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August News in Brief
Mon Aug 19 15:58:00 CEST 2019 Press Release
• M Sport Plus Edition launched for BMW 3 Series Saloon and Touring. • New pay monthly service plans available for BMW & MINI customers. • BMW returns as title partner for the annual evo Track Series. • BMWi partners with AllBright. • BMW i and National Trust unveil ‘Create with Nature’ roadshow. • The BMW 5 Series Touring defends its class title at the 2019 Tow Car Awards. • BMW UK triumphs at Auto Express Awards.
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New M Sport Plus Edition launched for BMW 3 Series Saloon and
Touring.
Featuring increases in specification compared
to M Sport variants, the introduction of the BMW 3 Series Saloon M
Sport Plus Edition and the Touring M Sport Plus Edition offer
customers unique colour paints and trims all in one package.
Based on the popular M Sport derivative of the 3 Series range,
the M Sport Plus Edition adds plenty of additional equipment over and
above the 'standard' M Sport specification, including 19-inch RFT Jet
Black alloys, M Sport Differential and Adaptive M Suspension, Variable
Sport Steering, M Sport Braking, Individual trim Aluminium fabric
high-gloss and M Seatbelts.
Customers also have the choice of three unique paints including
Dravit Grey, Tanzanite Blue and Oxide Grey.
The BMW 3 Series Saloon M Sport Plus Edition is available from
October 2019 and is priced at £39,965 OTR and the BMW 3 Series Touring
M Sport Plus Edition is available from July 2019 and priced at £42,635 OTR.
New pay monthly service plans available for BMW & MINI
customers.
BMW Group UK have partnered with EMaC to
provide anew pay monthly service plan to help owners spread service
and maintenance costs.. This initiative is in line with the the BMW
Group strategic commitment to delivering ‘Best for Customer’ products
and programmes which support customer satisfaction and loyalty.
The BMW & MINI ‘Pay Monthly’ service plans provide
much-needed flexibility within customer ownership cycles – should they
choose to replace their BMW or MINI, the service agreement can simply
be amended to suit their new vehicle.
Yvonne Holden, General Manager – Aftersales Development
concludes, “Our Pay Monthly programme is a fundamental part of our
Service product portfolio. As customers continue to demand increased
flexibility, our partnership with EMaC allows us to market a product
which offers more flexibility and convenience than ever before, as
well as offering additional value such as a free MOT.”
The move follows a successful two-year partnership between EMaC
and BMW Group UK, which focuses on delivering innovative service
plans, retailer support and consumer solutions.
The BMW & MINI network will continue to receive
comprehensive training from EMaC to support their Sales and Aftersales
teams, ensuring that all retail employees fully understand the
benefits of the BMW & MINI ‘Pay Monthly’ product for their
businesses and consumers alike.
BMW returns as title partner for the annual evo Track
Series.
BMW UK are delighted to announce their
partnership for the annual evo Track Series. Following the success of
the 2018 events, BMW returns as title partner this year, joining evo
for five track evenings and one full day at Goodwood. BMW will bring
the latest M models for attendees to drive on track, as well as
showcasing the new BMW X4 M Competition for the very first time.
Now in its 18th year, the evo Track Series is hosted by evo’s
editorial team and offers attendees the chance to enjoy their car’s
performance in a fun but safe environment on some of the most iconic
circuits in the UK. The evo Track Series is a hugely popular fixture
in every evo reader’s calendar. The track events feature an open pit
lane with a wide and varied roster of performance cars, from hot
hatchbacks and supercars to specialist track day cars.
The BMW M range includes classic models and high performance
sports cars, all designed to ensure the ultimate driving experience.
Throughout the 2019 evo Track Series, BMW will display and demonstrate
a selection of its latest performance and M cars, including the M2
Competition, M4 Competition, M5 Competition and M850i for attendees to
try out on track.
Stuart Gallagher, Editor of evo said: “We’re thrilled to have
BMW on board once again as title partner for the evo Track Series. The
BMW brand is synonymous with performance and style, both of which we
value at evo and aim to bring to our events. BMW is the perfect fit
for the evo Track Series as the events provide the ideal opportunity
to showcase their latest models for performance car enthusiasts.”
BMW i partners with AllBright.
BMW i is
delighted to be the exclusive automotive partner of AllBright, the
all-women members club. Through both an online Academy and their two
London clubs, AllBright is dedicated to creating opportunities for
women to flourish and thrive.
The first AllBright club opened on International Women’s Day in
2018 and since then AllBright have built a community of inspiring and
smart-minded women drawn from a vast range of industries and
backgrounds. The clubs are curated for women, by women and are stylish
and welcoming havens designed to support busy lifestyles, focused on
both work and play. The new Mayfair club, located on Maddox Street, is
a luxurious space with dedicated event and wellness facilities,
extending over five floors with two beautiful roof terraces. BMW i
will partner with AllBright on a number of member events.
The first to launch will be in the InnovateHER series entitled;
Tech, Trust and AI: is the future female? The panel discussion will
include BMW i brand ambassador Jodie Kidd alongside industry experts
to explore the role women will play. Before the end of the year BMW i
will work with AllBright’s Executive Head chef Sabrina Gidda in an
AllGreen sustainability event exploring the choices we make both with
the providence of food and our choice of mobility in the future and
the impact these have on the environment. AllBright members have also
been offered a free driving credit for BMW’s car sharing scheme
SHARENOW so they can experience the all-electric i3 in London for themselves.
BMW i and National Trust unveil ‘Create with Nature’
roadshow.
For the second year running BMW i and National
Trust have teamed up to launch their ‘Create with Nature’ roadshow.
There will be a series of workshops demonstrating how to make a
variety of objects out of sustainable and natural materials at
National Trust properties.
The activation aims to increase advocacy and consideration for
the BMW i3, as well as highlighting the benefits of electric mobility.
At the heart of the campaign is a series of free immersive-play
workshops which take place at ten picturesque National Trust sites,
including Buckinghamshire’s Waddesdon Manor, North Yorkshire’s
Fountains Abbey, and Attingham Park in Shropshire.
The BMW 5 Series Touring defends its class title at the 2019
Tow Car Awards.
The BMW 5 Series Touring has won its
category “1700-1899kg” at the 2019 Tow Car Awards. The BMW 5 Series
impressed the judges with its winning blend of practicality, composed
driving experience and comfort.
Run in association with What Car? and the Camping and Caravan
Club, the Practical Caravan Tow Car Awards are a tough test for any
car, with the expert panel of judges taking into account a contender’s
towing ability, everyday driving characteristics, practicality and the
ease of both buying and owning. In 2019 there were 40 cars under
consideration for awards, making any victory hard won.
The towing aspect of the test is particularly tough and
rigorous, with all cars subjected to an emergency lane change, a hill
start on a one in six gradient and towed at speeds of up 60mph. On top
of this, each car and caravan unit is subjected to full acceleration
and braking tests using sophisticated GPS timing gear. Furthermore,
each caravan is ballasted to 85 per cent of the kerb weight of the tow
car, while each car is loaded with a further 100kg of ballast.
David Motton, Editor of Practical Caravan said: "As a tow
car, the 520d Touring has no significant weakness. It's exceptionally
stable at high speeds and in emergency manoeuvres. What's more, BMW's
xDrive four-wheel-drive system means the 5 Series copes well with wet
surfaces while towing.”
The BMW 5 Series Touring range starts at just £37,640 OTR, with
the four-wheel drive version available from £40,710 OTR for the 520d
xDrive SE.
BMW UK triumphs at the 2019 Auto Express
Awards.
BMW has once again scooped a trio of awards at
the annual Auto Express awards.. The BMW 3 Series was crowned Compact
Executive Car, the BMW 5 Series won the title of Executive Car of the
Year and the BMW X3 was awarded Mid-size Premium SUV of the Year.
Steve Fowler, Editor-in- Chief, Auto Express said: “BMW has
improved the car yet again, making it a delight from behind the wheel.
Nothing in this sector is as much fun to drive, yet the 3 Series is
also the most comfortable car in its class. This latest version has
been upgraded with a new interior that’s also a big step on, balancing
usability, looks and technology; its infotainment system and sat-nav
are among the best in any car, too.”
Commenting on the BMW 5 Series and BMW X3, Steve Fowler,
continued: “An executive car needs to bring a lot to the table in
order to be considered by buyers in this competitive sector, but the
BMW 5 Series is still head and shoulders above its rivals. It’s an
incredible all-rounder that’s high in quality, refined, efficient,
comfortable and packed with tech. The BMW X3 is the consummate
all-rounder, which is why it’s taken the mid-size premium SUV crown
for the second year in a row. This third-generation X3 is based on the
brand’s latest CLAR platform, which it shares with the excellent 5
Series saloon, another award-winner and fantastic all-rounder. ”
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*All figures relating to the performance, fuel/electric power consumption and CO2 emissions are provisional.
The fuel consumption and CO2 emission figures are determined according to the European Regulation (EC) 2007/715 in the version applicable. The figures refer to a vehicle with basic configuration in Germany. The range shown considers the different sizes of the selected wheels/tyres and the selected items of optional equipment, and may vary during configuration.
The information has already been calculated based on the new WLTP test cycle and adapted to NEDC for comparison purposes. In these vehicles, different figures than those published here may apply for the assessment of taxes and other vehicle-related duties which are (also) based on CO2 emissions.
For further details of the official fuel consumption figures and the official specific CO2 emissions of new cars, please refer to the "Manual on the fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and power consumption of new cars" available free of charge at all sales outlets, from Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH (DAT),Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760 Ostfildern-Scharnhausen and at https://www.dat.de/co2/.
The BMW Group
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.
In 2018, the BMW Group sold over 2,490,000 passenger vehicles
and more than 165,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in
the financial year 2018 was € 9.815 billion on revenues amounting to
€ 97.480 billion. As of 31 December 2018, the BMW Group had a
workforce of 134,682 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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