BMW FINANCIAL SERVICES NAMED AMONG CENTRAL OHIO'S TOP PLACES TO WORK

Company lauded for progressive workplace initiatives

Dublin, OH - November 11, 2005... BMW Financial Services has been named one of
the region's best places to work in a ranking compiled by Columbus Business
First. The award was presented at a reception yesterday at the Hyatt on
Capitol Square in Columbus.

The BMW Group Company, which provides financial services to customers
throughout the Americas Region, was one of 10 medium-sized companies receiving
the award. A total of 30 companies in three categories - small, medium and
large companies - were recognized this year. The honor was based on the
results of a workplace satisfaction survey completed by employees and
administered by Quantum Market Research.

"We are delighted to be known both nationally and here in our own region as an
employer of choice," said Edward Robinson, Chief Executive Officer of BMW
Financial Services, Americas Region. "We have put in place numerous programs
designed to enhance employee satisfaction, increase productivity and foster
loyalty, and it is gratifying to see that these efforts are consistently being
recognized - both by our associates and by independent organizations such as
Business First."

Earlier this year, BMW Financial Services was named one of the "Best Companies
to Work for in America" by the Society for Human Resource Management for the
second consecutive year. In addition, the company has received several awards
for its leadership training and professional development initiatives.

From a comprehensive package of benefits to flexible work schedules to company
bonuses to customized training programs, BMW Financial Services provides
associates with an exemplary workplace culture. Associate participation and
feedback is an integral part of this successful model, and contributes greatly
to the level of satisfaction and professionalism found throughout the company.

"Attracting and retaining talented employees has been critical to BMW Financial
Services' long-term growth and success, noted Robinson. "A positive working
environment, coupled with the valuable contributions of our associates, is
essential to sustaining our high customer service-delivery standards."

With a financial portfolio totaling more than $19 billion, BMW Financial
Services has enjoyed eleven consecutive years of continued growth and
expansion. In fact, having exhausted the capacity of its current Dublin
facility, the company is planning to move to a larger new facility in
neighboring Hilliard next year.

BMW Financial Services
BMW Financial Services NA, LLC was established in 1992 company to support the
sales and marketing efforts of the BMW Group in North and Latin America. With
more than $19 billion in managed assets and nearly 500,000 customers, BMW FS
leases or finances more than half of the new BMW vehicles sold in the U.S.
BMW FS employs more than 700 people, most of whom are located in the Dublin,
Ohio Customer Service Center.

Information about BMW Group products is available to consumers via the Internet
at:
www.bmwgroupna.com
www.bmwusa.com
www.bmwmotorradusa.com
www.miniusa.com
www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com
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Journalist note: Information about the BMW Group and its products is available
to journalists on-line at the BMW Group PressClub at the following address:
www.press.bmwgroup.com.
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