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                        <title>The new BMW 4 Series Coupé, the new BMW 4 Series Convertible.</title>
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                        <guid>https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/emea/the-new-bmw-4-series-coupe-the-new-bmw-4-series-convertible/</guid><pp:caseid>788080</pp:caseid><pp:summary><![CDATA[• Refreshed sporty exterior with striking new headlights and optional Laserlight rear lights • The latest infotainment technology as standard with BMW Operating System 8.5 and BMW iDrive with QuickSelect • New interior design elements including steering wheel design and instrument panel • Customer deliveries starting in spring 2024 with pricing from £43,020 for the Coupé and £49,695 for the Convertible]]></pp:summary><description><![CDATA[<div class="imported-article"><ul>
  <li>Refreshed sporty exterior with striking new headlights and
    optional Laserlight rear lights.</li>
  <li>The latest infotainment technology as standard with BMW Operating
    System 8.5 and BMW iDrive with QuickSelect.</li>
  <li>New interior design elements including steering wheel design and
    instrument panel.</li>
  <li>Customer deliveries starting in spring 2024 with pricing from
    £43,020 for the Coupé and £49,695 for the Convertible.</li></ul>
<p>When it comes to the premium midsize segment, the number 4 stands for
  the perfect combination of driving pleasure and elegant, sporty
  design. These have been hallmark brand values of BMW since its
  earliest days, and the new BMW 4 Series Coupé and new BMW 4 Series
  Convertible embody them now even more than ever.<br />
  <br />The modified exterior design of these models underscores their
  dynamic character and exclusive style. New exterior paint finishes and
  headlights with an extremely striking design and, the now optionally
  available, Laserlight rear lights showcase the latest advances in the
  exterior of the two models.<br />
  <br />Step inside these sporty two-door models and the new features of
  the cabin are immediately apparent: the revised design of the steering
  wheel and instrument panel, the seat coverings, the interior trim
  elements and the now optionally available CraftedClarity glass
  applications for selected controls. The cutting-edge cockpit design,
  including the BMW Curved Display, provides the ideal stage for the
  latest evolution of BMW iDrive with QuickSelect, which is based on the
  new BMW Operating System 8.5. Alongside this, customers can now also
  choose to add an Augmented View display for the BMW Maps navigation
  system as an option on their new BMW 4 Series.<br />
  <br /></p>
<table align="left" border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 708.0px;">
  
    <tr>
      <td style="width: 120.25pt;" valign="top"><p>Model </p></td><td style="width: 2.0cm;" valign="top"><p>Max Power
        (hp)<sup>*</sup></p></td><td style="width: 2.0cm;" valign="top"><p>Peak Torque (Nm)<sup>*</sup></p></td><td style="width: 63.8pt;" valign="top"><p>Acceleration
          <br />(0-62mph) (secs)<sup>*</sup>
          <br />
          <br /></p></td><td style="width: 2.0cm;" valign="top"><p>Top
          Speed (mph)<sup>**</sup></p></td><td style="width: 2.0cm;" valign="top"><p>Fuel Consumption Combined (WLTP)
        (mpg)</p></td><td style="width: 70.85pt;" valign="top"><p>
          <sup>*</sup>CO<sub>2</sub>
          <br />Emissions<br />(WLTP) (g/km)<sup>*</sup></p></td><td style="width: 49.65pt;" valign="top"><p>Retail Price from</p></td></tr>
    <tr>
      <td style="width: 120.25pt;" valign="top"><p>BMW 420i M Sport
        Coupé </p></td><td style="width: 2.0cm;" valign="top"><p>184</p></td><td style="width: 2.0cm;" valign="top"><p>300</p></td><td style="width: 63.8pt;" valign="top"><p>7.5</p></td><td style="width: 2.0cm;" valign="top"><p>149</p></td><td style="width: 2.0cm;" valign="top"><p>48.7 – 53.3</p></td><td style="width: 70.85pt;" valign="top"><p>132 - 122</p></td><td style="width: 49.65pt;" valign="top"><p>£43,020</p></td></tr>
    <tr>
      <td style="width: 120.25pt;" valign="top"><p>BMW M440i xDrive
        Coupé </p></td><td style="width: 2.0cm;" valign="top"><p>374</p></td><td style="width: 2.0cm;" valign="top"><p>500</p></td><td style="width: 63.8pt;" valign="top"><p>4.5</p></td><td style="width: 2.0cm;" valign="top"><p>155</p></td><td style="width: 2.0cm;" valign="top"><p>39.8 – 41.5</p></td><td style="width: 70.85pt;" valign="top"><p>163 - 155</p></td><td style="width: 49.65pt;" valign="top"><p>£58,735</p></td></tr>
    <tr>
      <td style="width: 120.25pt;" valign="top"><p>BMW 420i M Sport
        Convertible</p></td><td style="width: 2.0cm;" valign="top"><p>184</p></td><td style="width: 2.0cm;" valign="top"><p>300</p></td><td style="width: 63.8pt;" valign="top"><p>8.2</p></td><td style="width: 2.0cm;" valign="top"><p>146</p></td><td style="width: 2.0cm;" valign="top"><p>46.3 – 49.6</p></td><td style="width: 70.85pt;" valign="top"><p>140 - 131</p></td><td style="width: 49.65pt;" valign="top"><p>£49,695</p></td></tr>
    <tr>
      <td style="width: 120.25pt;" valign="top"><p>BMW M440i xDrive
        Convertible</p></td><td style="width: 2.0cm;" valign="top"><p>374</p></td><td style="width: 2.0cm;" valign="top"><p>500</p></td><td style="width: 63.8pt;" valign="top"><p>4.9</p></td><td style="width: 2.0cm;" valign="top"><p>155</p></td><td style="width: 2.0cm;" valign="top"><p>38.2 – 40.9</p></td><td style="width: 70.85pt;" valign="top"><p>169 - 159</p></td><td style="width: 49.65pt;" valign="top"><p>£65,410</p></td></tr></table>
<p>
  <sup>
    <sub>*All figures relating to performance, fuel consumption and
      emissions are provisional. All the stated technical data including
      fuel consumption, electric range and emissions figures relate to
      the offering in the German market. Dimensions and measurements
      refer to vehicles with basic configuration in Germany. These may
      vary depending on the wheel/tyre size and items of optional
      equipment selected. **Some models are electronically limited.</sub>
    <br />
    <br /></sup>Production of the new BMW 4 Series Coupé and new BMW 4
  Series Convertible will remain at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing, which is
  also the birthplace of many other executive class and luxury segment
  cars from the brand, as well as the BMW 8 Series sports car and the
  high-performance BMW M4 models.<br />
  <br />Order books for the BMW 4 Series Coupé and BMW 4 Series
  Convertible are open in the UK from today, with two variants to choose
  from – the 420i M Sport and the M440i xDrive. The new BMW 4 Series is
  available to order now priced from £43,020, with customer deliveries
  beginning in spring 2024.<br />
  <br />
  <strong>Global segment leaders sharpen the sporting profile of the BMW
  brand.<br /></strong>The evolution of the BMW 4 Series range is
  anchored in the product substance that has helped it achieve such
  outstanding popularity across all the major car markets. In a market
  dominated by German premium carmakers, the coupé and convertible enjoy
  clear leads in their respective segments both globally and in their
  key individual markets.<br />
  <br />This sales success has been accompanied by an extraordinarily
  high level of customer satisfaction. In customer surveys, both the BMW
  4 Series Coupé and BMW 4 Series Convertible achieve excellent approval
  ratings. Customers placed particular emphasis on the dynamic driving
  characteristics and emotionally rich design of both models, as well as
  a premium feel characterised by high material and build quality. By
  attracting such positive responses from customers, the BMW 4 Series
  models have made a significant contribution to further enhancing the
  brand’s profile as a maker of dynamically exceptional and elegantly
  sporty premium cars.<br />
  <br />
  <strong>Distinct characters with a shared focus on driving
  pleasure.<br /></strong>For the past two model generations, BMW has
  grouped its premium midsize coupés and convertibles into their own
  model range. This has highlighted their particularly intense focus on
  delivering the driving pleasure for which the brand is renowned. The
  differentiation between the new BMW 4 Series models and the BMW 3
  Series in terms of design can be found not only in their proportions
  and lines, but also their distinctive front-end visuals. Wider tracks
  and specific tuning for their chassis technology lay the groundwork
  for superlative dynamic prowess. Within the BMW 4 Series range, the
  coupé and convertible models represent distinct characters whose
  individual vehicle concepts target different priorities.<br />
  <br />The BMW 4 Series Coupé combines its dynamically flowing lines
  and elegantly stretched proportions with a body optimised for extra
  handling agility and boasting exceptional torsional rigidity, plus a
  chassis tuned squarely for dynamic excellence. The individual-seat
  character of the two rear seats helps to ensure that the passengers in
  the second row also enjoy an exceptional driving experience. The
  folding function of the three-section split rear seat bench increases
  the versatility of the interior when it comes to accommodating larger
  items for leisure activities and longer trips away.<br />
  <br />Meanwhile, passengers in the BMW 4 Series Convertible’s four
  seats can sample the sporty driving experience characteristic of the 4
  Series together with the joy of open-top motoring. A highlight feature
  specific to the BMW 4 Series Convertible is its panel bow soft-top
  roof, which combines the solidity of a retractable hardtop with the
  classical aesthetic of a fabric hood. The roof’s electric drive
  mechanism can be activated while travelling at up to 31 mph; the
  opening/closing process takes 18 seconds.<br />
  <br />
  <strong>Exterior Design.<br />Striking visual cues point the way to
    captivating dynamics.<br /></strong>Sporting potency and elegance
  are the key themes reflected with authenticity in the design of the
  BMW 4 Series models. Precise modifications to their exterior visuals
  enable the new BMW 4 Series Coupé and new BMW 4 Series Convertible to
  express their unique characters even more clearly. The new features
  sharpen the profile of the two models and provide eye-catching
  pointers to their captivating dynamics, exclusivity and technological advances.<br />
  <br />With their distinctive lines and clean surface treatment in the
  brand’s modern design language, the coupé and convertible members of
  the BMW 4 Series line-up exude driving pleasure and inimitable style.
  With front foglamps no longer fitted, the generous surfaces of the
  front apron on the new BMW 4 Series Coupé and new BMW 4 Series
  Convertible now have even greater visual impact. The features of the M
  Sport add further punch to the cars’ dynamic appearance. They include
  a diffuser element in the lower section of the rear bumper, which is
  now painted in Black high-gloss. In addition, the exhaust tailpipes
  integrated into the rear apron on the left and right have grown from
  90 millimetres to 100 millimetres in diameter. As an extension to the
  M Sport package, customers can also order their cars with the M Sport
  package Pro and M Carbon exterior package.<br />
  <br />
  <strong>Newly designed headlights, innovative Laserlight rear
  lights.<br /></strong>Design cues specific to the BMW 4 Series include
  the visually powerful front end shaped by slim LED headlights and a
  vertically arranged BMW kidney grille. The air intakes of the
  strikingly forward-angled grille have a mesh structure for M Sport
  models.. Their surround now comes in matte chrome.<br />
  <br />The new BMW 4 Series Coupé and new BMW 4 Series Convertible also
  feature visually and functionally upgraded headlights. The LED units
  in their inner workings, which provide all the light functions, have
  been redesigned and have a new structure. Low and high beam are
  generated from a single LED module. And a pair of vertical and subtly
  arrow-shaped LED units house the side light, daytime driving light and
  turn signal indicator functions. The technically focused look of the
  new light sources gives the headlights a high-quality and progressive appearance.<br />
  <br />Adaptive LED Headlights with non-dazzling matrix high beam are
  available as an option. They can be identified by blue inlays and
  include urban lights and a cornering light function. The prism
  structure of the LED units for the urban lights provides a striking
  contrast against the uniform illumination of the daytime driving light units.<br />
  <br />Also offered as part of the M Sport package Pro and if the
  Adaptive LED Headlights are specified are M Shadowline lights with
  dark inner accents. If the optional Comfort Access is fitted, the
  headlights generate a Welcome Light Animation once the driver and
  vehicle key come within three metres of the car.<br />
  <br />The new BMW 4 Series Coupé and new BMW 4 Series Convertible
  specified with Adaptive LED Headlights are also fitted with
  super-expressive Laserlight rear lights. This model-specific version
  of an innovative lighting effect employs a technology first seen in
  the BMW M4 CSL high-performance special edition produced in a limited
  run of 1,000 examples. Here, laser diodes each illuminate a fibre
  optic bundle, giving the rear units an intricate light graphic. The
  precise lines of the three-dimensional Laserlight gives these rear
  lights – which are making their debut in a volume-produced car – an
  exclusive and unmistakable design.<br />
  <br />
  <strong>New exterior paint shades and light-alloy
  wheels.<br /></strong>Customers can give the outside of their new BMW
  4 Series Coupé and new BMW 4 Series Convertible a personal touch with
  a choice of two solid and eight metallic paint finishes. Cape York
  Green metallic and Fire Red metallic are new additions to the range.
  And a wide variety of BMW Individual paint finishes and BMW Individual
  special paint finishes are also offered.<br />
  <br />Attractive new additions can also be found in the selection of
  optional light-alloy wheels. The new BMW 4 Series Coupé and new BMW 4
  Series Convertible are both offered for the first time with two new
  19-inch variants. The new M light-alloy wheels in Y-spoke design can
  be ordered in either Jet Black or a bi-colour finish.<br />
  <br />
  <strong>Interior and equipment. <br />Progressive style and an aura of
    carefully honed refinement.<br /></strong>Standard-fitted sport
  seats and newly designed steering wheels feed into the intensity of
  the driving experience in the new BMW 4 Series Coupé and new BMW 4
  Series Convertible. The large BMW Curved Display brings a fresh and
  particularly modern interpretation of the driver focus for which the
  brand is renowned. High-quality, meticulously crafted materials and a
  new operating concept for ventilation and climate control systems add
  to the cockpit’s premium allure. The modifications carried out to the
  interior of the new BMW 4 Series Coupé and new BMW 4 Series
  Convertible ensure those on board can enjoy driving pleasure with
  progressive style and long-distance comfort in an ambience of
  carefully honed refinement.<br />
  <br />Among the cutting-edge new features is a version of the
  optionally available seat surfaces that is making its debut in the new
  BMW 4 Series Coupé and is produced using more sustainable methods.
  Added to which, new interior trim strips are available for both the
  coupé and convertible. And standard specification now also includes
  ambient lighting and electrically folding exterior mirrors. The range
  of optional equipment has been restructured to enable particularly
  targeted individualisation.<br />
  <br />
  <strong>New steering wheels with standard gearshift
  paddles. <br /></strong>The latest-generation steering wheels
  available for the new BMW 4 Series Coupé and new BMW 4 Series
  Convertible stand out with their modern and sporty design. As
  standard, the driver will find in front of them a newly designed M
  leather steering wheel in three-spoke design with a flat-bottomed rim
  and a discreet centre marking.<br />
  <br />The newly designed steering wheel has illuminated multifunction
  buttons and gearshift paddles. Now fitted as standard, the paddles
  enable particularly swift manual interventions in the gear selection
  process and underscore the sharper sporting profile of the new BMW 4
  Series models.<br />
  <br />
  <strong>Detail revisions for the instrument panel, digital climate
  control.<br /></strong>The introduction of the upgraded BMW iDrive
  with QuickSelect also brings improved operation of the ventilation and
  climate control functions in the new BMW 4 Series Coupé and in the new
  BMW 4 Series Convertible. This is a prime example of advanced
  digitalisation at work and enables a further reduction in the number
  of physical buttons and controls in the cockpit. Temperature
  selection, intensity of ventilation and – if the relevant features are
  specified – seat and steering wheel heating can now be adjusted by
  touch via the BMW Curved Display or by voice command with the help of
  the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. New adjustment controls for
  the air vent grilles in the centre of the instrument panel and on the
  driver’s and front passenger side of the cockpit allow the direction
  of airflow to be adjusted using rotating and tilting movements.
  Specifying optional Sensatec trim for the instrument panel means
  customers will now find a further refined surface structure which
  further highlights the interior’s modern premium ambience.<br />
  <br />The standard ambient lighting in the new BMW 4 Series Coupé and
  new BMW 4 Series Convertible now also includes contour lighting
  integrated into the trim around the central seam vents. Like the
  lighting for the footwells, the storage compartment in the front
  section of the centre console and the door openers, this can be
  adjusted for colour and brightness according to personal preference.
  Users can choose from nine colours. The functionality of the interior
  lighting also includes an atmospheric Welcome and Goodbye Animation
  and light signals indicating an open door or incoming phone call.<br />
  <br />
  <strong>Premiere for M Performtex seat covers in the new BMW 4 Series
  Coupé.<br /></strong>The new BMW 4 Series Coupé comes with seat
  surfaces in black M Performtex as standard. Making its debut in a BMW
  model, this velours covering combines high material quality and a
  sporty design with low weight and a sustainability-optimised
  production method. Alternatively the standard-fit sport seats can be
  combined as an option with interior surfaces in Sensatec perforated.<br />
  <br />Vernasca leather trim with decorative quilting is standard on
  the new BMW 4 Series Convertible and is now also offered in the new
  bi-colour variant Black/Red. Vernasca is also available as an option
  for the new BMW 4 Series Coupé. Both models can also be specified with
  BMW Individual Merino leather trim in three colours.<br />
  <br />
  <strong>New interior trim strips, exclusive touches with
  CraftedClarity.<br /></strong>The new BMW 4 Series Coupé and new BMW 4
  Series Convertible includes interior trim strips in Aluminium
  Rhombicle Anthracite as standard, whilst Fineline Light Brown
  open-pored and Grey Blue Ash open-pored fine-wood trim, and M interior
  trim carbon fibre are available as options.<br />
  <br />The use of extremely high-quality materials also allows
  distinctive touches to be included in other areas of the interior to
  enhance its modern premium character. Electroplated applications for
  the control panel in the doors, which includes the window controls and
  locking switch, are available for the new BMW 4 Series Coupé and the
  new BMW 4 Series Convertible. And customers can also specify
  CraftedClarity glass applications – another new addition to the
  options list. These give the gear selector lever, BMW iDrive
  Controller and Start/Stop button a particular air of exclusivity, both
  visually and in how they feel to the touch.<br />
  <br />
  <strong>Powertrain and driving experience.<br />Powerful, efficient
    and supremely assured.<br /></strong>The line-up of powertrains for
  the new BMW 4 Series range comprises powerful and highly efficient
  petrol engines featuring BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and
  electrification in the form of 48V mild hybrid technology. All the
  drive units deliver an exceptional blend of sporting driving pleasure
  and fuel economy, all are part of the current modular generation of
  Efficient Dynamics engines and all are paired with an eight-speed
  Steptronic Sport transmission as standard. The shift paddles on the
  steering wheel, allow quick manual interventions in the gear selection
  process, adding to the dynamic driving experience.<br />
  <br />Straight-six engines can be found under the bonnet of the M
  Performance versions in both model series. The line-up also includes a
  four-cylinder petrol engine developing 184 hp. The engine’s power is
  fed to the road via either classical rear-wheel drive or the BMW
  xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system fitted to the M440i models.<br />
  <br />
  <strong>Mild hybrid technology optimises power delivery and
  efficiency.<br /></strong>The six-cylinder in-line engine available
  for the new BMW 4 Series Coupé and new BMW 4 Series Convertible, come
  with 48V mild hybrid technology for sharper power delivery and greater
  efficiency. The auxiliary electric drive takes the form of a 48V
  starter generator and makes output of 11 hp instantly available in
  response to the slightest movement of the accelerator. This electric
  boost enhances the drive system’s dynamic response when accelerating
  off the line and putting in mid-range bursts of speed. The electric
  drive unit also assists the engine when travelling at a constant
  speed, allowing it to operate within an efficiency-optimised load
  range as often as possible.<br />
  <br />The mild hybrid system additionally allows the use of electric
  power recuperated via Brake Energy Regeneration and stored in a 48V
  battery. The energy harvested efficiently in this way is not only used
  for the auxiliary electric drive, but also fed to the 12V electrical
  system with the help of a voltage transformer. This allows the
  vehicle’s electrical consumers to be operated even more efficiently.<br />
  <br />
  <strong>Bespoke chassis technology for a sporty driving
  experience.<br /></strong>Excellent body rigidity, intelligent
  lightweight design, 50:50 weight distribution and optimised
  aerodynamic properties provide an ideal basis for endowing the new BMW
  4 Series Coupé and new BMW 4 Series Convertible with remarkably agile
  and dynamic handling abilities. This is further helped by
  sophisticated chassis technology that has been tuned precisely for the
  weight spread at hand.<br />
  <br />Lift-related dampers refine the balance between captivating
  sporting prowess and superb long-distance comfort. M Sport suspension
  is fitted as standard, with optional adaptive M suspension  available
  to further customise the car’s character.<br />
  <br />
  <strong>Wide variety of systems for automated driving and
  parking.<br /></strong>The range of systems for automated driving and
  parking is just as extensive. The new BMW 4 Series Coupé and new BMW 4
  Series Convertible are fitted as standard with the front collision
  warning system with brake intervention, Cruise Control with brake
  function, Speed Limit Info with no-overtaking indicator, manual Speed
  Limit Assist and Lane Departure Warning with lane return. The standout
  optional extra is the Driving Assistant Professional package
  comprising the Steering and Lane Control Assistant, Active Cruise
  Control with Stop&Go function, automatic Speed Limit Assist, route
  speed control and traffic light recognition.<br />
  <br />Park Distance Control with sensors at both the front and rear is
  also part of standard specification. The Parking Assistant, which also
  comes as standard, enables automated manoeuvring into and out of
  parking spaces, as well as featuring a Reversing Assist Camera and the
  Reversing Assistant. There is also the option of the Parking Assistant
  Plus with Park View, Panorama View and Remote 3D View functions.<br />
  <br />
  <strong>The M Performance models in the new BMW 4 Series range.
    <br />Distinctive characters top the model range.<br /></strong>The
  new BMW 4 Series Coupé and new BMW 4 Series Convertible range is
  spearheaded by elite sporting models cast in the familiar M mould. The
  performance cars from BMW M GmbH showcase the dynamic potential woven
  into the vehicle concepts of the BMW 4 Series range to highly
  impressive effect. Extremely powerful six-cylinder in-line engines, a
  bespoke chassis set-up and signature M design cues both inside and out
  mark them out as a proposition apart.<br />
  <br />The M Performance models in the BMW 4 Series are available in
  the UK with a 3.0 litre petrol engine. The M-typical performance
  attributes of the straight-six petrol units are underpinned by, among
  other things, the latest M TwinPower Turbo technology. The 48V mild
  hybrid technology, with an output of 11 hp, also produces an electric
  boost effect that gives the engines even sharper response.<br />
  <br />The six-cylinder in-line petrol engine in the BMW M440i xDrive
  Coupé and BMW M440i xDrive Convertible generates maximum output of 374
  hp and peak torque of 500 Nm (369 lb-ft). M Sport suspension with
  variable sport steering can be found on the standard equipment list
  for the range-topping models, along with an eight-speed Steptronic
  Sport transmission with an ultra-sharp shift action, M Sport brakes
  and the M Sport differential.<br />
  <br />
  <strong>New-look BMW kidney grille, black tailpipe finishers as
  standard. <br /></strong>An array of select design flourishes
  announces the dynamic character of the M Performance models even more
  vividly. For instance, the new edition of these models features a BMW
  kidney grille with a surround in Black high-gloss and horizontally
  arranged bars adorned by an M logo. All the front apron elements that
  were previously finished in Cerium Grey now come in Black high-gloss.
  As a result, the models’ appearance when viewed from the front recalls
  the design of the BMW M4 high-performance sports cars to an even
  greater extent.<br />
  <br />At the rear end of the M Performance models, trapezoidal
  tailpipe trim signals the presence of the ultra-potent power unit
  under the bonnet. They are now in Black high-gloss as standard,
  meaning that all elements of the M High-gloss Shadowline trim option
  are already included in the standard specification of these models.<br />
  <br />
  <strong>Exclusive touches: M exterior mirror caps, carbon fibre
  diffuser.<br /></strong>Another design element from the BMW M4 range
  has been incorporated into the flanks of the latest M Performance
  models from the BMW 4 Series, with M exterior mirrors in twin-stalk
  design included as a standard feature.<br />
  <br />The optional M Carbon exterior package comprises exterior mirror
  caps and inserts for the outer air intakes made from carbon
  fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP). The new BMW 4 Series Coupé also
  sports a carbon-fibre Gurney lip rear spoiler. This optional extra
  also adds a carbon-fibre diffuser in the lower section of the rear
  apron that is exclusive to the M Performance models.<br />
  <br />
  <strong>Heightened sports car ambience in the cabin on M Performance
  models. <br /></strong>Sport seats trimmed in the new M Performtex
  upholstery for Coupé models and Vernasca leather for the Convertible,
  interior trim elements in Aluminium Rhombicle Anthracite, M door sill
  trim, M pedals, an M driver’s footrest and M-specific graphics for the
  BMW Curved Display characterise the distinctive aura inside the M
  Performance models. M Sport seats trimmed in Vernasca leather can be
  specified as an option for the range-topping versions of the new BMW 4
  Series Coupé and are available in a choice of Black with blue contrast
  quilting or the new Black/Coral Red bi-colour finish.<br />
  <br />A new version of the M leather steering wheel turns up the
  sports car feel inside the flagship models another notch. Its
  flat-bottomed rim, red centre marker and contrast stitching in BMW M
  GmbH colours help to make the driving experience aboard the M
  Performance models in the new BMW 4 Series range even more engaging.<br />
  <br />
  <strong>Display and control/operation system, connectivity. <br />The
    new BMW Operating System 8.5 and innovative digital
  services.<br /></strong>The advances made in terms of digitalisation
  in the latest edition of the BMW 4 Series are also clear to see. This
  is mainly thanks to the upgraded BMW iDrive display and
  control/operation system with QuickSelect based on BMW Operating
  System 8.5. In order to provide intuitive, easy control of numerous
  functions along with access to innovative digital services, the
  latest-generation BMW iDrive system fitted in the new BMW 4 Series
  Coupé and the new BMW 4 Series Convertible features a new-look home
  screen and QuickSelect rapid access tech, bringing an improved menu
  structure that takes its cue from consumer electronics devices.<br />
  <br />The enhanced BMW iDrive featuring QuickSelect is packaged
  together with the BMW Curved Display and BMW Intelligent Personal
  Assistant, meaning it has been carefully geared to operation using the
  touchscreen and natural language. The control/operation system in the
  new BMW 4 Series Coupé and new BMW 4 Series Convertible additionally
  comprises multifunction buttons on the steering wheel and, as an
  option, the BMW Head-Up Display. The new BMW iDrive helps to deliver a
  focused, assured driving experience by showing the right information
  in the right place.<br />
  <br />
  <strong>BMW iDrive with QuickSelect: functions shown on a single level
    and selectable with rapid-access tech. <br /></strong>The new BMW
  Operating System 8.5 home screen continuously displays the navigation
  system’s map view or other individually configurable graphics on the
  control display. On the same level, widgets appear in a vertical
  arrangement on the driver’s side of the display. Drivers can switch
  between them with a vertical swipe of the finger. The QuickSelect
  feature allows the function selected in this way to be activated
  directly without having to enter a submenu. And once the relevant
  settings have been chosen, a quick tap on the home icon at the lower
  edge of the control display is all it takes to return to the home
  screen. Icons for direct access to the climate control menu, All Apps
  menu and, if activated, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ can also now
  be found next to the home icon.<br />
  <br />The new flat menu structure makes it much easier to activate the
  desired functions and settings. The digital content – just like the
  hardware in the form of the BMW Curved Display – is designed to
  enhance the driver focus for which BMW is renowned.<br />
  <br />
  <strong>BMW Maps navigation system now with Augmented
  View. <br /></strong>The cloud-based BMW Maps navigation system forms
  part of the standard BMW Live Cockpit Plus. Following the introduction
  of BMW Operating System 8.5 in the new BMW 4 Series Coupé and new BMW
  4 Series Convertible, the system now makes it even easier to input
  destinations and can offer additional information while driving.<br />
  <br />Another new feature is the Augmented View function which, like
  the BMW Head-Up Display, is available by specifying the optional BMW
  Live Cockpit Professional. This supplements the navigation system’s
  map display by showing a live video stream of the driver’s view on the
  control display or instrument cluster and augmenting it with tips and
  information to match the context. At confusing junctions, for
  instance, an animated directional arrow is integrated into the video
  image to help the driver take the best turn-off for the planned route.
  The Augmented View function can also come to the driver’s aid when
  searching for a parking spot by showing supplementary information.<br />
  <br />
  <strong>Personalisation using the BMW ID and My BMW
  App. <br /></strong>Drivers of the new BMW 4 Series Coupé and new BMW
  4 Series Convertible will also find it easier to use their BMW ID to
  personalise the user experience. In future, signing in to the vehicle
  by using a smartphone to scan a QR code is all it will take to import
  the customer’s personal profile, synchronise settings and
  automatically link the key detected in the vehicle with the BMW ID.<br />
  <br />The vehicle is also added to the My BMW App without the customer
  having to do anything. Available free of charge from the app stores
  for both iOS and Android, the My BMW App acts as a universal digital
  interface that provides information at any time on the vehicle’s
  status, for example, its remaining range and any servicing and
  maintenance requirements. Depending on the car’s specification, it
  also enables remote operation of functions such as locating the
  vehicle, locking and unlocking the doors or monitoring the car’s
  immediate vicinity and interior with Remote View. The My BMW app can
  additionally be used to send destination addresses from a smartphone
  to the vehicle’s navigation system. The My Trips feature including
  Efficiency Trainer and monthly review provides the user with data and
  evaluations for distances travelled, fuel consumption and average speed.<br />
  <br />
  <strong>Optimum connectivity with Personal eSIM and 5G mobile
  standard.<br /></strong>Customers of the new BMW 4 Series Coupé and
  the news BMW 4 Series Convertible can activate the Personal eSIM as
  standard, in addition to the vehicle’s built-in mobile SIM. This
  enables the vehicle to use the 5G mobile communications standard. The
  Personal eSIM allows the customer to use the communications and
  connectivity functions covered by their mobile contract from their car
  with ease – even in situations where they don’t have their smartphone
  with them. This also includes data streaming via the WiFi hotspot.<br />
  <br />A low-radiation connection to the vehicle’s exterior antenna is
  used for making phone calls and streaming data via the Personal eSIM.
  All phone functions can be operated with the BMW iDrive system or the
  BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. The Personal eSIM can be used in
  all countries where BMW Connected Drive services are available. It
  extends the customer’s existing mobile phone contract, which may
  result in additional costs.<br />
  <br />
  <strong>Taking steps to further reduce the company’s carbon
  footprint.<br /></strong>Highly efficient engines, intelligent
  lightweight design and optimised aerodynamic attributes make a
  significant contribution to enhancing driving pleasure in the new BMW
  4 Series Coupé and new BMW 4 Series Convertible, at the same time as
  lowering fuel consumption and emissions. Meanwhile, the 48V mild
  hybrid technology deployed on certain models sharpens power delivery
  and improves efficiency. As well as the bonnet, front side panels and
  doors, numerous chassis components are also made from aluminium. And
  with a Cd as low as 0.25 in the case of the coupé and as low as 0.27
  for the convertible, the two models can claim an impressive drag coefficient.<br />
  <br />The sport seats for the new BMW 4 Series Coupé are trimmed in M
  Performtex – the first time this surface material has been available
  in the brand’s models – as part of a new production process generating
  lower CO2 emissions. The new EfficiencyCoach in the My BMW App offers
  helpful tips for more efficient driving. To this end, this assistant
  system analyses the fuel consumption figures and compares them with
  both the figures from the previous month and those achieved by other
  drivers in the community with comparable engines. It then uses this
  information as the basis for recommendations on more efficient driving.<br />
  <br />In the interests of creating an even more sustainable overall
  concept, growing importance is attached to the use of secondary raw
  materials –alongside further optimised use of materials and
  energy-optimised production methods. For the BMW brand, the twin goals
  of increasing sustainability and achieving premium standards are
  inextricably linked, rather than competing factors.<br />
  <br />As well as working tirelessly to optimise vehicle efficiency,
  the BMW Group is committed to the Paris Climate Agreement. And it has
  teamed up with the renowned Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) to
  put in place CO2e reduction targets for its supply chain, production
  and use phase as part of its drive to achieve climate neutrality. At
  the heart of the company’s ambitious sustainability goals is the aim
  of cutting CO2 emissions by 40 per cent per vehicle across the entire
  value chain by 2030, compared with the figure from 2019. At the same
  time, the BMW Group is pursuing the objective of full climate
  neutrality throughout the value chain by 2050 at the latest.<br />
  <br />
  <strong>Original BMW Accessories and BMW M Performance Parts for even
    more customisation. <br /></strong>In addition to the M Sport
  package, M Sport package Pro and M Carbon exterior package available
  as factory-fit options, the BMW M Performance Parts range offers
  further scope to sharpen the profile of the new BMW 4 Series Coupé and
  new BMW 4 Series Convertible.<br />
  <br />The model-specific retrofit options from the Original BMW
  Accessories range have been developed using the proven expertise of
  BMW M GmbH in motorsport. They underscore the dynamic aura of the new
  BMW 4 Series Coupé and new BMW 4 Series Convertible and rise to the
  technical challenges presented by the need for lightweight design and
  aerodynamics. With exclusive design, high-class materials and
  top-notch quality, these items for the exterior, chassis and cockpit
  go the extra mile to transfer the feel of the race track to the road.<br />
  <br />Among the items available to enhance the cars with further
  race-inspired looks are the M Performance front ornamental grille
  carbon fibre and the M Performance side sill attachment part carbon
  fibre. The light-alloy wheels available for the new BMW 4 Series Coupé
  and new BMW 4 Series Convertible likewise enhance their visual
  exclusivity and can be ordered in 18-inch or 19-inch format. Also
  offered are 20-inch M Performance forged wheels. With their
  weight-reduced construction and fitment with mixed-size/sports tyres
  for optimised transfer of cornering forces, they also enhance the
  dynamic performance of the cars. Interior equipment highlights include
  the M Performance seat back pans in Alcantara/carbon fibre, the M
  Performance interior trim strips carbon fibre and the M Performance
  door sill trim carbon fibre.<br />
  <strong>
    <br /></strong>
  <strong>                                                   ENDS<br />
    <br /></strong>
  <sup>*All figures relating to performance, fuel consumption and
    emissions are provisional. All the stated technical data including
    fuel consumption, electric range and emissions figures relate to the
    offering in the German market. Dimensions and measurements refer to
    vehicles with basic configuration in Germany. These may vary
    depending on the wheel/tyre size and items of optional equipment
    selected. **Electronically limited.<br />
    <br /></sup>
  <sup>Fuel consumption, CO2 emission figures and power consumption were
    measured using the methods required according to Regulation VO (EC)
    2007/715 as amended. The figures are calculated using a vehicle
    fitted with basic equipment in Germany, the ranges stated take into
    account differences in selected wheel and tyre sizes as well as the
    optional equipment. They may change during configuration. <br />
    <br />For further details of the official fuel consumption figures
    and official specific CO2 emissions of new cars, please refer to the
    "Manual on fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and power
    consumption of new cars", available at sales outlets, from
    Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH (DAT), Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760
    Ostfildern-Scharnhausen and at </sup>
  <a href="https://www.dat.de/co2/"><sup>https://www.dat.de/co2/</sup></a>
  <sup>.<br />
    <br /></sup>
  <strong>The BMW Group<br /></strong>With its four brands BMW, MINI,
  Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad, the BMW Group is the world’s leading
  premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles and also provides
  premium financial and mobility services. The BMW Group production
  network comprises over 30 production sites worldwide; the company has
  a global sales network in more than 140 countries.<br />
  <br />In 2022, the BMW Group sold nearly 2.4 million passenger
  vehicles and more than 202,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit
  before tax in the financial year 2022 was € 23.5 billion on revenues
  amounting to € 142.6 billion. As of 31 December 2022, the BMW Group
  had a workforce of 149,475 employees.<br />
  <br />The success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term
  thinking and responsible action. The company set the course for the
  future at an early stage and consistently makes sustainability and
  efficient resource management central to its strategic direction, from
  the supply chain through production to the end of the use phase of all products.<br />
  <br />
  <a href="https://pressclub.bmwgroup.net/pressclub/ssob/gb/www.bmwgroup.com">www.bmwgroup.com</a>
  <br />Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/BMWGroup">http://www.facebook.com/BMWGroup</a><br />Twitter:
    <a href="http://twitter.com/BMWGroup">http://twitter.com/BMWGroup</a><br />YouTube:
    <a href="http://www.youtube.com/BMWGroupView">http://www.youtube.com/BMWGroupView</a><br />Instagram:
    <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bmwgroup">https://www.instagram.com/bmwgroup</a><br />LinkedIn:
    <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/bmw-group/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/bmw-group/</a></p><div class="co2emission"><div class="co2emission-headline">CO2 EMISSIONS & CONSUMPTION.</div><div class="co2emission-text"><p>
  <strong>The new BMW 4 Series Coupé:</strong>
  <br />Combined fuel consumption: 39.8 - 53.3 mpg according to WLTP;
  combined CO2 emissions: 163 - 122 g/km according to WLTP.</p>
<p>
  <strong>The new BMW 4 Series Convertible:</strong>
  <br />Combined fuel consumption: 38.2 - 49.6 mpg according to WLTP;
  combined CO2 emissions: 169 - 131 g/km according to WLTP.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>For the fuel consumption and emissions of specific model variants,
  please see the technical specifications or the long version of the
  press kit. All figures relating to performance, fuel consumption and
  emissions are provisional.</p></div></div><div class="import-contacts-wrapper"><div class="import-contact">Press Contact: Chris Overall<br>Tel: +447815370990<br>E-mail: <a href="mailto:chris.overall@bmw.co.uk">chris.overall@bmw.co.uk</a></div></div></div>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Press Kit,Coupé,4 Series,Convertible,G22,G23,Product,BMW]]></category>
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                        <title>BMW celebrates triple win at the 2023 What Car? Car of the Year Awards</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/emea/bmw-celebrates-triple-win-at-the-2023-what-car-car-of-the-year-awards/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/emea/bmw-celebrates-triple-win-at-the-2023-what-car-car-of-the-year-awards/</guid><pp:caseid>788007</pp:caseid><pp:summary><![CDATA[• BMW claims three category award wins at the 45th annual What Car? Awards • The coveted Technology Award is presented to BMW i7 • 4 Series Coupé and 4 Series Convertible retain their awards from 2022]]></pp:summary><description><![CDATA[<div class="imported-article"><p>BMW has celebrated a successful start to the new year, securing a
  trio of award wins at the 45<sup>th</sup> annual What Car? Car of the
  Year Awards. The all-new BMW i7, the BMW 4 Series Coupé and BMW 4
  Series Convertible were each recognised as best in their respective categories.<br />
  <br />The recently launched BMW i7 took home the highly coveted ‘What
  Car? Technology Award’. Remarking on the win, Steve Huntingford,
  Editor, What Car? commented, "The What Car? Technology Award
  celebrates game-changing technology, and the Theatre Screen in the BMW
  i7 is exactly that, revolutionising in-car infotainment.”<br />
  <br />The all-electric flagship was also commended for its “sumptuous
  interior, fantastic refinement, long range and superb ride and
  handling balance”. Huntingford continued: “the BMW i7 is a fabulous
  car to travel in, whether you’re driving or being driven. In fact, we
  think it’s the best electric luxury car on sale.”.<br />
  <br />First announced in April 2022, the BMW i7 harmonises driving
  pleasure, passenger comfort and a luxurious ambience without
  compromise. The 31.3” Theatre Screen in the rear passenger compartment
  redefines in-car entertainment and sets a new benchmark in the
  industry. Powered by a duo of electric motors, the i7 xDrive60
  delivers a maximum combined output of 544hp and completes the 0 to
  62mph sprint in just 4.7 seconds – all with zero local emissions.<br />
  <br />The BMW 4 Series Coupé retained its title for a third
  consecutive year, securing ‘Coupé of the Year’. Huntingford praised
  the “great all-rounder” for its ability to combine class-leading
  agility with a comfortable ride. “In fact, it’s even good at the
  things coupés traditionally don’t do well; there’s space for adults in
  the back and a big boot.”<br />
  <br />Also retaining its 2022 accolade, the BMW 4 Series Convertible
  impressed judges, taking the top spot as ‘Convertible of the Year’. On
  presenting the win, What Car? judges said, "A great convertible
  should allow its driver to enjoy open-top thrills when the weather
  permits, but still be comfortable, engaging and easy to live with when
  the sun isn't playing ball. And the 4 Series Convertible absolutely
  delivers.” The 4 Series Convertible was also commended for its
  “classy, user-friendly interior” and “surprising practicality”. “It’s
  truly a car for all seasons.” judges added.<br />
  <br />Echoing the bold style of the 4 Series Coupé, the BMW 4 Series
  Convertible was launched in late 2020 and blends sporting driving
  pleasure with open-air thrills, advanced chassis technology and
  impressive levels of standard equipment.<br />
  <br />For further information on the BMW i7, BMW 4 Series Coupé or BMW
  4 Series Convertible, please visit <a href="http://www.bmw.co.uk">www.bmw.co.uk</a>.<br />
  <br />
  <strong>Ends<br />
    <br /></strong>
  <strong>The BMW Group<br />
    <br /></strong>With its four brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW
  Motorrad, the BMW Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of
  automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium financial and
  mobility services. The BMW Group production network comprises 31
  production and assembly facilities in 15 countries; the company has a
  global sales network in more than 140 countries.<br />
  <br />In 2021, the BMW Group sold over 2.5 million passenger vehicles
  and more than 194,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in
  the financial year 2020 was € 5.222 billion on revenues amounting to €
  98.990 billion. As of 31 December 2020, the BMW Group had a workforce
  of 120,726 employees.<br />
  <br />The success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term
  thinking and responsible action. The company set the course for the
  future at an early stage and consistently makes sustainability and
  efficient resource management central to its strategic direction, from
  the supply chain through production to the end of the use phase of all products.<br />
  <br />www.bmwgroup.com<br />
  <br />Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BMWGroup<br />Twitter:
  http://twitter.com/BMWGroup<br />YouTube:
  http://www.youtube.com/BMWGroupView<br />Instagram:
  https://www.instagram.com/bmwgroup<br />LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bmw-group/<br />
  <br />
  <strong>For further information please contact:</strong>
  <br />
  <br />Chris Overall <br />BMW Media Relations Manager <br />Tel: 07815
  370 990<br />Email: <a href="mailto:Chris.Overall@bmw.co.uk">Chris.Overall@bmw.co.uk</a><br />
  <br />Christina Burnham-Hepe<br />General Manager,
  Communications<br />Tel: 07815 371 206<br />Email: <a href="mailto:Christina.Burnham-Hepe@bmw.co.uk">Christina.Burnham-Hepe@bmw.co.uk</a><br />
  <br />Graham Biggs<br />Corporate Communications Director <br />Tel:
  07815 376 867<br />Email: <a href="mailto:Graham.Biggs@bmw.co.uk">Graham.Biggs@bmw.co.uk</a></p><div class="import-contacts-wrapper"><div class="import-contact">Press Contact: Chris Overall<br>Tel: +447815370990<br>E-mail: <a href="mailto:chris.overall@bmw.co.uk">chris.overall@bmw.co.uk</a></div></div></div>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Press Release,Coupé,4 Series,Convertible,7 Series,G22,G23,Product,BMW]]></category>
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                        <title>BMW Group triumphs at the What Car? Awards 2022</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/emea/bmw-group-triumphs-at-the-what-car-awards-2022/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/emea/bmw-group-triumphs-at-the-what-car-awards-2022/</guid><pp:caseid>788035</pp:caseid><pp:summary><![CDATA[• BMW wins more category awards than any other brand at the 44th annual What Car? Awards • 3 Series, 4 Series Coupé, 4 Series Convertible, 5 Series and X5 xDrive45e lead their respective categories • Eight ‘Best Buy’ recommendations for BMW and a win for MINI]]></pp:summary><description><![CDATA[<div class="imported-article"><ul>
  <li>BMW wins more category awards than any other brand at the
    44<sup>th</sup> annual What Car? Awards</li>
  <li>3 Series, 4 Series Coupé, 4 Series Convertible, 5 Series and X5
    xDrive45e lead their respective categories</li>
  <li>Eight ‘Best Buy’ recommendations for BMW and a win for MINI</li></ul>
<p>
  <br />BMW is celebrating a triumphant start to 2022 after winning more
  awards than any other manufacturer at the 44<sup>th</sup> annual What
  Car? Awards, with five coveted category wins across the brand’s model
  portfolio. <br />
  <br />The BMW 3 Series, 4 Series Coupé, 4 Series Convertible, 5 Series
  and X5 xDrive45e were all recognised as best in their respective
  class, with BMW also winning a further eight ‘Best Buy’ awards. MINI
  snapped up the award for ‘Best Small Car Interior’.<br />
  <br />BMW 330e and BMW 530e retained their awards from 2021, taking
  home the highly contested ‘Executive Car of the Year’ and ‘Luxury Car
  of the Year’ awards respectively. <br />
  <br />Steve Huntingford, Editor, What Car? commented “The 330e
  represents the brilliant BMW 3 Series at its very best, because it
  offers a long enough electric range to cover a typical daily commute,
  while keeping running costs low for private and company car drivers
  alike. It's well thought out inside, too, with an infotainment system
  that's better than those of rivals, and plenty of space for your
  family. Add in the fact that the 330e retains the fun handling we've
  come to expect from the 3 Series, and you've got a truly special car”.<br />
  <br />The BMW 4 Series Coupé added another award to its collection as
  it was named ‘Coupé of the Year’, taking its total to nine UK industry
  awards since it was launched in October 2020. Huntingford praised the
  model’s silhouette, suspension and driving pleasure, noting “The 4
  Series Coupé has the bulletproof underpinnings of the 3 Series, but
  with a sexier silhouette, a stiffer structure, retuned suspension and
  a wider rear.  In other words, what you lose in practicality, you gain
  (big time) in aesthetic appeal and driving pleasure. It trounces
  rivals in bends with the standard suspension, and even more so with
  the M Sport adaptive set-up”.<br />
  <br />The 4 Series Convertible was named ‘Convertible of the Year’,
  with judges praising both the spacious interior and dynamic yet
  efficient petrol engine, stating “refinement is excellent in the new 4
  Series Convertible, whether you have the roof up or down. Plus, that
  roof is lighter than before, which contributes to this latest 4 Series
  drop-top being even better to drive than its predecessor. The punchy
  and pleasantly frugal petrol engine in our favourite version is
  another strength. And the interior is both spacious enough for four
  and smartly finished”.<br />
  <br />The BMW X5 xDrive45e impressed the What Car? team with its
  “remarkable efficiency and long electric range”. It won ‘Luxury SUV of
  the Year’ with judges adding: “the BMW X5 xDrive45e is hard to beat as
  an overall package because it's smooth, classy and luxurious.”<br />
  <br />The honours continued for BMW, with the brand securing Best Buy
  wins across an impressive eight categories, including Best Family Car
  Interior (BMW 1 Series), Best Luxury SUV for Big Families (BMW X7),
  Best Estate Car to Drive (BMW 3 Series Touring) and Best Estate Car
  Interior (BMW 5 Series Touring). <br />
  <br />Numerous electrified BMW models were also successful with BMW i4
  named the Best Large Electric Car Interior, BMW iX winning Best
  Electric SUV for Long Distances and BMW iX3 securing Best Electric SUV
  to Drive. Finally, the BMW X5 xDrive45e also took home Best Plug-in
  Hybrid for Long Distances.</p>
<p>
  <br />
  <strong>                                                             
         Ends<br />
    <br />
    <br /></strong>
  <strong>The BMW Group<br />
    <br /></strong>With its four brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW
  Motorrad, the BMW Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of
  automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium financial and
  mobility services. The BMW Group production network comprises 31
  production and assembly facilities in 15 countries; the company has a
  global sales network in more than 140 countries.<br />
  <br />In 2021, the BMW Group sold over 2.5 million passenger vehicles
  and more than 194,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in
  the financial year 2020 was € 5.222 billion on revenues amounting to
  € 98.990 billion. As of 31 December 2020, the BMW Group had a
  workforce of 120,726 employees.<br />
  <br />The success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term
  thinking and responsible action. The company set the course for the
  future at an early stage and consistently makes sustainability and
  efficient resource management central to its strategic direction, from
  the supply chain through production to the end of the use phase of all products.<br />
  <br />
  <br />www.bmwgroup.com<br />Facebook:
  http://www.facebook.com/BMWGroup<br />Twitter:
  http://twitter.com/BMWGroup<br />YouTube:
  http://www.youtube.com/BMWGroupView<br />Instagram:
  https://www.instagram.com/bmwgroup<br />LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bmw-group/</p>
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  <strong>For further information please contact:</strong>
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  <br />Helen Wilson<br />Senior Press Officer<br />Tel: 07815 372
  480<br />Email: <a href="mailto:Helen.Wilson@bmw.co.uk">Helen.Wilson@bmw.co.uk</a><br />
  <br />Chris Overall <br />BMW Media Relations Manager <br />Tel: 07815
  370 990<br />Email: <a href="mailto:Chris.Overall@bmw.co.uk">Chris.Overall@bmw.co.uk</a><br />
  <br />Emma Begley <br />General Manager, Communications <br />Tel:
  07815 371 062 <br />Email: <a href="mailto:Emma.Begley@bmw.co.uk">Emma.Begley@bmw.co.uk</a><br />
  <br />Graham Biggs<br />Corporate Communications Director <br />Tel:
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