BMW Group Malaysia Appoints Wearnes Autohaus As A New BMW Dealer

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Wearnes Autohaus to provide extensive 4S services to customers in the Segambut area

Kuala Lumpur, 6^th January 2012 – BMW Group Malaysia today announced the appointment of Wearnes Autohaus, a wholly owned subsidiary of Wearnes Automotive as the newest BMW dealer in the Klang Valley area. The new BMW dealership began its operations today at its fully fledged 4S (Sales, Services, Spare Parts and Systems) facility in Segambut.

Welcoming Wearnes Autohaus to the BMW Group network, Mr. Geoffrey Briscoe, Managing Director of BMW Group Malaysia said, “It is a privilege for BMW Group Malaysia to welcome to our dealership network a new business partner as established as Wearnes Automotive who have had vast experiences and successes in the automotive segment here in Asia.”

Briscoe added that Segambut and its surrounding area were key vicinities for the Premium segment as the area has the potential for the delivery of over 300 cars as well as over RM 10 million in aftersales parts and services turnover annually.

Reiterating Briscoe’s sentiments, Mr. Andre Roy, Group Managing Director of Wearnes Automotive said, “We are truly pleased to be appointed as an authorised BMW dealer in Malaysia. Wearnes Automotive has been operating in the Southeast Asian Region since the 1900s and we have successfully built up our reputation in representing premium automotive brands in the region. As a business entity in Asia, we believe this partnership with BMW Group Malaysia will further enhance our presence in Malaysia.”

From L to R: Frank Scheffer, Finance Director of BMW Group Malaysia, Geoffrey Briscoe, Managing Director of BMW Group Malaysia, Andre Roy, Group Managing Director of Wearnes Automotive, Ms Jane Lim, Managing Director, Southeast Asia of Wearnes Automotive

Ms Jane Lim, Managing Director, Southeast Asia of Wearnes Automotive, added, “Our operations here in Malaysia have been performing strongly over the past few years and we have been continuously exploring opportunities such as this in the region. We at Wearnes are excited by the synergies this premium partnership will bring, as BMW shares a common passion for dynamic mobility and customer excellence. Now, with our presence in Kuala Lumpur, we are confident that our business will continue to grow from strength to strength.”

With the new appointment Wearnes Autohaus will be able to better serve BMW’s growing customer base in Malaysia through its new authorised 4S dealership facilities which houses a main showroom, sales office, spare parts centre and service workshop with a 14 service bay capacity.

The introduction of Wearnes Autohaus Sdn. Bhd. marks another achievement in BMW Group Malaysia’s ongoing strategy of growing its dealership network to ensure that BMW customers are provided with improved choice and convenience while catering to its growing customer base. In the past five years, BMW Group Malaysia has undertaken several dealership initiatives which include establishing new BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad dealerships, refurbishing of existing dealerships as well as the introduction and expansion of BMW Premium Selection, BMW’s authorized pre-owned car program as well as the establishment of BMW Body & Paint workshops throughout the country.

The Wearnes Autohaus BMW 4S Centre is located at No. 39, Jalan 2/57B, Jalan Segambut Tengah, 51200 Kuala Lumpur. For further information customers can call Wearnes Autohaus at 03-6259 8221 or BMW Voice at 1 800 88 3000 or visit www.bmw.com.my

About BMW EfficientDynamics

BMW EfficientDynamics was coined by BMW more than a decade ago to define the company’s long term sustainable strategy to produce fuel-saving and alternative vehicle concepts through clean production processes. It is an array of technologies that are already fitted as standard across practically the whole model range. As the manufacturer with the most comprehensive programme for reducing fuel consumption and emissions, BMW EfficientDynamics are designed to enhance the performance and driving pleasure of the vehicles at the same time. In 2007, BMW was awarded a “Green Steering Wheel” for outstanding environmental innovation for its BMW EfficientDynamics technology.

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 25 production and assembly facilities in 14 countries and has a global sales network in more than 140 countries.

During the financial year 2010, the BMW Group sold 1.46 million cars and more than 110,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax for 2010 was euro 4.8 billion on revenues amounting to euro 60.5 billion. At 31 December 2010, the BMW Group had a workforce of approximately 95,500 employees.

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.

About BMW Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

BMW Malaysia Sdn Bhd is a joint venture between Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW) AG and Sime Darby Berhad. BMW Malaysia activities cover the wholesale of BMW cars, spare parts and accessories, as well as the overall planning of sales, marketing, after-sales, and other related activities in Malaysia. Its dealership network covers 15 outlets in various cities in Malaysia.