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July News in Brief from BMW Group UK
Wed Jul 05 00:00:00 CEST 2023 Press Release
Maintaining the company’s award-winning reputation across the industry in 2023, BMW Group UK and its latest models continued to make waves, scooping up numerous prestigious awards in June and July, with battery electric models garnering significant attention. BMW and MINI won six awards at the Auto Express New Car Awards, while BMW further distinguished itself by earning commendations at the Auto Trader New Car Awards and Autovista Group Residual Value Awards.
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Maintaining the company’s award-winning reputation across the
industry in 2023, BMW Group UK and its latest models continued to make
waves, scooping up numerous prestigious awards in June and July, with
battery electric models garnering significant attention. BMW and MINI
won six awards at the Auto Express New Car Awards, while BMW further
distinguished itself by earning commendations at the Auto Trader New
Car Awards and Autovista Group Residual Value Awards.
BMW Group UK takes home six awards at the Auto Express New Car
Awards 2023
BMW Group UK proudly took home six awards from the
Auto Express New Car Awards 2023, demonstrating its continued
excellence across a variety of categories and reinforcing the breadth
of its model portfolio. BMW secured five awards across numerous
categories and MINI garnered an additional victory with the MINI Convertible.
The third-generation BMW X1, launched in the summer of 2022, led
its class according to Auto Express by winning the Small Premium SUV
of the Year award. With its distinctive design, increased interior
space, premium ambience, and high-level standard specification.
Introduced in November 2021, the i4— the first fully-electric
BMW Gran Coupé—continues to make an impression nearly two years
post-launch, claiming the Premium Car of the Year award. Another of
the BMW brand’s fully-electric models, the BMW iX, impressed judges
with its luxurious and contemporary interior, earning the Best Large
Company Car of the Year accolade.
The brand’s flagship model, the BMW i7, already boasting four
major awards since its UK launch at the end of 2022, now adds Auto
Express’ Luxury Car of the Year to its roster. Offering a cutting-edge
digital experience with the BMW Theatre Screen and BMW Interaction
Bar, the BMW i7 combines striking style with a luxurious interior to
lead its segment.
The all-new BMW M2, which launched recently in the UK, received
its first accolade in the UK at the Auto Express New Car Awards 2023,
securing the Performance Car of the Year title. Building on its
powerful predecessor, the latest M2 embodies the pure joy of driving
by fusing classic high-performance sports car elements with
cutting-edge technology.
Finally, the MINI Convertible emerged victorious in the
Convertible of the Year category for the sixth time—a testament to the
model's enduring appeal. Available in the UK with a high standard
specification, and also offered as a BEV – a first for its kind.
Speaking at the awards, Steve Fowler, Editor-in-Chief at Auto
Express said: "What a year for BMW - we've been blown away by the
brilliance of its cars this year so it's no surprise that the brand
walks away with five of our trophies. Every winner blends the
efficiency, quality and usable technology that BMW has become known
for, underpinned by the very best driving qualities - on any road, on
any day and for any driver. The i4, i7 and iX prove that the company
is really leading on electrification, while the X1 shows a clear
understanding of the needs and priorities of today's SUV buyers. Then
there's the M2 doing what, arguably, BMW is most famous for - putting
a massive smile on the face of keen drivers.
"It's another win for the MINI - our favourite convertible
car. Even as the current car nears the end of its life - with hugely
exciting electric models waiting in the wings - we love its blend of
driving dynamics, comfort and the all-important style that's so
important with top-down motoring."
BMW iX3 boasts Best Premium Electric Car at the Auto Trader
New Car Awards 2023
At the seventh annual Auto Trader New Car Awards in
June, the BMW iX3 clinched the award for the Best Premium Electric
Car. The awards are decided by over 220,000 UK car owners who
completed an online survey sharing exactly what they think of their
car, with their thoughts and opinions determining the final category winners.
Erin Baker, Auto Trader’s Editorial Director, said: “The iX3 is
all the electric SUV anyone needs, with a plush interior, spirited
performance and that legendary BMW ride and handling. One owner summed
it up perfectly by saying: ‘The driving experience is second to none,
it’s comfortable, fast, smooth and quiet. Love it.’ Huge congrats, BMW.”
BMW i4 shines in the Autovista Group Residual Value Awards
In June, the BMW i4 secured the Compact and Large
Battery-Electric Vehicle (BEV) category at the inaugural Autovista
Group Residual Value Awards. The awards, which assess data from 17
different European markets, recognise the models with superior value
retention. Judges chose i4 as the winner of this category due to its
strong performance across all major markets, with the model's success
attributed to its sleek silhouette, enjoyable driving experience,
strong family identity, internal space on par with the BMW 4 Series
Gran Coupé and impressive range.
The Autovista24 team commended the i4's design, emphasising that
it looks more like a conventional BMW than an exclusively
battery-electric model, broadening its appeal to a wide range of
drivers in both new and used car markets.
ENDS
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automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium financial and
mobility services. The BMW Group production network comprises over 30
production sites worldwide; the company has a global sales network in
more than 140 countries.
In 2022, the BMW Group sold nearly 2.4 million passenger
vehicles and more than 202,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit
before tax in the financial year 2022 was € 23.5 billion on revenues
amounting to € 142.6 billion. As of 31 December 2022, the BMW Group
had a workforce of 149,475 employees.
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thinking and responsible action. The company set the course for the
future at an early stage and consistently makes sustainability and
efficient resource management central to its strategic direction, from
the supply chain through production to the end of the use phase of all products.
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