BMW to deploy 200 vehicles for APEC 2015 in PH

MANILA – German luxury carmaker BMW will be deploying over 200 vehicles to service leaders and officials attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings in the Philippines next year.

BMW will provide BMW 7 Series Long-Wheelbase Sedans and BMW 5 Series models in Sedan and Gran Turismo forms for heads of states, dignitaries, government officials, and private sector leaders attending the meetings.

BMW, which serves as the official premium mobility partner of APEC, also sponsored a fleet of BMW 7 Series Long-Wheelbase Sedans for the Informal Senior Officials’ Meeting (ISOM) held on December 8 and 9, 2014 at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel.

The vehicles served over 350 foreign and Filipino experts from multilateral organizations and national agencies, members of the academe, and various industry practitioners.

The two-day symposium streamlined priorities for next year’s conference, which carries the theme “Building Inclusive Economies, Building A Better World.”

Asian Carmakers Corporation (ACC), the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, expressed its support to the government’s efforts in setting the agenda for its host year amid the inclement weather last week.

“BMW congratulates the Philippine government for taking point in this year’s APEC ISOM. We will continue to support the endeavors of our leaders in the coming year as they tackle economic strategies in major business sectors including the automotive industry, which is poised to help spur growth in the region,” said ACC president Maricar Parco.

The Philippines will host a series of APEC meetings to be held in held in Metro Manila, Boracay, Iloilo City, Tagaytay City, Cebu, Bagac, Bataan, Clark, Pampanga, and Legazpi City in November.

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New BMW dealership opens in Quezon City

MANILA, Philippines - A new BMW dealership has opened in Eton Centris, along North EDSA in Quezon City.

Asian Carmakers Corporation (ACC), the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, recently inaugurated its latest dealership AutoAllee BMW.

This is the 8th BMW dealership in the country, making BMW the only luxury car brand with the widest dealer network in the country.

The new dealership was officially inaugurated by Graeme Grieve, Vice President of Importer Regions of the BMW Group and Neil Fiorentinos, Managing Director of BMW Group Asia, together with Gov. Jose Ch. Alvarez, ACC Chairman and Maricar C. Parco, ACC President.

"We are proud to welcome AutoAllee BMW as the newest member of the BMW dealership network. As the 8th dealership in the country, AutoAllee BMW is a testament to BMW’s commitment to further build and strengthen the brand in the Philippines. Having the widest dealer network in the luxury vehicle segment, we affirm our unmatched leadership in the country for over a decade.” said Maricar C. Parco, ACC President.

The three-storey dealership is built on a 1,900 square meter lot area and houses the most complete line-up of services in BMW’s network of dealerships.

AutoAllee BMW boasts of an expansive showroom that can hold up to six display vehicles, as well as a BMW Lifestyle where customers can avail of the premium items that are reflective of the BMW lifestyle.

The Isetta Bar on the second level, inspired by BMW’s iconic car from the 1950’s, provides customers with a place to wait in ease and comfort while their transactions are processed.

A New Car Delivery area is also housed inside the showroom, where customers can wait in comfort for the formal turnover of their newly purchased vehicle. Highly trained BMW sales consultants are ready to conduct a 6-point walk-around to introduce customers to the features and details of their new BMW.

Autoallee BMW also boasts of extensive after-sales services. The air-conditioned service assessment area, the first in the country, is designed to provide customer with ultimate comfort while certified BMW technicians inspect and assess the vehicle prior to being serviced.

A large-capacity service garage, equipped with the latest tools and equipment, allows multiple vehicles to be serviced at the same time to expedite service efficiency and ensure customer satisfaction. A two-car service elevator also allows easier access to the 3rd floor, which holds additional parking spaces for customers.

The latest addition to the BMW dealership network also features a fully air-conditioned BMW Premium Selection (BPS) showroom on its third floor. BPS is an exclusive selection of pre-owned BMW vehicles that fulfill the highest standards, thereby providing customers with continued sheer driving pleasure.

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