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BMW RECORDS BEST JANUARY EVER BMW Group Sales Up 15.3 Percent 

WOODCLIFF LAKE, NEW JERSEY, February 2, 1999...BMW of North America, Inc.
reported its best January on record with sales of 10,135 vehicles, compared to
9,038 sold a year ago, an increase of 12 percent. 

Of particular interest this month were sales of BMW's 3 Series models, up 40
percent over a year ago, reflecting the strong demand for the new 3 Series
sedans. 

Land Rover North America, Inc. reported a 37 percent jump in sales, with
January sales of 1,790 vehicles, compared to 1,037 a year ago. 

BMW Group reported consolidated retail sales of 11,925 vehicles for January
1999, an increase of 15.3 percent over Group sales of 10,345 recorded a year
ago. BMW of North America, Inc. and Land Rover North America, Inc. are members
of the BMW Group. 

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