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BMW CROWNED FLEET CAR MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR AT GREEN FLEET AWARDS 2010
(14-Oct-2010)
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BMW holds on to its title for a third year
As recognition of the class-leading position BMW Group vehicles command, courtesy of EfficientDynamics technologies, the marque has once again scooped the top prize at the Green Fleet Awards to be crowned Fleet Car Manufacturer of the Year.
BMW Group was recognised, for the third year in a row, as the car manufacturer that had shown the greatest improvements in CO2 emissions, had expanded its range of low emission vehicles or offered alternative fuel vehicles to fleet customers. This commitment is demonstrated by the introduction of vehicles such as the new BMW 5 Series, which has significantly lower CO2 emissions than its predecessor at 129g/km for the 520d, and the BMW 320d EfficientDynamics, with combined CO2 emissions of 109g/km.
Angela Pisanu, Editor of Green Fleet, said: “Through its EfficientDynamics initiative, BMW has continued to raise the bar in respect of delivering class leading reductions in carbon dioxide emissions whilst at the same time maintaining exceptional vehicle performance and economy. BMW’s achievements in small, medium and in particular the upper fleet vehicle sector convinced us that the firm is once again a worthy winner.”
Stephen Chater, BMW Group Corporate Operations Manger, said: “It is great news that we have once again been crowned Fleet Car Manufacturer of the Year. This award recognises BMW’s continued commitment to reducing emissions through its EfficientDynamics programme, across the whole range.”
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The BMW Group
The 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 approximately 1.29 million automobiles and over 87,000 motorcycles for the 2009 financial year. Revenues totalled euro 50.68 billion. 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 six years.
For further information please contact:
Krystyna Kozlowska BMW Media Relations Assistant
Tel: 01344 480707 Email: Krystyna.Kozlowska@bmw.co.uk
Gavin Ward BMW Media Relations Manager
Tel: 01344 480829 Email: Gavin.Ward@bmw.co.uk
Wieland Bruch Corporate Communications Manager
Tel: 01344 480113 Email: Wieland.Bruch@bmw.co.uk
Graham Biggs Corporate Communications Director
Tel: 01344 480109 Email: Graham.Biggs@bmw.co.uk
Main office number: 01344 480320
Media website: www.press.bmwgroup.co.uk
Customer website: www.bmw.co.uk
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