INGRESS Auto
Sdn Bhd has been appointed as the newest authorised
dealer for BMW cars in Malaysia.
Following the appointment by BMW Malaysia, Ingress
Auto will be setting up its new BMW 4S (sales,
service, systems and spare parts) centre along
the prime thoroughfare of Jalan Damansara, fronting
the Damansara-Puchong Expressway.
The state-of-the-art facility, with a total
built-up area of 9,783 sq metres, is expected
to open in the first quarter of next year. Land
and building costs are said total some RM30
million.
Ingress Auto is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ingress
Corporation Bhd that has 16 operating companies
in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. Ingress is
a well known automotive component manufacturer and
is also involved in power engineering, rail electrification,
and oil and gas services.
“We are delighted to join the BMW dealership family
and are determined to be a signigicant contributor
to the fastest-growing brand in the premium segment
of the Malaysian car industry,” said Ingress Auto
executive chairman Rameli Musa at a Press conference
to announce the company’s appointment at Cyberjaya
yesterday.
He said Ingress Auto will set the same high premium
standard of personalised care and excellent after-sales
service for its customers.
“We are working to ensure that our dealership will
have the best and brightest people to meet the exacting
standards of service that descerning customers expect.”
The new facility will house the sales office, new
car showroom, used car showroom, lifestyle and accessories
display area, meeting and discussing rooms, service
reception area, parts sales reception, children’s
play area, cafe and service workshops with 15 bays.
The concept of its architecture reflects the essence
of the BMW brand and complies with the make’s international
standards and specifications.
BMW Group Malaysia managing director Wolfgang Schlimme
expressed confidence that Ingress Auto’s competence
will further sterngthen BMW’s presence in the Malaysian
market.
“With a superb track record in the automotive business,
Ingress Auto has the right experience, professional
management and qualities to grow with us,” he added.
Last year, the group registered sales of some 3,213
units of BMW and Mini vehicles, or 25.1 per cent
higher than the 2,574 units in 2004.
BMW Malaysia’s network upgrade and expansion initiatives
commenced with the unveiling of Seong Hoe Premium
Motors’ 4S facility in Malacca in May 2005. In August,
it announced the appointment of Sapura Group as
its first new dealer since BMW Malaysia began operations
in 2003.
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