Interview and Photo Opportunity - Vancouver hosts North American auto show unveiling of BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé.

MINI Canada makes national sponsorship announcement at Vancouver show.

RICHMOND HILL, ON, March 30, 2012 /CNW/ - BMW Group Canada will introduce the all-new BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé at the Vancouver International Auto show on Tuesday, April 3^rd, 2012.

The Vancouver show will also be an important day for MINI Canada.  The cheeky brand will make a national sponsorship announcement in keeping with MINI's fun and adventurous personality.

The epitome of aesthetics and emotion in an automobile, the new Gran Coupé is an elegant and exciting addition to the BMW 6 Series line up.  The world premier of this stunning new four-seat sport coupe was only weeks ago at the Geneva Motor Show, and it now makes its North American auto show premier in Vancouver. BMW Group Canada president and CEO Eduardo Villaverde will be on-site for the occasion.

WHO:	Eduardo Villaverde, President and CEO, BMW Group Canada Rick Saran, Western Regional Manager, BMW Group Canada Andrew Scott, MINI Operations Manager, Western Canada Representatives from a Canadian national athletic team
WHAT:	North American auto show premier - BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé Canadian national team sponsorship announcement by MINI Canada
WHEN:	Press conference:  Tuesday, April 3^rd, 2012 at 9:05 am Interview availability:  Tuesday, April 3^rd, 7:30 am to 1:00 pm
WHERE:	BMW Group exhibit, Vancouver International Auto Show BC Place 777 Pacific Boulevard Vancouver, British Columbia

BMW Group in Canada
BMW Group Canada, based in Richmond Hill, Ontario, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BMW AG and is responsible for the distribution of BMW luxury performance automobiles, Sports Activity Vehicles, Motorcycles, and MINI.  BMW Group Financial Services Canada is a division of BMW Group Canada and offers retail financing and leasing programs and protection products on new and pre-owned BMW and MINI automobiles, as well as retail financing for new and pre-owned BMW Motorcycles. A total network of 44 BMW automobile retail centers, 20 BMW motorcycle retailers, and 29 MINI retailers represents the BMW Group across the country.

 

For interviews or further information, please contact: 
Barb Pitblado
Director, Corporate Communications
BMW Group Canada
416-627-0436 / [email protected] 

Rob Dexter
Product and Technology Specialist
BMW Group Canada
416-258-9018 / [email protected]