The BMW Group, consisting of BMW and MINI, has reported a rise of 10.8% in its 2010 sales, rising from 138,549 units to 153,312 vehicles year-on-year. This is compared to an overall market rise of just two per cent.

BMW sales in 2010 were 109,418 and this represents 5.39% of the UK market, with MINI reporting sales of 43,894, an increase of 10%. The strong growth in BMW came from all models however in particular, the BMW 3 Series 320d EfficientDynamics Saloon with its significant tax advantages had strong sales.

The new 5 Series has also performed well and the X1 has also seen incremental growth. The new MINI Countryman also made an impact on sales, however delivery lead times may mean a long wait for some models in 2011. If you are interested in leasing a BMW or a MINI for your business, both BMW contract hire and MINI Contract hire is on the site now.

BMW M3 GT2 Art Car

BMW is a long time sponsor of the Goodwood Festival of Speed and will roll out some its hottest cars at the forthcoming event. The BMW 328 Touring will drive up the Goodwood hill, 70 years after its historic win in the Mille Miglia.

The BMW M3 GT2 Art Car makes its UK debut after competing in the Le Mans 24 Hours race, plus the BMW Z4 sDrive35is represents BMW in the supercar runs. Finally the new BMW 5 Series Touring will also make its Sussex debut plus World Superbike hero Troy Corser will ride the UK Superstock spec S 1000 RR. BMW is a popular model on the site and BMW business contract hire pricing is available now.

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The BMW 1 Series hatchback offers great practicality and value for money with BMW contract hire pricing for the BMW 116d ES 5-door diesel hatchback starting from only £225.00+VAT per month. Combined mpg for this economical car is 64.2 and CO2 emissions are a lowly 118g/km, making this an ideal company fleet vehicle. 

The BMW contract hire deal is based on the following;

- Non-maintained business contract hire over a three year term at 10,000 miles per annum.

- Only three months rental in advance followed by 35 subsequent rentals. (38 equal payments in total)

- “With maintenance”, metallic paint and all other vehicle options can be added at an extra cost to the rental shown above.

- The image shown may not represent the exact model.

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An executive company car that offers style, economy and great brand appeal is on the site with BMW contract hire for the BMW 320D diesel EfficientDynamics 4-door saloon manual starting from £291.78+VAT per month. This economical car is an ideal company fleet vehicle, returning 68.9 combined mpg and emitting only 109g/km of CO2.

BMW contract hire terms are based on the following;

Non-maintained business contract hire over a three year contract at 10,000 miles per year – total 30,000 miles.

- Only three month rentals in advance followed by 35 subsequent rentals.

-  This totals 38 equal payments

- “With maintenance”, metallic paint and all other accessory options can be added to your vehicle at an extra cost to the rental shown above.

-  Please note the image we have shown may not represent the exact model.

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15th January 2010 --The BMW 1 Series is a quality hatchback with impressive fuel economy and low CO2 emissions offering 64.2mpg and 118g/km CO2. BMW contract hire starts from £230+VAT per month for a BMW 1 Series 116d ES 5-door hatchback.

The BMW contract hire terms are based on the following;

- Non-maintained business contract hire over three years at 10,000 miles per annum.

- Three months initial rental in advance followed by 35 subsequent rentals. (38 payments in total)

- “With maintenance”, metallic paint and other vehicle options can be added at an extra cost.

- The image shown may not represent the exact model.

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BMW is brand that many company car drivers aspire to and you could be driving BMW 1 Series diesel from only £230.64+VAT per month. Our BMW contract hire offer is based on a BMW 1 Series 116D ES 5-door diesel hatchback and is available now. This diesel car offers 64.2 combined mpg and emits only 118g/km CO2.

The BMW contract hire terms are based on the following;

- Non-maintained business contract hire over three years at 10,000 miles per annum.

- Three rentals in advance followed by 35 subsequent rentals. (38 payments in total)

- “With maintenance”, metallic paint and other vehicle options can be added at an extra cost.

- The image shown may not represent the exact model.

BMW gets top award

BMW has been named the Best Car Manufacturer in the prestigious Which? Awards 2009 which was held at the British Museum in London. The award was in recognition by the members of Which?, numbering more than a million, who rated BMW higher than its shortlisted rivals. Which? has long been regarded as a trusted champion of consumer rights and advises customers on all manners of products and services.

Peter Vicary-Smith, Chief Executive of Which? said, ” BMW drivers seem to love their cars with 87 per cent in our survey describing themselves as very satisfied with the ownership experience. The company’s vehicles always excel in our road tests, while BMW’s innovative EfficentDynamics measures mean some of the best cars to drive have also become incredibly fuel efficient”.

BMW X6 M

Tim Abbott, BMW Group UK’s Managing Director accepted the award in London and said ” We are delighted to have won such a prestigious award, particularly as it is our customers who have rated us so highly. We take great pains to ensure that the quality of service we offer both directly and through our dealers matches the excellence of our cars”. BMW also offers the most efficient cars in the premium segment and the BMW 118d was named World Green car of the Year 2008. BMW contract hire prices on the whole BMW range are available now.