bmw group corporate sales. - Fleet World 2016

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BMW GROUP CORPORATE SALES. FLEET MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR 2016

Groundbreaking new services, class-leading new models, enhanced vehicle specification and a number of new, fleet sector-specific programmes have seen BMW crowned as the Manufacturer of the Year 2016. What the judges said... “BMW’s model line-up remains incredibly attractive to business customers, with revisions to 3 Series making it more competitive, 1 Series now an extremely strong proposition and new 7 Series a superb luxury car. But its cars being excellent is almost a given. “What makes BMW our manufacturer of the year is the investment and work going on behind the scenes in Corporate Sales: a significantly expanding sales team, new divisions for looking after specific fleet sectors, groundbreaking new leasing programmes and enhanced specification with company car drivers in mind. It all proves that BMW understands and cares about the fleet market, and does its job superbly.”

CLASS-LEADING NEW MODELS. A raft of class-leading new models are just part of the BMW Group Corporate Sales success story – and here are some of the highlights...

MINI Clubman

BMW 1 Series

The new MINI Clubman gives fleets a premium, unique and strong RV alternative in a high volume sector. Dimensions are larger than those of the previous generation MINI Clubman allowing the new model to compete with Mercedes A-Class, Audi A3 and Volkswagen Golf. CO2 emissions are as low as 99g/km for the MINI One D Clubman, with official combined fuel economy up to 74.3mpg.

The new BMW 1 Series launched last year with the first ED Plus engine introduced to the corporate market. The BMW 116d ED Plus offers fleet decisions makers and company car drivers CO2 emissions from only 89g/km and up to 83.1mpg (combined).


BMW 7 Series From its strong, lightweight Carbon Core to its revolutionary BMW Laserlights, the new 7 Series boasts pioneering innovations that will be seen on BMWs of the future. Having just scooped the World Luxury Car of the Year title and with CO2 emissions on the BMW 730d model from just 124g/km and fuel economy of up to 60.1mpg, this model offers attainable luxury for fleets.

BMW 3 Series

BMW X1

The new BMW 3 Series range has been designed to suit the needs of business customers. Sporty looks and outstanding efficiency combine in the new BMW 3 Series Saloon ED Plus, with average fuel consumption from 74.3 mpg and CO2 emissions as low as 99 g/km. The 320d ED Sport builds on this performance with CO2 emissions of 104 g/km.

The new BMW X1 is the latest member of the BMW X family, with an intelligent four-wheel drive system to make the most of the road ahead, whatever the conditions, while the sDrive18d front-wheel drive models boast CO2 as low as 109g/km.

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CLASS-LEADING NEW MODELS. BMW X5 xDrive40e The new BMW X5 xDrive40e is equipped with eDrive plug-in hybrid technology, offering all the advantages of a BMW X5 – driving pleasure and practicality, alongside low-emission motoring. Thanks to the PHEV system, CO2 output is 77g/km, resulting in a BiK of 15%.

BMW 330e Saloon The plug-in BMW 330e comes with the same petrol-electric hybrid technology as the X5 xDrive40e, but fitted into the highly popular fleet 3 Series. The result is CO2 emissions from only 44g/km, and an electriconly range of around 25 miles.

HELPING SPECIFIC BUSINESS SECTORS.

INDUSTRY-FIRST INNOVATION.

Part of BMW Group’s award-winning approach is to tailor new products for sectors of the market who have very particular needs.

Helping introduce new thinking and ways of operating in the fleet sector.

Service Alerts BMW Business Medium and small fleets now have a specific division that has been created entirely for their needs. Called BMW Business, a team of new account managers work closely every day with the 500 or so people in the BMW network that deal with small and medium fleet customers, ensuring they receive the benefits, expertise and scale of the BMW Group Corporate Sales operation alongside their local BMW contacts.

The BMW Chauffeur Programme The new BMW Chauffeur Programme provides a number of benefits for chauffeur services of any size, with a three-year unlimited mileage warranty, 24/7 Emergency Service and a like-for-like vehicle replacement service. There are also attractive finance rates specifically designed for high-mileage users, including an industryleading four year-120,000 mile package. This was introduced as a result of feedback from that sector on the difficulty of obtaining competitive leasing terms for their specific high mileage needs. A new network of BMW Chauffeur Specialist Service Outlets ensures that chauffeur businesses remain as unaffected as possible by any work that may need to be done, and offer extended opening and Fast Lane sevicing to minimise downtime during crucial working hours. advertisement feature

BMW is developing a system whereby all cars monitor themselves to ensure they are in fit condition on the roads. The car automatically reports back to BMW HQ in Munich when it has reached a service interval or warning lights appear, and that information is then passed to the owner. This level of data will have a significant impact on SMR costs. The system is being used by leasing company Alphabet, as part of its award-winning Teleservice programme, ensuring that its BMW cars are serviced regularly, are running with tyres at the correct pressure, have brakes in the right condition, and all other systems are running at the levels set by the manufacturer.

BMW E-Call BMW has had E-Call available on models for a number of years, but in an industry first in 2015 it was introduced as standard across the range, and it will become standard on MINI models this year. An embedded SIM card in the car, operating separately from the user’s phone, ensures that in an emergency, or with the deployment of airbags, the car’s location can be traced and the occupant put through to our dedicated call centre to arrange help.


GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE. Delivering the best customer service for businesses and their employees is vital to Bmw. as a result there have been a number of new initiatives to improve that service still further in the past year.

aftersales A specialist Aftersales manager has been appointed to solely take care of Corporate Aftersales, improving booking time responses. All 1Link booking requests will now be responded to by BMW Service Centres within 20 minutes, and booking requests for service or maintenance are guaranteed an appointment within seven days. Any associated costs will be explained at point of booking and displayed on 1Link. Complimentary collection and delivery within 15 mile radius is provided for service or maintenance bookings.

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FLEET-SPECIFIC SPECIFICATION. Bmw has introduced an enhanced level of specification on key models in the past year to ensure fleets get excellent value for money.

eD Plus and eD Sport models

“The new eD PLUS anD eD SPorT moDeLS enSUre greaT vaLUe for money for fLeeT cUSTomerS.”

The new ED Plus and ED Sport models have been specified to offer a high level of standard specification for fleet customers, ensuring great value for money. Powered by either a 116hp 1.5-litre (1 Series) or modified 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine developing maximum power of 163hp (3 Series), these models include Business Navigation, leather upholstery, upgraded wheels and heated seats as standard.

Standard navigation with eco Pro All cars in the BMW range now come with Satellite Navigation as standard, giving fleets the technology their drivers want, and improving residual values too. It also helps with in-life running costs: during its operation BMW Satellite Navigation also gives drivers the option of the ECO PRO function, which means the car can calculate the most economical route to the destination.

for further information, visit www.bmw.co.uk/business contact [email protected] or telephone 01252 920800