DECK THE HALLS WITH GIFTS FROM BMW AND MINI

WOODCLIFF LAKE, NEW JERSEY, October 12, 2001...With the holiday season just
around the corner, thoughts will soon turn to choosing unique and distinctive
gifts for family, friends and business colleagues. Here are a few suggestions
for the young and the "young at heart" from the BMW Group.

* BMW 2001 HOLIDAY BALL
Aptly named "Pure Joy," this special edition fine porcelain holiday ornament,
designed by BMW and produced by Rosenthal, will add a touch of elegance to any
holiday decor. Priced at $38, "Pure Joy" is certain to become the latest
collector's item in a treasured set of annual Rosenthal special edition
ornaments.

* MINI CUCKOO CLOCK
Waiting anxiously for the stylish new MINI automobile to arrive in dealer
showrooms next Spring? From the all-new collection of MotoringGear merchandise
from MINI USA, comes a distinctive MINI Cuckoo Clock available just in time for
the holidays. Imagine a cuckoo clock without cuckoo. Instead, a miniature
MINI pops out on the hour producing the revving sound of a real MINI Cooper's
engine. For those who prefer a good night's sleep, a light sensor
automatically deactivates the hourly "chime" at night. A silver finish housing
surrounds a MINI speedometer clock face design. Priced at $85, the MINI Cuckoo
Clock is the perfect gift for those who believe that time doesn't just fly, it
revs.

* BATTERY-POWERED Z3 ROADSTER
Now, even BMW aficionados-in-training can experience the thrill of driving a
BMW Z3 roadster. Designed for children ages two-and-a-half to five years, this
scaled-down version of the real thing is the perfect vehicle for a trip around
the backyard, cruising the playground, or traveling to a neighborhood
playdate. Its distinctive kidney-shaped grille, enamel logos, alloy
"look-alike" wheels, "roll bar," and long, classic hoodline signify that the
car is distinctly BMW. Powered by a rechargeable battery, this sporty
energy-efficient, one-seat roadster also lives up to BMW's standards for
performance (for children's toys, that is), accelerating up to approximately 4
mph in an impressive 15 seconds. A guaranteed playdate magnet, BMW's
battery-powered Z3 roadster carries a manufacturer's suggested retail price of
$299 and is available in one color -- cobalt blue, of course. Make room in the
garage!

* X5 REMOTE CONTROL VEHICLE
Whether you're five or fifty-five, you can now experience the thrill of
piloting the BMW X5 Sports Activity Vehicle -- or, at least a 1:12 scale model
of it. This miniature luxury SAV combines legendary BMW performance, styling,
luxury, and technology to deliver a unique new toy that is nimble, quick and a
joy to control -- even over the toughest "terrain." With a seven-function
remote (powered by a rechargeable battery, included), the X5 Remote Control
Vehicle can be piloted up to a distance of 50 feet at speeds exceeding nine
mph. It has a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $113. Warning to
parents and kids -- Don't fight over the remote!

These and other BMW gifts and accessories are available through BMW retailers
nationwide, and can be found in the BMW Lifestyle Collection, which features a
full line of BMW clothing and accessories. For more information, call (888)
BMW-ONLINE or visit http://bmwonline.com.

The MINI cuckoo clock, along with other items from the MotoringGear collection
from MINI USA, can be ordered via the Internet at http://www.miniusa.com or by
telephone at 1-866-467-6464.

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, BMW Motorcycles 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 a network of 341 car, 321 Sports Activity Vehicle and 153
motorcycle retailers. 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 World
Wide Web on the BMW homepage at http://www.bmwusa.com,
http://www.bmwmotorcycles.com and http://www.miniusa.com.