Luxury nameplates

August 16, 2008 -- On the eve of the legendary Concours d’Elegance, the new Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport will make its world premiere in Pebble Beach, California.

This highly traditional company is releasing the car in response to strong customer demand for a roadster in the supercar class. What’s surprising is the removable glass roof and how the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport successfully combines the aesthetics of a convertible with the driving dynamics and safety of an enclosed car. With the roof on, the top speed is still 253 m.p.h. – with the roof open, the limit is 217 m.p.h. This makes it the world’s fastest convertible available on the market.

5 August 2008 -- A new Rolls-Royce showroom was officially opened today in Hong Kong by Ms Jenny Zheng, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars’ General Manager for Greater China.

The new showroom is strategically located at the Bank of America Tower in Central Hong Kong. With a floor space of over 5,000 sq.ft, it can accommodate a three-car display area plus a sales and marketing office. Previously, the Rolls-Royce showroom was based at The Hong Kong Club Building in Central.

Crewe/St. Petersburg, June 25, 2008 -- The new Bentley dealership in the heart of Russia´s elegant northern capital on the Neva is the third in this emerging key market. Together with its Russian partner Mercury Group Bentley Motors hosted an exclusive opening party in the garden of the Petropavlov Fortress.

With the new showcase in Saint Petersburg Bentley Motors is significantly expanding its dealer network in the growing Russian market. It is the third – the two others are located in Moscow – and is set in a bustling new business area, at the crossing of Gelsingforsskaya Street and Vyborgskaya embankment along the Neva river.

2008 Audi A4, 2008 Audi TT Models' Growth Especially Strong

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. June 11, 2008 – Audi of America, Inc. announced today, June 10, 2008, that year-to-date car sales of its sedan and sports car models for 2008 rose to a total of 30,767, a 7.5% increase over last year’s figures. Audi claimed a growing share of the luxury auto market, 6.8% in May, thanks to strong sales of the Audi A4, Audi A4 Cabriolet and Audi TT models, with robust sales in key markets.

2008 Audi TT

June 11, 2008 -- “The jewel that is Europe”, one of the most acclaimed international vintage car events, is set to take place along Europe´s most sumptuous coastline. This event is destined for all enthusiasts and owners of automobile jewels, who will be able to enjoy some of the most charming and picturesque natural landscapes that the south of France and Italy have to offer. The rally will begin in Rome on Wednesday June 11, with a programme brimming with events, before departing for the Gulf of Naples where it is set to come to close.

Woodcliff Lake, NJ, June 2, 2008 -- Reflecting the sentiments of automobile consumers, on May 28 BMW was named the top leader of Strategic Vision's Total Quality Index™ in the categories of Best Brand and Luxury Utility for its 2008 X5 Sports Activity Vehicle. The San Diego research firm based its Total Quality Experience™ rankings on the ratings received by new vehicle owners in 19 product segments.

May 20, 2008 -- The guests at this gala function were able to admire Bentley’s latest models, most notably the complete Continental series - featuring the Continental GTC Convertible - and the exclusive Azure from the Arnage family. The reception was held at Hotel Alfonso XIII, later the guests were taken by horse-drawn carriage to dinner at Casa de Salinas.

ATLANTA, May 14, 2008 – For the fourth year running, America’s most affluent consumers have declared Porsche the most prestigious car available today. The Luxury Institute’s 2008 independent nationwide survey of luxury auto brands rated Porsche® tops against eleven of the world’s most prestigious car brands. Lexus and Mercedes ranked second and third, respectively.

Porsche Named Top Prestigious Luxury Automobile Brand for 2008 by Luxury Institute

Woodcliff Lake, NJ, December 11, 2007 -- BMW Financial Services of North America, LLC (BMW FS) ranked highest in satisfaction with initial consumer leases for luxury nameplates in the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Consumer Financing Satisfaction Study released today.

The top ranking in this study marks the first time(*) BMW Financial Services has received the highest ranking in this important segment and reflects a 47 index point increase that takes it from seventh to first place. BMW Financial Services is the first financing provider to attain top ranking in both Retail Leasing Satisfaction in the J.D. Power and Associates Dealer Financing Satisfaction and Luxury Lease Satisfaction in the Consumer Financing studies in the same year.