BMW DONATES RMB 1 MILLION TO EARTHQUAKE DISASTER RELIEF IN SICHUAN PROVINCE

Appeal for all BMW dealers and customers to join forces to combat the disaster

Munich/Beijing. The powerful earthquake which hit Sichuan Province with a
magnitude of 7.8 caused severe damage in the area and BMW China and BMW
Brilliance have responded with prompt action. BMW donated RMB 1,000,000 to the
Red Cross Society of China for the eathquake disaster relief and assigned 3
units of BMW X3 for the rescue team to help disaster relief. At the same time,
BMW appealed to all BMW dealers and customers to provide their support as much
as possible to join forces in times of hardship. BMW staff have also started to
donate funds and the donations will be sent to the earthquake-hit area.

The Red Cross Society of China commented, "The disaster relief needs efforts
from all walks of life and social resources home and abroad. Guided under the
Red Cross Spirit of 'Humanity, Charity, and Dedication', BMW took action
immediately. This initiation showing BMW's care and responsibility is worthy of
commendation and recommendation. We dedicate our sincere thanks to BMW."

Mr. Alfred Rupp, President and CEO of BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd., said,
"BMW has a long-term commitment to China and integrates to the Chinese social
development. It is our duty, without hesitation, to help people in the
disaster-afflicted area get through the difficulties. We will continue the
internal donating activity, expressing our care to the victims to fulfil our
social responsibility as a corporate citizen."

As a matter of fact, taking active participation in the public welfare has
always been one of BMW's corporate objectives. Earlier this year, BMW took the
lead among auto manufacturers to donate 1 million RMB to the China Charity
Federation for disaster relief in snow-stricken area in southern China.
In addition, BMW China and BMW Brilliance have called on the authorized dealers
and BMW customers nationwide to participate in the relief campaign to lend a
helping hand to the people in disaster area. Up to now, Beijing Yanbao Group, a
BMW authorized dealer in Beijing has donated 450,000 RMB. Chongqing Baosheng
donated 50,000 RMB, and will contribute 1,000 RMB for each car sold from now to
the end of this month. Also, Chengdu Dajin and Chengdu Bow Yue, BMW dealers in
Chengdu, nearest to the disaster area have organized all the staff members to
donate blood to the injured. More dealers and customers will join BMW in the
relief efforts to combat the disaster together.