ALD Automotive and BMW announce the first delivery in Romania of the newest hybrid in the BMW range, the i8 model. The vehicle was delivered through the operational leasing system to a top client in ALD Automotive’s portfolio.
Following the most recent delivery of the first electric fleet managed in operational leasing, the company now delivers an ultramodern sport plug-in hybrid BMW i8 and continues its involvement in promoting alternative means of transport, as well as greening activities of the auto parks. This is the first official delivery of i8 model in Romania.
“For ALD Automotive, the delivery of the new hybrid is an important step in the action plan we take to support eco behaviours among our operational leasing clients. We wish to align Romania to the European tendencies, through larger greening initiatives of the auto parks. We are delighted to notice an ever growing openness from our local clients and we hope that eco fleet deliveries will become common for the local market.” says Shane Dowling, General Manager of ALD Automotive Romania.
„We are delighted to announce the first official delivery of a BMW i model: an ultramodern sport plug-in hybrid BMW i8. We appreciate ALD Automotive’s interest in developing electro mobility solutions. We hope that together with this type of partners we will build an electric future in Romania as well, and BMW i8 is the perfect car to illustrate our projects.”, says Wolfgang Schulz, General Manager BMW Group România.
Starting November 16th, Romania has become the 50th official market for BMW i, a series of revolutionary BMW models. The range offers two models, BMW i3 - the electric model dedicated to urban traffic and BMW i8, the revolutionary sport plug-in hybrid. The new models come with a new platform, combining an aluminium chassis with a body made entirely out of carbon fibre and they open the way for a new generation of vehicles.
BMW i8 is a truly unique sport vehicle – it offers remarkable performances, with an engine that can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.4 seconds and consumption comparable to a city compact car. Furthermore, the model has enough resources to run electrically with a speed of over 120 km/h for more than 30 km and the possibility to recharge the battery on the go, to ensure a mostly electric ride in the city.
The hybrid plug-in BMW i8 has a 3 cylinders gas engine BMW TwinPower Turbo technology – it develops 170kW/231 CP and a timed electric engine offering 96 kW/131 CP and 250 Nm for a total power of 266 kW/ 362 CP.
BMW i8 adds even more technological premiers to the BMW I range – since the first serial deployment of the Laser headlights, to an extensive range of ultra-light materials, like the exotic “gorilla glass” for the black window. The spectacularly designed body ensures an aerodynamic coefficient unmatched by any other sports vehicles, of only 0.26, approximately 20% better than any other comparable sports vehicle, although the model does not use any active elements for the body.
The ALD Automotive Group
ALD Automotive is a leader in the full service leasing and fleet management markets. With an unprecedented geographic footprint, in-depth expertise in its different businesses, a strong innovative approach and a renowned service quality, the ALD Automotive Group is a major player on the international market with confirmed strong positions: 2nd in Europe and 2nd worldwide.
ALD Automotive in Romania
Operational in Romania since 2005, ALD Automotive is the subsidiary of BRD – Groupe Societe Generale and the ALD Automotive Group. The company provides full service operational leasing by ensuring financing and a complete range of management services for vehicle fleets. ALD Automotive is certified by SRAC for the ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2005 standards.
BMW Group
Thanks to its three rands - BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce – BMW Group is the international leader of premium cars and motorbikes constrcutors and offers premium financial and mobility services. As an international company, BMW Group has 30 production and assembly facilities in 14 countries and a sales network covering over 140 countries.
In 2014, BMW Group has sold approximateli 2.118 million cars and 123.000 motorbikes in the entire world. The gross porfit for the fiscal year 2014 was of approximately 8.71 billion Euros and the total income was of 80,40 billion Euros. At 31st December 2014 the BMW Group had 116.324 employees.
BMW Group’s succees has always been based on a long term thinking and responsible actions. Thus, the company has created a durable social and ecological durable development, through its chain of values, vast products’ responsibility and a clear engagement to preserve resources as a integrating part of its strategy.
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