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BMW Group Autumn News in Brief
Wed Nov 04 11:00:00 CET 2020 Press Release
• BMW Group rolls out biggest remote software upgrade in company history bringing enhancements to Operating System 7 on 750,000 vehicles globally. • Double win for the BMW 330e as awarded “Best Company Car” from both Autocar and Parkers. • BMW 5 Series Touring named overall winner in What Car? Used Tow Car Awards. • Large Premium SUV of the Year named as BMW X5 45e by Auto Express. • Triple win at the 2020 Business Car Awards.
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BMW rolls out most extensive remote software upgrade in its history.
BMW Group is once again underlining its leading role in
digitalisation with the biggest and most extensive new Remote
Software Upgrade in the premium manufacturer’s history so far, with
more than 750,000 vehicles worldwide receiving updates to BMW
Operating System 7. The upgrade includes new, expanded and enhanced
functions, such as BMW Maps, Google Android Auto™ and eDrive Zones.
The new software version will be available to customers in the UK
from November 2020 and can be downloaded to vehicles directly over
the air and installed free of charge. Customers will receive a push
notification in their vehicle or via the BMW Connected App on their
smartphone as soon as the upgrade is available.
Overview of new and expanded function.
BMW Maps offers an entirely new navigation experience. The route calculation of the first cloud-based system is significantly faster and more dynamic by combining real-time information with forecast models. It also provides additional contextual information on points of interest, such as ratings, business opening hours and photos. Destination input has also been significantly updated and is now easier and more intuitive to operate.
Google Android AutoTM will be available as a new feature following the upgrade, allowing customers to use the functions of their smartphone in the car via a wireless connection. The customer can use Google Assistant or touch operation to access their apps without having to operate their smartphone directly. Google MapsTM also shows navigation guidance in the Info Display and Head-up Display.
BMW 330e wins Best Company Car at Autocar Britain’s Best Cars
Awards.
Autocar has recognised BMW 330e as the best Best
Company Car on the market at its inaugural “Britain’s Best Cars”
Awards 2020. Standing out in a competitive segment, Autocar said that
the combined electric motor and TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder petrol
engine puts the BMW 330e plug-in hybrid in a league of its own.
Mark Tisshaw, editor, of Autocar said “Fleet cars
have always had it all to do to evade the plain and dull, and now that
electrification has become such a potent influence on the market, they
can be complicated, heavy and expensive to boot. The BMW 330e always
has the power to cut through all that; it’s a car to look forward to
driving on every morning commute, that doesn’t just sell itself on
paper but in day to day use as well”.
BMW 330e wins Best Company Car at 2021 Parkers New Car
Awards.
The Parkers New Car awards reflect the findings
of the team’s expert reviewers with the team identifying the BMW 330e
as the Best Company Car 2021, thanks to its blend of design and technology.
Keith Adams, editor of Parkers.co.uk said: “The latest BMW 330e
plug-in hybrid continues to blend its smart looks and entertaining
driving experience with low running costs. It offers affordable BIK
costs with its 39g/km CO2 output and good fuel economy from its petrol
engine. That’s not all, though. Thanks to its special XtraBoost
function, this efficient car is also capable of being a very fast one
for 10 seconds at a time. The 330e is part of a legendary range of
cars that’s made famous for being more rewarding than its rivals – and
that’s true for this super-efficient plug-in hybrid. And it's still
the one to beat for company car drivers.”
BMW 520d Touring named overall winner in What Car? Used Tow
Car Awards 2020.
The What Car? Used Tow Car Awards
2020 in association with The Camping and Caravanning Club, judge
vehicles on their value and reliability when bought on the used car
market. The awards are broken down into weight categories, with the
BMW 520d xDrive Touring wining both the 1700-1899kg category and
taking the overall award win.
The judges said “The BMW 5 Series Touring in 520d xDrive form
offers customers a lot; it’s rewarding and stable to drive and it’s
strong yet frugal diesel engine hits the sweet spot for performance
and economy. The high kerb weight makes it a suitable match for a
broad choice of caravans and the xDrive four-wheel drive system makes
towing secure in all weathers. Sealing the deal it it’s extremely
comfortable interior which offers plenty of room for passengers and luggage”.
Large Premium SUV of the Year named as BMW X5 45e at Auto
Express New Car Awards 2020.
From city cars to family
cars and SUVs, the Auto Express New Car Awards highlight the
innovation, technology and engineering on offer in the new car market
today, with the BMW X5 45e clinching the 2020 award for Large Premium
SUV of the Year.
Steve Fowler, editor, said, “The BMW X5 xDrive45e uses a
sumptuously smooth and powerful 3.0-litre straight-six turbo petrol
engine mated to a 24kWh battery and electric motor for a total of
389bhp. It’s fast, refined and economical, with the potential to
travel up to 54 miles on a charge. You can spec the X5 with seven
seats if you need the extra flexibility, while BMW’s iterative
approach to infotainment means that the brand’s current in-car tech is
the best in the business”.
Triple win at the 2020 Business Car Awards.
BMW
secured a triple win at the 2020 Business Car Awards, with success in
the Premium Medium SUV, Premium Car and Executive Car categories for
the BMW X1, BMW 3 Series and BMW 5 Series respectively. The judging
panel takes into consideration total cost of ownership and fitness for
purpose, balanced with driver appeal.
Simon Harris, editor, said of the BMW X1 win, “BMW’s early and
rapid development of RDE2-compliant engines, which have specific
benefits for company car drivers, along with the all-round competence
of the X1, made it the choice of our expert judging panel”.
Ends
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 2019, the BMW Group sold over 2.5 million passenger vehicles
and more than 175,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in
the financial year 2019 was € 7.118 billion on revenues amounting to
€ 104.210 billion. As of 31 December 2019, the BMW Group had a
workforce of 126,016 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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