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BMW Group Australia

BMW Group future-proofs Melbourne headquarters

BMW Group Australia has future-proofed its head office operations and reduced its carbon footprint with installation of a new solar array, EV charging infrastructure and deployment of multiple sustainability measures.

BMW Group Australia EV sales quadruple in first half of 2022

Sales of electrified BMW Group vehicles have more than doubled globally in the first half of 2022 from the previous corresponding period and in Australia that figure has quadrupled Worldwide sales of fully electric BMW and MINI models in the first half of 2022 grew by more than 110%.

Refreshed BMW X7 flagship arriving fourth quarter

BMW Group Australia will release two versions of its refreshed three-row Flagship X7 SUV into local showrooms in the fourth quarter of 2022. The X7 xDrive40d, which replaces the xDrive30d will be available in M Sport and Design Pure Excellence levels.

Updated BMW 3 Series arriving Q4

BMW has shown off the first images of its updated 3 Series in sedan form, with the marque’s local arm announcing that the model will launch in Australia in the fourth quarter of 2022.

BMW dealers trial self-check-in technology

BMW dealerships in Brisbane and Melbourne are trialling self- check-in/out kiosks provided by European hardware and software specialist, Tjekvik. BMW Group Australia says they’re designed to improve efficiency, profitability ,and customer experience.

McLean replaces Sesto as BMW marketing general manager

Mini head of marketing for Australia and New Zealand Alex McLean was promoted by BMW Group Australia as the new marketing general manager for the BMW brand from January 1, 2022. He replaces Tony Sesto, who has decided to leave the company after 12 years of service.