BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. is a joint venture established between BMW Group and Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd. The Company engages in the production, sales and after-sales service of premium automotive products of the BMW brand.

As the world's renowned premium automotive brand, BMW enjoys high reputation for its engineering excellence, high quality, innovative technology and sheer driving pleasure.

Historically, a leading manufacturer in China's light passenger van market, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd launched a highly-anticipated sedan in 2002, the Zhonghua. This marked a new direction for the company--a transformation into a balanced auto manufacturer. Its latest move, establishing a joint venture with BMW Group, the BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd., furthers its pioneering position in China's auto industry. As a balanced auto manufacturer, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd.'s establishing the joint venture with BMW Group furthers its pioneering position in China's auto industry.

BMW Brilliance was registered in May 2003 with its manufacturing facilities located in Shenyang, the capital of Liaoning Province of China. As a new partner and an integral part of the Chinese automotive industry, BMW Brilliance is committed to serving the customers in China with top-notch products right from the outset. There is no doubt that the BMW cars made by BMW Brilliance will fully meet all the worldwide high quality standards of the BMW Group.

BMW Brilliance launched the BMW 3 Series in October 2003. The first model available nationwide is the premium sport saloon BMW325i that features a 2.5 litre in-line six-cylinder petrol engine.

In April 2004, BMW Brilliance introduced the second model of the BMW 3 Series, BMW 318i featuring a 2.0 litre four-cylinder petrol engine.

At the end of November 2003, BMW Brilliance introduced the BMW530i, a member of the new BMW 5 Series that are only available in the international markets since July 2003. Convincingly combining aesthetic design and edge-cutting technologies, the new car is presently the most innovative premium car produced in China.

In May 2004, the BMW 520i and BMW525i, with 2.2 liter and 2.5 liter engine respectively, were launched, providing more choices for the customers with dynamic power and refined craftsmanship.

With the launch of the 5 models, BMW Brilliance has expanded its product portfolio to satisfy different customer needs. The latest statistics show that for the first 6 months of 2005, BMW Brilliance has delivered 7,034 units to customers, representing an increase of 10% compared to the same period last year (previous period: 6,389).

In March 2005, BMW Brilliance has announced numerous specification enhancements in its all Six-Cylinder model range of the BMW 5 Series including Active Steering, TV function, interior changes and a wider exterior color range. BMW 530i becomes the first locally produced car equipped with the world's innovative safety feature Active Steering. These new features offer customers improved choice and thus further broaden targeted customer groups. The new equipment applies to the BMW 530i, BMW 525i, and BMW 520i. There are now 6 models of the BMW 5 series available to customers.

The Shenyang plant was officially opened on May 20, 2004, which marks the completion of the phase I construction and sets a new milestone for BMW's development in China.

According to BMW's quality audit of its BMW-brand production plants in 2004, the Shenyang plant consistently meets BMW's high standards, specifically in regard to the production process, quality control and advanced technology systems.

Currently, around 2,000 employees are working in the Shenyang Plant.

In the medium term, an annual production of around 30,000 BMW 3 Series and BMW 5 Series vehicles is planned for the Shenyang plant. Up to 2005, the total investment into the joint venture will reach 450 million euros (RMB 4.5 billion).

BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. aims to be the No. 1 premium car manufacturer in China being recognized as the strongest brand with highest customer satisfaction and excellent products. So far, BMW Brilliance has 44 sales and after-sales service outlets. Concurrently with the increase of the production, BMW Brilliance will expand the distribution network with the aim to developing at least one dealer in each of the provinces in China.

The top management of BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. includes:

Mr. Eberhard C. Schrempf President & CEO
Mr. Daniel Li Senior Vice President & CFO
Mr. Franz Jung Senior Vice President for marketing, sales, after sales and dealer development
Mr. Peter Schippl Senior Vice President for production

Aboaut BMW Group

BMW Group was established in 1916 and its headquarter is in Munich, Germany. It has 26 manufacturing and assemblying factories in the world with a total of 103,000 staff. Being the most successful and efficient luxurious car and motorcycle manufacturer in the world today, the BMW Group has created new sales record for several years. In 2004, the total sales volume of cars of BMW Group is 1,208,732, among which BMW cars reaches one million for the first time (1,023,583). Furthermore, the sales number of motorcycle is 92,000. In 2004, the total revenue of the group is 44.335 billion euros.

To focus on top grade brand is the corner stone of the success achieved by the BMW Group which owns three prestigious brands: BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce. These brands top each segmental market from mini vehicles to limousines, making the Group the only car and motorcycle manufacturer in the world producing only the top grade luxurious vehicles. Top grade means added value and all the brands owned by the Group have their distinctive brand images. Its products contain rich content in designing aesthetics, in motion and performance, in technology and in overall quality. These added values help the brands win numerous loyal consumers in the world.

The BMW Group is initially an aircraft engine manufacturer. BMW is the initials of Bayerische Motoren Werke and its logo of blue and white symbolizes rotating propellers, which indicates the early history of the group.

The products of the BMW Group firstly appeared in China in 1980s. In April 1994, the Group established Beijing Office, indicating that the BMW Group officially entered Chinese market. During the last ten years, the brand BMW has acquired an extensive awareness and became the most desirable vehicle brand in China.