicle industry, green energy, and the metaverse. TIME then evaluated each contender on a number of key factors, including originality, efficacy, ambition, and impact.

Of the new list, TIME’s editors write, “The result is a list of 200 groundbreaking inventions (and 50 special mention inventions) including life-mapping artificial intelligence, diamonds made from excess carbon in the air, and the most powerful telescope ever that are changing how we live, work, play, and think about what’s possible.

The full list is available here: time.com/best-inventions-2022   

Color change at the touch of a button. 

The BMW iX Flow featuring E Ink is a unique vehicle capable of changing its entire body color at the touch of a button and was first revealed at the Consumer Electronics Show 2022 in Las Vegas.  By making it possible to alter the body color and display different patterns, the BMW iX Flow opens up a whole new way of personalizing the driving experience.

A variable exterior color can also contribute to wellness in the interior and to the efficiency of the vehicle. This is done by taking account of the different abilities of light and dark colors when it comes to reflecting sunlight and the associated absorption of thermal energy. A white surface reflects a lot more sunlight than a black one. By implication, heating of the vehicle and passenger compartment as a result of strong sunlight and high outside temperatures can be reduced by changing the exterior to a light color. In cooler weather, a dark outer skin will help the vehicle to absorb noticeably more warmth from the sun.

In both cases, selective color changes can help to cut the amount of cooling and heating required from the vehicle's air conditioning. This reduces the amount of energy the vehicle electrical system needs and with it also the vehicle's fuel or electricity consumption. In an all-electric car, changing the color in line with the weather can therefore also help to increase the range. In the interior, the technology could, for example, prevent the dashboard from heating up too much.

E Ink technology itself is extremely energy efficient. Unlike displays or projectors, the electrophoretic technology needs absolutely no energy to keep the chosen color state constant. Current only flows during the short color changing phase.

Millions of paint capsules in a custom wrap.

Electrophoretic coloring is based on a technology developed by E Ink that is most well-known from the displays used in eReaders. The surface coating of the BMW iX Flow featuring E Ink contains many millions of microcapsules, with a diameter equivalent to the thickness of a human hair. Each of these microcapsules contains negatively charged white pigments and positively charged black pigments. Depending on the chosen setting, stimulation by means of an electrical field causes either the white or the black pigments to collect at the surface of the microcapsule, giving the car body the desired shade.

BMW Group In America

BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975.  Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003.  The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, the MINI brand, and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars; Designworks, a strategic design consultancy based in California; a technology office in Silicon Valley and various other operations throughout the country.  BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is the BMW Group global center of competence for BMW X models and manufactures the X3, X4, X5, X6 and X7 Sports Activity Vehicles. The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 350 BMW passenger car and BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers,145 BMW motorcycle retailers, 105 MINI passenger car dealers, and 38 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers.  BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group’s sales headquarters for North America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.

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• BMW X6 M selected as a Wards 10 Best Interiors Winner
• BMW X7 selected as a Wards 10 Best UX Winner

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – July 30, 2020…This week, BMW is very proud to be named a Wards 10 Best UX (User Experience) award winner for the BMW X7. Earlier this month, the X6 M was named a Wards 10 Best Interiors award winner for 2020.

BMW X7

The seven-passenger BMW X7 arrived in 2019 and immediately resonated with BMW customers looking for the increased space and comfort of a three-row Sports Activity Vehicle without any compromises in performance or handling which BMW is renowned for.

The X7’s luxuriously appointed interior is underpinned by the very best technology that BMW has to offer. Now in its seventh generation, BMW’s iDrive and the new Live Cockpit Professional work together to offer the driver and passengers multiple ways to interact with their Ultimate Driving Machine. Two 12.3-inch fully digital displays and large colorful head-up display deliver information in an easy to use and intuitive format. From the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant’s voice control to the central touch screen, hand gestures and familiar iDrive rotary controller, ways of interacting with your BMW has never been more effortless.

“We are grateful to the WardsAuto jurors for their continued vehicle testing in these unprecedented times to bring important information to the new car shoppers.” said Ralph Mahler, Head of BMW Product Planning and Strategy. “BMW first introduced the concept of iDrive nineteen years ago and with today’s seventh generation, it is truly the most intuitive interface in the industry. We want to offer our owners the choice to interact with their BMW in any way they want to, and our new user interface delivers on this promise.”

“The X7, BMW’s largest vehicle ever, incorporates the first-rate drivetrain and interior one would expect from the German luxury brand, but it’s also designed to sooth the soul with a user experience beyond compare,” says Tom Murphy, WardsAuto Managing Editor. “The X7 has a ‘Caring Car’ menu as part of the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, which serves as a portal to personal wellness and rejuvenation. The X7’s infotainment system also has ‘Experience Modes’ to tailor your ride for optimum comfort. The driver can toggle through ‘Executive,’ ‘Expressive’ and ‘Well Being,’ each one adjusting comfort settings based on your mood or situation. Beyond all that, the X7 has quick phone pairing, wireless charging, WiFi connectivity, up to eight USB ports, brilliant graphics, an intuitive iDrive user interface and top-notch driver-assistance systems. You can’t ask for much more.”

BMW X6 M

When the BMW X6 was first introduced, it started a completely new Sports Activity Coupe segment in the industry. Now, twelve years later, in its recently launched third generation, the X6 and the 600 hp X6 M in particular continue to win over enthusiasts not only in the U.S. but around the world.

“Customers are drawn to the X6 M’s muscular and outgoing personality.” said Ralph Mahler, Head of BMW Product Planning and Strategy. “We are especially proud of the global success story that this vehicle, designed for and built in the U.S. market, has become. The designers, engineers and product planners have all worked very hard to deliver on the customers’ expectations of their X6 M providing the absolute best combination of luxury and sport. We thank the WardsAuto editors for this important recognition and are happy to accept it on everyone’s behalf.”

“There are certain design and styling elements that make a BMW interior unmistakable.” said Tom Murphy, WardsAuto Managing Editor. “The dramatic coupe-like profile makes the X6 look much sportier than a conventional SUV, and the interior amplifies these themes with carbon-fiber trim, tri-color stitching and a color scheme that demands your attention. But it’s the seats, with hexagonal quilting on Merino leather, that shine as the brightest star in the X6 M interior, with integrated head restraints and massive shoulder and hip bolsters that secure front-row occupants for the full experience of the Ultimate Driving Machine.”

BMW Group In America

BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975.  Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003.  The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, the MINI brand, and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars; Designworks, a strategic design consultancy based in California; technology offices in Silicon Valley and Chicago, and various other operations throughout the country.  BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is the BMW Group global center of competence for BMW X models and manufactures the X3, X4, X5, X6 and X7 Sports Activity Vehicles. The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 348 BMW passenger car and BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 144 BMW motorcycle retailers, 118 MINI passenger car dealers, and 38 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers.  BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group’s sales headquarters for North America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.

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Woodcliff Lake, NJ – February 28, 2020… BMW of North America today announced its annual Center of Excellence winners, awarding 35 centers out of 348 with the 2020 honors. This elite recognition, given annually, goes to top performing BMW dealerships for their superior performance in various areas of the business including sales, service, parts, operations, and customer experience.

“Our Center of Excellence dealers are more than just ultimate performers,” said Bernhard Kuhnt, president and CEO, BMW of North America. “They represent the backbone of our business and their dedication to our brand and to our customers makes them an integral part of our team. All of us at BMW are proud to have such great dealers representing our brand. We thank them for their leadership and look forward to their continued success.”

2020 Center of Excellence Award Recipients (listed in alphabetical order)

1. Alderson European Motors, TX
2. Bill Jacobs BMW, IL
3. BMW of Anchorage, AK
4. BMW of Annapolis, MD
5. BMW of Bridgeport, CT
6. BMW of Fort Lauderdale, FL
7. BMW of Idaho Falls, ID
8. BMW of Minnetonka, MN
9. BMW of Ridgefield, CT
10. BMW of Rochester, NY
11. BMW of San Antonio, TX
12. BMW of Silver Spring, MD
13. BMW of Sioux Falls, SD
14. BMW of Sudbury, MA
15. BMW of Toledo, OH
16. BMW of Westchester, NY
17. BMW of Wilmington, NC
18. Braman Motorcars, FL
19. Chapman BMW, AZ
20. Crevier BMW, CA
21. Galleria BMW, MS
22. Habberstad BMW, NY
23. Hendrick BMW, NC
24. Laurel BMW of Westmont, IL
25. Orr BMW, LA
26. Pacific BMW, CA
27. Passport BMW, MD
28. Rallye BMW, NY
29. Schomp BMW of Highlands Ranch, CO
30. South Shore BMW, MA
31. Sun Motor Cars BMW, PA
32. Taylor BMW, GA
33. Towne BMW, NY
34. Tulley BMW, NH
35. United BMW, GA

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BMW Group in America

BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975.  Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003.  The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, the MINI brand, and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars; Designworks, a strategic design consultancy based in California; technology offices in Silicon Valley and Chicago, and various other operations throughout the country.  BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is the BMW Group global center of competence for BMW X models and manufactures the X3, X4, X5, X6 and X7 Sports Activity Vehicles. The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 348 BMW passenger car and BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 145 BMW motorcycle retailers, 121 MINI passenger car dealers, and 38 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers.  BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group’s sales headquarters for North America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.

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Journalist note: Information about BMW Group and its products in the USA is available to journalists on-line at www.bmwusanews.com and www.press.bmwna.com. 

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – March 13, 2019… BMW of North America today announced its annual Center of Excellence winners, awarding 33 centers out of 347 with the 2019 honors.  This elite recognition, awarded annually, goes to top performing BMW dealerships for their superior performance in various areas of the business including sales, service, parts, operations, and customer experience.  

“Our Center of Excellence dealers are more than just ultimate performers,” said Bernhard Kuhnt, president and CEO, BMW of North America.  “They represent the backbone of our business and their dedication to our brand and to our customers makes them an integral part of our team.  All of us at BMW are proud to have such great dealers representing our brand.  We thank them for their leadership and look forward to their continued success.” 

2019 Center of Excellence Award Recipients (listed in alphabetical order)

1.      Autogermana BMW, San Juan Puerto Rico

2.      BMW of Anchorage, AK

3.      BMW of Bridgeport, CT

4.      BMW of Cincinnati North, OH

5.      BMW of Fort Wayne, IN

6.      BMW of Grapevine, TX

7.      BMW of Honolulu, HI

8.      BMW of Morristown, NJ

9.      BMW of Murrieta, CA

10.    BMW of Peabody, MA

11.    BMW of Rochester, NY

12.    BMW of San Antonio, TX

13.    BMW of San Rafael, CA

14.    BMW of Silver Spring, MD

15.    BMW of Sioux Falls, SD

16.    BMW of Sudbury, MA

17.    BMW of Toledo, OH

18.    BMW of Warwick, RI

19.    BMW of Wilmington, NC

20.    Braman Motorcars, West Palm Beach, FL

21.    Crevier BMW, Santa Ana, CA

22.    Galleria BMW, D’Iberville, MS

23.    Habberstad BMW, Huntington Station, NY

24.    Hilton Head BMW, Bluffton, SC

25.    Kuni BMW, Beaverton, OR

26.    Otto's BMW, West Chester, PA

27.    Pacific BMW, Glendale, CA

28.    Passport BMW, Suitland, MD

29.    Schomp BMW of Highlands Ranch, CO

30.    South Shore BMW, Rockland, MA

31.    Towne BMW, Williamsville, NY

32.    Tulley BMW, Nashua, NH

33.    United BMW, Alpharetta, GA

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BMW Group in America

BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975.  Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003.  The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, the MINI brand, and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars; Designworks, a strategic design consultancy based in California; technology offices in Silicon Valley and Chicago, and various other operations throughout the country.  BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is the BMW Group global center of competence for BMW X models and manufactures the X3, X4, X5, X6 and X7 Sports Activity Vehicles. The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 347 BMW passenger car and BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 148 BMW motorcycle retailers, 125 MINI passenger car dealers, and 37 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers.  BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group’s sales headquarters for North America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.

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Journalist note: Information about BMW Group and its products in the USA is available to journalists on-line at www.bmwusanews.com and www.press.bmwna.com. 

Woodcliff Lake, N.J. – March 28, 2018… The all-new BMW M5, today received the prestigious 2018 World Performance Car Award at the New York International Auto Show.

The 6th generation BMW M5 is the fastest most technologically advanced M-vehicle to date. For the first time ever, BMW M GmbH provides drivers the opportunity to switch between 2WD to 4WD while also offering M x-Drive, BMW’s intelligent all-wheel drive system specifically tuned for the BMW M5 specifications. Under the hood of the all-new BMW M5 is the latest and most advanced version of the renowned 4.4-liter V8 engine featuring M TwinPower Turbo technology with an output increase from the previous generation of 40 hp and 53 lb-ft, this new engine develops 600 hp and 553 lb-ft of peak torque to promise explosive acceleration and formidable performance. The twin-turbo V8 unit propels the M5 via the new 8-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic and teams up with the M xDrive system to transfer all of the high-revving turbocharged engine’s might to the road, and allows a 0–60 mph acceleration run in a mere 3.2 seconds, making it the quickest and most agile to date.

Trudy Hardy, Vice President Marketing BMW of North America complimented the all-new BMW M5 during her acceptance speech calling it “the quickest (0-60 in 3.2 seconds) and most technologically advanced M-vehicle to date”. With the debut of first ever BMW M xDrive system with 2WD capability, the 6^th generation BMW M5 is the quintessential performance sedan”.

The 2018 BMW M5 is available at certified BMW dealerships starting at MSRP 102,600 plus Destination and Handling.

BMW Group In America

BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975.  Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003.  The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, the MINI brand, and the Rolls-Royce brand of Motor Cars; Design works, a strategic design consultancy based in California; technology offices in Silicon Valley and Chicago, and various other operations throughout the country.  BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is part of BMW Group’s global manufacturing network and is the exclusive manufacturing plant for all X5 and X3 Sports Activity Vehicles and X6 and X4 Sports Activity Coupes.  The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 344 BMW passenger car and BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 153 BMW motorcycle retailers, 127 MINI passenger car dealers, and 36 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers.  BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group’s sales headquarters for North America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.

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World Car Awards

Now entering their 14th year, the annual World Car Awards are the number one awards program in the world for the fifth consecutive year based on Prime Research’s 2017 media report. The awards were inaugurated in 2003, and officially launched in January 2004, to reflect the reality of the global marketplace, as well as to recognize and reward automotive excellence on an international scale. The awards are intended to complement, not compete, with existing national and regional Car of the Year programs.

Journalist note: Information about BMW and its products in the USA is available to journalists on-line at www.bmwusanews.com. 

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35 BMW Centers honored as Centers of Excellence  

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – March 13, 2018… BMW of North America, LLC is announcing its annual Center of Excellence honors. We are pleased to award 35 Centers out of 345 as 2018 Center of Excellence winners. BMW of North America continues its success in the luxury automotive industry based on the excellent performance of these centers in 2017.

As a result of their excellent 2017 performance on eight different Sales and Aftersales Key Performance Indicators, these Centers outperformed their peers.   

“The Center of Excellence recognition rewards the BMW Centers who excel in their key business metrics,” said Bernhard Kuhnt, President and CEO, BMW of North America, LLC. “This year’s 35 winners are the ultimate performers, the best of the BMW network, and we are proud to have them representing the brand.”

2018 Center of Excellence Award Recipients (listed in alphabetical order)

1.    BMW Encinitas

2.    BMW of Anchorage

3.    BMW of Austin

4.    BMW of Cincinnati North

5.    BMW of Gainesville

6.    BMW of Honolulu

7.    BMW of Idaho Falls

8.    BMW of Lafayette

9.    BMW of Lancaster

10.  BMW of Minnetonka

11.  BMW of Mt. Laurel

12.  BMW of Murrieta

13.  BMW of Ridgefield

14.  BMW of San Rafael

15.  BMW of Sudbury

16.  BMW of Toledo

17.  BMW of Westchester

18.  Bobby Rahal BMW of South Hills

19.  Braman Motorcars

20.  Center BMW

21.  Coast BMW

22.  Dreyer & Reinbold, Inc.

23.  Hilton Head BMW

24.  Medford BMW

25.  Pacific BMW

26.  Paul Miller BMW

27.  Peter Pan BMW

28.  Rusnak BMW

29.  Sandia BMW

30.  South Bay BMW

31.  South Shore BMW

32.  Sun Motor Cars BMW

33.  Towne BMW

34.  Tulley BMW

35.  Valencia BMW

BMW Group In America

BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975.  Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003.  The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, the MINI brand, and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars; Designworks, a strategic design consultancy based in California; a technology office in Silicon Valley and various other operations throughout the country.  BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is part of BMW Group’s global manufacturing network and is the exclusive manufacturing plant for all X5 and X3 Sports Activity Vehicles and X6 and X4 Sports Activity Coupes.  The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 341 BMW passenger car and BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 152 BMW motorcycle retailers, 126 MINI passenger car dealers, and 36 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers.  BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group’s sales headquarters for North America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.

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33 BMW dealers honored as Centers of Excellence

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – March 2, 2017 BMW of North America, LLC is announcing its annual Center of Excellence honors. We are pleased to award these 33 dealers as 2017 Center of Excellence winners. Excellent business performance and intense focus on customer service are what keep BMW of North America one of the most successful automotive companies in the U.S.

The dealers are measured against their peers on 12 Key Performance Indicators which include, Customer Orientation, Aftersales and Sales data. The data is then calculated to award the top 33 of the 342 BMW dealers based on their 2016 performance.

“I congratulate these 2017 Center of Excellence winners for their outstanding achievement,” said Ludwig Willisch, Head of BMW Group Region Americas. “Many on the list have earned COE honors in multiple years. The Center Of Excellence achievement is proof that these dealerships know how to delight their customers.”

2017 Center of Excellence Award Recipients (listed in alphabetical order)

1. A & L BMW, Monroeville, PA
2. BMW Concord, Concord, CA
3. BMW Northwest, Tacoma, WA
4. BMW of Alexandria, Alexandria, VA
5. BMW of Cape Cod, Hyannis, MA
6. BMW of Freehold, Freehold, NJ
7. BMW of Manhattan, New York, NY
8. BMW of Morristown, Morristown, NJ
9. BMW of Mt. Laurel, Mount Laurel, NJ
10. BMW of Murray, Murray, UT
11. BMW of Murrieta, Murrieta, CA
12. BMW of Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, SC
13. BMW of Nashville, Nashville, TN
14. BMW of Rochester, Rochester, NY
15. BMW of San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
16. BMW of San Diego, San Diego, CA
17. BMW of San Rafael, San Rafael, CA
18. BMW of Schererville, Schererville, IN
19. BMW of Spokane, Spokane, WA
20. BMW of Springfield, Springfield, NJ
21. BMW of the Hudson Valley, Poughkeepsie, NY
22. BMW of Warwick, Warwick, RI
23. BMW Portland, Portland, OR
24. Center BMW, Sherman Oaks, CA
25. Irvine BMW, Irvine, CA
26. Kuni BMW, Beaverton, OR
27. Passport BMW, Suitland, MD
28. Rick Hendrick BMW Charleston, Charleston, SC
29. Rusnak BMW, Thousand Oaks, CA
30. South Bay BMW, Torrance, CA
31. Tomkinson Automotive, Fort Wayne, IN
32. Tulley BMW, Nashua, NH
33. West German BMW, Fort Washington, PA

BMW Group In America

BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975.  Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003.  The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, the MINI brand, and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars; Designworks, a strategic design consultancy based in California; a technology office in Silicon Valley and various other operations throughout the country.  BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is part of BMW Group’s global manufacturing network and is the exclusive manufacturing plant for all X5 and X3 Sports Activity Vehicles and X6 and X4 Sports Activity Coupes.  The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 341 BMW passenger car and BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 152 BMW motorcycle retailers, 126 MINI passenger car dealers, and 36 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers.  BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group’s sales headquarters for North America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.

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Journalist note: Information about BMW Group and its products in the USA is available to journalists on-line at www.bmwusanews.com, www.miniusanews.com and www.press.bmwna.com. 

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32 BMW dealers honored as Centers of Excellence

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – March 5, 2015 BMW of North America, LLC is announcing its annual Center of Excellence honors. This award recognizes the top BMW dealerships in the U.S. who have achieved an outstanding level of performance in 2014. These dealerships have shown their dedication and enthusiasm for the BMW Brand, their customers and employees.

The dealers were measured on 11 Key Performance Indicators against their peers which include, Customer First, Aftersales and Sales data. This data is then calculated to award the top performing BMW dealers. Only 9% or 32 of the 339 U.S. dealer body are awarded this yearly top honor of "2015 Center of Excellence" based on their 2014 performance. 

“I congratulate these Center of Excellence winners for their great achievement,” said BMW of North America President and CEO Ludwig Willisch. “Many of those on the list have earned COE honors over multiple years. To me, the achievement is evidence that these centers know how to continuously delight their customers. I hope they will proudly display their COE recognition and I know they will certainly enjoy the rewards.”

Dealers listed below are in alphabetical order.

2015 Center of Excellence Award Recipients

1. A & L BMW, Monroeville, PA
2. Advantage BMW, Houston, TX
3. Baron BMW, Merriam, KS
4. BMW of Austin, Austin, TX
5. BMW of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT
6. BMW of Columbus, Columbus, GA
7. BMW of El Paso, El Paso, TX
8. BMW of Freehold, Freehold, NJ
9. BMW of Honolulu, Honolulu, HI
10. BMW of Murrieta, Murrieta, CA
11. BMW of Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, SC
12. BMW of Ridgefield, Ridgefield, CT
13. BMW of Riverside, Riverside, CA
14. BMW of San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
15. BMW of Schererville, Schererville, IN
16. BMW of Southampton, Southampton, NY
17. BMW of Warwick, Warwick, RI
18. Bob Smith BMW, Calabasas, CA
19. Bobby Rahal BMW of South Hills, Canonsburg, PA
20. Century BMW, Greenville, SC
21. Circle BMW, Eatontown, NJ
22. Crevier BMW, Santa Ana ,CA
23. Dreyer & Reinbold, Inc., Indianapolis, IN
24. Hendrick BMW, Charlotte, NC
25. Irvine BMW, Irvine, CA
26. Keeler BMW, Latham, NY
27. Pacific BMW, Glendale ,CA
28. Peterson BMW of Boise, Boise, ID
29. Sandia BMW, Albuquerque, NM
30. Schomp BMW of Highlands Ranch, Highlands Ranch, CO
31. United BMW of Gwinnett Place, Duluth, GA
32. Valencia BMW, Valencia, CA

BMW Group In America

BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975.  Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003.  The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, the MINI brand, and the Rolls-Royce brand of Motor Cars; DesignworksUSA, a strategic design consultancy in California; a technology office in Silicon Valley and various other operations throughout the country.  BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is part of BMW Group’s global manufacturing network and is the exclusive manufacturing plant for all X5 and X3 Sports Activity Vehicles and X6 and X4 Sports Activity Coupes.  The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 339 BMW passenger car and BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 146 BMW motorcycle retailers, 122 MINI passenger car dealers, and 35 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers.  BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group’s sales headquarters for North America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.

Information about BMW Group products is available to consumers via the Internet at: www.bmwgroupna.com.

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32 BMW dealers honored as Centers of Excellence  

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – February 28, 2014… BMW of North America, LLC is announcing its annual Center of Excellence honors. The awards go to the top performing BMW dealerships in the U.S. who distinguished themselves through exceptional performance, consistent brand representation, and a center-wide dedication to providing an outstanding customer experience. Thirty-two of the 339 BMW dealers nationwide achieved “2014 Center of Excellence” status based on their 2013 performance.

“We applaud these Center of Excellence winners,” said BMW of North America CEO and President, Ludwig Willisch: “Many of this year’s winners have achieved this award over multiple years, which is proof they are delighting their customers at every turn. We trust they’ll use the designation proudly in their marketing, and we know they’ll enjoy the trip to Anguilla as their reward.”

Dealers listed below are in numerical order based on their final COE score.

2014 Center of Excellence Award Recipients

 1.   Hendrick BMW, Charlotte, NC

 2.   BMW of Murrieta, Murrieta, CA

 3.   BMW of Honolulu, Honolulu, HI

 4.   Valencia BMW, Valencia, CA

 5.   BMW of Idaho Falls, Idaho Falls, ID

 6.   BMW of Beaumont, Beaumont, TX

 7.   Peter Pan BMW, San Mateo, CA

 8.   Hilton Head BMW, Bluffton, SC

 9.   BMW of Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX

10.  Sun Motor Cars BMW, Mechanicsburg, PA

11.  BMW of Ridgefield, Ridgefield, CT

12.  Schomp BMW of Highlands Ranch, Highlands Ranch, CO

13.  Century BMW, Greenville, SC

14.  Flemington BMW, Flemington, NJ

15.  Dave Walter, Inc., Akron, OH

16.  Performance BMW, Chapel Hill, NC

17.  Competition BMW of Smithtown, Saint James, NY

18.  BMW of San Diego, San Diego, CA

19.  United BMW of Gwinnett Place, Duluth, GA

20.  Crevier BMW, Santa Ana, CA

21.  BMW of Morristown, Morristown, NJ

22.  East Bay BMW, Pleasanton, CA

23.  Karl Knauz Motors, Lake Bluff, IL

24.  Motorwerks BMW, Bloomington, MN

25.  BMW of Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV

26.  Bob Smith BMW, Calabasas, CA

27.  New Country BMW, Hartford, CT

28.  BMW of Westchester, White Plains, NY

29.  Tulley BMW, Nashua, NH

30.  Circle BMW, Eatontown, NJ

31.  BMW of Freehold, Freehold, NJ

32.  Sandia BMW, Albuquerque, NM

BMW Group In America

BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003. The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, the MINI brand, and the Rolls-Royce brand of Motor Cars; DesignworksUSA, a strategic design consultancy in California; a technology office in Silicon Valley and various other operations throughout the country. BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is part of BMW Group’s global manufacturing network and is the exclusive manufacturing plant for all X5 and X3 Sports Activity Vehicles and X6 Sports Activity Coupes. The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 339 BMW passenger car and BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 139 BMW motorcycle retailers, 119 MINI passenger car dealers, and 35 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers. BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group’s sales headquarters for North America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.

Information about BMW Group products is available to consumers via the Internet at:  www.bmwgroupna.com.

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The BMW 328i continues the success story of the BMW 3 Series, started more than 35 years ago when it was first launched.

Woodcliff Lake, N.J. – January 15, 2014 … The 2014 BMW 328i has been selected as the winner of the Cars.Com Lifestyle Award as the Luxury Car of the Year. The BMW 328i is the perfect blend of luxury, sport and prestige. Cars.com tested it against the industry's best luxury sport sedans in 2013 and it came out on top, beating its competitors.

According to Cars.com “It does everything well. It has strong acceleration from the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine; has progressive, fade-free brakes; and sharp, nimble handling. It's quick: zero to 60 mph in just 6.5 seconds. It's frugal: Observed gas mileage in our testing rang in at 28.1 mpg combined city/highway. The list of equipment, both standard and optional, is quite complete”.

The award was received by Paul Ferraiolo, BMW Product Planning and Strategy Manager. Paul expressed his gratitude to Cars.com for recognizing the passion that everybody at BMW and its dealers share for the Ultimate Driving Machine.

BMW Group In America

BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975.  Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003.  The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, the MINI brand, and the Rolls-Royce brand of Motor Cars; DesignworksUSA, a strategic design consultancy in California; a technology office in Silicon Valley and various other operations throughout the country.  BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is part of BMW Group’s global manufacturing network and is the exclusive manufacturing plant for all X5 and X3 Sports Activity Vehicles and X6 Sports Activity Coupes.  The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 338 BMW passenger car and BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 139 BMW motorcycle retailers, 119 MINI passenger car dealers, and 34 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers.  BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group’s sales headquarters for North America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.

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Information about BMW Group products is available to consumers via the Internet at:  www.bmwgroupna.com

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Frequent Business Travelers recognize the Ultimate Driving Machine

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – July 17, 2013… For the second year in a row, BMW has been voted the “Best Car Manufacturer in the World” by the readers of Frequent Business Traveler, and has won the only automotive manufacturer category in the GlobeRunner awards.

The Frequent Business Traveler GlobeRunner Awards recognize the world's best airlines, hotel chains, automobile manufacturers, car rental agencies, luggage manufacturers, and travel websites.

“BMW has been singled out by the road warrior readers of Frequent Business Traveler as the Best Car Manufacturer,” said Jonathan Spira, editorial director of Frequent Business Traveler. “Our readers’ very selective preferences combined with their extensive patronage of hotels, airlines, and everything travel-related make their votes particularly meaningful.”

Voting was conducted online from January 9 through March 15, and over 110,000 votes were cast by readers.

More information on the GlobeRunner Awards can be found here: http://www.frequentbusinesstraveler.com/2013/07/globerunner-2013/

BMW Group In America

BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975.  Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003.  The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, the MINI brand, and the Rolls-Royce brand of Motor Cars; DesignworksUSA, a strategic design consultancy in California; a technology office in Silicon Valley and various other operations throughout the country.  BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is part of BMW Group’s global manufacturing network and is the exclusive manufacturing plant for all X5 and X3 Sports Activity Vehicles and X6 Sports Activity Coupes.  The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 338 BMW passenger car and BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 139 BMW motorcycle retailers, 119 MINI passenger car dealers, and 34 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers.  BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group’s sales headquarters for North America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.

Information about BMW Group products is available to consumers via the Internet at:  www.bmwgroupna.com

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34 BMW dealers honored as 2013 Centers of Excellence  

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – February 28, 2013… BMW of North America, LLC today announced its annual Center of Excellence (COE) honors, awarded to the top performing dealerships in the U.S. Thirty-four of the 338 BMW dealers nationwide achieved “2013 Center of Excellence” status based on their 2012 performance in customer satisfaction, outstanding brand representation, operational excellence and profitability.

“I am always very proud to welcome the Center of Excellence winners and this year we have a strong mix of repeat and new winners,” said BMW of North America President and CEO Ludwig Willisch. “Being a COE has never been more critical to the success of our brand and we are all inspired by their accomplishments.” 

“We recognize not only these outstanding owners and operators but also their teams who continuously demonstrate the ability to perform in a highly competitive market,” said Peter Miles, BMW of North America Executive VP of Operations. “It takes commitment, adaptability and consistency to reach the ranks of a COE dealership.”

2013 Center of Excellence Award Recipients

1. BMW of Stratham, Stratham NH
2. Tulley BMW, Nashua NH
3. BMW of Newport, Middletown RI
4. BMW of Ridgefield, Ridgefield CT
5. BMW of Bridgeport, Bridgeport CT
6. BMW of the Main Line, Bala Cynwyd PA
7. BMW of Alexandria, Alexandria VA
8. United BMW of Gwinnett Place, Duluth GA
9. Schaeffer BMW, Wilmington NC

10.  Performance BMW, Chapel Hill NC

11.  Rick Hendrick BMW Charleston, Charleston SC

12.  Hendrick BMW, Charlotte NC

13.  BMW of Austin, Austin TX

14.  Sandy Sansing BMW, Pensacola FL

15.  Roadshow BMW, Cordova TN

16.  Desert BMW of Las Vegas, Las Vegas NV

17.  BMW of Murrieta, Murrieta CA

18.  BMW of San Diego, San Diego CA

19.  New Century BMW, Alhambra CA

20.  Shelly BMW, Buena Park CA

21.  Irvine BMW, Irvine CA

22.  BMW of Honolulu, Honolulu HI

23.  BMW of Visalia, Visalia CA

24.  Peter Pan BMW, San Mateo CA

25.  Kuni BMW, Beaverton OR

26.  Schomp BMW of Highlands Ranch, Highlands Ranch CO

27.  Perillo BMW, Inc., Chicago IL

28.  Sharpe BMW, Grand Rapids MI

29.  Erhard BMW of Farmington Hills, Farmington Hills MI

30.  Dreyer & Reinbold, Inc., Indianapolis IN

31.  BMW of Minnetonka, Minnetonka MN

32.  Motorwerks BMW, Bloomington MN

33.  BMW of El Cajon, El Cajon CA

34. Autohaus BMW of Maplewood, St. Louis MO

Because of the outstanding work of the dealer network, BMW Group in 2012 achieved its best sales ever in the U.S. 

Munich. BMW makes its debut as the exclusive partner of the annual awards presented by the renowned Art Directors Guild (ADG) in the USA. These awards recognise outstanding figures in production and set design from the international television and film industry. The prize presentation will take place on 2 February 2013 as part of a festive occasion at the venerable Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. The leading designer Herman F. Zimmerman will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award in the shape of a trophy created by DesignworksUSA, a 100-percent subsidiary of the BMW Group. As part of this extensive collaboration, BMW will also provide the VIP shuttle service and present two of its latest models – the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe and the BMW i8 Concept Spyder.

Stylishly showcased in front of the Beverly Hilton Hotel, the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe is unmatched by any other BMW in uniting extraordinary dynamics and the aesthetics of a classical BMW Coupe with luxurious appeal. With its low height and flat roofline that sweeps into the rear, the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe sets a new benchmark for automotive aesthetics. A further highlight is the BMW i8 Concept Spyder, representing the BMW i sub-brand. Its combination of intelligent lightweight construction and state-of-the-art hybrid technology helps the BMW i8 Concept Spyder achieve genuine sports car performance. Its sporty, emotional design lends it lightness, dynamics and efficiency coupled with unusual looks.

The BMW Group and the ADG Awards share a common passion for inspiring design. This is also reflected in the Lifetime Achievement Award trophy created by DesignworksUSA and to be presented to the renowned art director and production designer Herman F. Zimmerman. He made his mark, among other things, as the production designer for the cult sci-fi series Star Trek, and also put his futuristic design stamp firmly on The Next Generation series. The award will be presented by Alec Bernstein, Global Director, Creative Consulting & Strategic Partnering, BMW Group DesignworksUSA. The design of the “Electrified” trophy pays tribute to the achievements of Herman F. Zimmerman: “Our designers were inspired by the metaphor of a flying spark that ignites creative vision. This energy is, metaphorically speaking, electrifying. It prompted our designers to recreate this fusion of technology and art in the form of the trophy,” explains Bernstein.

The award ceremony will be hosted in the ballroom of the Beverly Hilton Hotel –also familiar from the Golden Globes – by stand-up comedian Paula Poundstone. The Art Directors Guild Awards on 2 February 2013 will recognize outstanding designers from the TV and film industry.

For more than five decades now, the BMW Group has been supporting film and television as part of its commitment to the creative and cultural scene. Its involvement on this front embraces product placement, promoting film academies and sponsoring numerous events within the sector, ranging from high-calibre film festivals to small-scale, aspiring “film days”. Since 2010, for example, BMW has been a main partner of the Berlinale, the International Film Festival in Berlin. BMW also supports the Bayerischer Filmpreis, the renowned Landshut Short Film Festival and the Regensburg Short Film Week, among other events. It also promotes short films at international level, such as the “BMW Shorties” film project in Malaysia.

The BMW Group

The BMW Group is one of the most successful manufacturers of automobiles and motorcycles in the world with its BMW, MINI, Husqvarna Motorcycles and Rolls-Royce brands. As a global company, the BMW Group operates 29 production and assembly facilities in 14 countries and has a global sales network in more than 140 countries.

In 2012, the BMW Group sold about 1.85 million cars and more than 117,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax for the financial year 2011 was euro 7.38 billion on revenues amounting to euro 68.82 billion. At 31 December 2011, the BMW Group had a workforce of approximately 100,000 employees.

The success of the BMW Group has always been built on long-term thinking and responsible action. The company has therefore established ecological and social sustainability throughout the value chain, comprehensive product responsibility and a clear commitment to conserving resources as an integral part of its strategy. As a result of its efforts, the BMW Group has been ranked industry leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes for the last eight years.

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31 BMW dealers honored as Centers of Excellence  

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – March 7, 2012… BMW of North America, LLC today announced its annual Center of Excellence honors, awarded to the top performing dealerships in the U.S.  Thirty-one of the 339 BMW dealers nationwide achieved “2012 Center of Excellence” status based on their 2011 performance in customer satisfaction, outstanding brand representation, operational excellence and profitability.

“BMW customers have high expectations of their vehicle and their dealer,” said Peter Miles, BMW of North America Executive VP of Operations.  “It takes extraordinary and consistent effort to attain the level of a COE dealership.”

The BMW Group continues to lead the automotive industry as the number one premium auto manufacturer in the world and is the primary mobility provider for the London 2012 Olympic Games, as well as the 2012 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams.  During 2012, BMW will launch a number of new vehicles in the U.S., including the all-new 3 Series Sedan, 6 Series Gran Coupe, and the M5 Sedan ensuring their position as the number one luxury brand in the U.S. 

“The Center of Excellence winners have done exceptionally well,” said BMW of North America President and CEO Ludwig Willisch.  “In this Olympic year, these 31 are our top athletes, so it’s fitting that we send them to the London 2012 Olympics as their reward.”

2012 Center of Excellence Award Recipients

1. Hendrick BMW - Charlotte, NC
2. Don Jacobs BMW - Lexington, KY
3. Peter Pan BMW - San Mateo, CA
4. BMW of Bridgeport - Bridgeport, CT
5. Dreyer & Reinbold, Inc. - Indianapolis, IN
6. Kuni BMW - Beaverton, OR
7. BMW of Houston North - Houston, TX
8. Schomp BMW of Highlands Ranch - Highlands Ranch, CO
9. Savage BMW - Ontario, CA

10.  East Bay BMW - Pleasanton, CA

11.  Performance BMW - Chapel Hill, NC

12.  Bobby Rahal BMW of South Hills - Canonsburg, PA

13.  United BMW of Gwinnett Place - Duluth, GA

14.  BMW of Stratham - Stratham, NH

15.  Thompson BMW - Doylestown, PA

16.  Passport BMW - Suitland, MD

17.  BMW of Ridgefield - Ridgefield, CT

18.  Momentum BMW - Houston, TX

19.  Advantage BMW - Houston, TX

20.  Sandia BMW - Albuquerque, NM

21.  BMW of Myrtle Beach - Myrtle Beach, SC

22.  BMW of Monrovia - Monrovia, CA

23.  BMW Gallery - Norwood, MA

24.  Desert BMW of Las Vegas - Las Vegas, NV

25.  Valencia BMW - Valencia, CA

26.  Chapman BMW - Chandler, AZ

27.  BMW of Alexandria - Alexandria, VA

28.  Braman Motorcars - West Palm Beach, FL

29.  BMW of Minnetonka - Minnetonka, MN

30.  BMW of Greenwich - Greenwich, CT

31.  Classic BMW - Plano, TX

2011 Award Recognition Marks BMW Financial Services as North American Captive Finance Leader in J.D. Power Acknowledgement -- Highlights Twenty-two Top Consumer and Dealer Financing Awards Received Since 1997 and 8 Consecutive Years of Recognition for Dealer Financing Satisfaction

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – July 29, 2011 –BMW Group Financial Services continues its notable record as having earned more J.D. Power Dealer Financing Satisfaction Awards than any other captive finance organization in North America, with its 2011 recognition within the Prime Retail Credit category.  Tying for first place in the segment, this year’s award marks the Group’s 22nd consumer and dealer financing award, and the eighth consecutive year of being recognized for dealer financing satisfaction.

“We are proud to consistently find recognition within this coveted award program,” said Ed Robinson, President and Chief Executive Officer for BMW Group Financial Services.  “As a captive finance group, our goal is always to exceed the expectations of our dealers and continued acknowledgement by JD Power only enhances our credibility with our dealers, as well as customers. We are extremely proud of our Associates who also service Canada and Mexico from our Regional Services Center in Hilliard, Ohio and earn this recognition with their daily commitment.” 

Robinson noted that despite industry turmoil over the past several years, dealer satisfaction continues to grow.  “We are making great strides through the use of innovation and mobile technology that delivers world-class service for our dealers, and thus, our mutual clientele.”

About BMW Group Financial Services

BMW Group Financial Services was established in the U.S. in 1992 to support the sales and marketing efforts of BMW of North America.   Since then, the group has expanded to provide service to markets in multiple countries and continues to evolve beyond its role as a captive finance unit. 

BMW Group Financial Services offers a wide range of leasing, retail and commercial financing and banking products tailored to meet the needs of the BMW customer. The group also provides financing to BMW dealers for expanding dealership capabilities and enhancing overall operations. With more than $34 billion in serviced assets and 1,000,000 automotive lending customers across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, BMW Group Financial Services finances almost three-quarters of the BMWs sold or leased in North America.   BMW Group Financial Services employs more than 800 people, including consultants and temporary workers, most of whom are located in the Hilliard, Ohio Regional Service Center which serves the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

In 2001, the MINI Financial Services division was established to provide support for the brand’s dealer and customer networks by offering various financing and leasing options.    Alphera  Financial Services was established in 2006 to provide financial services to dealers who are not part of the BMW and MINI networks.

BMW Group Financial Services also offers credit card products through its subsidiary, the BMW Bank of North America.  up2drive.com is a division of BMW Bank of North America, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BMW Financial Services NA, LLC.  BMW Insurance Agency, Inc., a property and casualty producer, is also part of BMW Group Financial Services.

Information about BMW Group products is available to consumers via the Internet at:

www.bmwgroupna.com  
www.bmwusa.com  
www.bmwmotorradusa.com
www.miniusa.com
www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com

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Media Contacts:                                                                                            

Tom Stepanchak, General Manager, Marketing                                          

BMW Group Financial Services                                     

(201) 307- 4124   Tom.Stepanchak@bmwfs.com

Or

Deb Pollack for BMW Group Financial Services

(805) 320-9248  dpollack1@earthlink.net     

32 BMW dealers honored as Centers of Excellence

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – February 18, 2011…  BMW of North America, LLC today announced its annual Center of Excellence honors, awarded to the top performing dealerships in the U.S.  Thirty-two of the 338 BMW dealers nationwide achieved “2011 Center of Excellence” status based on high customer satisfaction, outstanding brand representation, operational excellence and profitability.

The BMW dealer network continues to invest in their sales and service facilities spending nearly $3 Billion in the past decade.  Dealers recognize the benefits of continuously improving their business processes and focusing on delivering top-tier customer service to keep BMW one of the most successful brands in the U.S. 

 “The Center of Excellence program rewards the BMW Dealers who excel in their key business metrics,” said Peter Miles, Executive Vice President of Operations, BMW of North America, LLC. “This year’s 32 winners are the ultimate performers who represent the best of the BMW brand and we are proud to have them representing the brand.”

2011 Center of Excellence Award Recipients

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – November 17, 2010, 12:00am EDT… The BMW brand has won Best Resale Value Luxury Brand for the 2011 model year by Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com. In addition, the BMW X5 and BMW X6 Sports Activity Vehicles each won places on the KBB.com 2011 model year list of Top 10 Models for Best Resale Value, and the X5 xDrive35d Advanced Diesel was chosen as Best Resale Value for Hybrid / Alternative Energy Utility Vehicle. Not stopping there, the BMW X5 also won the 2011 Best Resale Value award in the Luxury Utility Vehicle category.

“At BMW, we believe our vehicles’ strong resale value is a result not only of the innovation, engineering and design aesthetics built into each one of our cars, but also the quality of the BMW ownership experience in total,” said Peter Miles, BMW of North America’s Executive Vice President of Operations. Miles accepted the awards for BMW on the eve of the 2010 Los Angeles International Auto Show, saying, “BMW vehicles serve as industry benchmarks when new then strongly influence the used-car market as they go on to satisfy additional owners. BMW resale value proves that.”

“Consumers should take a good look at the projected resale value of a car when choosing their next new-vehicle purchase, and they would be wise to carefully consider the 2011 Best Resale Value Award winning vehicles and brands on this year’s list,” said James Bell, executive market analyst for Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com “Taking the time to research and choose vehicle makes, models and options wisely now can help new-car shoppers hold value down the road when they go to sell or trade-in the vehicle.”

Kelley Blue Book’s Best Resale Value Awards are based on projections from the Kelley Blue Book® Official Residual Value Guide, determined by an expert staff of automotive analysts.  These prestigious awards honor vehicles expected to maintain the greatest proportion of their original list price after five years of ownership.  Low-volume vehicles and vehicles with a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of more than $60,000 are excluded from award consideration, except in the luxury and high-performance categories.

BMW Group In America

BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975.  Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003.  The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, the MINI brand, and the Rolls-Royce brand of Motor Cars; DesignworksUSA, a strategic design consultancy in California; a technology office in Silicon Valley and various other operations throughout the country.  BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is part of BMW Group’s global manufacturing network and is the exclusive manufacturing plant for all X5 and X3 Sports Activity Vehicles and X6 Sports Activity Coupes.  The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 338 BMW passenger car centers, 336 BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 143 BMW motorcycle retailers, 100 MINI passenger car dealers, and 31 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers.  BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group’s sales headquarters for North America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.

Information about BMW Group products is available to consumers via the Internet at:  www.bmwgroupna.com

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Journalist note: Information about the BMW Group and its products is available to journalists on-line at the BMW Group PressClub at the following address: www.press.bmwna.com.  Additional information, images and video may be found at www.bmwusanews.com.  Broadcast quality video footage is available via The NewsMarket at www.thenewsmarket.com.

Woodcliff Lake, NJ, September 24, 2004... BMW of North America announced today
that the innovative BMW X3 wireless kiosk has received top honors by winning
three industry association awards -- the 2004 Display of the Year Award as well
as two 2004 Gold Design of the Times Awards in the transportation and
interactive categories.

Recognizing the "best of the best" in branded point of purchase displays,
Point-of-Purchase Advertising International (POPAI) presented BMW with the 2004
Display of the Year Award at a special awards ceremony held during Advertising
Week in New York City. Hot on the heels of receiving that prestigious
commendation, the In-Store Marketing Institute presented BMW with two 2004 Gold
Design of the Times Awards at the P-O-P Show in Chicago on September 22nd. Both
awards underscore BMW's commitment to advanced technology and innovative
design.

"We are honored that the BMW X3 wireless kiosk has received two top industry
awards and acclaim by industry professionals," said Jim McDowell, Vice
President of Marketing, BMW of North America. "These two prestigious awards are
a testament to the dedication, commitment and vision of our partners Frank
Mayer & Associates, Reality Pictures, LTD., NetKey Inc., and Dedicated
Computing, Inc., as well as the enthusiasm of our internal BMW team. We are
proud that the X3 kiosks have been embraced by the industry, and equally
excited by their wide acceptance into the marketplace."

The award-winning X3 kiosk was developed to generate excitement and brand
awareness for the new BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle, which launched in
February of this year. The kiosks' sleek design, portability and
state-of-the-art wireless technology has enabled BMW to place them in
high-trafficked strategic locations where potential X3 customers are likely to
gather, including Jet Blue Terminals, Virgin MegaStores, ESPN Zones, Galyans
Sports and Outdoor Centers and similar locations. Additionally, the wireless
technology imbedded within each kiosk has allowed BMW to track prospective
leads in real time, tailor the message and graphic presentation points to each
specific location, and monitor usage.

About POPAI
The Point-Of-Purchase Advertising International (POPAI) is the only trade
association of the point-of-purchase advertising industry dedicated to serving
its more than 1,700 members internationally by promoting, protecting and
advancing the broader interests of P-O-P advertising through research,
education, trade forums, and legislative efforts. POPAI aspires to enable our
industry to influence consumers' buying decisions. The association seeks to
advance the evolution of P-O-P advertising as a strategic advertising medium
integrated into the marketing mix globally.

About the In-Store Marketing Institute
The In-Store Marketing Institute serves brand marketers, retailers, agencies
and manufacturers worldwide with education, information and networking provided
through research studies, education and training, networking opportunities,
trade publications, and tradeshows designed to further the understanding,
acceptance and effectiveness of in-store marketing.

BMW Group In America
BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975.
ROLLS-ROYCE Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003. The BMW
Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial
service organizations for the BMW brand, the MINI brand, and the ROLLS-ROYCE
brand of Motor Cars; DesignworksUSA, an industrial design firm in California; a
technology office in Silicon Valley and various other operations throughout the
country. BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is part of BMW Group's
global manufacturing network and is the exclusive manufacturing plant for all
Z4 Roadster and X5 Sports Activity Vehicles. The BMW Group sales organization
is represented in the U.S. through networks of 340 BMW passenger car centers,
327 BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 148 BMW motorcycle retailers, 76 MINI
passenger car dealers, and 25 ROLLS-ROYCE Motor Car dealers. BMW (US) Holding
Corp., the BMW Group's sales headquarters for North, Central and South America,
is loca

ted in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.

Information about BMW Group products is available to consumers via the Internet
at:

www.bmwusa.com
www.bmwmotorradusa.com
www.miniusa.com
www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com
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Journalist note: Information about the BMW Group and its products is available
to journalists on-line at the BMW Group PressClub at the following address:
https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/global/en
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Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, June 5, 2003 ... Fashion website, eCityofStyle.com,
selected the 2003 Z4 roadster 3.0i as one of the most stylish cars introduced
for 2003. Out of a field of 200 luxury models, and 25 finalists, the Z4 was
chosen as one of five winners, which are selected based on several factors
including exterior and interior style, innovative details, fun-to-drive factor,
product exclusivity and the car's overall envy quotient. Notably, the Z4 is the
least expensive of the five award winners.

The all-new design of the Z4 is based on highly three-dimensional forms and the
interplay between convex and concave surfaces, including two beltlines, a
"twisting shoulder" and cut lines that don't just separate sections of the
body, but are visual treats in and of themselves.

The Z4 has had more than its share of awards and accolades since its
introduction in October, 2002, such as Automobile Magazine's "Design of the
Year" for 2002 and a 2003 AMES award for environmentally safe 2003 model year
products. Motor Trend magazine declared, "...the Z4 represents a bold new
direction..." and Sports Car International gushed, "...the Z4 is nothing less
than mesmerizing."

"Most auto awards focus on the practical aspect and overall functionality of
the current model cars," said Ken Panton, editorial director of
eCityofStyle.com. "in developing our auto award, we wanted to spotlight the
cars based solely on their aesthetic sensibility", he added.

BMW Group In America
BMW of North America has been present in the United States since 1975. Since
then, the BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales
and financial service organizations for the BMW and MINI brands and Rolls-Royce
Motor Cars; DesignworksUSA, an industrial design firm in California; a
technology office in Silicon Valley and various other operations throughout the
country. BMW Manufacturing Corp. in South Carolina is part of BMW Group's
global manufacturing network and is the exclusive manufacturing plant for all
Z4 Roadster and X5 Sports Activity Vehicles. The BMW Group sales organization
is represented in the U.S. through networks of 340 BMW car, 327 BMW Sports
Activity Vehicle, 148 BMW Motorcycle retailers, and 70 MINI dealers. BMW (US)
Holding Corp., the BMW Group's sales headquarters for North, Central and South
America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.

Information about BMW Group products is available to consumers via the Internet
at http://www.bmwusa.com http://www.bmwmotorcycles.com and
http://www.miniusa.com

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Journalist note: Information about the BMW Group and its products is available
to journalists on-line at the BMW Group PressClub at the following address -
https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/global/en

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Rudolph E. Erren Award and Robert M. Zweig Award Presented to Dr. Burkhard
Göschel

Munich, Germany. BMW won two international awards at the 14th World Hydrogen
Congress that took place from June 9th through 13th, 2002, in Montreal. The
National Hydrogen Association honored Dr. Burkhard Göschel, BMW Director of
Development and Purchasing, with the Robert M. Zweig Memorial Public Education
and Outreach Award, for his achievements in connection with the introduction of
hydrogen as an automotive fuel. The International Association for Hydrogen
(IAHE) also presented the Rudolph E. Erren Award to BMW, "for outstanding
efforts in the development and commercialization of hydrogen vehicles."

The National Hydrogen Association sought to pay recognition in particular to
the "achievements and leadership" of Dr. Göschel, who was responsible for
initiating the BMW CleanEnergy World Tour. The tour, which was also visiting
Montreal during the World Hydrogen Congress, is part of BMW Group's worldwide
effort to establish hydrogen as a fuel for automobiles.

The Robert M. Zweig award, awarded for the very first time, is named after the
California physician and hydrogen pioneer who died on February 15th, 2002 at
the age of 77. Right until the time of his death, Dr. Zweig devoted himself for
35 years to establishing hydrogen as a fuel resource. His efforts were
primarily triggered by the need to improve air quality in the metropolitan area
of Los Angeles.

The International Association for Hydrogen (IAHE) is a leading worldwide body
of hydrogen scientists. Rudolph Erren was a German engineer who solved the
problem of hydrogen backfiring in internal combustion engines by using an
injection system. In the 1930s, he equipped around 1,000 cars, trucks, buses
and locomotives in Germany and England with hydrogen-fuelled engines.

Dr. Burkhard Göschel stated, "While it is me accepting these awards, they go to
our whole team and our whole company. We are very proud that our efforts are so
highly recognized... With the CleanEnergy World Tour, we have sought a
completely new approach, because our aim is to offer a viable long-term
solution to the issue of "mobility". That is also why we, as the first
automobile manufacturer in the world, are developing a hydrogen car in the
luxury class right up to series production readiness."

Participation in the World Energy Conference was one of the high points in the
BMW CleanEnergy World Tour 2002. Several thousand experts from around the globe
attended the event, which focused on the future of the hydrogen world in detail
in over 350 papers and panels with the aim of moving it forward. In the new
Science Center of Montreal, the BMW Group showed the international delegates
and Canadian guests its automobile concepts for the future: the BMW 745h as a
prototype for the coming 7 Series with hydrogen engine, and the MINI Cooper
Hydrogen Package Study. Both vehicles have a hydrogen-fuelled internal
combustion engine, but otherwise offer all the qualities and characteristics of
the high-performance models on which they are based.

The two awards are the latest highlights in a whole series of prizes, which BMW
Group has already received for its efforts in the field of hydrogen. The BMW
CleanEnergy concept was, for example, awarded the 2001 Energy Innovation Prize.
This is given for the most innovative idea in the field of energy and is
awarded annually by "Energiewirtschaftliche Tagesfragen", a publication that is
based in Essen, Germany, and is devoted to energy issues of all kinds, and the
Institute for International Research Germany, one of the world's leading
providers of business information. The BMW concept, which aims at establishing
hydrogen as an environmentally friendly, regenerative fuel of the future, won
this award in spite of numerous competitors. The substantiation for the award
to BMW states, among other things: "The BMW Group holds a pioneering position
in this field. The company has devoted major human and financial resources to
testing the use of hydrogen as a virtually emission-free automotive fuel and to
developing
many of the components required for this purpose. It is the first automobile
company in the world to produce a small series of hydrogen-powered vehicles."

BMW had previously also won the international "Energy Globe". The award,
together with a cash prize of 10,000 euros, is awarded for projects that make a
decisive contribution to energy saving and the use of regenerative energies.
The Austrian prize, for which there were 1,230 contenders from 83 countries,
was given in five categories by a jury of international experts. BMW Group was
the first and only automobile manufacturer to receive a special prize, namely
for its CleanEnergy WorldTour hydrogen project.

BMW Group In America

BMW of North America has been present in the United States since 1975. Since
then, the BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales
and financial service organizations for the BMW and MINI brands; a South
Carolina manufacturing operation; DESIGNWORKS/USA, an industrial design firm in
California; a technology office in Silicon Valley and various other operations
throughout the country. The BMW Group is represented in the U.S. through
networks of 340 BMW car, 327 BMW Sports Activity Vehicle, 148 BMW Motorcycle
retailers and 59 MINI car dealers. BMW US Holding Corp., the Group's
headquarters for North, Central and South America, is located in Woodcliff
Lake, New Jersey.

Information about BMW Group products is available to consumers via the Internet
at http://www.bmwusa.com http://www.bmwmotorcycles.com and
http://www.miniusa.com.

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to journalists on-line at the BMW Group PressClub at the following address -
https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/global/en

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Munich, Germany May 22, 2001. This year's result of the J.D. Power and
Associates study on the quality of auto plants once again testifies to the
first-class quality standard of BMW production. The "Gold Plant Quality Award
in 2001 goes to the BMW plant in Munich. Additionally, for the fourth time in a
row and for the fifth time overall, the BMW Dingolfing plant receives a Plant
Award, this time in bronze. Thus, the result bears witness to the high quality
standard of BMW automobiles. In the automotive industry, the J.D. Power and
Associates study is considered to be the leading quality standard worldwide. As
part of this study, the U.S. market research institute "J.D. Power and
Associates" looks at the number of quality deficiencies during the first three
months after a customer has bought a new car. The two BMW plants and the BMW
plant in Regensburg, which placed fifth this year, are scoring far better than
the industry average.

Volume Production Quality
The universally acknowledged quality of BMW automobiles by now has a
long-established tradition. For it is not only this year's first place for the
BMW Munich plant that reflects the production expertise and excellence of BMW.
It is also and especially the numerous J.D. Power and Associates awards
received by the three Bavarian auto plants in Munich, Dingolfing and Regensburg
that speak for themselves. Moreover, the numerous awards won by several BMW
plants testify to the consistent quality of the production network within the
BMW Group. To Dr. Norbert Reithofer, Vice President Manufacturing of the BMW
Group, the new awards are a consistent consequence of the quality efforts
expended by the whole workforce in the BMW production network and the R&D
departments: "In addition to the staff of the top-ranking plants in Munich and
Dingolfing, I expressly congratulate the entire workforce of the BMW Group for
its outstanding quality work. The results are yet again an example of our
production expertise and command

of complex workflows." Based on vehicles of the current model year, J.D. Power
and Associates examines 135 potential problem areas in nine different vehicle
areas. This year, the lowest number of deficiencies in all 21 production
facilities audited is found in the BMW Munich plant. Dr.Reithofer: "In the last
analysis, the winners are our customers. And their trust and confidence in our
products is an obligation on us to press on with our commitment to quality."

The positive showing of the BMW plants is also reflected by the ratings of BMW
cars in the J.D. Power and Associates Award. Thus, the BMW 5 and 7 Series
produced at the Dingolfing plant have clearly improved over the previous year.
Also the BMW 3 Series finished on a high level. In each of the categories
"Entry Luxury, Mid Luxury, and Premium Luxury, BMW is rated as the best German
manufacturer.

Contact:

Jochen Mueller
Tel: +49-89-382 68778