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December News in Brief
Thu Dec 22 10:00:00 CET 2016 Press Kit
• New optional equipment for BMW 6 Series Coupé, Convertible and Gran Coupé. • Experience the ultimate “M Power” with new BMW Driving Days. • BMW M2 wins Best B-Road Hero by Top Gear magazine. • Green Fleet announces BMW UK as PHEV Manufacturer of the Year. • A double win at the Next Green Car Awards 2016. • BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer takes home MPV of the year award at Scottish Car of the Year.
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New optional equipment for BMW 6 Series Coupé, Convertible and
Gran Coupé.
The BMW 6 Series offers attractive new
additions to the range of optional equipment for spring 2017. The
range of body finishes has been extended with the addition of the
colour variant, Sonic Speed Blue metallic, available for the first time.
In conjunction with M sport models the BMW 6 Series Coupé,
Convertible and Gran Coupé can now also be fitted with the new 20-inch
M light alloy wheels in bi-colour finish and M specific double-spoke
design, including mixed tyres with run-flat properties. For the
interior, Carbon Fibre trim finishers are also available now as an option.
Experience the ultimate “M Power” with new BMW Driving
Experience Days now available to book online.
BMW’s
high-performance ‘M’ cars will once again be available in 2017 to
thousands of driving enthusiasts at some of the best motor racing
circuits in the UK.
In partnership with MSV Track days, the BMW M Experience offers
guests more track time than ever before. Activities include, on-track
driving where guests can learn how to reduce their track times in the
latest models from the BMW M range. A wet handling activity where
guests have the opportunity to learn dynamic driving in either the new
BMW M140i or M240i and M3 or M4. And as well as hot laps with a
professional racing driver, guests also have the opportunity to hone
their track skills with Racelogic video data analysis allowing them to
critique their drive and improve their technique.
For guests looking for more variation, the BMW Range Experience
allows for a combination of track driving with a variety of models
including the BMW i8 and off-roading in the BMW X5. Guests can take
home their video footage from their laps in the M4 and can also
experience the thrills of a high speed hot lap from a professional
driver. For a sneak preview of what to expect, watch the 360 degree
video here: https://youtu.be/LK-3QrTMSyg
Both packages include full BMW hospitality with lunch
and breakfast or afternoon tea dependant on session. Prices for BMW
Driving Experience Days start at £495 and are available to book for
the first time online, now at https://drivingexperiences.bmw.co.uk/
BMW M2 wins Best B-Road Hero by Top Gear
magazine.
Featured in the Top Gear’s ‘Best Cars in the
World’ issue, BMW’s newest M car, the BMW M2 scooped the ‘Best B-Road
Hero’ award.
Described as a “magnanimous wee beastie”, the BBC Top Gear
judges were impressed by the model’s ‘meatiness, bite and appetite’
making it the perfect choice for driving fun on any rural British B-Road.
Launched earlier this year, the BMW M2 follows a long line of
legendary road and racing BMWs, such as the 2002 Turbo, E30 M3 and 1M
Coupé. It is powered by a specifically developed, 3.0-litre
straight-six engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. The latest
product from BMW M GmbH produces a formidable 370hp, enabling an
electronically-limited top speed of 155mph. When equipped with the
optional seven-speed M DCT gearbox, the M2 can sprint from rest to
62mph in just 4.3 seconds.
Green Fleet announces BMW UK as PHEV Manufacturer of the
Year.
BMW UK has received the PHEV Manufacturer of the
Year Award at this year's GreenFleet Awards.
The PHEV Manufacturer of the Year Award, sponsored by Emissions
Analytics, recognises the manufacturer of either a commercial or
consumer plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) that has demonstrated
the best performance and best suitability for purpose in its class.
BMW UK currently manufacture six different plug-in hybrid
electric models, including the BMW 2 Series iPerformance Active
Tourer, BMW 3 Series iPerformance Saloon, BMW 5 Series iPerformance
Saloon, BMW X5 iPerformance, BMW 7 Series iPerformance and BMW i8.
A double win at the Next Green Car Awards
2016.
It’s a double win for BMW at the Next Green Car
Awards 2016, by achieving the MPV Award for the BMW 225xe Active
Tourer and the Executive Award for the BMW 330e Saloon.
Both the BMW 225xe Active Tourer and the BMW 330e Saloon share
the BMW eDrive technology previously seen in the BMW X5 xDrive40e.This
technology includes a number of cutting-edge plug-in hybrid components
that makes a significant contribution to reducing fuel consumption and
emissions. In addition to this, the BMW 225xe also builds on the
experience gained from the BMW i8 as it features xDrive technology.
The Next Green Car judges commented: "The BMW's 225xe
manages to combine the practical capabilities of its 2 Series Active
Tourer with its tried and tested plug-in hybrid powertrain. The result
is a brilliant family workhorse that costs very little to run. The BMW
330e is a plug-in version of a car synonymous with the compact
executive market which can only be a good thing. With the potential
for huge cost savings, strong performance, well-balanced handling, and
a refined interior, the BMW 330e is quite an all-rounder."
BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer takes home MPV of the year award at
Scottish Car of the Year.
"A plug-in version of
a car synonymous with the compact executive market can only be a good
thing. With the potential for huge cost savings, strong performance,
well-balanced handling, and a refined interior, the BMW 330e is quite
an all-rounder."
The Association of Scottish Motoring Writers have voted the BMW
2 Series Gran Tourer, the best MPV of 2016. Comfort, practicality and
the availability of seven seats are just some of the qualities the BMW
2 Series Gran Tourer has over its competitors in the segment.
Since launch in 2015, more than 7,500 BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer
vehicles have been sold, with nearly 5,000 in 2016 alone.
Stephen Park, President of the Association of Scottish Motoring
Writers, said: “Seven seats and family practicality might not sound
like a recipe for a desirable car, yet the BMW 2 Series Grand Tourer
is just that. Of course, the blue and white roundel badge helps, but
it’s the way this car slots into everyday life that truly impresses.
Comfort, quality and versatility are matched by an entertaining drive
and low running costs. Job done.”
Ends
The BMW Group
With its three brands BMW, MINI
and Rolls-Royce, the BMW Group is the world’s leading premium
manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium
financial and mobility services. As a global company, the BMW Group
operates 31 production and assembly facilities in 14 countries and has
a global sales network in more than 140 countries.
In 2015, the BMW Group sold approximately 2.247 million cars and
nearly 137,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax for the
financial year 2015 was approximately € 9.22 billion on revenues
amounting to € 92.18 billion. As of 31 December 2015, the BMW Group
had a workforce of 122,244 employees.
The success of the BMW Group has always been based 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.
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