Irvine BMW Confirms, BMW Retails Growth Of 13.1% In First Half-Year

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BMW Announces Successful Growth In Sales for June 2010

Orange County, CA, July 14, 2010 — July 12, 2010 – Irvine, Calif. – Irvine BMW confirms, BMW has obtained substantial growth in sales of 13.1% in the first half-year with sales rising 12.2% to 143,4157 vehicles.

The BMW Group made gains in virtually all markets during the first half-year, with sales in China, the American and European markets in particular reporting the strongest growth. The BMW X1, 5 Series GT and Z4 models, together with the BMW 7 Series, were among the main growth drivers in the first half of the year.

“Our aim is to continue this upward trend in the second half of the year, and continue to make BMW the world’s leading manufacturer,” said Irvine BMW’s General Manager, Steve Rudkin.

The BMW Group also remained on its growth track in its strongest export market: In the US, 121,585 (prev. yr. 114,448) BMW and MINI vehicles – 6.2 percent more units – were delivered to customers. The BMW Group therefore remains the best-selling European premium carmaker in the US market. With 23,331 (prev. yr. 20,849) BMW and MINI deliveries and growth of 11.9%, June was also the strongest month so far this year in the US.

As a proud member of the Shelly Automotive Group and one of the largest BMW centers on the West Coast, Irvine BMW has loyally served Orange County – including Lake Elsinore, Irvine, Laguna Niguel, El Toro, Foothill Ranch, Capistrano Beach, Dana Point, Lake Forest, Laguna Woods, East Irvine, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Aliso Viejo, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Silverado, Trabuco Canyon, Rancho Santa Margarita, Mission Viejo and Ladera Ranch – for nearly a decade.

Irvine BMW’s helpful and knowledgeable staff, expert factory-trained technicians, state-of-the-art service department, comprehensive parts department and one of the nation’s largest selections of new, used and certified pre-owned BMWs have made Irvine BMW a landmark in Southern California’s automotive landscape. For more information about Irvine BMW, visit the dealership at 9881 Research Drive in Irvine, Calif., or online at irvinebmw.net.

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