Overall, 1,031 BMW Premium Selection cars were sold across seven markets with Saudi Arabia achieved the highest volumes in sales, with 209 cars sold followed by Abu Dhabi Motors with 207 cars sold. AGMC, the exclusive importer in Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates followed Abu Dhabi Motors with 202 pre-owned cars sold during the first six months of 2010.
Bahrain showed the highest growth, with sales of 161 vehicles, an increase of 83%. Sales in Kuwait were also up by 25% when compared to the same period last year.
The BMW Premium Selection programme is reserved exclusively for used BMW vehicles that meet strict criteria. Vehicles need to be less than five years old, have a mileage under 100,000 km and have been serviced by authorised BMW importers to qualify for the programme.
In order to qualify for the programme vehicles must pass a comprehensive 75-point technical check by trained BMW technicians before they are accepted and sold, ensuring high levels of quality, reliability and value to customers. A 12 month warranty and road side assistance is given when purchasing a BMW Premium Selection vehicle ensuring buyers that they not only have the best offer available in the used car market, but they also have peace of mind.
BMW Premium Selection was set up in the Middle East in 2006 as a sub-brand of BMW Group. The programme is offered by seven BMW importers across the region, including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, and Kuwait.
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BMW Group is one of the most successful manufacturers of automobiles and motorcycles in the world with its BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brands. As a global company, the BMW Group operates 24 production facilities in 13 countries and has a global sales network in more than 140 countries.
The BMW Group achieved a global sales volume of more than 1.29million automobiles and over 87,000 motorcycles for the 2009 financial year. Revenues for 2008 totalled EUR50.68 with earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of EUR921m. At 31 December 2009, the company employed a global workforce of approximately 96,000 associates. The success of the BMW Group has always been built 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. As a result of its efforts, the BMW Group has been ranked industry leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes for the last five years.
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BMW Group is one of the most successful manufacturers of automobiles and motorcycles in the world with its BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brands. As a global company, the BMW Group operates 24 production facilities in 13 countries and has a global sales network in more than 140 countries.
The BMW Group achieved a global sales volume of more than 1.29million automobiles and over 87,000 motorcycles for the 2009 financial year. Revenues for 2008 totalled EUR50.68 with earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of EUR921m. At 31 December 2009, the company employed a global workforce of approximately 96,000 associates. The success of the BMW Group has always been built 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. As a result of its efforts, the BMW Group has been ranked industry leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes for the last five years.
For more information please contact:
Leanne Blanckenberg, Corporate Communications Manager
BMW Group Middle East
Telephone: +971 4 313 2600 (615)
OR
Laura Fanning
Account Manager
d'pr
Phone: +971 4 3444901
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