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The new BMW 5 Series Touring available from September 2010

Hot on the heels of the new BMW 5 Series Saloon that goes on sale in March, BMW’s popular Touring model will reach the UK market in September 2010.  It will be the fourth generation of Touring models in the 5 Series range.
BMW 5 Series Touring lease prices
Initially available in four derivatives, the new BMW [...]

Author: Lee Sibbald, March 15, 2010
Filed under: BMW, Fleet news

BMW Group "Best Innovator" in the field of sustainability

In the 2009 Best Innovator competition, the BMW Group won the special award for “Sustainable Innovation Management”. This contest is held under the auspices of the German Ministry of Economics and Technology. At the Best Innovator round table convened at the Ministry’s conference centre in Berlin, Secretary of State Ernst Burgbacher selected the winners of [...]

Author: Lee Sibbald, February 15, 2010
Filed under: BMW, Fleet news

BMW appoints Synergy as London 2012 strategic sponsorship agency

Synergy has been appointed by BMW (UK) as its Strategic Sponsorship Agency Partner for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. BMW selected Synergy after a competitive pitch, to advise on the strategy and activation of its London 2012 Tier One partnership, which was announced in November 2009.
As the official Automotive Partner of London [...]

Author: Lee Sibbald, February 11, 2010
Filed under: BMW, Fleet news

Model update: BMW X5

BMW’s class-leading Sports Activity Vehicle, the BMW X5, will receive an array of design and engine changes offering even greater performance and lower emissions, whilst also updating its look.  The new BMW X5 will be on sale from 5 June.

Three new engines will be launched for the xDrive30d, xDrive40d – replacing the xDrive35d – [...]

Author: Lee Sibbald, February 9, 2010
Filed under: BMW, Fleet news

Auto Windscreens awarded major solus deal

Auto Windscreens has been awarded a two-year sole supplier deal by Alphabet (GB) Ltd, the multi-marque fleet funding company which is part of the BMW Group. The signed deal will see the independent automotive glazing services company supply a national mobile and base repair and replace service to Alphabet’s 44,000 vehicle fleet as part of [...]

Author: Amanda White, February 4, 2010
Filed under: Auto Windscreens, BMW, Fleet news

BMW scoop seven top fleet awards

BMW has scooped seven awards from one of the country’s leading fleet publications. BusinessCar magazine has bestowed BMW with the headline honours of ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ and ‘Environmental Award of the Year’ in addition to five further product specific awards.
While the BMW Group was crowned king in two main awards, MINI was awarded ‘Supermini [...]

Author: Lee Sibbald, January 27, 2010
Filed under: BMW, Fleet news

Equalease Rise To Call From Essential Services For 4×4 Vehicles

Equalease, the innovative medium term leasing specialist, has seen recent demand for capable 4×4s such as the Volkswagen Touareg and BMW X5 on three month leases from essential services fleets thanks to the current severe weather conditions and as one of only a handful of leasing companies that has developed three to twelve month car [...]

Author: Amanda White, January 24, 2010
Filed under: BMW, Equalease, Fleet news, Volkswagen

MINI at the NAIAS Detroit 2010

The joy of motoring has a future – and MINI presents this great future in  a thrilling range of models. 
MINI is showcasing various visions for individual mobility in the world of tomorrow at the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The MINI Concept Vehicle, for example, whets the appetite of the connoisseur [...]

Author: Lee Sibbald, January 4, 2010
Filed under: BMW, Fleet news, Mini

BMW Fleet Hero For Second Year Running

In recognition of its success in making fleets more efficient, sustainable and reduce their carbon emissions,  BMW Group has won the title of Industry Supplier at the Energy Saving Trust Fleet Hero Awards for the second year running. Backed by The Guardian, the Department for Transport’s Act on CO2 campaign and the Confederation of British [...]

Author: Amanda White, December 6, 2009
Filed under: BMW, Fleet news

3 BMW’s in the UK’s Top 10 most reliable fleet cars

Research into nearly 900,000 cars operated by the country’s biggest 50 leasing companies has found that BMW Group’s model range is the most reliable in Britain.
The FN50 reliability survey, covering 840,000 cars, asks leasing companies to assess reliability according to the number of breakdowns per model on their fleet. As the majority of the surveyed [...]

Author: Lee Sibbald, November 6, 2009
Filed under: BMW, Fleet news

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