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Kuni BMW Summer Photo Contest

August 5, 2011  |  Dealership News, Events/Programs

Summer Sunset

Email a picture of a cool photo you took this summer and be eligible to win one of 3 awesome prizes!
We’ll be showcasing the photos in an album on our Facebook page for viewing and voting.

Contest Theme:
What did you do on your summer vacation?

Contest Rules:
- Photos must be emailed to online@kunibmw.com between Friday, August 5th and noon on Sept 6th
- Photo Manipulation is allowed (i.e. Photoshopping). All aspects of manipulated photo must be original (i.e. No pulling images from Internet).
- Ownership of photo is transferred to Kuni BMW on submission
- No age limit. However, submissions by persons under 18 years of age must have parental consent.
- Winners are decided by Kuni BMW’s Facebook community response which is measured by the number of “Likes” and “Comments” an image receives.

We will announce the winner on September 14th on our Facebook page.

By submitting a photo, you have read and agreed to the terms in the Disclaimer

 

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The Kuni BMW Father’s Day Video Challenge

June 13, 2011  |  Dealership News, Events/Programs

Fathers Day Video Challenge Flyer

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED, THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED.
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The New 2011 BMW X3

July 28, 2010  |  Dealership News, Featured

BMW 2011 X3

The all-new BMW X3 – due to arrive in dealerships by the end of 2010

Model highlights – the all-new 2011 BMW X3 has been finessed beyond imagination.  Introducing a smooth-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission, an 8.8″ LCD screen and hard-drive based navigation system.  The nav system’s maps show detailed 3D maps of some urban areas.  These are just a few, but not all, of the exciting new additions to this BMW.

Detailed list of the 2011 X3′s new features:
•  Second generation of the Sports Activity Vehicle with significantly increased space, optimised functionality and enhanced driving comfort.
•  Strengthening of leading position in terms of agility and efficiency through new engines, eight-speed automatic transmission, innovative suspension technology and BMW EfficientDynamics.
•  Two engine variants at time of market launch: BMW X3 xDrive20d with four-cylinder diesel engine (135 kW/184 bhp) and BMW X3 xDrive35i with straight six-cylinder petrol engine (225 kW/306 bhp).
•  Auto Start Stop function featured for the first time in conjunction with six-cylinder engine and eight-speed automatic transmission.
•  Four-wheel drive technology BMW xDrive harmonised for optimised driving dynamics featured as standard, Performance Control optional.
•  Newly conceived suspension technology, electric power steering featured for the first time in a BMW X model, variable sports steering optional.
•  First BMW X model with optional Damper Control and Dynamic Drive Control.
•  Highest degree of interior variability thanks to folding and 40 : 20 : 40-split rear seat backrests, maximum luggage compartment volume: 1,600 litres.
•  Range of BMW ConnectedDrive options unique in the segment: Head-up Display, Internet access, reversing camera with Top View.

Engine variants
BMW X3 xDrive20d: Straight four-cylinder diesel engine with aluminium crankcase, turbocharger and Common Rail direct injection, displacement: 1,995 cc, power output: 135 kW/184 bhp at 4,000 rpm, max. torque: 380 Nm at 1,750 – 2,750 rpm, acceleration [0 – 100 km/h]: 8.5 seconds, top speed: 210 km/h, average fuel consumption according to EU: 5.6 litres/100 km, CO2 emission according to EU: 149 g/km, exhaust emission standard: EU5.

BMW X3 xDrive35i: Straight six-cylinder petrol engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo, direct injection and VALVETRONIC, displacement: 2,979 cc, power output: 225 kW/306 bhp at 5,800 rpm, max. torque: 400 Nm at 1,300 rpm, acceleration [0 – 100 km/h]: 5.7 seconds, top speed: 245 km/h, average fuel consumption according to EU: 8.8 litres/100 km, CO2 emission according to EU: 204 g/km, exhaust emission standard: EU5.

Watch the 2011 BMW in action on Youtube

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Kuni BMW Named #1 BMW Center in the USA

March 2, 2010  |  Dealership News

BMW of North America names Kuni BMW Portland as #1 US “BMW Center of Excellence” Winner in United States for 2010.

2010 Center of Excellence Award

Kuni BMW has just been named the top overall performing BMW dealership in the United States by BMW of North America, by being awarded the BMW 2010 “Center of Excellence”.

Kuni BMW President Shanon Mornhinweg says that “’Center of Excellence’ is BMW’s most prestigious award, and is given annually to the top 21 performing dealerships in the United States. Kuni BMW was first overall for the 21 award winners, and was also at the top of the list over all 343 US BMW dealerships in 2009”.

Mornhinweg said that “Kuni BMW was one of only 3 dealers in BMW’s Western Region, and the only BMW dealer in the Northwest to receive this prestigious award”.

Jim O’Donnell, President of BMW North America states, “The ‘Center of Excellence Award’ is reserved for those dealers who have aligned with BMW business strategies to achieve exceptional brand representation, operational excellence and consistent delivery of a superior customer experience”.

Greg Goodwin, CEO of Kuni Automotive, the parent company of Kuni BMW, stated that “Our Company is extremely proud of each and every team member of the Kuni BMW team for achieving this award and their #1 in the country status. This is a signal achievement for our Company, especially since the BMW Center of Excellence is among the most difficult industry awards to attain, and is considered one of the industry’s most prestigious forms of recognition.”

Mornhinweg commented further on the award saying, “Kuni BMW has one of America’s highest sales and service loyalty rates. We have been able to perform at a very high level and consistently outperform our competition by a wide margin. This is formal recognition from BMWNA that we are very proud of, and sincerely humbled to receive”.

“We all understand that getting to the top in customer service is just the beginning of our journey.  All of us at Kuni BMW intend to work diligently in 2010 to retain our leadership as one of the best in the Country.”

Performance has an address.  Kuni BMW or kunibmw.com

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Kuni BMW’s Apple iPad Giveaway!

March 1, 2010  |  Dealership News

Apple’s hot new iPad is coming! Enter to win one!

BMW and Apple are both known for great design and engineering.  BMW was the first auto manufacturer to integrate with the iPod and the iPhone. Their hotly anticipated iPad device will revolutionize the way we consume media.  Newspapers, Books, TV Shows, Movies, Games, Email, Photos, and the Internet itself will be at your fingertips.

You can step into the future with this magical Apple product that is easy and powerful for ANYONE; courtesy of Kuni BMW!
Watch the Apple product overview by clicking here.

All you have to do to enter, is opt-in to our Newsletter.  We hope YOU are the big winner!
Please also become a fan on our Facebook page, where we will announce the winner on March 31st, 2010: www.facebook.com/kunibmw.

UPDATE: CONGRATULATIONS TO SCOTT PELL FOR WINNING THE APPLE IPAD!

You must be at least 18 years of age. ONE ENTRY PER PERSON. We will check identification and the name on the ID must match.  Actual product arrival may vary based on availability.  We are giving away a 16gb Wi-Fi version of the iPad.

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Holiday Splendor at Kuni BMW

December 16, 2009  |  Dealership News

Kuni BMW's showroom has been transformed into a festive playground for young and old alike. Everywhere you turn, you will see traces of our holiday cheer.

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